Own’s new series ‘Family Empire: Houston’ features the Bradens, a multi-generational family with close ties and a legacy in question

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(Los Angeles, California) — FAMILY EMPIRE: HOUSTONa new series about the multi-generational Braden family from Houston, Texas, will premiere on Friday, June 28 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on OWN. Exploring the complex themes of generational wealth and building a family legacy, the 8-episode unscripted series follows the Bradens through four generations of Black excellence. “Cousin sisters” Nicole, Jermeshia and JaQuita collectively dream of following in the footsteps of their beloved grandmother and Braden family matriarch, Oscarene, a real estate entrepreneur who built the family empire from the ground up and transmitted to him this courage and this determination. to his children and grandchildren.

“At OWN, we’re always looking to spotlight interesting people with stories that are entertaining and also reflect our audience,” said Tina Perry, president of OWN. “Family Empire: Houston promises all of this and more: a vibrant family, vibrant culture, and high-stakes storylines that we know our audiences will respond to.

As co-founders and managing directors of Braden Real Estate Group, the Braden cousin sisters are real estate agents, entrepreneurs and dream home finders extraordinaire who have a pulse on the Houston metro’s booming real estate market. Their core mission and vision is to empower communities and secure wealth for generations to come. They also dream of further developing valuable commercial land that has been owned by the Braden family for decades, strengthening the family’s legacy in the country. Houston area. But complications arise for the grandchildren as Oscarene considers dissolving the family assets in order to secure the financial future of her five children – Frank Jr., Charlotte, Cheryl, Nikki and Jackie.

In the first season, the family will also face many skeletons in the closet, including decades of estrangement between Nicole and her half-sister, Lakeshia, complications surrounding Oscarene’s plan to pass on her wealth, and multiple family dynamics ranging from single motherhood to life challenges. being married into the Braden family. As they continue their legacy, tensions may rise, but the Bradens are a family and always find a way to become close.

THE BRADEN FAMILY

THE FAMILY MATRIARCH

Oscarene Braden

Oscarene Braden is a model of pioneering spirit, embodying the resilience and entrepreneurial dynamism of her time. Born in 1937 in Natchitoches Parish, Los Angeles, Oscarene was adopted as an infant and raised in Houston, Texas. Oscarene found her lifelong partner in Frank Braden, a kindred spirit also from Natchitoches Parish. They raised a close-knit, loving family with a foundation built on their devotion and love for God. Together, they also built a portfolio of diverse businesses in the Houston area, ranging from a lawn care company to a fish market, banquet halls and beauty salons, rental properties and a daycare. As a pioneer of her time, Oscarene has built a legacy that will endure for generations to come.

THE COUSIN-SISTERS

Nicole Braden practical

Grandmother: Oscarene

Father: Frank Jr.

Sisters: Lakeshia, Monay

Cousins: Jermeshia, JaQuita

Husband: Larry

The face of Braden Real Estate Group, Nicole embodies the entrepreneurial spirit passed down by her grandmother, Oscarene. His leadership and deal-making skills solidified the company’s success. Yet beneath the shine, Nicole has her dark side as she deals with her husband, Larry, who seems to care more about working than building a happy home, while also trying to make peace with Lakeshia, his father’s child with another woman. .

Jermeshia Goudeau

Grandmother: Oscarene

Mother: Jackie

Sister: JaQuita

Cousins: Lakeshia, Nicole, Monay

Husband: Justin

As Nicole’s right-hand man and co-founder, broker Jermeshia balances the weight of the family business with the complexities of his personal life. A workaholic, wife and mother of three, she is the definition of someone who spreads herself too thin. However, despite not having enough hours in a day and even some postpartum depression, she is still determined to make everything work, proving that she can juggle meeting rooms and bedtimes, with time remaining for her husband, Justin.

JaQuita Martin

Grandmother: Oscarene

Mother: Jackie

Sister: Jermeshia

Cousins: Lakeshia, Nicole, Monay

Husband: Chris

Jermeshia’s younger sister, JaQuita trained as a pharmacist but now works for the Braden Real Estate Group. With her husband, Chris, in the midst of a career change, she feels the weight of wearing the financial pants in the relationship – a fit she doesn’t really like. To make matters worse, Chris often feels left out of the Braden clan, arguing with the rest of the family over small issues. JaQuita’s struggle to juggle it all is as real as it gets, making her story one of finding a balance between ambition and love.

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FAMILY EMPIRE: HOUSTON is produced by Kingdom Reign Entertainment for OWN.

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