From $0 to $100M: The 'Real Housewives of Atlanta's' Pinky Cole Reveals Her 'Secret Sauce' to Maury

From $0 to $100M: The 'Real Housewives of Atlanta's' Pinky Cole Reveals Her 'Secret Sauce' to Maury

From On Par with Maury Povich by MoPo Productions & A Better Life Media

July 13, 2026 · 40 min

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Pinky Cole shares her journey from a producer on Maury's show to building a $100M brand with Slutty Vegan, discussing her philosophy of 'failing up' and the importance of community.

Before she was a breakout star on 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta', Pinky Cole was learning the ropes of media right in Maury’s studio. In this special 'remixed' episode, Maury catches up with his former producer turned $100M empire builder and ultimate 'marketing maven' behind Slutty Vegan. While the world knows her from RHOA, this interview uncovers the relentless hustle and 'failing up' philosophy that Pinky used to turn a single vegan burger into a global phenomenon. Pinky opens up about the pivotal moments that defined her journey, including: - From Maury Producer to RHOA Star: How her early career behind the scenes prepared her for the spotlight of reality TV and the boardroom. - The "Failing Up" Secret: Pinky explains why her biggest setbacks, including losing her first restaurant to a fire, were essential steps toward her massive success. - The Power of Community: A deep dive into the 2020 controversy that sparked a movement in Atlanta and why standing your ground is the ultimate marketing strategy. - Building a Billion-Dollar Brand: How she balances the demands of a global business, a high-profile TV career, and being a mother of three. - The Sluttified Experience: Watch…

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Host: Maury Povich

Guest: Pinky Cole

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Organizations: Slutty Vegan

Books & works: The Real Housewives of Atlanta

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