Episode 07: Real Housewife of Dubai, Lesa Milan Hall, on starting a fashion brand, all the tea on becoming a real housewife, and what it’s like when Beyoncé wears your designs
Before becoming a fan-favorite on Real Housewives of Dubai, Lesa Milan Hall started a clothing line of chic but practical maternity wear. Counting celebs like Beyoncé and Ciara as fans and customers, the fashion brand Mina Roe has continued to be a global success for both maternity and postpartum fashion. Lesa sits down with Josie to discuss starting a fashion line, celebrating women’s bodies through pregnancy and postpartum, and advice for getting a brand to celebrity-loved status. Lesa also spills the tea on how she became a Real Housewife, what filming a reality TV show is like, and behind-the-scenes secrets of her life in Dubai.
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SHOW NOTES:
Ever wondered what the morning routine of a Real Housewife is actually like? Lucky for you, today Josie is sitting down to interview Lesa Milan Hall, the fashion designer behind luxury maternity brand Mina Roe and, most recently, a Real Housewife of Dubai. This episode kicks off with a deep-dive into Lesa’s childhood in Jamaica and Miami, from her family and home life to her early experiences in the Miami social scene. She tells the story of how she began designing her own dresses for beauty pageants and nights out, eventually building a demand for her designs in Miami. From there, Josie questions Lesa on her inspiration behind Mina Roe, and Lesa explains what it really felt like to see huge stars like Beyonce wearing her designs. The conversation then turns to Lesa’s role on the newest Real Housewives franchise, Real Housewives of Dubai. She reveals how she became involved with the show, what goes into filming an episode of RHOD, and how this experience compares to her previous appearances on reality television. Josie asks Lesa all about her morning routine while filming the show, and Lesa gives a super-detailed account of the steps she takes each morning to feel her best and spend time with her family. The episode ends with Lesa sharing some of her biggest beauty tips and revealing her own favorite Real Housewives of all time.
Must-Listen Moments:
[2:39] Growing up in Kingston and Miami
[11:55] Lesa’s inspiration behind Mina Roe
[22:45] What it was like to move to Dubai
[32:40] Spilling the tea on Lesa’s role in RHOD
[38:20] Lesa’s essential beauty tips
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