Lisa Hochstein Turns Up the Heat in the 305

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Lisa Hochstein reveals why she kicked Larsa Pippen out of her house after being called a bitch and stupid at her boyfriend's party.

Melissa Rivers welcomes Lisa Hochstein back to Group Text to discuss her life and the new season of The Real Housewives of Miami. Lisa immediately addresses the dramatic season premiere confrontation with Larsa Pippen, explaining how Larsa called her names at her boyfriend's party, leading to Lisa asking her to leave. She then discusses her relationship with boyfriend Jody, revealing they've been living together for nearly two years and have created a blended family that includes his 16-year-old daughter and his ex-wife, whom Lisa gets along with well. The conversation shifts to Lisa's divorce from Lenny Hochstein, which was finalized in November 2024 after a two-year battle. Lisa describes feeling embarrassed and wanting to hide during the public divorce proceedings but eventually reaching the "other side." This experience inspired her to create Splitwell, an AI-powered app designed to help people navigate the financial aspects of divorce by providing document assistance, attorney connections, and cost-saving features. Lisa credits Jody, a Harvard graduate with multiple successful tech exits, for helping build the app. She reflects on how the eight-year hiatus from Real Housewives allowed cast members to experience significant life events privately, including births, deaths, and divorces. Lisa explains that the show's return felt real only when contract negotiations began with Bravo and NBC. When asked about misconceptions, Lisa says life experiences have hardened her and she no longer tolerates disrespect, which contributed to the season's explosive drama. She previews the upcoming season, mentioning shocking allegations, shifting friendships, and cast trips to Spain, a Virgin cruise, Toronto, and Milan Fashion Week. Lisa also shares humorous anecdotes about traveling with castmates, overpacking habits, and hair extensions. She concludes by stating Splitwell is the business she'd choose to do for the rest of her life because it helps others.

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Lisa Hochstein's glamour feels most revealing when the talk turns to clip-ins, dress-up and family habits.

Lisa Hochstein is most engaging here when glamour gives way to the practical business of long hair and clip-in extensions. She likes her own hair, she explains, but wants more of it and enjoys the dress-up element.

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You'll hear Lisa Hochstein turn a chat about clip-in hair extensions into wonderfully specific reality-TV lore.

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