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

Young and Profiting with Hala Taha

YAP Media Network | Hala Taha

Entrepreneurship, Business, Marketing

4.8 • 1.5K Ratings

🗓️ 24 November 2025

⏱️ 60 minutes

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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. Sponsored By: Indeed - Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/PROFITING Shopify - Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/profiting. Quo - Get 20% off your first 6 months at Quo.com/PROFITING Revolve - Head to REVOLVE.com/PROFITING and take 15% off your first order with code PROFITING Merit Beauty - Go to meritbeauty.com to get your free signature makeup bag with your first order. DeleteMe - Remove your personal data online. Get 20% off DeleteMe consumer plans at to joindeleteme.com/profiting Spectrum Business - Visit Spectrum.com/FreeForLife to learn how you can get Business Internet Free Forever. Airbnb - Find yourself a cohost at airbnb.com/host Resources Mentioned: Emma's Website: emmahernan.com Emma’s Instagram: instagram.com/emmahernan Emma’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/emma-hernan Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals Key YAP Links Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap YouTube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Newsletter - youngandprofiting.co/newsletter LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.com Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Podcast, Business, Business Podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal Development, Starting a Business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side Hustle, Startup, Mental Health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth Mindset, Passive Income, Online Business, Solopreneur, Networking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Hello, my young and profiter's. I know most of us, if not all, have been in a situation where
0:07.9	you open up your closet and you suddenly feel like you've got nothing to wear. That stress is real,
0:12.6	especially if I've got a big speaking engagement or a major event and I need an outfit that makes me
0:17.0	feel confident and great about myself. That's why I love Revolve. It's my go-to for
0:21.7	every occasion. From weddings to work events to going out at night, I always wear Revolve.
0:27.2	With over 1,200 brands and 100,000 styles, they've got everything from elevated basics to
0:32.7	statement pieces. Plus, they drop new arrivals daily, and the curated edits make finding outfits easy and fun.
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1:00.7	from. That's revolve.com slash profiting to get my favorites and get 15% off your first order with
1:06.0	code profiting. Offer ends November 9th. So happy shopping. I want people to get mailbox money. Buy a home, get a good rate on it, and then get a renter. Renters are going to be paying your mortgage. Maybe you have a little extra. Maybe you don't, but then eventually the home's going to be paid off. Emma Hernan is a self-made multi-millionaire, luxury real estate expert, and the CEO of her own food company,
1:28.5	MLA and Co. You may know her from the Netflix hit show, Selling Sunset, but behind all the glam
1:34.2	is a fierce entrepreneur who has built everything on her own with no safety net, no partners,
1:39.8	no outside investors. People now know my backstory.
1:44.5	They know that I created everything on my own,
1:46.6	so I do have a different level of respect now going into meetings.
1:50.5	How has that show changed your life?
1:53.1	There's definitely pros and cons with the show.
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