Margaret Josephs, a 57-year-old entrepreneur, is experiencing ongoing success with her mocktail business, Soirée, amid the drama on Season 14 of “The Real Housewives of New Jersey”. Josephs, along with business partner Lexi Barbuto, co-founded Soirée in 2023, and the duo recently celebrated the brand becoming the first mocktail to be served at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago. They emphasize the importance of creating a drink that can be inclusive to both drinkers and non-drinkers, especially in traditionally male-dominated industries like beverages and sports.
To commemorate this achievement, Josephs threw the ceremonial first pitch at a White Sox game on Mother’s Day weekend. Both she and Barbuto had a great time meeting the coaches, players, and their families at the iconic sports venue. George McDoniel, White Sox Senior Director of Corporate Partnerships, expressed his excitement about partnering with Soirée and highlighted the rising trend of non-alcoholic beverages among sports fans. He believes that these drinks will be a hit with fans looking to enjoy the game day atmosphere with friends and family.
While Soirée sees success, Josephs is facing conflict on “RHONJ”, particularly with her friends Jennifer Fessler and Jackie Goldschneider. Sunday night’s episode showcased tension among the women due to Fessler’s friendship with Teresa Guidice, a known rival of Josephs. Josephs has also hinted that her once-close bond with Goldschneider is irreparably damaged, expressing sadness and shock over the situation. Speculation suggests that their falling out may have been related to discussions about Goldschneider’s memoir, “The Weight of Beautiful”, published by Simon & Schuster last fall.
Despite rumors that Josephs may have taken credit for Goldschneider’s book deal, the entrepreneur insists that she only wanted the best for her friend and supported her success. Josephs emphasizes the importance of her team and claims that everyone plays a role in her achievements. However, Goldschneider sees the situation differently, feeling that a trust was broken and that their friendship has come to an end. She believes that there are reasons behind the rift that will become clear to viewers.
The tension between Josephs and Goldschneider continues to play out on the show, leaving their once-close friendship in shambles. While Josephs acknowledges feeling sad about the situation, Goldschneider seems resigned to the fact that their relationship may not be salvageable. The differing perspectives on what led to their falling out and the inability to repair the trust that was broken suggest that their friendship may be beyond repair. As “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” unfolds, viewers will witness the ongoing drama and conflicts that arise among the cast members.
