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Graham and the team head to Greenwich, Connecticut, to chat with entrepreneur and business mogul Bethenny Frankel. Reflecting on her early days in business, Frankel shares how working odd jobs in Los Angeles got her foot in the door with big time celebrities. She also discusses her time on reality television and how she used her platform to build the Skinnygirl empire. She also opens up about her upbringing, the trauma she experienced from a young age, and the complex relationship she had with her mother. During our time together, Frankel showed us around her property, plus we join her in the kitchen as she made us her famous “weirdo snacks.”
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Social media influencer and business mogul Bethenny Frankel takes us on an exclusive tour of her Connecticut estate. She gives us a glimpse into the areas where her staff works behind the scenes, and we also get a tour of her podcast space, where she can connect with her audience.
Bethenny Frankel, who got her first Rolex as a gift at 13, shows off her impressive watch collection, saying she’s one of the few women in America with such a collection.
Graham joins social media influencer Bethenny Frankel in the kitchen to prepare some of her unique “weirdo snacks,” like caviar paired with chicken salad.
Entrepreneur and philanthropist Bethenny Frankel reflects on the impact of having her daughter, Bryn. She shares how Bryn’s birth helped break the cycle between herself and her mother. Bethenny describes herself as a tough parent but emphasizes the importance of having dinner with Bryn every night. She also talks about adjusting her work schedule after becoming a mother and explains why she is open with Bryn about her dating life.
Bethenny Frankel opens up about her difficult upbringing, describing it as growing up in a “house of liars.” She reflects on how being forced to live an adult life as a child helped her develop strong multitasking skills. Frankel recalls spending time at the racetrack in the seventies with her mother and stepfather, and shares the emotional challenges of her relationship with her late father, always striving for his love. She also discusses being used as a bargaining chip in her parents’ divorce and reflects on her relationship with her mother, which led to her hitting rock bottom after her mother’s death. She opens up about her mother’s struggle with a severe eating disorder during her childhood, and how these experiences continue to shape her views on dieting, exercise, and dating today.
Bethenny Frankel, former reality star and philanthropist, discusses her foundation, BStrong, which has provided disaster relief worldwide. She recalls a powerful experience at a church in California during the LA wildfires and her time in North Carolina. Frankel describes her ability to organize and raise $408 million for relief efforts as her “superpower.” She also explains how BStrong uses warehouses and cash cards to distribute donations to affected communities while combating government corruption in relief work.
Business mogul Bethenny Frankel recalls her celebrity encounters including her run-in with Madonna, the start of her friendship with Sia, and running into Donald Trump in the lobby at one of his buildings before he became president.
Bethenny Frankel discusses founding Skinnygirl, which became the fastest-growing alcohol brand in history. Bethenny says companies had no interest in a low-calorie, ready-to-drink alcohol product. She shares she was hesitant to sell her product she calls “lightning in a bottle,” but admits she wanted the street credit. She also chats about licensing the Skinnygirl name.
Former Bravo reality star Bethenny Frankel looks back on her time on “Real Housewives of New York”, saying she initially accepted the deal because she wanted to become a natural food chef. She also explains the creation of the “Bethenny Clause” for entertainment contracts. Bethenny discusses her call for reality TV stars to go on strike and gives her take on the “reality reckoning”.
Reality TV star and business mogul Bethenny Frankel answers rapid fire questions!
Former reality television star Bethenny Frankel reflects on her runway experience at Paris Fashion Week, credits the viral success of her Midnight Cream to launching her social media stardom and compares curating content on a daily basis to being on Saturday Night Live.
Bethenny Frankel, founder of Skinnygirl and BStrong, reflects on her early business journey. She recalls becoming a nightclub entrepreneur in high school, renting hotel rooms to host parties for her peers. In her twenties, she worked as a waitress at La Scala in Beverly Hills, where she networked with high-profile figures like Kyle Richards, Kathy Hilton, Jerry Bruckheimer and Paul Allen. Bethenny also opens up about financially struggling until her thirties and shares her thoughts on the growing wealth gap in America.