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Hey. Bethenny's assistant Julie here. I cannot believe I am writing a blog on bravotv.com and it is even more surreal that I am a part of this fun, down to earth and hilarious new show, Bethenny Getting Married? Things in my life are much different than I could have ever imagined when I left my hometown of Pittsburgh to move to New York in 2005. I always knew that when I met Bethenny in the Hamptons my first summer in New York, that somehow I would end up being a part of her life. She loves to tell the story about how she knew when she asked me to cut a tomato that I would be a great assistant. I am just lucky that years later when I was ready for a new opportunity that she gave me a chance and hired me.
I have worked with Bethenny since March 2009, and since day one, things have been fast moving and non-stop. A lot of the time it is stressful and tasks sometimes seem mundane, but overall when I step back and look at the small empire she has built - I am proud to be a part of it.
A lot of people ask me what working for Bethenny is like. It is most likely exactly what you would imagine it to be. She is a tough boss, with a lot of quirks, but very kind and encouraging. She wants me to succeed and is very thankful for everything I do - even if things sometimes move too fast to stop and smell the roses.
When Bethenny decided to hire another assistant, I was of course thrilled to have the help. Although sometimes I can be a control freak and want to do everything by myself, I knew with all that was going on that it would be nice to have someone to lean on. Although I did not directly interview Max (I was listening from the office) - he gave a great interview and won Bethenny and Cookie over.
First of all I have no problem with you taken a wizzzzz on a stick, with the door open. I do that in my house all the time... do people forget about many moons ago when the only peeps living on earth only marched around in their birthday bests? Well, any way I love the show, I think, Jason should of had his ass home for the party, and if he couldn't get plane from FL to NY, then try a train. Next time Jason bails invite Kelly and the guest will bail so fast, the party will be over and your bed will be waiting.
Good Luck>>>>
Love, Love, Love, Bethenny Getting Married? For all of us women out there who lived in a cave and had crazy childhoods, marriages that failed because of it and the baggage we carry.... You give us hope! Jason what a dream man, you need to clone that one for all. I'd bet you millions of women( and men) would like a piece of him in their lives. I laughed, I cried and I realized that you are taking us all on a journey that so many of us can relate to. Keep being real.
I am so glad to hear that Bethenny has such a strong person in her life through all of this craziness! I'm an assistant to and I know that you become more than just an "employee"; you become their confidant and their best friend so I give you so much props. Give her all of my kindest and warmest love and tell her to keep on rockin on because she just gave me the best hour of laughter I've EVER experienced!! How do you get a job like yours? I'd love to advance in my career to be an assistant to someone other than a lawyer, how do I get into that? xoxo
I am so glad to hear that Bethenny has such a strong person in her life through all of this craziness! I'm an assistant to and I know that you become more than just an "employee"; you become their confidant and their best friend so I give you so much props. Give her all of my kindest and warmest love and tell her to keep on rockin on because she just gave me the best hour of laughter I've EVER experienced!! How do you get a job like yours? I'd love to advance in my career to be an assistant to someone other than a lawyer, how do I get into that? xoxo
I love Bethany!! She is great! I am so excited for Bethany getting married?? ;) And FYI Yes Kelly on housewives is a nut bag but it makes for some great TV. I loved the ladies getaway where Kelly lost her marbles at the dinner table or should I say skittles?! LOVE IT!
I am DYING to know who the designer is of those fantastic hot pink shoes she wore on the reunion show! They a beautiful! Any help would be appreciated.
thanks!
AWESOME! loving it - I laughed so much and enjoyed the first of your season. I am sad that it has to be this way but hip hip horay on the job well done. Please ease up with Jasons friends. His a good guy let him have his peeps. You got a real man he needs to be away from the crazyness.
Love you, Alex and Ramona. you are all so great. I don't watch much TV, I like to read but Housewives of NY is great, I never miss it.I think Kelly needs some help and increase her vocabulary----really!!I also think that jill really misses you because you are the one real thing in her life all the rest is false except of course her husband and daughter.Many of her current close friends will never be able to take your place and she knows it. you are genuine and that is so valuable to her because it is so rare especially in her world. Best wishes and God bless you always!!
Loved the show last night.
Look forward to watching this season Julie.
It is definately Bethenny full force at her best. LOL!
And after watching the previews, can't wait for the next episodes. And omgsh, if Countless had a fit that you did a pregnancy test on tv then she will faint if she saw the preview of you in your wedding dress with your assitants holding your dress while you tinkled! I was rolling!
Good luck in all you do B !
Julie...You must be doing an awesome job since B. has had so much success! You come off as smart and very qualified at what you do! Bethenny does seem quirky but that is EXACTLY WHY WE LOVE HER! as I'm sure you do to! I love that everyone takes their shoes off because that is how we live too! who wants to walk of dirt?? not I--so cudos--we all should live this way! and I love my families white socks!! Anyway just wanted to say good luck and am looking forward to your success on the show too! Glad you got a little help to. ps. be kind and delegate with respect and all should be fine!
Bethenny is very lucky to have someone that she can trust, laugh with and help grow her business with. Keep it up ladies. It is nice to see hard working women succeed and still have fun in life!
Love love love this show. Looking forward to getting to know you more, you seem like such a sweet girl! Cheers,
Great show Bethenny, love the interaction between you and Jason. We all know you already got married, but the days leading up to it we don't know about!
Just love you, your honesty, your talent, your balls!Continued success, with every venture you take.
Most of all Best Wishes with your little family! You are truly Blessed B!!!
Too effen funny. You remind me of myself so much, all I can do is friggin laugh. I had to enter this BRAVO commenting site just to say this and that I love you, think you are hilarious, and wish you all the best. ...And Jason and Bryn, of course. Congratulations on your new show. What a hit!
LOVED the new show! I always thought Bethenny should have her own show... forget those other housewives! I literally laughed the whole time - my favorite B-line? "Jason and I would rather be eating potato skins at a mall." Love it! Can't wait to watch the rest of the season.
Julie- Congrats on a great show and you will have so much more fun now! You have done a great job in the past and now there will less (mean) drama and more real life (also fun).
You are so fortunate so have such a great gig and having Max will only make it that much better!
Good luck and enjoy! xxoo
Hi Jules and welcome to the blogs! All I can say is you must be pretty damn good at what you do because B seems like she's always busy, yet ENJOYING it! That only happens when you surround yourself w/good, positive, hard-working people!
Can't wait til the next show!
I have never commented on any blogs that are here at Bravo (let alone anywhere on the net) but I just HAD to comment today :). I loved the show last night!! I've watched B on RHONY and adored her and her wit from the first episode. I couldn't wait till this show started and now I like it even more since you're from the 'Burgh! Best wishes to everyone associated with this wonderful, cute and REAL show!!
Love Love Love! I laughed, I cried....I hugged my dog evey time Cookie came onscreen. Can't wait to see more episodes!
WELCOME ABOARD....You will be a pleasure to watch in the coming weeks.....Seems you may be just the anchor B needs,,, Diva
Julie, It's so nice to have someone like you to relate to. I get so sick of the high rich society of New Yorkers. I love this show!!!
Love the show! And so glad to read your blog, and find out that you're from Pittsburgh. I'm about 60 miles NW of Pitt near Youngstown. Ironically our son moved to NY, Brooklyn in 2001, a real change from OHIO, and he's still loving it. I wish you much happiness and success with your journey with Bethany! :)
great blog, Julie! Now get that photo up despite the fact that you're probably some kind of diamond in the rough...
Congrats to a Pittsburgh girl!!!! I am from western PA and lived in the South Hills. Love the show, it is so fun and happy compared to the housewives, like a breath of fresh air!
Julie you are awesome on the new show. I am so jealous. What a great gig you have. It shows how hard you have worked with Bethany to get everything done and done right. You should be very proud of yourself.
I like the show...it will be a fun journey. What kind of dog is Cookie? I'm guessing Tibetan Terrier? We have one and he is our love--but possessive just like Cookie! KimK
Julie - I think it was brilliant of Bethenny to hire a dude to work with you. First of all, I work with a bunch of women and it is non-stop drama from the moment the day starts. I think Bethenny knew she needed someone to handle the heavy lifting and there would be little drama with a gal and guy. Love the show and you seem like a very down to earth person.
I remember working for someone in their home office and I always felt uncomfortable so I hope, for your sake, Bethenny finds some office space outside of her home. Too much togetherness and privacy issues are not always the best combination.
Good luck in the job and the new show.
julie
you seem like a great gril. you so lucky to be in bethennys life. she can tough at times but she has great heart and kind and of coures she funny. julie you so luckie to be in bethennys life.
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I hated to see the friendship between Bethenny and Jill split up. I am very happy that Bethenny and found Jason. I wish them well, and best wishes on the marriage and baby. I also love the new show. Thanks for allowing us in your lives.
Hey Julie!
Love you on the show! I have been a huge fan of Bethenny since RHONY season 1. Love her!
Hope to see more of you on BGM?
Can you see about getting Skinnygirl Margarita's in east Texas?
You must be an awesome assistant for the fast moving Bethenny. She seems like a great girl, like her I had my son when I had just turned 40. Tell her to strap herself in for the ride! Thankfully she had a girl and won't need her track shoes till she gets a little older. Although I have seen some girls give their moms a run for their money as early as 2!! Let her know there is life after nightly feedings and sleep deprived nights. I know as I am a walking example of surviving it. Son is now 12, alive and normal. Finally,just for the record Bethenny runs circles around that twit Kelly , what a moron that girl is!! All the best to you and the rest of the crew.
I loved your under your breathe comment to Max as Bethenny left the office area, "and now for the 100th time." I believe you are referencing interruptions and not repeated attempts to teach Max a task. Have fun! Max is a really good choice for an Assistant. Love, love, love the first show and very pleased that Bravo appreciated Bethenny's wit and straight shooter comments.
Loved the new show and the honesty and laughed so much. Bethanny is so witty, (poor Kelly, just stay home) and vulnerable and I think Jason is a great guy for being smart enough to "put a ring on it". Can't wait for next show, congratulations to all of you! Chere
Hi Julie, We just love the show and adore you and Max! You're so lucky to be working for Bethenny! Can't wait until next week's show!
Of COURSE you're a Pittsburgh girl! Congrats on your successes and good luck with this season! I'm so glad to see a fellow Pittsburgher doing well! Best of everything to you!
Hey Julie-- I can believe that Bethenny is a tough cookie, but you seem like one too. You have a "get down to business" attitude which is good! :) I can't wait to see more episodes!
Awe Julie! Can't wait to watch the show tonight, I'm sure it's awesome! Can't wait till you visit Penn State again girl! We miss you! xxxxx Congrats on everything, seems so much fun!!!
Can I be you for a week? Sounds like a fun job and a wonderful boss to boot. I have always wanted to work and hang in NYC! I wish I were you. Love the show.
Hi Julie I am trying to do the exact thing that you did.( So it can happen) I am 47 years old and I have worked most of my life as an assistant. I am much a go getter and full of positive outlook on life. I am looking to relocate, can you give me some advice. I was just wondering how to go about looking for work in New York, as an assistant. I would greatley appreciate some advice. I have been on websites for jobs in New York. thanks for all your advice Julie. Really looking to Move and start New. I am not afraid to change and start new. Enjoy meeting new people. dnmhibbs@hotmail.com





Love all the cool support you bring into Bethannys world and family.
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