Jewel LaGreen was born on the 23rd May 1974, in Detroit, Michigan USA, and is a reality television star, businesswoman, evangelist and author, but who attracted public attention only when she married the former professional basketball player Ben Tankard. Then, Jewel rose to further fame starring in the reality television series “Thicker Than Water” (2013 – present) aired on Bravo.
How rich is the television star, author, evangelist and businesswoman? Authoritative sources estimate that the overall size of Jewel Tankard’s net worth is as much as $5 million, as of the data presented in early 2018. All the aforementioned engagements have added sums to the total size of Tankard wealth, although she is known for leading a lavish lifestyle.
To begin with, she was raised in Detroit by her parents, entrepreneurs June and Earthel LaGreen. Before fame, she is known to have launched a franchise of Nextel, and in addition Jewel is known for being an expert in network marketing, working with Ardyss International – she holds platinum rank, which is the highest level in the previously mentioned company, as Tankard is known to have signed more than 65,000 members under her name, and has added more than $2 million to her net worth thanks to this work. Consequently, she was invited to star in the reality television show “Amateur Millionaires Club”.
What is more, Jewel alongside other family members (her husband, children and grandchild) star in the reality television series broadcast on Bravo “Thicker Than Water” (2013 – present), which focuses on the life of the family. The debut episode of the series attracted the attention of 1.56 million viewers in the US, and gradually the interest of audience grew, and the last episode of the first season was watched by 2.28 million viewers. However, the ratings of the show dropped in the second and third seasons, yet the show is going to be continued. More, she appeared as a guest star in the television series “Bethenny” (2013). It should be said that starring in these reality television series have also added significant sums to the net worth of Jewel Tankard, as well as to other members of the Tankard family.
Furthermore, Jewel has launched her clothing line which sells T-shirts and hats to millionaires. She is also a motivational speaker, helping women to seek for independence (especially financial) through hard work and entrepreneurship.
Finally, in the personal life of Jewel Tankard, she is married to the former professional basketball player, now songwriter, singer, musician, producer and preacher Ben Tankard – they have five children and one grandchild. Rumours have been flying that they are going to divorce, but both deny it, and claim to be happy together and could not imagine their lives without each other. She has a number of hobbies including sailing, jet skiing and dancing. Jewel Tankard is active in helping others, to give examples raising funds as well as funding various community efforts. Jewel is also a mentor of some young female entrepreneurs.
