Financial Abuse and Resilience with Mary Bonnet of Selling Suset

2024/10/24

Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin

Key Insights

Why did Mary Bonnet decide to keep separate finances from her current husband, Romaine?

Mary decided to keep separate finances because of her past experience with financial abuse from her second husband, Drew. She wanted to ensure she would never lose control of her finances again.

Why did Mary Bonnet file for bankruptcy after her relationship with Drew?

Mary had to file for bankruptcy because Drew racked up nearly $100,000 in credit card debt in her name and did not pay it, causing her credit score to plummet.

Why did Mary Bonnet sign a prenup with her current husband, Romaine?

Mary signed a prenup to protect herself financially, based on her past experiences with financial abuse. She wanted to ensure that she would not lose everything again in case of a breakup.

Why did Mary Bonnet resign from her position as manager on Selling Sunset?

Mary resigned because the job was taking a toll on her mental health. She was mediating constant arguments and it was stressful, affecting her ability to focus on her real estate clients.

Why did Mary Bonnet decide to keep her book launch party time slots for different cast members?

Mary kept the cast members on different time slots to avoid accidental confrontations and drama, as several cast members were not on speaking terms with each other.

Why does Mary Bonnet recommend making multiple payments on credit cards each month?

Mary recommends making multiple payments to ensure the balance is always low when the credit card company reports to credit bureaus, which can help maintain a good credit score.

Chapters

Mary Bonnet, known from Selling Sunset, shares her origin story growing up in Indiana. She discusses her simple upbringing and initial career aspirations of becoming a veterinarian or dolphin trainer.

Mary grew up in a small town in Indiana.
She had a happy childhood, focused on simple pleasures.
Her early career aspirations were in animal care, not entertainment or real estate.

Shownotes Transcript

We know about romance scammers like the Tinder Swindler, who steal money from people they’re dating… but what do you do if you’re married to that person? And how do you trust anyone ever again? That’s what Mary Bonnet had to ask herself when she found herself in a toxic relationship and a victim of financial abuse.

You know Mary from Netflix's Selling Sunset, and today, Nicole and Mary do talk about the show— but they also talk about everything in Mary’s life that happened before the cameras started rolling. They talk about how Mary’s second husband racked up nearly six figures of credit card debt in her name, how that experience impacted her relationship with her husband now, and what the heck is going on with the Selling Sunset cast.

Read Mary's new book here: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/selling-sunshine-mary-bonnet?variant=42536247361570

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