What Does the Southern Charm Cast Do for a Living?
Find out what Season 10 cast members Shep, Austen, Craig, Taylor, Venita, Leva, Madison, JT, Rodrigo, Salley, Molley, and Ryan do for work.
The Charm-ers are back, as Southern Charm returns for Season 10 on December 5.
Venita Aspen, Leva Bonaparte, Craig Conover, Taylor Ann Green, Austen Kroll, Madison LeCroy, Rodrigo Reyes, Shep Rose, and Jarrett “JT” Thomas are all back for more drama and intrigue in Charleston. They're joined by newbies Salley Carson and Molly O’Connell, and new friend Ryan Albert. Plus, of course, matriarch Patricia Altschul and her son, Whitney Sudler-Smith, will also be popping up throughout the season as well.
Outside of the show, the cast members are busy with other career ventures and projects. What does the Southern Charm cast do for a living? Keep scrolling to find out.
What is Craig Conover's job?
Craig is a lawyer and the founder of the pillow/lifestyle brand, Sewing Down South. He's also a burgeoning restaurateur; he's collaborated with Austen Kroll on Carriage House in New York City. The two are also part owners of By the Way, which is set to open in Charleston in December.
The besties also co-host a podcast together called Pillows and Beer with Craig Conover and Austen Kroll.
Craig authored his memoir, Pillow Talk: What's Wrong with My Sewing? in 2022.
What is Austen Kroll's job?
In addition to his restaurant ventures with Craig (and their podcast), Austen is the founder of his beer brand, Trop Hop.
What is Shep Rose's job?
Shep wrote a book, Average Expectations: Lessons in Lowering the Bar came out in 2021.
During an appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen in 2017, Shep opened up about his past career in real estate.
"I've worked in Dubai. I've sold real [estate]. I lived in Dubai and sold real estate. It was crazy," he said. "So right now I'm happy just kind of being the bon vivant as it were."
What is Madison LeCroy's job?
The hairdresser is a content creator who does brand partnerships.
What is Leva Bonaparte's job?
Leva is an accomplished restaurateur who co-owns a series of bars and restaurants with her husband, Lamar Bonaparte, on Charleston's King Street.
Her empire includes Republic Garden & Lounge (which is the spot where Southern Hospitality films), Mesu, Bourbon & Bubbles, Lamar's Sporting Club, and Zachary's Daiquiris.
What is Venita Aspen's job?
Venita has long been a fashion influencer and content creator.
What is Taylor Ann Green's job?
Taylor is the co-founder of the lifestyle brand, Reset Athletic. She previously worked in sales for Day Chaser and as an orthodontics assistant.
What is Jarrett "JT" Thomas' job?
The Virginia native is a real estate professional who owns a series of luxury Charleston rental properties called The Inns.
JT followed in his mom's footsteps in his career. "My mom's a top interior designer in the D.C. area. She renovates properties," he shared back in Season 9, Episode 3, about how he got started in real estate. "She showed me the ropes, and now I invest in real estate, I develop real estate, I renovate real estate."
What is Rodrigo Reyes' job?
Rodrigo is an interior designer and floral designer who operates his own company, RAR Designs.
What is Molly O'Connell's job?
Fans may recognize Molly as a runner-up on America's Next Top Model Cycle 16. Molly lost the season, which aired in 2011, to Brittani Kline.
Molly continued doing modeling work after her time on the show, and she even appeared as a charter guest on Below Deck.
What is Salley Carson's job?
The South Carolina native works as a spine surgery robot operator. She popped up on Season 2 of Southern Hospitality, and she briefly appeared on both The Bachelor and Bachelor in Paradise.
What is Ryan Albert's job?
The Season 10 friend, who is married to Dr. Eddie Irions, is a stay-at-home husband. He also volunteers with organizations like Big Brothers Big Sisters, and Ryan is currently in the process of renovating his home in downtown Charleston.
Where did the Southern Charm cast go to college?
Many of the Southern Charm cast members went to prestigious schools before they joined the show.
Craig attended the College of Charleston (and the Charleston School of Law), while Shep went to the University of Georgia and he also studied Business at Vanderbilt University.
Austen studied Business Administration during his time at the University of Alabama, and Leva went to South Carolina State University.
JT played soccer during his time as an undergrad at William & Mary, and Venita went to culinary school at Trident Technical College in Charleston. Newbie Salley went to the University of South Carolina and Medical Sales College.
Watch Southern Charm on Thursdays at 9/8c on Bravo. Stream episodes the next day on Peacock.
