Young and Profiting with Hala Taha (Entrepreneurship, Sales, Marketing)

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

Nov 24, 2025
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Emma Hernan
In this engaging conversation, Emma Hernan, a self-made entrepreneur and star of Netflix's Selling Sunset, shares her inspiring journey from humble beginnings to financial success. She discusses her drive to save her family's seafood business and become the first millionaire in her family. Emma dives into the challenges and triumphs of being a female entrepreneur, the significance of diversifying income streams, and the reality behind reality TV. With practical tips, she encourages aspiring entrepreneurs to take action, prioritize kindness, and focus on building authentic relationships.
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ANECDOTE

Hustle Began In Childhood

  • Emma started working young doing babysitting, demos, and an ice cream shop with her parents' help.
  • Those early hustles funded gifts for family and sparked her lifelong drive to create stability.
ANECDOTE

Saved The Family Food Business

  • At 16 Emma lent money to her mom to cover payroll and helped save the family's seafood business.
  • That involvement led to them buying manufacturing facilities and forming a lasting business partnership.
ADVICE

Start Now And Believe

  • Believe in yourself and start early; Emma manifested becoming a millionaire and chased it relentlessly.
  • Begin taking action now rather than letting fear of failure delay you.
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