In this episode of The Former Reality Podcast, host Your Secret Set Sister sits down with James — a longtime Real Housewives producer who traded cast drama for classroom curiosity. After years orchestrating iconic Bravo moments and wrangling chaotic shoot days, he made the bold pivot into teaching eighth-grade science… where the plot twists are still plentiful, just a lot stickier (hello, slime projects).
James shares what led him to step away from the unscripted rollercoaster, how the industry downturn pushed him to rethink stability, and why working with kids has become one of the brightest chapters of his life. We talk about the joy of watching students “lightbulb” their way through lessons, the humor of middle school antics, and the hope he’s found in shaping futures instead of storylines.
If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like to rewrite your career narrative, or about 'going back to school,' James explains how producing reality TV prepares you surprisingly well for managing a classroom. Listen in on an encouraging and heartwarming conversation.
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