Who is Mahisha Dellinger? Meet 'Below Deck Med' charter guest who turned adversity into corporate success

‘Below Deck Med’ Season 9 charter guest Mahisha Dellinger founded her haircare brand CURLS in 2002
'Below Deck Med' Season 9 charter guest Mahisha Dellinger is an accomplished entrepreneur and published author (Instagram/@mahisha_dellinger)
'Below Deck Med' Season 9 charter guest Mahisha Dellinger is an accomplished entrepreneur and published author (Instagram/@mahisha_dellinger)

FRISCO, TEXAS: In the highly anticipated episode 11 of 'Below Deck Mediterranean' Season 9, viewers will be introduced to a new primary charter guest Mahisha Dellinger. This episode marks the arrival of the sixth primary guest to join the yacht this season.

Mahisha Dellinger, born in 1973, is a multifaceted individual with roles as an entrepreneur, author, and TV host. Originally from the Meadowview neighborhood of Sacramento, California, Mahisha is renowned as the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of CURLS, a thriving natural hair care brand established in 2002.

In addition to her entrepreneurial success, Mahisha Dellinger is the author of the book Against All Odds: From the Projects to the Penthouse and currently hosts Mind Your Business with Mahisha on OWN, which premiered in August 2018.

Growing up in a challenging environment in Sacramento, Mahisha Dellinger overcame significant adversity to achieve success in corporate America before founding her highly successful haircare company, CURLS. "I'm a black woman who has made it in America against all odds," she shared.

CURLS Beauty Brands are now available at a variety of major retail stores, including Target, Walmart, CVS, Rite Aid, Walgreens, and Sally Beauty. These prominent outlets provide customers with convenient access to CURLS products for all their hair care needs.

'Below Deck Med' Season 9 primary charter guest Mahisha Dellinger launched haircare brand CURLS in 2002 (Instagram/@johnjdellinger)
'Below Deck Med' Season 9 primary charter guest Mahisha Dellinger launched haircare brand CURLS in 2002 (Instagram/@johnjdellinger)

'Below Deck Med' Season 9 primary charter guest Mahisha Dellinger is also the founder of Huzzy Smart Sips

In addition to founding the popular hair care brand CURLS, Mahisha Dellinger is also the visionary behind Huzzy Smart Sips, a line of non-alcoholic cocktails crafted to offer a buzz without the negative effects of alcohol. These innovative drinks are made with liver-protecting properties, detoxifying antioxidants, and a unique blend of mood-enhancing ingredients.

Huzzy Smart Sips are free of GMOs, gluten, and refined sugar, making them suitable for vegans and those looking for a low-carb, low-calorie option. Introduced to the market in August 2023, these cocktails can be purchased from the brand's official website for $28.

'Below Deck Med' Season 9 primary charter guest Mahisha Dellinger is also the founder of Huzzy Smart Sips (Instagram/@mahisha_dellinger)
'Below Deck Med' Season 9 primary charter guest Mahisha Dellinger is also the founder of Huzzy Smart Sips (Instagram/@mahisha_dellinger)

'Below Deck Med' Season 9: Is Mahisha Dellinger married?

Mahisha Dellinger, a primary charter guest on 'Below Deck Mediterranean' Season 9, is happily married to her husband, John Dellinger. The couple, who have been together for over 20 years, share four children. They often post photos of their family on Instagram to celebrate special moments and create lasting memories.

'Below Deck Med' Season 9 primary charter guest Mahisha Dellinger is married (Instagram/@johnjdellinger)
'Below Deck Med' Season 9 primary charter guest Mahisha Dellinger is married (Instagram/@johnjdellinger)

'Below Deck Med' Season 9 primary charter guest Mahisha Dellinger advises college grads to 'follow their passion'

In an interview with the New York Times, Mahisha shared her advice for recent college graduates regarding their career and life choices. She emphasized the importance of approaching every endeavor with dedication, passion, and a clear sense of purpose. Mahisha encouraged individuals to strive for excellence and aim to surpass their peers to achieve success.

"Whatever you do, give it your all and your best, and do it with passion and do it with purpose. This is what I tell my oldest daughter. You have to excel and perform against your peers, above and beyond," she said.

The CURLS founder added, "You have a lot of competition out there. How are you going to stand out if you are at par or below par? You won’t. So passion and purpose are very important. This is a hard, tough world to be in as a new college grad. Do it with passion and purpose and stand out, and make yourself visible and known."

'Below Deck Med' Season 9 primary charter guest Mahisha Dellinger advises college grads to 'follow their passion' (Intagram/@mahisha_dellinger)
'Below Deck Med' Season 9 primary charter guest Mahisha Dellinger advises college grads to 'follow their passion' (Intagram/@mahisha_dellinger)

Bravo releases 'Below Deck Med' Season 9 episodes every Monday at 9 pm ET.

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