My Version: Steph Monks.
My Version chats to Kiwi stars and people of influence to give a glimpse into their time as a teen and see the things they are currently obsessed with!
Say hello to The Edge Afternoon’s co-host Steph Monks.
Obsessed RN.
Currently bingeing:
My two fave shows Love Island and The Last Of Us just ended - what am I going to do with my life now?!
Song on repeat:
Literally anything by Harry Styles.
Favourite Insta account to follow:
@goodnews_movement for beautiful stories that might make you tear up a little.
Must have beauty product:
100% mascara!
The item of clothing I’m definitely over wearing:
I got birkenstocks for Christmas and I've been wearing them so much I now have stripey tan lines on my feet.
Currently reading:
I'm not a huge reader - I've been working my way through the book The Couple at No.9 for like 6 months...
Snacking on:
We're always snacking on cherry tomatoes, cucumber and carrot in The Edge studio.
Can’t stop watching on TikTok:
Kristine Fernandez (aka @missfernandez__) for the best fashion tips - she's so cool and I've learned heaps.
Dreaming of:
Harry Styles <3
Next place on the list to travel to:
I'm heading to Italy and Greece in June and I CANNOT WAIT!
I’m currently inspired by:
My friends - they are the most fun, genuine, thoughtful gals and I love them all a lot.
My favourite way to relax is:
Finding a tree to lay under at a local park with my dog Larry.
I stay healthy by:
It's all about balance and spending quality time with my favourite people.
When I was younger…
If I could give my teenage self one bit of advice, what would it be:
Don't sweat the small stuff.
My dream job as a teen was:
Literally what I am doing now! A radio host.
My favourite part of being a teenager was:
Playing sport! I miss playing team sports so much as an adult.
Best piece of advice I ever received as a teen was:
Back yourself and be the squeaky wheel.
My first job was:
I buttered bread every Sunday morning at my parents' sandwich factory.
My biggest fashion faux-pas was:
The three-Supre-layered-singlets look.
My biggest inspiration was:
Sharyn Casey! And now look - we're working together!
One thing I love about Gen Z is:
Embracing of differences.
Tune in to hear Steph on The Edge Afternoons with Sharyn, Steph and Nickson - weekdays from 3pm!