Emma Hernan

Emma Hernan embarked on her entrepreneurial path at an early age, first investing in her family’s East Coast business, Yankee Trader Seafood. This early immersion in business laid the foundation for her later ventures. She subsequently diversified her investments, including stakes in the bike company Wheels and a CBD company, Green Gorilla. These early investments demonstrated her interest in a range of industries beyond her family’s traditional seafood business. Her business portfolio expanded to include her own food company, Emma-Leigh & Co, which became notable for its plant-based empanadas. This company has secured partnerships with major entities such as Beyond Meat, expanding its market reach significantly, including distribution in retailers like Costco and Whole Foods.

Hernan later gained public recognition through her role in the Netflix docusoap “Selling Sunset,” where she is a luxury real estate agent at the Oppenheim Group. Her involvement with the show provided a platform to showcase her professional activities and personal brand. Beyond real estate, she actively engages in brand collaborations and speaking engagements. In December 2024, her vegan empandas were featured at Mel’s Drive-In in West Hollywood, an event attended by her “Selling Sunset” castmates. This event was also highlighted as part of the filming for the show’s ninth season, where Hernan expressed her intent to present her authentic story.

Throughout her career, Hernan has maintained a focus on both her real estate endeavors and her culinary brand. Her participation in “Selling Sunset” has further amplified her commercial visibility, contributing to her growth as a public figure. She has emphasized her commitment to transparency and positive representation in her public appearances, particularly in the context of her television role.