Call Her Daddy
Call Her Daddy
"You have to make sure that you're not playing games in a negotiation at a certain point in housewives because I know I'm getting spin off or for me to play nice with housewives because I know that then they're gonna let me do the talk show or this other thing or to do the to sell skinny girl prematurely in my mind because of the street cred that I'm gonna have as a business person and not just be pigeonholed into a reality person because being on the cover of Forbes Magazine is more valuable to me than another $50 million." — Bethany Frankel
"I do think it's very relatable that you're sharing that like there's a weird thing that happens to where you're finding the forgiveness but it also doesn't mean that everything that happened to you was okay, right? Yes, it's generational trauma but also like you as an active adult now I'm assuming are actively making sure that you're giving your daughter a very different life than you had when you were in that household." — Alex Cooper
"If you're trying to decide then the answer's no. If you don't know, yes, it's no. And if you don't love it, if you don't love it, you don't like it. No matter what it is, it could be a shoe, a meal. If you don't love it, you don't like it." — Bethany Frankel
The episode features a comprehensive discussion between Alex Cooper and Bethany Frankel, exploring Frankel's multifaceted career and personal journey. Frankel recounts her challenging childhood, marked by parental divorce and exposure to unsavory characters, which she notes instilled a strong sense of self-reliance. This early resilience, she explains, became a foundation for her entrepreneurial spirit, leading her to develop a "hustle mindset" from a young age, evidenced by her early ventures like organizing hotel parties.
Frankel details her entry into the media landscape, starting with various assistant roles and eventually landing on "Martha Stewart's Apprentice" and later "The Real Housewives of New York City." She emphasizes the strategic importance of retaining control over her intellectual property and brand, particularly with the development of Skinny Girl, highlighting how her business acumen, developed from early experiences, allowed her to navigate contract negotiations and build a successful enterprise beyond reality television. The conversation also delves into the complexities of her relationships, including her mother's struggles with addiction and vanity, and her own difficult divorce, stressing the importance of trusting one's gut and prioritizing personal well-being.
The discussion broadens to touch on contemporary social media trends, such as "hate following" and the use of platforms for public call-outs, with Frankel advocating for a more cautious approach. She shares her perspective on being a "girls girl" and the challenges of maintaining authenticity in public life. Furthermore, Frankel introduces her new dating membership community, "The Core Community," designed to foster intentional and integrity-based relationships, aiming to debunk myths about dating and empower individuals in their search for partners. The episode concludes with reflections on personal growth, the pursuit of happiness, and the enduring importance of self-trust and authenticity.