Bozoma Saint John is redefining what it means to live boldly. The business leader, who transitioned from the corporate boardroom to the spotlight of reality television, is returning for the new season of a popular series set in Beverly Hills. She approaches the experience with a clear philosophy: playing it safe is not an option.
As a veteran of the show, Saint John welcomes a new cast member this season, fashion stylist Rachel Zoe. She describes Zoe as a person of unwavering authenticity. “She knows exactly who she is, and she doesn’t deviate from it,” Saint John notes. “There’s nothing about her that isn’t genuinely herself. She won’t pretend to be something she’s not.”
Her return to the series was met with enthusiasm, a reaction that initially surprised some of her co-stars. Recalling the previous season’s reunion, she said, “I told everyone I loved it and was excited to come back, and they laughed. But I meant every word. I watched it back and had no regrets. That’s the mindset I’m carrying forward. This new chapter is just about revealing more layers of who I’ve always been.”
Beyond the cameras, Saint John’s personal life is flourishing. After years of dating privately, she became engaged to her partner, Keely Watson, last August. She had been protective of her personal life in the past, particularly as a widow and a mother. “When I started dating Keeley, I knew it was different almost immediately,” she shared. A significant moment was deciding to be open about their relationship on the show. “I wasn’t willing to hide it. When I told him I planned to talk about us, his response was, ‘Of course, why wouldn’t you?’ That confirmed everything.”
Saint John is also championing a message of personal freedom through a new partnership with a leading dairy-free cheese brand. The campaign encourages people to release the pressure of strict labels, whether in diet, career, or life. “It’s a liberation message,” she explains. “We often try to fit ourselves into boxes, even when we say we don’t want to. Sometimes the pressure isn’t external; it’s our own. It’s about giving yourself permission, in every aspect of your life.”
