The “Next Gen NYC” cast members may share plenty about their relationships and friendships, but they are also busy building careers of their own.
The Bravo cast includes Ariana Biermann, Riley Burruss, Ava Dash, Emira D’Spain, Shai Fruchter, Gia Giudice, Rowan Henchy, Brooks Marks, Georgia McCann, Hudson McLeroy, Liam Obergfoll, Kendall White and Charlie Zakkour.
Their careers range from social media and fashion to investing, acting and tech. Some are also juggling multiple jobs while pursuing their long-term career goals.
Here’s what every “Next Gen NYC” cast member does for work.
Ariana Biermann Is Making Money as a Content Creator
Ariana works as a full-time content creator, primarily using Instagram and TikTok to partner with brands.
During season 1, Ariana gave viewers a peek at the business side of influencing while filming a partnership with L’Oreal. At the time, she revealed she was making $1,000 per TikTok post. Ariana has not revealed whether her rates have increased since then.
Riley Burruss Is DJing While Pursuing Her Law School Plans
Riley is balancing her interest in music with her education.
After graduating from NYU in 2024, Riley revealed during season 2 that she was applying to Columbia University for law school. Her goal is to become an entertainment attorney.
“DJ-ing is a passion. School is really my future. I really want to study to be an entertainment lawyer,” Riley said. “I love music, I love law, and I love to argue, so, sounds perfect.”
Ava Dash and Emira D’Spain Have Careers in Fashion and Social Media
Ava comes from a family with deep ties to the music and fashion industries and is now pursuing modeling full-time.
Emira has also built a career in fashion and beauty. According to her season 1 Bravo bio, she turned an internship into a job as Paper magazine’s beauty director before becoming a successful content creator.
Her season 2 bio says she is now “booked and busier than ever.”
Shai Fruchter and Brooks Marks Have Their Own Clothing Brands
Shai founded About Time, his upcycled clothing business.
He described the company on Instagram as “a clothing brand upcycling vintage fabrics into unique, one-of-a-kind pieces emphasizing individuality.”
Brooks also works in fashion and operates his namesake Brooks Marks clothing brand. The son of “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” star Meredith Marks has also modeled.
Gia Giudice Is Focused on Podcasting and Influencing
Gia has put her previous law school plans on hold while focusing on opportunities in media.
The daughter of “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” star Teresa Giudice is a full-time social media influencer and hosts her podcast, “Casual Chaos with Gia Giudice.”
Rowan Henchy Is Pursuing Journalism — and Writing a Movie
Rowan has several possible career paths in front of her.
Her mother, Brooke Shields, revealed during a May 2025 appearance on “Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen” that Rowan was interested in broadcast journalism.
“She wants to be in broadcast journalism. She likes being on camera. She works for other news stations,” Brooke said.
Rowan revealed another creative project during season 2.
“I’m in the middle of writing my first feature film,” she said.
Georgia McCann Is Leaving Party Planning Behind for a New Business
Georgia entered “Next Gen NYC” working as a brand and events creative strategist, but season 2 has documented a career change.
During episode 3, Georgia revealed that she was moving away from party planning to launch Yuck!, her own line of cleaning products.
Hudson McLeroy Is Building a Car Company
Hudson was introduced as a private investor who had already achieved some early success independently of his family.
He has since expanded his business ambitions.
During the “Next Gen NYC” season 2 “After Show,” Hudson revealed he was developing a company that would lease used vehicles to business owners.
“I was going to do rental cars, and then I was like, ‘well that’s kind of overdone.’ Now everybody has a rental car and tries to do rental car business,” Hudson explained.
He said the idea eventually evolved into leasing used or modified vehicles that traditional dealerships might not offer.
“So we kind of hit an untapped market,” he said.
Liam Obergfoll Has 3 Very Different Jobs
Liam is an actor with credits including “Every Witch Way” and “Law & Order,” but acting is only part of his résumé.
“When I’m not acting, writing, directing, I’m a ski instructor [and] volunteer fireman,” Liam revealed during the season 2 premiere.
Kendall White Works in Tech
Kendall joined the cast for season 2, and according to her Bravo bio, she currently works in tech.
Charlie Zakkour Invests in Crypto
Charlie, meanwhile, makes his living in investing. His season 1 Bravo bio described him as a “crypto trader and private investor.”
