It appears like Houston can be dwelling to a brand new actuality sequence about profitable girls residing their finest life and making an attempt to not get into large fights with one another throughout brunch.
Subsequent month, Oprah Winfrey’s OWN channel will premiere Coronary heart & Hustle: Houston, the place a quintet of upwardly cell, African American girls thrive in Texas’ largest metropolis.
“Coronary heart & Hustle: Houston brings a recent, dynamic perspective — one which facilities Black girls not simply in battle, however in group, therapeutic, and development,” OWN President Tina Perry mentioned in a press launch. “It’s a strong have a look at ambition, resilience, and the bonds that maintain friendships collectively, even by life’s hardest moments.”
Let’s break down the women who’ll be giving us the guts and the hustle:
Alaina Saulsberry, 38Â
“H-City’s Glam Woman”Â
Recognized for her magnificence model Shade du Jour, Saulsberry is touted as a mentor who balances work with household commitments. After 15 years of marriage, the connection is in a tough patch. Will she select private happiness or preserving stability for her two youngsters?
Chloe Prepare dinner, 44
“The Straight Shooter”
Often called “THE premiere occasion planner of Houston,” Prepare dinner took a step again from the occasion enterprise to care for her younger daughters after the tragic lack of her husband. Nonetheless, the gal is getting her groove again because of her latest relationship with a lot youthful man Jordan. Sadly, her eldest son Neiko (who is just three years youthful than Jordan) isn’t feeling the entire Might-December factor. Can Chloe steadiness being a mom and a MILF?
La’Torria Lemon, 36
“The Hopeless Romantic”
The pinnacle of Lemon-Lime Mild Media, entrepreneur/philanthropist Lemon has been referred to as “a power within the leisure, hospitality, and PR business.” She’s an enthralling persona, however don’t get it twisted: She’s able to convey the claws out each time somebody comes for her. After dropping her father, Lemon is on the hunt for the love of her life, so she will be able to calm down and have some youngsters. Can she discover a good man similar to expensive outdated dad?
LeBrina Jackson, 35
“The Southern Belle”
Stuffed with “ardour, drive, and compassion,” elite spa proprietor Jackson is among the few Black girls within the spa and wellness recreation. The resident caregiver of the group, Jackson is there for her household, pals, prospects, and so forth. She makes use of her previous (particularly, her household’s historical past) to interrupt generational curses and construct a greater tomorrow for her peoples. Can she nonetheless care for others, whereas additionally discovering a while to care for herself?
Muneera Web page, 43
“Mrs. Excellent”
Meet the large, dangerous momma of the crew: a religious spouse, mom of 4 daughters (together with a set of twins), and profession lady whose journey “embodies the facility of religion, resilience, and boundless ambition.” With a two-decade profession as {an electrical} engineer within the oil and fuel business, Web page has taken a profession 180 and pivoted to content material creation. Can she dwell a lifetime of that means, objective and transformative influence, whereas additionally inspiring of us world wide?
Roe Pichardo, 39
“Nightlife Queen”
Lastly, we’ve got the celebration woman. Pichardo is an entrepreneur, hospitality innovator, and cultural curator who’s “redefining the artwork of connection.” She’s bought a rep as a serious participant within the restaurant and nightlife world (Editor’s be aware: She appeared on CultureMap’s “What’s Eric Consuming” podcast throughout her time as the overall supervisor of James Harden’s restaurant 13). Regardless of staying powerful in a male-dominated business, these near her know she’s a candy, loving soul. Can she nonetheless take her companies to the subsequent degree, whereas additionally studying to be extra weak round her family members?
These questions and extra can be answered when Coronary heart & Hustle: Houston premieres on OWN on Saturday, August 2, at 8 pm.
