Alaina Saulsberry & Muneera Page Spotlight…
Houston isn’t just the land of chopped and screwed beats and Beyoncé, it’s also brimming with daring, Black brilliance as seen in OWN’s Heart & Hustle: Houston. Cast members Alaina Saulsberry and Muneera Page embody that vitality, mixing business savvy with religion and household.
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Alaina, aka “H-Town’s Glam Girl,” is the founder of Color du Jour, a magnificence empire shaping both faces and futures. She juggles motherhood, mentorship, and a rocky marriage—all while main with coronary heart and hustle.
Muneera, recognized as “Mrs. Perfect,” is an electrical engineer turned influencer who swapped oil rigs for reels. A spouse and mother of 4, she exudes quiet power while embracing evolution and redefining success on her own phrases.
Together, they symbolize the heartbeat of the town’s sisterhood—and forward of the show’s premiere Saturday, August 2, at 9/8c on OWN, they spoke to BOSSIP about steadiness, function, and powering through with grace.
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“Houston is full of boss women of color who are out here really doing their thing,” said Alaina to Managing Editor Dani Canada. “I’m just grateful OWN is highlighting six of us. It means a lot to share my story.”
Muneera agreed, pointing to the town’s cultural richness and the sturdy sisterhood within the solid.
“Houston’s culture, creativity, and community are so diverse,” she added. “This show highlights amazing women you can relate to — and it’s going to open doors for even more.”
But don’t get it twisted, stepping into the truth TV world didn’t come straightforward. Both ladies are wives, moms, and entrepreneurs with full plates and firm boundaries. Saying yes to this show meant saying yes to vulnerability.
“I think for me, on my social media, I’m constantly showing the hustle. But a lot of times, behind that hustle is the heart,” mentioned Alaina. “And so is the pain; there are life situations that we’re dealing with and just juggling it all. So I wanted people to see the whole scope of what makes my brand, and not just me servicing all of these clients.”
She continued,
“I’m doing this for my family, I’m doing this for my kids. I just thought it was such a great opportunity to just show and share my story.”
Muneera echoed the sentiment.
“A lot of us Black women, we’re taught to just do it all and mask everything,” she mentioned. “People see the glam, the polished image, the ‘perfect’ family — but I’m still human. I struggle. I cry. I have emotions too. And it’s so hard to show that sometimes.”
In Muneera “Mrs. Perfect,” but she’s bought levels and depth to match her shine.
“I’m an electrical engineer, and I also have a math degree. So, you know, people look at the pretty face and think that’s all there is, and there are so many layers behind me and just black women in general.
And people sometimes just disregard all of the hard work that you put into it and all the accolades that you have achieved, and go by what you look like on the outside. And I think there’s just so much more.”
She continued,
“So I’m really excited to showcase all of that and to just get to know who we are.”
Opening up about their marriages was one other leap of religion. For Muneera, her Jamaican husband needed a little convincing before cameras got here around.
“I did share to him what the show was about, that it’s, showcasing a sisterhood and showcasing all these beautiful boss women here in Houston,” she mentioned. “So I advised him it’s not the standard actuality TV show drama, no drink throwing, no one being disrespectful in a method that it’s one thing you possibly can’t overcome. “
She continued,
“It’s a completely different reality type TV series than what we’ve been programmed to think reality TV has been.”
Alaina’s high faculty sweetheart-turned-hubby, Josh, was prepared from day one.
“For me, it was just more of a personal decision. And Josh was just onboard because, of course, I shared the same thing, like it’s highlighting my business and my marriage. And, you know, it’s not bringing the drama that we’re used to seeing on TV. So, you know, he was on board, and it wasn’t difficult convincing.”
She continued,
“But I wanted to make sure that I share my story and how difficult it is working with the spouse, you know, and being married to your high school sweetheart and what that looks like. And so I think that he was extremely open to sharing that story because it is difficult. It hasn’t been easy.”
Both women also shared that when it comes to handling public suggestions, they’re staying grounded and swish.
“The negative comments are going to be there,” mentioned Alaina to BOSSIP. “We are not going to say all the right things, do all the right things, but we are being vulnerable and putting our lives out there. And no one is perfect. And I know those negative comments are going to come. I’m going to do the Beyonce method, the no scroll rule. I am not going to scroll down those comments because that’s the healthiest thing for me.”
Muneera is holding tight to her assist system.
“I’m really grateful for having a strong community around me that’s always pouring into me and being positive. So for me, I just continuously pray for this journey. I feel like God placed all of us in our lives for a reason and we all have a purpose.”
As premiere evening approaches, both ladies plan to tune in not just to watch, but to mirror.
“I’m excited, I really am. I feel like we really have some good stories to tell, and I respect OWN, the network, and I know they’re not gonna put any foolishness out there. So we’re all really excited to see how this is all gonna come to light. And I really think that we’re gonna touch a lot of women out there, especially Black women.”
And when all is alleged and accomplished, both ladies hope their tales spark one thing larger than just rankings.
“I know when people look at my social media, it looks like everything’s perfect, like I have it all. And that is not the case,” mentioned Alaina to BOSSIP. “Life is not perfect, and you’re not perfect, and just try to navigate life the best way you can. I hope people know that they don’t have to do it all by themselves.”
Muneera agreed.
“I wasn’t born in the States. So just being a person coming into another country and seeing women struggle from day one, it’s just been instilled in us,” she mentioned. “And I feel like a lot of times, we as black women have to wear so many capes and we have to be strong all the time that we sometimes lose ourselves in that process. I really want to leave a legacy where you can do it all.”
She continued,
“I want young girls to be able to live in their truth, I think it’s just so important to be grounded and take care of yourself and pursue your dream so nobody can ever take that away from you.”
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