Phaedra Parks is a woman of many hats. She’s an entertainment attorney, certified mortician, fitness instructor and now, she’s adding author to her resume.
According to Barnes and Noble, the “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star is gearing up for the release of her new self-help book, Secrets of the Southern Belle: How to Be Nice, Work Hard, Look Pretty Have Fun and Never Have an Off Moment.
“This book is Southern Belle Savior Faire 101 and is sure to school you on how to leverage the wit, grace and charm of a true Southern Belle in all aspects of your life,” she said in a press release.
According to the book’s description, the 256 pages will be filled with a “no-nonsense guide to life” from Phaedra’s personal experiences with work and family life.
Read the book’s description below, then click through the slides to find out which other housewives turned their TV fame into successful side hustles.
“She’s the voice of reason on the Bravo’s massively popular The Real Housewives of Atlanta, known for her major career, happy home life, redonkulous caboose—and for being the ultimate Southern Belle. Phaedra Parks has spark, but she’s also got serious savoir faire. She’s spent her entire life as a Southern Belle and she has a lot to share. What’s more, she honestly believes life as a Belle is simply better, for you and for the people around you.
As Phaedra knows better than anyone, if you are a Southern Belle, men would find you fascinating and women would want to be your friend. You would always be perfectly put together and never at a loss for words. You would have access to the very best of traditional Southern ways as well as the freedoms and opportunities of the twenty-first century. You would be charming and impeccable. You would never wear sneakers outside the gym.
In Secrets of the Southern Belle, Phaedra dispenses invaluable advice about fashion, etiquette, dating, and the workplace, giving a modern twist to traditional values and Southern etiquette. From nailing an interview to hosting the perfect backyard barbeque to the art of playing hard to get, Phaedra will help you tackle whatever comes your way—without ever breaking a sweat.”
1. Kandi Burruss
The Grammy Award-winning singer released Bedroom Kandi, a luxury line of sex toys, in 2011. Today, the pleasure company has hundreds of consultants across the country and has contributed greatly to her $35 million net worth.
2. NeNe Leakes
NeNe is not only has a successful actress and author — her book Never Make the Same Mistake Twice: Lessons on Love and Life Learned the Hard Way hit bookshelves in 2009 — but she has a bestselling stiletto on Shoe Dazzle.com called Nethia.
3. Gretchen Rossi
Aside from her gig on “Real Housewives of Orange County,” Gretchen makes the bulk of her income from her high-end handbag and cosmetic collection.
4. Sheree Whitfield
Former Atlanta housewife Sheree Whitfield tried to enter the fashion world with her line She by Sheree. It wash’t the most successful business venture, but we can’t knock her hustle.
5. Kim Zolciak
Kim Zolciak is best known for her blond hairpieces so it only made sense for her to launch a wig collection. Along with her ventures in the hair industry, she’s recorded a song and endorsed a line of fruit-flavored wines.
6. Teresa Guidice
From her Italian cookbooks to all-purpose comestic line, this New Jersey housewife knows how to bring home a fat check.
7. Bethenny Frankel
By far, Bethenny Frankel’s Skinnygirl Margarita has has been the most lucrative “Housewives” venture to date. She sold the cocktail line for $120 million in 2011.
8. Lisa Wu
This former “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star was the queen of side businesses. She had real estate firm called Hartwell and Associates, a women’s clothing line called Closet Freaks, a T-shirt line called Hart 2 Hart Clothing, a jewelry line called Wu Girls, and a baby clothing line called Hart 2 Hart Baby, according to reports.
9. Cynthia Bailey
This model took her years of experience and turned it into a cash reward. She launched the Bailey Agency School of Fashion in Atlanta during the “Housewives” fourth season.
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Phaedra Parks is a woman of many hats. She’s an entertainment attorney, certified mortician, fitness instructor and now, she’s adding author to her resume.
According to Barnes and Noble, the “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star is gearing up for the release of her new self-help book, Secrets of the Southern Belle: How to Be Nice, Work Hard, Look Pretty Have Fun and Never Have an Off Moment.
“This book is Southern Belle Savior Faire 101 and is sure to school you on how to leverage the wit, grace and charm of a true Southern Belle in all aspects of your life,” she said in a press release.
According to the book’s description, the 256 pages will be filled with a “no-nonsense guide to life” from Phaedra’s personal experiences with work and family life.
Read the book’s description below, then click through the slides to find out which other housewives turned their TV fame into successful side hustles.
“She’s the voice of reason on the Bravo’s massively popular The Real Housewives of Atlanta, known for her major career, happy home life, redonkulous caboose—and for being the ultimate Southern Belle. Phaedra Parks has spark, but she’s also got serious savoir faire. She’s spent her entire life as a Southern Belle and she has a lot to share. What’s more, she honestly believes life as a Belle is simply better, for you and for the people around you.
As Phaedra knows better than anyone, if you are a Southern Belle, men would find you fascinating and women would want to be your friend. You would always be perfectly put together and never at a loss for words. You would have access to the very best of traditional Southern ways as well as the freedoms and opportunities of the twenty-first century. You would be charming and impeccable. You would never wear sneakers outside the gym.
In Secrets of the Southern Belle, Phaedra dispenses invaluable advice about fashion, etiquette, dating, and the workplace, giving a modern twist to traditional values and Southern etiquette. From nailing an interview to hosting the perfect backyard barbeque to the art of playing hard to get, Phaedra will help you tackle whatever comes your way—without ever breaking a sweat.”
1. Kandi Burruss
The Grammy Award-winning singer released Bedroom Kandi, a luxury line of sex toys, in 2011. Today, the pleasure company has hundreds of consultants across the country and has contributed greatly to her $35 million net worth.
2. NeNe Leakes
NeNe is not only has a successful actress and author — her book Never Make the Same Mistake Twice: Lessons on Love and Life Learned the Hard Way hit bookshelves in 2009 — but she has a bestselling stiletto on Shoe Dazzle.com called Nethia.
3. Gretchen Rossi
Aside from her gig on “Real Housewives of Orange County,” Gretchen makes the bulk of her income from her high-end handbag and cosmetic collection.
4. Sheree Whitfield
Former Atlanta housewife Sheree Whitfield tried to enter the fashion world with her line She by Sheree. It wash’t the most successful business venture, but we can’t knock her hustle.
5. Kim Zolciak
Kim Zolciak is best known for her blond hairpieces so it only made sense for her to launch a wig collection. Along with her ventures in the hair industry, she’s recorded a song and endorsed a line of fruit-flavored wines.
6. Teresa Guidice
From her Italian cookbooks to all-purpose comestic line, this New Jersey housewife knows how to bring home a fat check.
7. Bethenny Frankel
By far, Bethenny Frankel’s Skinnygirl Margarita has has been the most lucrative “Housewives” venture to date. She sold the cocktail line for $120 million in 2011.
8. Lisa Wu
This former “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star was the queen of side businesses. She had real estate firm called Hartwell and Associates, a women’s clothing line called Closet Freaks, a T-shirt line called Hart 2 Hart Clothing, a jewelry line called Wu Girls, and a baby clothing line called Hart 2 Hart Baby, according to reports.
9. Cynthia Bailey
This model took her years of experience and turned it into a cash reward. She launched the Bailey Agency School of Fashion in Atlanta during the “Housewives” fourth season.
