Bethenny Frankel
Self-Made Entrepreneur, Podcast Host, Bestselling Author, Influencer, Actress & Philanthropist
Bethenny Frankel
Self-Made Entrepreneur, Podcast Host, Bestselling Author, Influencer, Actress & Philanthropist
Biography
Bethenny Frankel is a self-made entrepreneur, podcast host, bestselling author, influencer, actress, and philanthropist. Her unfiltered, no-nonsense beauty reviews first gained traction on TikTok, quickly making her a trusted voice in the industry. Today, she boasts a combined reach of 9.6 million across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and more. Recognized as one of Forbes’ Top 100 Most Powerful Celebrities, her candid and humorous social media reviews create instant consumer demand and have made her a go-to voice in the industry, leading to partnerships with L'Oreal, Ulta, Uber, Verizon, Laura Geller and more.
Bethenny Frankel is a self-made entrepreneur, podcast host, bestselling author, influencer, actress, and philanthropist. Her unfiltered, no-nonsense beauty reviews first gained traction on TikTok, quickly making her a trusted voice in the industry. Today, she boasts a combined reach of 9.6 million across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and more. Recognized as one of Forbes’ Top 100 Most Powerful Celebrities, her candid and humorous social media reviews create instant consumer demand and have made her a go-to voice in the industry, leading to partnerships with L'Oreal, Ulta, Uber, Verizon, Laura Geller and more.
Beyond social media, Frankel is a serial entrepreneur with a proven track record of building and scaling brands. She founded Skinnygirl in 2009, transforming it into a global lifestyle empire spanning food, beverage, and apparel. She pioneered the low-calorie, ready-to-drink cocktail category with Skinnygirl Cocktails, which she sold to Beam Suntory in 2011, setting the gold standard for celebrity-driven brands. She is also the co-owner of Mingle Mocktails, a female-founded brand of alcohol-free sparkling beverages, and Forever Young, a brand that offers a curated selection of wines.
Frankel is the host of Just B with Bethenny Frankel, a podcast where she shares candid conversations with thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and celebrities. Known for her no-BS approach, the podcast offers sharp insights on business, life, and success, resonating with a wide audience seeking real, unfiltered discussions.
In addition to her business successes, Frankel is committed to giving back and launched BStrong, her disaster relief initiative in partnership with the nonprofit Global Empowerment Mission (GEM). Through BStrong, Frankel has helped mobilize over $400 million in crisis relief, providing emergency assistance and long-term recovery support to communities in need.
Frankel is always ahead of the curve, with expertise in identifying and capitalizing on opportunities. In 2025, she launched her latest venture, The List, a curated shopping destination on Bethenny.com featuring her top product recommendations. Handpicked by Frankel, The List features her must-have beauty, fashion, and lifestyle finds, giving her audience a seamless way to discover and shop her favorite products.
Speaker Videos
Author Bethenny Frankel on new book, speaking her truth and finding balance
Entrepreneur Bethenny Frankel discusses "shadow-banning" allegations and business tips
Business Tips from Bethenny
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