Don’t mind NeNe Leakes. She’s just blooping her way to the top of her very own business empire.
After developing a loyal fan base thanks to her brutal honesty and unforgettable one-liners on the Real
Housewives of Atlanta, the Bravolebrity has become a household name and a true businesswoman.
Between her clothing line on HSN, self-titled app available now and gigs on Fashion Police, NeNe is proving to be a well deserving “rich bitch.”
But while NeNe has accomplished plenty of business deals both on and off Bravo, we had to wonder how so many other Real Housewives don’t reach the same level of success.
“I’m smart and a lot of these girls that are on these shows, they come on the show looking for a rich husband or they come on the show because they just want to be here because they want to be known to be beautiful or I just got new Botox and filler today. Look at my car,” she shared in her signature honest style. “And while they were doing all that, I was making connections because I wasn’t interested in all of that. I was interested in how we can make this the next big thing.”
“A lot of them are not that smart. A lot of them have cute faces, but they are bit of an airhead,” she continued without naming any names. “A lot of them do not know how to make a business. A lot of them have men that have always worked. They don’t know how to start creating anything.”
Regardless of your beauty or brains, NeNe has an idea of what can make any housewife successful. The author of Never Make the Same Mistake Twice argues that one should avoid businesses that are “trendy.” Also, it’s more than wise to become interested in a product or company that could be long-lasting.
Most importantly, do something that you love and are passionate about.
“I have a full team that works for me on that whole line. It’s a passion of mine,” she shared when discussing her fashion brand available now on HSN. “I’m on Fashion Police because I love fashion and my HSN line is because I love fashion. I shop every day. I love fashion. It’s easy for me. It’s not hard at all.”
And while she’s enjoying her latest opportunities including her latest gig on ABC’s new summer hit To Tell The Truth, NeNe knows that being on TV doesn’t last forever.
“Now is this going to be making me money while we at home asleep?” she recalled asking herself. “Is this going to make me money even after I’m on TV? See, that’s the kind of money you want to make.”
