This week we're joined by singer, songwriter, actress, and longtime friend Justine Skye. From growing up in Brooklyn and navigating the music industry at a young age to building a career on her own terms, Justine opens up about the experiences that shaped her both personally and professionally. We talk about being bullied in school, the lessons she learned from watching her mom work in entertainment, redefining success, and the moment she realized no one was going to build her career for her. Plus, we revisit how we all became friends—including Vic's infamous vibe check.

 

0:00 Interview with Justine Skye Begins

4:11 The Start of Summer

6:37 The Virgo Mindset

9:50 Why Justine Hates the Hamptons

12:30 Love Island is Our Sport

15:20 Rapid Fire Game

19:30 How We Met & Vic’s Vibe Check

24:54 The Art of the Mute Button

27:46 Growing Up in Brooklyn, School & Being Bullied

32:23 Lessons from Her Mom & Redefining Success

36:05 Understanding the Industry & Building a Team

 

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This week we're joined by singer, songwriter, actress, and longtime friend Justine Skye. From growing up in Brooklyn and navigating the music industry at a young age to building a career on her own terms, Justine opens up about the experiences that shaped her both personally and professionally. We talk about being bullied in school, the lessons she learned from watching her mom work in entertainment, redefining success, and the moment she realized no one was going to build her career for her. Plus, we revisit how we all became friends&mdash;including Vic's infamous vibe check.
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0:00 Interview with Justine Skye Begins
4:11 The Start of Summer
6:37 The Virgo Mindset
9:50 Why Justine Hates the Hamptons
12:30 Love Island is Our Sport
15:20 Rapid Fire Game
19:30 How We Met &amp; Vic&rsquo;s Vibe Check
24:54 The Art of the Mute Button
27:46 Growing Up in Brooklyn, School &amp; Being Bullied
32:23 Lessons from Her Mom &amp; Redefining Success
36:05 Understanding the Industry &amp; Building a Team
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Baddie 2 Baddie Phoneline: Need advice only a baddie can give? Have some tea to spill or a story to share? Send us a voice note to be featured on the show:
https://www.speakpipe.com/Baddie2Baddie
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Follow Better Half:
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https://www.tiktok.com/@betterhalfpodcast
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588018913258
https://www.youtube.com/@BetterHalfPodcast
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Follow Stas:
https://www.instagram.com/staskaranikolaou/?hl=en
https://www.tiktok.com/@stassiebaby?lang=en
https://www.youtube.com/@Staskaranikolaou
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Follow Vic:
https://www.instagram.com/victoriavillarroel/?hl=en
https://www.tiktok.com/@victoriavillarroell?lang=en
https://www.youtube.com/@victoriavillarroel
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By submitting a voice message, materials, or story, you understand and agree that your submission may be featured on this podcast. You grant Better Half with Stas &amp; Vic a non-exclusive, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, worldwide license in any and all media to use, edit, publish, and distribute your audio submission and any related name/information in our podcast episodes, videos, and promotional materials across all platforms. You represent and warrant that the content you submit is solely owned and controlled by you, that you have the right to grant this permission, and the permission of no other person is necessary for our use. You acknowledge your voice message, story, and materials shall not defame, disparage, invade the privacy of, portray in a false light, or violate the rights of any person. You will indemnify and hold harmless Better Half and its parent corporation, partners, producers, and talent (including Stas &amp; Vic) from any claims or damages that arise from our use of your submission.

Better Half with Stas & Vic is like a chic members-only club disguised as a show — and yes, your name’s on the list. Hosted by Stas Karanikolaou and Victoria Villarroel, this is where you'll find unfiltered opinions, debrief last night's adventures & have “should we even be saying this?” conversations. Every Wednesday, Stas and Vic talk life, love, pop culture, friendships, and whatever else would normally stay between best friends (and their shared Notes app). Friends pop in, tea gets spilled, and nothing is too serious. Think of Better Half as the group chat you’re obsessed with, the after-party you didn’t leave, and the inside joke you actually get. See you soon!

Better Half with Stas &amp; Vic is like a chic members-only club disguised as a show &mdash; and yes, your name&rsquo;s on the list. Hosted by Stas Karanikolaou and Victoria Villarroel, this is where you'll find unfiltered opinions, debrief last night's adventures &amp; have &ldquo;should we even be saying this?&rdquo; conversations. Every Wednesday, Stas and Vic talk life, love, pop culture, friendships, and whatever else would normally stay between best friends (and their shared Notes app). Friends pop in, tea gets spilled, and nothing is too serious. Think of Better Half as the group chat you&rsquo;re obsessed with, the after-party you didn&rsquo;t leave, and the inside joke you actually get. See you soon!

Better Half with Stas & Vic

deep into the justine skye lore - ep. 20

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