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Emma Hernan: How to Build Real Wealth & Scale a Business Beyond Reality TV | Entrepreneurship | E375

Young and Profiting with Hala Taha (Entrepreneurship, Sales, Marketing)

Nov 24, 2025

55 min

Description

Emma Hernan's journey into entrepreneurship began with a determination to build financial stability after learning her mother lost everything. She started her first business at 12, began investing in stocks at 16, and eventually saved her family's seafood business from total collapse. This relentless drive made her the first millionaire in her family. In this episode, Emma shares how she built multiple income streams, scaled her food empire, and broke barriers as a female entrepreneur in a competitive business world. She also reveals surprising behind-the-scenes truths about reality TV as one of the stars of Netflix’s Selling Sunset.

In this episode, Hala and Emma will discuss:

(00:00) Introduction

(02:37) Emma’s Humble Beginnings and Money Mindset

(07:15) Becoming the First Millionaire in Her Family

(09:56) Breaking Stereotypes as Female Entrepreneurs

(19:28) Launching and Scaling a Food Business

(29:47) The Power of Diversifying Income Streams

(33:01) Reality TV’s Impact on Business and Branding

(37:37) Mastering Focus and Balance as Entrepreneurs

(41:22) Investing in Real Estate and AI Startups

Emma Hernan is a self-made entrepreneur, real estate agent, and star of Netflix’s hit show Selling Sunset. She is the founder of Emma Leigh & Co., a plant-based frozen food company, and Coast to Coast, her newest food venture. Beyond food, Emma is an angel investor and an advocate for women in business, inspiring others to diversify their income and build lasting financial independence.

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