Refinery29's Lifestyle Host, Lucie Fink, dives headfirst into social experiments, 5 days at a time. Manhattan's very own Millennial survivor-woman is willing to try it all and see what she learns along the way -- testing her mental and physical strengths. New to the city, she is asked to shut off her cell phone for the following work week and then spend a limited $50 the next. Do you know how much the subway costs now-a-days? It's time to watch and learn with Lucie.
The Skinny is a new Refinery29 original series produced by WifeyTV and Emmy-Winning director, Jill Soloway, based on the true story of Jessie Kahnweiller. The series follows feminist wannabe YouTube comedy star, Jessie, as she struggles to live, love, and… get over her bulimia. On a mission to save the world and get rid of her love handles, Jessie demands honesty from everyone but herself. The Skinny is a new kind of dark comedy for those who know the most beautiful moments in life aren’t always so pretty. Starring Jessie Kahnweiller, Illeana Douglas, Sadie Calvano, Ryan Pinkston, Megan Ferguson, and Spencer Hill.