RHONY is back with an all-new cast. We caught up with fan favourite, Erin Lichy, to find out more deets about her life in the Big Apple. Ngl, we were legit shocked and excited about number four.
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1. She was born and raised in NYC.
Erin Lichy is a true New Yorker. Born and raised in Manhattan, she “went to private school up until 8th grade and then switched over to the public system for high school. I went on to study at University of Albany and double majored in Political Science and Filmmaking. Afterwards, I went to NYU for my masters degree in Sustainable Development.” Today, she lives in the city with her three children and husband.
2. She’s ~direct~.
As what spice Erin brings to RHONY, she says she’s “the direct one. I don’t sugar-coat things. In our family, we say what we think and what we feel. It’s how I’m used to being. When I find people are trying to hide things or create a story, it makes me uncomfortable. Not everyone has to be friends. We’re not all the right match but I appreciate honesty and directness.”
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3. She’s a real estate agent and an interior designer.
While Erin Lichy was still in college, she obtained her real estate agent license. “I loved learning about poli sci and filmmaking but I was passionate about real estate, too. Today, I’m a real estate agent and have an interior design business. I’m blending the two of them as they go hand-in-hand. A lot of my clients who buy a property they want to renovate use my full service.”
4. She has Middle Eastern roots.
“My father’s parents are from Yemen. They went on to live in Israel, where my dad was born. My maternal grandmother is from Iraq. My great-grandfather was the treasurer in Iraq. I grew up with Middle Eastern food. I want to explore the culture more and am hoping to do that in the next few years.”
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5. She has a list of must-dos for tourists.
For anyone looking to take a trip to New York City, Erin Lichy has you covered. “The theatre or ballet are a must. I love Plantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, and Mama Mia!. A great meal needs to be incorporated in everything you do. My favourite restaurants always change but I just love Tamarind in TriBeca and Il Cantinori in Greenwich Village.”
“I’m a huge walker- I love walking around the city. Check out the Brooklyn Bridge and Central Park, especially down by the reservoir. It’s always fun to get 99 cent pizza and it’s so good too. I also suggest going down to the World Trade Center.”
6. She has her own travel bucket list.
“I’ve never done an Egypt trip. I’d like to travel around the Middle East. I’m dying to go to Lebanon and, of course, visit the UAE.”
7. She has favourite Dubai Housewives.
We all have our favourite housewives and Erin Lichy is no excpetion. “I really liked Nina Ali because she was down to earth. I also like Lesa Milan and Chanel Ayan. She’s hilarious.”
8. She loves clean beauty.
“I love the Ilia Multi-Stick for my lips and cheeks. I am a huge fan of Saje oils. I recently tried Augustinus Bader The Lotion and I’m addicted to it.”
9. She’s launching a mezcal brand, called Mezcalum.
Looking for a new beverage? Erin might be crafting your new favourite drink. “I’m launching my own mezcal, a Mexican agave-based spirit, called Mezcalum. It’s kind of like tequila, but by law, tequila only has to be 50% agave and the rest is additives. Mine is 100% pure agave. It’s better for you than tequila and it supports the microbiome.”
“In American culture, alcohol consumption is all about overexcess and sobriety. Mezacalum is the middle ground. There’s a way to be spirited and enjoy while still being mindful in what you’re drinking. Mezcalum is the balance between having fun and being holistic.”
Check out Erin on this season of RHONY.