In a metropolis the place ambition is the final word forex, actual property mogul Jade Shenker is proving, as soon as once more, that she’s a pressure not possible to disregard. Premiering Friday, December 5, the extremely anticipated second season of Proudly owning Manhattan brings her again alongside Ryan Serhant and the powerhouse SERHANT workforce for an additional reality-show run. Because the collection enters its sophomore yr, it pulls viewers even deeper into the world of ultra-luxury actual property—with Shenker shaping the dialog throughout trend, magnificence and life-style, all whereas negotiating multimillion-dollar offers.
It’s a giant week for you. The solid has the press, the premiere and the occasions. How are you feeling proper now?
“It’s so crazy. Last year, I was super nervous… this year, I think it hasn’t hit me yet because I’m so busy. I’m very tuned into work still and the time is just flying. Yesterday, we had the VIP screening at Zero Bond that I helped host and that’s when I actually watched Episode 1 for the first time. And it was good. I’m excited because you get to see a version of me that’s the real me—not the me when I’m going through the hardest time of my life. I’m excited to just be able to inspire other women and people.”
Is there something it’s a must to change about your day if you find yourself filming?
“I honestly forget that the camera is there. It’s just like we’re talking on this Zoom right now. It literally does not feel like there’s a camera there. It feels like I’m talking to another person. The only thing that’s a little bit different is…it’s definitely very expensive when you start filming—the glam, the outfits, the hair, the makeup! It’s not free. I learned pretty early on during Season 1 that I should either just do light glam or hire someone, because I’m not good at doing my own makeup unless it’s very simple glam where I have my basics.”
Are there any magnificence seems to be you understand give you the results you want that you just like to put on on digital camera?
“Oh, my gosh, yes. My thing is I love a lip liner, a lip-liner stain. It’s the first thing I do when I wake up—I go to the bathroom, and I put my lip stain on. I also love Tatcha. They have a really good under-eye balm that I’m obsessed with. For me, less is more. I think we’re all very naturally beautiful. I don’t do foundation, typically, even when we’re filming. I think it’s awesome to see real skin, real texture, anything. I’m a huge supporter of that. As for what I wear on camera, I didn’t realize it, and I didn’t do it on purpose, but I wear a lot of latex. I guess it’s a statement. It’s edgy, but it’s also sexy. It’s not showy, but I love it.”
Photographs by Assel Malazarte
It’s working for you. Once you shut a giant deal, how do you deal with your self?
“A lot of people ask me that! I have never gifted myself with things when I land. In my head, I always think: ‘Well, it’s my job to do that.’ It’s hard for me to pat myself on the back. The times when I do… it’s so boring, but I put money in the stock market or buy Bitcoin, which is so nerdy. But there’s something really cool about being financially independent and not talking to someone else about, ‘Oh, I’m thinking about putting money into this or that.’ I don’t need to run that by anyone. It’s really empowering to be able to do that on your own. I like doing that…I have the bag, I have the shoes, I have the watch. I don’t really need more…I don’t know. I think it’s more empowering to grow a portfolio of investments.”
I don’t suppose any of us want extra stuff. Since you understand New York so nicely, are there any actually cool wellness spots you’re keen on proper now?
“Yes! As far as spas, I love QC Spa on Governor’s Island. I can bring my laptop. You can sit by the pool and work. It’s one of New York’s hidden gems because it doesn’t feel like you’re in the city. It’s really cool. As for facials, I go to a place called Skin by Susan. A huge fan of Susan. She has been doing my facials for a while now, whenever I do get them done.
I also love what I think is the best-kept secret in the world—it’s called Skinvive. It’s an injection of hyaluronic acid. It’s pretty much like applying all of your moisturizers, but it’s an injection. I get so many compliments on my skin whenever I get it. It lasts for six months, and it’s not super expensive. I’m a huge fan. Then, I go to a place called Faces, and I love Unfiltered Aesthetics on the Upper East Side. Those are my places.”
I do know that you’ve got a busy week, however what else are you trying ahead to doing earlier than 2026 hits?
“The real excitement for me this month is Season 2. I am so excited to share how it unfolds. But, wait! I’m also launching a denim collection. We have a music video showcasing the jeans, launching on December 12. It’s the first time I’ve designed jeans myself. It’s a low-rise jean that really caters to the short-torso girl—it elongates you. I actually physically designed it myself. I scrunched in the inner thigh, so it gives you a little inner thigh gap and lifts your butt a little bit.
I’ve never sold jeans before, only buildings. So creating a jean that I would want to wear that looks good on me and a bunch of other bodies has been really cool. I deal with a lot of business owners, and it’s so crazy to me that there are so many business owners who are men, but then they’re creating women’s products, when women are 80 percent of consumers. Long story short, I am excited to get this one out there!”
