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Ramona Singer

Women at Work

Ramona discusses her life as a business woman, Jill's drama, and the midwest.

April 7, 2011

Want to first say hello to everyone and hope you enjoy the fourth season! It's been a long wait but so worth it! I sincerely believe it will be the best season yet.

Please connect with me on Ramonasinger.com and you will find out so much more about me and what I am involved in! Also, check out my blog.

Well I want to thank all of my fans for inspiring me to create a fabulous pinot grigio from Italy.
I really do enjoy creating products and new businesses. Some women like to shop and go to lunch but I prefer business! So I now have successful jewelry lines for HSN and True Faith. I also revamped my Tru Renewal skin care line with a few cutting edge and clinically proven ingredients and now most recently Ramona Pinot Grigio!

My advice to people has always been to be truly successful you have to love what you do, and I am truly passionate about all my product lines. Part of me also wants to show my daughter Avery, who is now 16, how its done. She has been involved with me in many ways and has learned firsthand in watching me from start to finish in all my new ventures. An alumni from her high school who is now the President of Google came to speak and said, "To be successful you need to LOVE what you do." Avery came home saying, "Mom that is what you always tell me!"

So let's now talk about Episode 1. I for one did not want it to end when I was watching it! As many of you know I always love entertaining and having people over, so I decided a small rooftop party in the beginning of fall would be fun! I decided to also to break out my wine. I love Alex's reaction when she saw the bottle. It was as if I just gave birth! I was so proud of my Ramona Pinot Grigio. The taste is beyond fab and everyone who has tried it loves it!!!

If you had told me four years ago that I would have Alex and Simon staying at my home in Southampton I would have said, "Never would happen in a million years" or "Not over my dead body." No one is more surprised than me! I have come to genuinely like and respect Alex. She has become a true friend, someone I realize can be trusted and who does things from her generosity of spirit and not for personal gain.

Comments

105 Comments

Romana you the best love you

If it wasn't for you I would have quit watching RHNYC a long time ago. You are the only one that hasn't lost your damn mind with the fame attached to a TV show. You are completely the same as you were on day one. I am also glad you and Alex are now friends. She is real person and keeps it real.

I think everyone is starting to see the truth about you Ramona,
You may be blunt but you are not mean spirited.

If you are looking for someone with a good work ethic, you should interview more mature women.

YOU ARE MY FAVORITE RAMONA! LOVE LOVE LOVE WATCHING YOU! You and your husband make such a beautiful couple! Mario is quite handsome I must say:)

I gotta say, that interviewing scene had me CRACKING UP! You are truly entertaining to watch! I truly think you don't have any ill will on anyone and that you are just very open and honest. Jill should take a cue from you!

Team Ramona Forever!

TURTLE TIME!!! XOXO:)

Ramona,
Love, Love, Ramona...your one of my favorites...stay the way you are..you crack me up with your witty personality! Jill & Kelly should take some lessons from you...all they do is contradict and talk lies on people. They are Mean girls!
LOVE you Ramona!! <3 <3 <3

Ramona, you're awesome and HOT! I love your truthfulness and 0.
69+-

Team Ramona, all my friends are just like you, I know where I stand with them, would not have it any other way, all the schmoozing makes me ill!

I was really beginning to like you toward the end of the season last year when you were so supportive of Bethenny and I thought you were beginning to become a more caring person. Just the 1st episode and I see the old Ramona creeping out. Learn to edit yourself before you speak. My best friend of 25 yrs died in 2004 and 2 weeks before she passed from a brain tumor we were able to spend a weekend together talking and laughing. One thing that she said she wanted her 4 kids to remember was "don't be mean with your mouth". Learn that! She was very out spoken and didn't edit herself and at the end of her life it bothered her a lot that she had needlessly hurt people with her mouth. Being mean only makes you ugly. It doesn't matter what you look like on the outside if you are mean at heart.

Ramona.. i am glad that you and Alex are friends.. looks like you two will need to stick together in the face of the jillkelliluann monster! you are brash, loud and funny, and you are real..keep it that way!

Ramona, when Alex brought up the march for marriage equality in the pilot, one of your friends joked "what about a march for smaller government" and you all laughed. this was a disturbing moment. You later stated "whether you approve of the gay lifestyle or not, it's about choice." That sounds pretty ambiguous about your views of gay rights. It would surprise me if you were a conservative who actually disagreed with gay rights because you seem like an intelligent person, but that's how it seemed. Could you clarify? If not, you're going to lose one of your gay fans who doesn't like bigotry. If I wanted to watch close-minded, over=privileged women, I'd watch orange county.

You can be a conservative and not agree with EVERYTHING the party says.

Hello Ramona,
I have to say you look amazing and love the good energy youre putting out there. Ive always liked how good you are at letting the petty drama roll right off.
Don't knock yourself for that interview. You know here in SF there is a school that has a class that teaches professionals out of college, or seeking a new job, how to interview well. I believe you could teach that class. I believe along with your many business ventures. You could be a motivational speaker. You motivate me just by my watching you. Your business keeps you very busy, but you still make time for your family and friends. That says a lot about your character. On watch live with Andy, I usually never vote. This time I did. I voted for you all the way. I believe when people think so negatively it eventually takes it's toll on their looks. I believe you've kept your beautiful looks, by having a sunny cheerful positive disposition.

Vally, What a GREAT idea!

Ramona, with the economy the way it is you could do a world of good teaching college graduates, women returning to the workforce - anyone, really. Instead of trying to sell products people can't afford to buy you could use your business acumen and charisma on a venture that would help others AND be successful for you. Your advice was blunt, but it was spot on. Truly, you and Alex should work together on just such a venture.

OH RAMONA! You are so dead on about today's workforce. It's not only impossible to find a solid work ethic when hiring---it's impossible to find people to work for that have any understanding of passion and strategy.

I'd love to interview with you---I think we have a common gene!

All the best,
Engel
engelbaldwin.com

TEAM RAMONA!!! Can't wait to see you more this season!

You have to start running seminars for young women getting into the business world. Your advice during the interviews was right on. Maybe out of place. You are a fantastic business woman and have so much knowledge to give.

I LOVE your hair this season!

You better hold on to your friendship whith Alex! The way you two are going,
it's the only friend you are going to have!

Ramona With you people know where they stand. I think your a great boss.

You're rude and u like stirring up mess.

Ramona,

I have been a huge fan of yours for several seasons now. I loved the re-newel season last year and you are a fun character to watch.

I NEVER have posted a comment before but this week I could not help myself. While I have enjoyed watching you on the show, I was really taken aback watching you interview those young women. I thought it was especially harsh to tell the last girl she needed a new outfit and skin care products! I know you meant to give good advice and help these women, but a little compassion can go a long way ... even in business. These women came there to interview to be your assistants, not to receive beauty tips. Think about Avery and how you would feel if someone said such things to her. You are a beautiful and successful woman Ramona, no need to critique the younger generation interviewing to be your assistants!

WOW, I am stunned at how many people actually condone your horrid behavior!

Ramona, since when is telling someone she has bad skin preparing her for the business world? You're really something.

YOU lied to Jill, YOU not the other way around. You were also caught talking about YOUR best friend Carole's boyfriend who happens to be Cindy's brother. You are a fouled mouth gossip queen. Again, you apparently have fans, why I will never know, but I am glad to say that I am not one of them nor am I friends with any of them.

Grow up Ramona, you're not always right, learn some class.

Love you Ramona - very glad you and Alex are good friends now. You are both bright and beautiful women who deserve the best in life. As far as Jill's antics, she just wants to be the center of attention and comes off as controlling and extremely self-centered. As for Kelly, just plain nuts! Hope you two weather this year and with your class and grace, you'll be on top!!

I enjoy you, you did nothing wrong especially when I noticed other people were wearing a very light color. They are just jealous. I enjoy you and Alex! You all look like a cute couple.

I've been watching since season 1. It was seeing you cry on the future episode cut that brought me to your blog. I am so team Ramona. You are an amazing example to all. Every one has eyes but not all can see. You are a kind hearted person who speaks her mind and what's wrong with that? Kelly is potsa and Jill has really shoed her colors over the past few years. Keep up the good work.

I love the way you can just forgive and forget, but I guess with your mouth, you kind of have to be that away. I still like you alot, even though sometimes you need to learn to keep your mouth shut.

Love your energy, you're awesome!
mjcc

Ramona, so glad to see you coming right out of the gate just being yourself. I find you refreshing (maybe I should say ReNewed). So you wore white who gives a ripp, I really doubt anyone confussed you with the Bride. Just keep being yourself we all love it.

The young women you were interviewing seemed very timid and didn't put forward their strengths. I think your interviewing style was fine and hopefully the young ladies learned something - - to speak up! You need an assistant who will TALK to you and speak up! Love you and All the NY women by the way !!

Hi Ramona -- You seem like a lot of fun at parties. You're very pretty. You add life to any party. You seem to be a good, strong business woman. Those are the things I like most about you. But I have to tell you, I wish you were less of a trouble maker. I think you are drawn to Alex mostly because she is anti Jill. And you like to stir that whole situation up which makes you appear very unattractive. I much prefer the Ramona of the past who tried (unsuccessfully) to broker peace between Jill and Bethany than this new Ramona who takes pleasure, it seems, in adding fuel to Alex's fire. Why? Does it turn out you are not really a friend of Jill's? That you don't actually like her? I hurt for Jill about that. I am not sure what she has done to you over the years that has brought you to this - but it looks to me like she has changed and is trying to be the bigger person now which in turn makes her look like the better person to you and Alex. Who cares if she gossips when the victims are not there. That's what women DO. All of us. Especially you and Ramona. Give Jill a break. Return to your kinder self and see if you can try and get Alex to stop trying to provoke Alex. You are better than that. I hope.

RAMONA RAMONA RAMONA I LOVE YOU. YOU ARE A REAL WOMEN. YOU ARE A WOMEN WITH A LOT OF SUCCESS AND POWER. I STARTED LAUGHING WHEN YOU WERE INTERVIEWING ESPECIALLY THE LAST GIRL. I WOULD OF CRIED.

Love you, girl!

Ramona,
I need a job. Can I be your assistant? Just block out my face during the filming-
or if you pay well enough,perhaps I'll go to your dermatologist, and there will be no need for me to hide.

Ramona, you are an inspiration. Why not write a book ?

Loooooove you !!! So great to see you again !!!! TEAM RAMONA !!!!

I have to say I agree with Jill about wearing white at a wedding. I was married 13 years ago at the age of 22, and two people (one my boss and the other my step-mother in-laws friend) wore white and to this day I am pissed off about it. Even then at that young of an age I knew that only the bride wears white. How did knowledge of that rule escape you???

You are the most genuine housewife of all the shows. The others (not RHNY) seem to be scripted and appear to be acting (badly) in front of the camera. You are passionate in every area. I am not bored when you are present. Andy was completely delighted while watching your exchange with Jill on WWHL. You're a breath of fresh air.

Love, love, love you Ramona. You are hard-working, energetic, fun-loving and quirky. I appreciate your wonderful relationship with Avery and Mario. Don't let the "mean girls" get to you and remain true to who you are.

It was nice to see you, Mario, Alex and Simon.. at Bethennys Birthday party.

Hi Romana,

I am glad to see you are back this year, I was also happy to see you on bethany's show as well, and that you & Alex & Bethany are still friends, It looks like it is going to be another crazy season for all of you can't wait to see
what happens, best of luck, & I am impressed that you and Simon are getting along as well, you both have come a long way. Best of luck,

Ramona-

I, too, am a successful woman and have interviewed many which have not been great in interviews, however, I have never been rude or disrespectful to them. What you said to them was hurtful. In many cases, you do not think before you speak or atleast I hope that is the case. Try to be a little more relaxed so that your words don't fly out. Also, when sharing things that are concerns to you (Howie) be patient and aware of your surroundings. I understand that you were hurt, however, bad timing. A great lesson that you can learn from this is that YOU don't like to be hurt so don't hurt OTHERS!

I am team Ramona all the way, but, Ramona you were more than a little harsh to those young girls that you interviewed. Yes, you have said that business is tough & none helped you, but that all the reason why you should want to help others starting out. I felt so badly for the young girl that you gave your skin product to because you said "she needed it". True or not, it was mean and below you. I will admit, if you had done that to my daughter I would be extremely upset. Just imagine how you would feel if someone treated Avery like that. Try to think before you speak. Anyway, I do like you and will continue to support you as long as you think before you hurt people, especially young people!

I have to agree. You were a tad too harsh, Ramona. Maybe you should have been a little more sensitive to those young ladies, who, I am sure were very nervous. The skin product thing was in poor taste. That being said, I am TEAM RAMONA all the way. You are truly my favorite New York housewife. I can't wait to see what is going to happen this season!

Love you Ramona! You are the best. Thank you for entertaining us every week, you are smart, savvy and seem like a great person.

I love you for your honesty. Good or bad, honesty is the only way I roll. Honesty only hurts those who can't deal with the truth or hide behind it. Thanks for staying real and being you! Team Ramona all the way. I am Ramonest!!

Ramona,

Loved the show and WWHL with you and Jill last night! I like that you are such an honest person (even thought it gets you in trouble at times!). Some people can't handle the honest truth and they end up thinking you are a mean person because of it. I didn't find the interviews with the ladies to be inappropriate. I am a 20 something FIT alum who is finally making a career in the fashion industry. Been on a million interviews. I've said on numerous occasions "I wish someone would just tell me what I'm doing wrong!!" I don't see how any of those girls could take anything you said personally, especially since they knew it was being filmed for the show. Good luck with all you business ventures and I look forward to the rest of the season of RHONY! -J

I have been born and brewed in the Midwest, yet I feel and think no differetly than you. Putting your best face forward for the day is important. It's not mean-spirited to tell someone that they may have head-to-toe issues (so to speak)...it is heartfelt. You may not have stated it correctly, but we all know that your heart was in the right place by wanting to help. I hope you gave each candidate a sample bag of your products, so each gal can go forward looking and feeling her best. Some people are just better than others at putting together a look. There should be classes to take in high school on dressing and grooming, but alas, those days are long gone. Anyway-congrats on the wine. LOVE your jewelry. Already own one of your signature pieces (from last season). I enjoy watching you and I wish you well in all of your endeavors. I know the love/hate relationship with JILL is tedious, but it does make for good TV, and again, I know you would never hurt her intentionally. You may not always like her, but we all know that deep down, you still love her.

I have to say that I absolutely love you this season! As a business woman I agree with your interviewing skills - you were giving them honest feedback! When I look back at my career history - I can honestly say I appreciate the honest people who took the time to give feedback on how I could improve...I may have not liked it at the time but I am better for it now! I also have to say that I love how close you are with your husband and your daughter - kudos to you in all your success! Have a great weekend!

Acne is a condition for which millions see a medical Doctor for, which would make it a medical condition. Commenting on an applicants medical condition, when that person was being interviewed for a position that would not be affected by his/her medical condition (she was interviewing as your assistant, not the 'face' of your skin care) is a blatant form of discrimination and is probably illegal. Your "opinion and advise" were not requested by any of the applicants and therefore should not be offered.

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