Biography

Bethenny Frankel is a self-made businesswoman, TV producer, multiple New York Times bestselling author, and mother. Bethenny recently made a multi-year deal with MGM Television and Mark Burnett to generate unscripted television projects that she will produce, representing the shift in the conversation for women. She is the Founder & CEO of Skinnygirl, a lifestyle brand offering practical solutions to women, including the recent launch of the Skinnygirl Jeanswear Collection, which sold out on HSN within its first few hours. Bethenny can be seen as a guest shark on ABC’s critically acclaimed series “Shark Tank.” She became an instant fan favorite, showcasing her entrepreneurial prowess and gut instincts alongside the panel of investors. Bethenny recently left the popular Bravo series “The Real Housewives of New York City,” after 11 seasons to focus more on her daughter, her philanthropy, and her partnership with Mark Burnett. Bethenny has also been named one of the Top 100 Most Powerful Celebrities by Forbes. Bethenny is always ahead of the curve and identifies and capitalizes on business opportunities.

Not fulfilled by business alone, Bethenny’s life’s experiences have inspired her to help other women find their own strength and resilience with the launch of B Strong, in partnership with Dress for Success. B Strong: Find Your Yes, is a real-time, emergency intervention initiative that provides assistance to women who face crises on their road to success.

Additionally, Bethenny established the worldwide initiative, “B Strong: Disaster Relief.” Their program provides people with much needed gift cards, bank cards and critical supplies so they are able to deliver in real time.  They collect aid and donations from across the country to help individuals and their families affected by the recent natural disasters impacting Texas, Florida, Mexico, Northern California, Dominica, The U.S. Virgin Islands and New York City. As a result of Bethenny’s efforts, B Strong had marshaled over 10 million pounds of aid that was destined primarily for Puerto Rico. Bethenny helped coordinate the chartering of 55+ private planes to help deliver aid and relief to those hit hardest by the disaster. Raising approximately $1.25 million in cash cards and collecting over $20 million worth of disaster relief to distribute, this has been called one of the largest privately-run humanitarian efforts in US history. B Strong has also supported immediate aid programs in Guatemala following the Volcano De Fuego eruption, North Carolina following Hurricane Florence, Florida Panhandle following Hurricane Michael and most recently in the Bahamas after the devastating effects of Hurricane Dorian. Over 10,000 individuals, companies and foundations have contributed to B Strong’s efforts.

As a runner up on “The Apprentice: Martha Stewart,” her success then led her to Bravo’s “The Real Housewives of New York City,” followed by the spin-off series, “Bethenny Getting Married?” and “Bethenny Ever After…” Viewers were captivated by her wit, wisdom and humor as they followed her personal life becoming a mother and her professional journey creating the Skinnygirl empire. She eventually brought her distinct voice and candid point of view to “Bethenny,” where she hosted her nationally syndicated daytime talk show program. Bethenny started her own TV production company, B Real-ity, producing two seasons of FYI’s “Food Porn,” and was the creator, producer and star of Bravo’s hit real estate show “Bethenny and Fredrik.”

From becoming a natural food chef and marketing Bethenny Bakes, her healthy baked goods service, to selling “Princess Pashminas” at house parties and creating the low-calorie cocktail category with the launch of Skinnygirl Cocktails, Bethenny has always identified and capitalized on business opportunities. A true entrepreneur, to further build Skinnygirl Cocktails, Bethenny partnered with Beam Suntory in 2011 to grow her portfolio to include wines, flavored vodkas, and ready-to-drink cocktails. Since the launch of Skinnygirl Cocktails, she has expanded the Skinnygirl brand into a global lifestyle empire, featuring products for women that offer practical and stylish solutions to everyday problems. With the launch of the Skinnygirl Jeanswear collection in September 2018, Skinnygirl has become more than a brand, but also an attitude that helps empower women to lead healthy lives and feel strong, honest and fearless. Some of the many other Skinnygirl products include microwave popcorn, candy, salad dressings, coffee, tea, liquid sweeteners, water enhancers, shapewear, and most recently candles, skin and body care.

She is the five-time New York Times bestselling author of: Skinnydipping, A Place of Yes: 10 Rules for Getting Everything You Want Out Of Life, Naturally Thin: Unleash Your Skinnygirl, Free Yourself from a Lifetime of Dieting, The Skinnygirl™ Dish: Easy Recipes for Your Naturally Thin Life, and I Suck At Relationships So You Don’t Have To.  She has also authored Skinnygirl Solutions: Simple Ideas, Extraordinary Results, the children’s book Cookie Meets Peanut, and the cocktail book Skinnygirl Cocktails.

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Such a fabulous event! Bethenny was absolutely wonderful. So fun, personable, and professional. She was spot on, and our shoppers loved her.
– WESTFIELD CORP.
Everything went well and smoothly. We were very happy! Bethenny was great and it was seamless and easy working with her team and yours.
– PARDOT-SALESFORCE
All was perfect, start to finish. The kicker, some of our students, invited Bethenny to their rush event and she went! She surprised the ladies by walking into their club room and took photos with them. We couldn’t be happier with how it turned out.
– MANHATTAN COLLEGE
It was so remarkable to hear the journey that you’ve taken, how hard you’ve worked, from your incredible philanthropy to your expanding business, to even raising your daughter.
– ELIZABETH CLAIR - National Confectionery Sales Manager, Barry Callebaut
Thank you. It was fantastic hearing your story. You’re an absolute dynamo. You’re helping people and you’re creating businesses.
– ANTHONY TRONI - Head of Marketing and Innovation / National Confectionery Association
Thank you for being so real, inspiring, and funny. You were exhilarating and everyone was so excited. We appreciate the position you’re taking and the message you deliver on stage.
– NATIONAL CONFECTIONERY ASSOCIATION

Booksby Bethenny Frankel

Skinnygirl Solutions

A Place of Yes

Business is Personal: The Truth About What it Takes to Be Successful While Staying True to Yourself

Business is Personal: The Truth About What it Takes to Be Successful While Staying True to Yourself

The Skinnygirl Dish: Easy Recipes for Your Naturally Thin Life

Skinnygirl Solutions: Your Straight-Up Guide to Home, Health, Family, Career, Style, and Sex

Skinnygirl Cocktails: 100 Fun & Flirty Guilt-Free Recipes

Skinnydipping

Cookie Meets Peanut

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