BIRMINGHAM CITY LIFESTYLE: You raised your family in Bucks County, Pa. How did you end up in Palm Beach?
ROSALYN YELLIN: My husband and I raised our five children — three daughters and twin boys — in Bucks County, where I taught a popular fitness class. We always dreamed of moving to Florida once we became empty nesters. When our twins — our youngest — headed off to college, we started looking for a home in South Florida and closed on our place in Highland Beach in January 2020, just before COVID. The timing was something.
BCL: How different is this chapter of your life from your Pennsylvania days?
RY: Very different. Every single day, my calendar is packed — charity events, parties, appearances. It’s not unusual for me to be dressed up in a beautiful gown, sometimes a hat. It’s a lot of fun, but you need real energy and stamina to fulfill all of your commitments. The season runs through mid-May and it never really slows down.
BCL: How did you land on Members Only: Palm Beach?
RY: Netflix was holding interviews and auditions throughout Palm Beach County. At the end of each session, they’d ask candidates if they could recommend anyone else — and two women who didn’t even know each other both recommended me. When they reached out, I couldn’t believe it. I’ve always loved the Real Housewives franchise, which is similar — it was my guilty pleasure when my kids were little and I was doing laundry or giving bottles. When this opportunity came, I loved every single minute of it. It was a dream come true.
BCL: What do you think made you the right fit?
RY: I live a very aspirational lifestyle — and I’m grateful for that. But I also came from a middle-class family. My mother was a schoolteacher, my father was in construction. This is not the life I ever imagined for myself. When we moved to Palm Beach, I started attending charity events, then joined committees, then chaired galas. At its heart, Palm Beach is a very charitable city, and you get to know a community through that kind of work. I think my story — where I started and where I am now — is something women can relate to and maybe even aspire to.
BCL: What are some of your favorite organizations to work with?
RY: I love The Gray Team, a 501(c)3 dedicated to veteran mental health, that provides free therapy and counseling to those who have served. Place of Hope, recognized as the number-one children’s charity in the country, supports trafficked youth and aged-out foster children — young people who, at 18, are often released from the system with nowhere to go. And the Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope of Palm Beach is deeply personal to me — I lost my mom to ovarian cancer. The organization steps in during treatment to cover what insurance doesn’t — rent, mortgage, groceries — so patients can focus on surviving without losing their homes. Nobody should have to fight for their life and worry about keeping the lights on at the same time. I get so much more out of these organizations than what I give. Helping people is our greatest purpose.
BCL: How would you describe your style?
RY: Palm Beach has its own elegance — more conservative than Boca or Miami, but you can still feel beautiful and feminine. You truly cannot go wrong with florals. My favorite brand is Hermès — the clothing, shoes, bags, jewelry. I love the craftsmanship and the idea that you’re investing in something that will last a lifetime and can be passed down to your daughters. For evenings, I love sparkly Valentino bags and long, flouncy dresses — Zimmermann is a favorite.
BCL: You’re a grandmother now, with your daughter, her husband, and their two grandchildren living in Birmingham. What do you love about visiting?
RY: I have four grandbabies — and two of them live in Birmingham. I love Birmingham. It’s so lovely and quaint, and the people are wonderful. We walk from my daughter Madeline’s house right into downtown, go to all the restaurants and I take the babies to Starbucks for cake pops. Brooklyn Pizza is a must — pizza, then ice cream, then the park. Those are my favorite moments.
BCL: You have such an enigmatic, bubbly personality — has that always been in you, and what has the journey to becoming a public figure been like?
RY: I truly feel like it’s always been in me. And I love this journey. I love when people come up to me, ask for pictures and tell me they loved me on the show — it’s just the best feeling. I make appearances all the time, get invited to very special events, and I’ve had the opportunity to meet some incredible people. I was recently invited to Laura Geller’s beauty event, which I was so excited about because I’ve used her makeup for years. And when celebrities reach out to me on Instagram — I absolutely love it. The recognition is wonderful, but what I love most is the connection.
BCL: For those who haven't watched yet — what can they expect from you on the show?
RY: I’m always out, always at events, always getting dressed up. On the show, a newer member of our social circle, Romina, asked me to help her navigate Palm Beach, which is fun — it’s something I’d do for anyone. My message has always been kindness and inclusivity, and I never lose sight of that.
BCL: Tell us about your supplement line.
RY: I call it my secret weapon. It’s called Yuvetica — my own wellness supplement line. It’s packed with biotin, hyaluronic acid, resveratrol, PQQ, NAD+ and a patent-pending ingredient called Yuth. It’s designed for cellular turnover, longevity and vitality — targeting energy, brain health, and hair, skin and nails. It gives me the energy to accomplish everything I do and keeps me looking and feeling great. [Available at yuvetica.co.]
BCL: What’s the most important thing you want people to know about you?
RY: That kindness matters more than anything. And that being a mother was always my most important job. I tell young women: You don’t need money to give back — you can volunteer your time, walk dogs at a shelter, deliver meals. Start early. My daughter Madeline has started doing charity work in Birmingham. She sent me a photo and said, ‘Mommy, I’m following in your footsteps,’ I was so proud I could cry. That’s the legacy that matters most to me.