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Stepping beyond the confines of reality television, Josephs is entering a decidedly different season, one marked by intention, wellness, and entrepreneurial ambition. It is a chapter less about spectacle and more about substance. "One door closes, and it was a beautiful door, but a much better one opens," Margaret shares. "is chapter has taught me that I'm much stronger than I thought. Very resilient." ere is a calm confidence in the way she speaks today. Aer years in the public eye, Josephs has emerged with something arguably more valuable than notoriety: perspective. at perspective is precisely what drew her to Reality Retreat, an upcoming series from acclaimed producer SallyAnn Salsano and 495 Productions. Far removed from traditional reality fare, the series brings together an unexpected collective of personalities for an immersive journey of self- discovery. "When Sally called, she said, 'we're digging deep,'" says Marge. "She told me it would be very different from being a Housewife." But long before television introduced Margaret Josephs to millions, she had already established herself as a formidable businesswoman. Today she continues to channel that entrepreneurial instinct into Soirée, her premium non-alcoholic beverage brand, a venture that is an authentic extension of who she has always been. "I've never consumed alcohol," she says matter- of-factly. "I've always wanted to be present in the moment and authentically myself." As more and more individuals turn towards wellness and intentional living, Josephs is happy to share the alcohol-free lifestyle she has embraced with the creation of Soirée. But building a beverage company is not for the faint of heart. "is is the most difficult industry I've ever entered," she admits. "Getting a beverage brand off the ground requires an extraordinary amount of capital and perseverance." Fortunately, Marge's perseverance is not in short supply. "One door closes, and it was a beautiful door, but a much beer one opens." VUE ON | THE MARGE 64 VUENJ.COM

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