Bravo fans met businesswoman Bethenny Frankel on the first season of The Real Housewives of New York. Unlike the other women on the show at the time, Bethenny was not married, but she was dating someone she really admired. She lasted for three seasons at that time and came back for seasons seven through 11 before finally calling it quits once again.
While many housewives expanded their own businesses after starring on Real Housewives, Bethenny did it just a little bit better. She expanded on her Skinny Girl brand, she had a spinoff called Bethenny Ever After, she had her own talk show, she's written four books, and created the B Strong Foundation. Bethenny is one busy woman. Here are just a few of the things she's been up to since her departure from RHONY last season.
B Strong Foundation
The B Strong Foundation helps people in a crisis. The organization connects with partners in areas in need of help and provides aid in any way they can. Bethenny and those working for B Strong assisted evacuating almost 700 people after Hurricane Dorian hit the Bahamas.
She headed down to Puerto Rico in January of 2020 to hand out cash cards to those who lost everything in a deadly earthquake; and they've been instrumental with COVID-19 relief efforts. Bethenny has definitely been doing her part in helping those who need it the most.
Finding Masks For The COVID-19 Pandemic
With the COVID-19 pandemic, Bethenny and B Strong did everything they could to help in the safest way possible. One of those ways was finding masks for those in need. They ended up donating two million masks and gowns to every state in the US.
She told her story to The New York Times, and how hard it was to find masks from reliable resources. As a diehard New Yorker, Bethenny did her part and even donated hazmat suits and thousands of masks for New Yorkers.
Raising Money For PPE
Continuing on COVID-19 relief efforts, B Strong also did its best to supply all essential workers propper PPE gear. PPE stands for personal protective equipment, and it was incredibly hard to come by when Coronavirus struck the globe.
Teaming up with Global Empowerment Mission, Bethenny told her Instagram followers that they raised $18 million in PPE gear, which included 20,000 Corona kits that were filled with hand sanitizer, gloves, masks, and information regarding COVID-19. The 1.8 million units of PPE gear were distributed around the US to different hospitals, health departments, and police and fire departments.
The Big Shot
It's hard to believe but Bethenny Frankel is coming out with a new reality TV show and it won't be on Bravo. Instead, it will be on HBO Max. The Big Shot with Bethenny Frankel will be a contest featuring a group of contestants who will compete to work for Bethenny.
After all, Bethenny is much more than a housewife, she is an entire brand. The series will have eight episodes and end with Bethenny choosing who is strong enough to work for her.
Raising Money For Kids Who Can’t Afford Food
As if Bethenny and B Strong couldn't get any cooler, they're also raising money for children who can't afford to eat lunch now that schools are no longer in session due to COVID-19.
She teamed up with other organizations to donate meals, but she also kept working for funding to donate cash cards to underprivileged families who needed to buy meals for their homes.
Skinny Girl Supplements
Skinnygirl really is the brand that got Bethenny where she is today. Fans of Real Housewives of New York can remember Bethenny creating Skinnygirl and trying to get it off the ground floor. Nowadays, it's much more than skinny margaritas for the gal-on-the-go; it has turned into a lifestyle brand.
Bethenny now has Skinnygirl supplements for women that can help them relax and she just released one to help with a woman's sensuality. Her brand also has clothing, skincare, and haircare among other kitchen cabinet goodies.
Assisting With Wildfire Relief
Along with B Strong, Bethenny also assisted with wildfire relief in both Austalia and California.
They helped fire officials wear safer uniforms, donated cash cards to victims, and created aid for animals who were recovering from burns or missing homes. Bethenny went to Instagram to ask for donations as 100% of all donations went to helping the cause, not her pocket.
Raising Bryn
Seeing how much Bethenny does for others and for her own empire, it's hard to remember that she's also a mother! Bravo fans saw Bethenny pregnant with her only daughter Bryn when she was on TV.
We saw all the ups and downs in her relationship and in her pregnancy. Sadly, her marriage dissolved but her dedication to her daughter has always been number one. She posts about her love for her daughter on social media and talks about her in the most loving ways.
Shark Tank
Bethenny Frankel was made for a show like Shark Tank. The show has its core cast of wealthy business investors who are looking to help struggling inventors get their product or idea off the ground.
While Bethenny isn't on the main panel, she is known as a "guest shark." She's been on the show a couple of times where she gives her thoughts on the person's products before continuing to invest or not. One of her best deals was investing in Snarky Tea; a tea brand that promotes health but has sassy messages on the front. It totally fits her Skinnygirl line.
Cocktails On IG For Quarantine
It makes sense that the Skinnygirl creator has been coming up with fun cocktail recipes with her Skinnygirl products while locked up for quarantine. Over on her Instagram page, Bethenny created a highlight reel for Skinnygirl fans to follow for the perfect drink. The best part is Bethenny's instructions and demeanor.
Just like many of her followers stuck inside, she's also without makeup, relaxing in her pajamas, making herself a drink.