Stacey Rusch
Stacey Rusch (born April 5, 1979) is an American television personality, entrepreneur and yoga instructor. She is known for her work as a QVC sales host with her own branded show and as a cast member on Bravo TV's The Real Housewives of Potomac, which she jointed in its ninth season in 2024.[1][2] In 2024, she founded SHAYO Wellness, a cannabis brand based in Virginia, becoming the first African American woman to own a cannabis brand in that state. [3][4][5]
Early life
Rusch was born on April 5, 1979 in Detroit, Michigan. Prior to her television career, she worked as a private yoga instructor whose clients, according to her own account, included the White House Athletic Center, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), and American University in Washington, D.C.[4][6]
Career
Television
Rusch joined QVC as a sales host in 2022, hosting her own branded show broadcast live to millions of viewers across the United States.[7] She also appeared on-air for QVC UK.[8] She departed QVC in 2024 upon relocating from Philadelphia to the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.[9]
SHAYO Wellness
In 2024, Rusch founded SHAYO Wellness, a cannabis brand operating in Virginia, the brand name is derived from the Yoruba word. Upon its launch, Rusch was identified as the first African American woman to own a cannabis brand in Virginia.[3][4][5] The brand offers wellness-focused products, including gummies formulated for urposes such as pain management, anxiety relief, and sleep support.[4] In 2025, the brand expanded into the Nevada adult-use market in partnership with Jushi Holdings Inc. Rusch is also a member of the U.S. Cannabis Roundtable (USCR), where she advocated for legalization and frames cannabis as a wellness product.
Philanthropy
Rusch has served as an ambassador for the Humane Rescue Alliance, an animal welfare organization based in Washington, D.C.[7] She served as emcee of the organization's 37th Annual Bark Ball in October 2024.[10] She has also been affiliated with the Dream Baby Foundation, Dress for Success, and the Make-A-Wish Foundation. [7]
Personal life
Rusch has traveled to more than 50 countries and lived abroad in Europe, including a period in German, and speaks German.[8][7] She married Thiemo Rusch, a German businessman, in Germany in September 2007.[11] The couple have one daughter, Arabella Rusch, born in December 2015.[12] The couple seperated in August 2023, and their divorce was finalized on December 16, 2024.[11] In July 2026, Rusch and Thiemo Rusch renewed their vows.[13] Rusch resides in Potomac, Maryland.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-2024 | QVC | Sales Host | Hosted own branded show; appeared on QVC UK[8] |
| 2024-Present | The Real Housewives of Potomac (Bravo TV) | Herself | Main cast, Season 9-present |
| 2026 | The Drew Barrymore Show | Herself | Guest Appearance |
| Year | Awarding Body | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Las Culturistas Culture Awards | Best New Artist | Won[14] |
| 2025 | Vanity Fair | Best Performances of 2025 | Named[15] |
| 2025 | Vulture Reality Masterminds | Reality Mastermind | Named[2] |
References
- ↑ "'RHOP's Stacey Rusch's QVC Clips Go Viral". Yahoo Entertainment. 2025-11-10. Retrieved 2026-08-18.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Smyth, Tom (2026-05-06). "Stacey Rusch Names the Real Villain of Potomac". Vulture. Retrieved 2026-08-18.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "RHOP's Stacey Rusch Has 'Made History' With Cannabis Brand". Yahoo Entertainment. 2025-11-10. Retrieved 2026-08-19.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Taylor, Savannah M. "Stacey Rusch launches Shayo Wellness in Virginia". EBONY. Retrieved 2026-08-19.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Stacey Rusch Responds to Critics of Her Cannabis Brand: "I've Made History" (EXCLUSIVE)". Bravo. 2025-11-09. Retrieved 2026-08-19.
- ↑ "BIO — STACEY RUSCH Stacey Rusch The Real Housewives of Potomac". STACEY RUSCH. Retrieved 2026-08-19.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 "Stacey Rusch". Bravo. 2024-09-12. Retrieved 2026-08-19.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 Graver, Susan (2015-01-27). "Welcome Stacey Rusch!". susangraverstyle. Retrieved 2026-08-19.
- ↑ Smyth, Tom (2026-05-06). "Stacey Rusch Names the Real Villain of Potomac". Vulture. Retrieved 2026-08-19.
- ↑ "HRA Host Annual Bark Ball". WUSA9. Retrieved 8/19/2026. Check date values in:
|access-date=, |archive-date=(help) - ↑ 11.0 11.1 Staff, T. M. Z. (2025-10-14). "'RHOP' Star Stacey Rusch's Divorce Looks Legit, Despite Castmates' Doubts". TMZ. Retrieved 2026-08-19.
- ↑ "RHOP Stacey Rusch shares lesson she's instilling in her daughter". People Magazine. December 27, 2025 08:00AM EST. Retrieved 08/19/2026. Check date values in:
|access-date=, |date=(help) - ↑ "Stacey Rusch and Thiemo Rusch Are Married Again: "Happily Ever After, Part Two"". Bravo. 2026-07-13. Retrieved 2026-08-19.
- ↑ "Stacey Rusch Wins Best New Artist at Las Culturistas Culture Awards". Yahoo News. 2026-06-18. Retrieved 2026-08-19.
- ↑ Busis, Hillary (2025-12-09). "Timothée, Doechii, and More of the 33 Best Performances of 2025". Vanity Fair. Retrieved 2026-08-19.
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