Emma Hernan

Emma Hernan is a real estate agent, investor, and entrepreneur known for her culinary ventures and television appearances. She leverages her business acumen to form strategic brand collaborations. After an early career marked by astute investments and entrepreneurial success, Emma Hernan expanded her portfolio with the launch of her acclaimed food company, Emma-Leigh & Co. Hernan first honed her business acumen through strategic investments, including a significant stake in her family’s East Coast enterprise, Yankee Trader Seafood.

She further diversified her holdings with investments in the innovative bike company, Wheels, and the wellness sector through Green Gorilla, a CBD company. Her entrepreneurial drive culminated in the creation of Emma-Leigh & Co, renowned for its plant-based empanadas, which quickly garnered market attention. This venture secured a high-profile partnership with Beyond Meat, dramatically expanding its market reach to include national distribution in major retailers such as Costco and Whole Foods, solidifying its position in the rapidly growing plant-based food industry. Hernan later gained widespread public recognition in 2021, joining the cast of the Netflix docusoap ‘Selling Sunset’ for its fourth season.

Her ability to consistently identify and capitalize on emerging market trends underscores her unique position as a multifaceted talent.