Hot Smart Rich with Maggie Sellers Reum

Claudia Sulewski, YouTuber, actress and Cyklar founder, joins Maggie Sellers Reum on Hot Smart Rich to reveal how she went from 2.4M subscribers to self-funding one $58 product and landing in Sephora! Claudia started posting online at 13 under ‘Beyond Beauty Star’, building one of the internet’s most loyal beauty audiences! Then turned that trust into Cyklar - a body care brand now stocked in Sephora. She opens up about the risk of putting her own money behind the brand, why she refused to make it “just another influencer beauty brand,” and the founder lessons behind TikTok Shop, product, community and scale. Plus, Claudia talks love, acting and building a life with Finneas - from him seeing every panic moment to the “cougar” joke, wedding planning, and why her name still matters… Get unselfish access to the insights that will help you own the room. Sign up now https://linkly.link/2jPXJ ⸻ (00:00:00) Intro (00:02:54) Starting YouTube at 13 (00:07:41) Building A Personal Brand (00:09:17) Boundaries With Online Fame (00:11:49) The Overnight Success Myth (00:13:19) From Creator To Founder (00:17:45) Not Another Influencer Brand (00:19:21) Risking One $58 Product (00:22:34) Founder-Led Content Strategy (00:24:58) Showing The Messy Parts (00:26:23) Fiverr Pro Ad (00:27:28) Ollie Ad (00:28:29) Building The Door Yourself (00:29:47) Getting Into Sephora (00:30:29) Designing For Body Care (00:33:18) TikTok Shop To Sephora (00:34:21) Celebrating With Finneas (00:35:21) Meeting Finneas On Raya (00:37:55) Mixing Love And Business (00:39:00) Unsexy Money Conversations (00:40:11) Money, Impact And Risk (00:41:31) Cyklar’s $70M Reality (00:43:07) Talking About Money (00:43:54) Pique Ad (00:44:46) Rella Ad (00:45:47) Betting On Herself (00:46:16) Cyklar’s Best Investment (00:47:58) Private Creator Zooms (00:50:02) Founder Brain Never Stops (00:50:39) Rapid Fire (00:50:41) Her Credit Card Spend (00:51:16) The Expensive Plates (00:51:39) Her Amex Points Strategy (00:52:45) Finneas Travelling Less (00:53:05) Actress, Creator Or Founder? (00:53:32) Favourite Beauty Brand (00:53:55) Oscar, Emmy Or Allure? (00:54:16) Coachella Or Sephora? (00:54:41) Sephora Demo Over Carpet (00:55:24) Best Red Carpet Moment (00:55:46) Song Or Product? (00:56:11) Her HSR Love Note (00:58:00) Working And Loving Hard (00:58:49) Changing Her Last Name (00:59:35) How To Support Claudia ⸻ Sponsors: Fiverr - If you are scaling a business, then you need to visit https://pro.fiverr.com Ollie: Use code HSR for 70% off at http://ollie.com/hsr Pique - https://piquelife.com/hsr for 15% off Rella - http://getrella.com use code HSR for 10% off your first 3 months or annual plan ⸻ Hot Smart Rich: Your Business & Culture GossipFor ambitious women wanting to own the room, gain power, and build wealth.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotsmartrich/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hotsmartrichMaggie Sellers Reum:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maggiesellersreum/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maggiesellersreumLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sellersmaggie/Locker: https://www.wantlocker.com/users/maggiesellersShopMy: https://shopmy.us/maggiesellersAmazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/maggiesellers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun Yuh, content creator and founder of Creator College, reveals how to grow an audience to over 1M, make money from what you know, and turn your personal brand into financial freedom! Jun grew up broke, started posting from a shattered iPhone, made his first million through content, built a $13M+ business, and gave his dad $500K. He shares the exact systems he used so you can start doing it too! Whether you want more confidence, more money, more freedom - this conversation is your sign to start building your personal brand! Find your angle, tell your story, and build the kind of reputation that makes people root for you & makes you rich. Get unselfish access to the insights that will help you own the room. Sign up now https://linkly.link/2jPXJ —------------------------- Timestamps: (00:00:00) Intro(00:02:19) Build A Brand That Pays(00:03:24) Why Personal Brand Matters(00:03:58) Should You Build Online?(00:04:32) Stop Performing, Start Sharing(00:06:20) Turn Difference Into Power(00:07:19) Find Your Content Angle(00:08:16) Get Over Posting Cringe(00:09:21) The 3-Part Creator System(00:12:10) Building Maggie’s Brand Live(00:16:45) Repeat Your Story Strategically(00:19:23) Share Struggle The Right Way(00:21:52) AD: Pipedrive(00:23:09) AD: Bilt(00:24:09) The 4 Content Types(00:26:41) When To Start Monetising(00:28:44) How Money Shaped Jun(00:31:48) Turn Scarcity Into Power(00:33:28) Spend Money With Purpose(00:34:44) Show Wealth Without Flexing(00:37:02) The First Step To Freedom(00:38:18) Build Income You Own(00:40:30) Position Yourself Like Harvard(00:42:08) Make Money Beyond Brand Deals(00:43:04) Choose Better Brand Deals(00:44:34) Build Long-Term Creator Wealth(00:46:40) Systems That Run Success(00:48:11) AD: Stan(00:49:08) AD: Lululemon(00:50:06) Use AI To Find Blindspots(00:52:59) Protect Yourself From AI(00:55:20) Ask Your Audience First(00:57:33) Choose Better Role Models(00:59:27) Build Skill And Resilience(01:00:36) Jun’s Latest Card Purchase(01:00:52) Jun’s Biggest Card Spend(01:01:21) Jun’s Favourite Credit Card(01:01:43) The Creator Jun Studies(01:02:13) Pick Your Best Platform(01:03:27) Brand Deals To Refuse(01:03:54) Jun’s Dream Brand Deal(01:04:17) Why Hard Is Good(01:04:46) Prepare To Own Rooms(01:05:13) Where To Find Jun ⸻ Sponsors: Pipedrive - http://pipedrive.com/HSR Bilt - Sign up at http://Joinbilt.com/HSR Stan -  https://ig.getstanley.ai/? ref=hotsmartrich&utm_source=podcast Lululemon - http://lululemon.com ⸻ Hot Smart Rich: Your Business & Culture Gossip For ambitious women wanting to own the room, gain power, and build wealth. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotsmartrich/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hotsmartrich Maggie Sellers Reum: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maggiesellersreum/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maggiesellersreum LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sellersmaggie/ Locker: https://www.wantlocker.com/users/maggiesellers ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/maggiesellers Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/maggiesellers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Morgan Riddle, lifestyle creator and co-founder of The 400 Club, joins Maggie Sellers Reum for an exclusive conversation about dating, breakups, financial freedom, and moving on from a high-profile relationship with a tennis star… Morgan opens up about going from a $75 TikTok brand deal to a seven-figure creator income, building her own money inside a life that looked perfect online, and why financial freedom can change whether you stay, leave, or lose yourself in a relationship! Get unselfish access to the insights that will help you own the room. Sign up now https://linkly.link/2jPXJ —------------------------- Timestamps: Intro (00:00:00)The Reality Of WAG Life (00:01:45)Building A Bigger Mission (00:02:37)Why Money Matters (00:03:53)From $75 To Millions (00:05:38)Powerful Woman In Tennis (00:07:05)Why Women Need Money (00:07:53)Financial Freedom In Love (00:10:09)F*ck You Money Number (00:11:37)Fear Of Losing Everything (00:14:44)Outgrowing A Relationship (00:17:35)Escaping The Golden Cage (00:19:37)Pipedrive Ad Read (00:20:13)Pique Ad Read (00:21:30)Did Anyone Say Stay? (00:22:27)Life After Leaving (00:25:19)World’s Best Ex-Girlfriend (00:27:09)New York Breakup Cure (00:28:03)Dating After Six Years (00:30:01)33 Dating Non-Negotiables (00:31:27)Growing Up Without Money (00:33:05)Money Changing Relationships (00:34:30)Why YouTube Went Quiet (00:36:41)From Brand Deals To Equity (00:40:06)Angel Investing Fears (00:42:05)How Morgan Makes Money (00:43:26)Standing Up Publicly (00:45:30)Bilt Ad Read (00:46:00)Lululemon Ad Read (00:47:00)Female Sports Opportunity (00:48:16)Building The 400 Club (00:50:06)Female-Friendly Sports Leagues (00:54:39)Dating In New York (00:59:57)Recent Credit Card Spend (01:01:48)Most Expensive Purchase (01:02:33)F1 Or ATP? (01:03:02)Olympics Or World Cup? (01:03:18)US Open Or Roland Garros (01:04:17)Wing Woman Or Best Friend (01:05:14)HSR Love Note (01:05:37)Joy Has A Habit (01:05:57)Where To Find Morgan (01:06:09) ⸻ Sponsors: Pipedrive - http://pipedrive.com/HSR Pique - https://piquelife.com/hsr for 15% off Bilt - Sign up at http://Joinbilt.com/HSR Lululemon - http://lululemon.com ⸻ Hot Smart Rich: Your Business & Culture Gossip For ambitious women wanting to own the room, gain power, and build wealth. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotsmartrich/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hotsmartrich Maggie Sellers Reum: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maggiesellersreum/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maggiesellersreum LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sellersmaggie/ Locker: https://www.wantlocker.com/users/maggiesellers ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/maggiesellers Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/maggiesellers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Saie founder Laney Crowell reveals the marketing strategy that changed everything after spotting an overlooked opportunity at a New York Knicks NBA game. Laney shares how she went from working at Estée Lauder to building one of Sephora's fastest-growing clean beauty brands. From launching Saie in her bedroom to becoming an early sponsor of the New York Knicks before their NBA Championship season, she explains how finding overlooked opportunities helped fuel the brand's growth. From clean beauty and skincare to marketing, rejection and female ambition, this is a conversation about taking risk and spotting gaps in the market! —------------------------- Get unselfish access to the insights that will help you own the room. Sign up now https://linkly.link/2jPXJ —------------------------- Timestamps: (00:00) Intro(01:57) Meet Saie Founder Laney Crowell(02:55) How Women Spend Money(05:10) The 100K Waitlist(06:43) Risking A New Product(07:33) Laney's Dream Collab(08:13) Building A Cool Beauty Brand(10:54) Finding Your Beauty Style(11:44) The Knicks x Saie Sponsorship(14:50) Turning Moments Into Franchises(16:30) What Beauty Means(18:52) Moving, Change And Resilience(20:18) Being Selfish While Building(21:58) AG1 Ad(22:58) Building Saie Early On(24:27) Brand Before Personal Brand(26:09) Founder Boundaries Online(27:22) The Reality Behind Beauty(28:01) Why Laney Started Saie(29:05) Becoming A Founder(29:52) Dyslexia And Taking Risks(30:49) The Estée Lauder Lesson(31:58) Beauty Brands And Venture Capital(33:26) The Risk Of Raising Money(34:34) How To Raise Investment(36:14) Laney's Hardest Rejection(37:11) Clean Beauty At Sephora(39:04) Finding Expanders(41:47) Turning Jealousy Into Ambition(42:18) Social Media And Creativity(43:06) Female Founder Aggression(44:15) Hiring For Grit(44:48) Spotting Grit In Interviews(45:06) Scaling Your Startup Team(46:04) Firing With Kindness(46:57) Bilt Ad(47:57) Rella Ad(48:57) Motherhood And Business(50:18) Her Entrepreneur Husband(51:45) Who You Marry Matters(52:30) How To Own A Room(53:57) Rapid Fire(57:18) Laney's HSR Love Note(58:05) Her Favourite Season Of Life(58:31) Where To Find Saie ⸻ Sponsors AG1 - Visit DrinkAG1.com/HSR to get a FREE morning person mug, plus a one-week supply of AG1 samples, with your AG1 Welcome Kit when you first subscribe.  Bilt - Sign up at http://Joinbilt.com/HSR Rella - http://getrella.com use code HSR for 10% off your first 3 months or annual plan ⸻ Hot Smart Rich: Your Business & Culture Gossip For ambitious women wanting to own the room, gain power, and build wealth. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotsmartrich/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hotsmartrich Maggie Sellers Reum: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maggiesellersreum/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maggiesellersreum LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sellersmaggie/ Locker: https://www.wantlocker.com/users/maggiesellers ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/maggiesellers Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/maggiesellers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trusted advocate for women's health, Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi, explains PCOS/PMOS, endometriosis, infertility, breast cancer risk, GLP-1s and why women’s health symptoms are still being missed! “You’re fine.” “It’s normal.” “It’s probably stress.” That is what women are told when pain, irregular periods, and fertility struggles start quietly taking over their lives… Dr. Aliabadi breaks down the conditions women are most often dismissed for, explains what is actually happening in the body, and empowers women to ask better questions when something still does not feel right. She also shares the breast cancer risk information every woman should know, what GLP-1s may mean for hormonal health, and why she founded Ovii to help women connect the dots between their hormones, metabolism, mood, energy and overall wellbeing. ------------------------ Disclaimer: This episode discusses women’s health topics, including fertility, medical screening, and treatment options. The views expressed are those of the guest, and this conversation is intended for general informational purposes only. It should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. For any medical concerns, please consult a qualified healthcare professional. This episode has been independently fact checked. For full research document, check here: https://linkly.link/2kHdO ------------------------- Get unselfish access to the insights that will help you own the room. Sign up now⁠ https://linkly.link/2jPXJ⁠ ------------------------ Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (02:11) PCOS And Endometriosis (03:25) How Endometriosis Changes Everything (06:12) What Normal Periods Mean (08:42) PCOS/PMOS Symptoms Women Miss (10:24) PCOS String Of Pearls (12:35) PCOS Hormone Imbalance Explained (15:07) PCOS Insulin Resistance Explained (18:36) PCOS Inflammation And Mental Health (22:59) Pipedrive Ad (24:16) PCOS Weight And Food Noise (28:17) Egg Quality And Fertility (29:25) GLP-1s And Fertility (34:33) Women Finally Feeling Validated (37:00) What Endometriosis Really Is (41:46) Endometriosis And Infertility Explained (44:31) Diagnosing Endometriosis Properly (46:42) Maggie’s Endometriosis Diagnosis Story (47:07) Why Endometriosis Awareness Matters (49:45) Dr A’s Breast Cancer Story (52:14) Breast Cancer Risk Testing (56:06) Fiverr Ad (57:16) Stan Ad (58:12) How Women Advocate For Answers (59:07) When Doctors Still Dismiss You (01:00:09) Endometriosis Treatment Options Explained (01:02:57) Endometriosis And Leaky Gut (01:07:33) Every Woman’s Health Checklist (01:11:29) Become Your Own Health Advocate (01:13:59) HSR Wellness Rapid Fire (01:15:05) Magnesium Or Melatonin For Sleep (01:15:35) Probiotics Or Vitamin D (01:15:47) Plastic, Beauty And Toxins (01:15:55) Acupuncture Or Therapy For Stress (01:16:18) How To Own The Room (01:16:34) Dr A’s HSR Love Note (01:17:24) Season Of Life Title (01:17:38) Where To Find Dr A (01:18:05) Letters From Family ⸻ Sponsors Pipedrive - http://pipedrive.com/HSR Fiverr - If you are scaling a business, then you need to visit https://pro.fiverr.com Stan -  http://getstanley.ai/maggie ⸻ Hot Smart Rich: Your Business & Culture Gossip For ambitious women wanting to own the room, gain power, and build wealth. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotsmartrich/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hotsmartrich Maggie Sellers Reum: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maggiesellersreum/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maggiesellersreum LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sellersmaggie/ Locker: https://www.wantlocker.com/users/maggiesellers ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/maggiesellers Amazon Storefront: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/maggiesellers⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Model, presenter and YSE Beauty founder, Molly Sims,  joins Maggie Sellers Reum on Hot Smart Rich to talk Sports Illustrated, freezing embryos, prenups, anti-aging, and why women should never settle for less than the life they actually want. Molly shares her journey from Vanderbilt pre-law student to 90s model, taking every job she could while being told she was too commercial, too blonde and not “editorial” enough. After years of showing up, she went on to land Vogue Paris, Victoria’s Secret and Sports Illustrated - proving that sometimes the “no” is just the beginning of the next “yes”!  Molly also opens up about the fertility decision she made before it was mainstream, the money lessons her mother taught her, and why she built YSE Beauty for women who wanted clinical skincare that actually worked without making them feel old.  Get unselfish access to the insights that will help you own the room. Sign up now https://linkly.link/2jPXJ Timestamps: (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:40) What Viewers Will Learn (00:02:14) Vanderbilt Law To Modelling (00:05:16) Surviving 90s Modelling (00:08:17) Turning No Into Yes (00:10:47) Vogue And Victoria’s Secret (00:15:26) Becoming Molly Sims (00:18:13) Modelling After Motherhood (00:20:33) Money Lessons From Mom (00:25:33) Ollie Ad (00:27:14) Freezing Embryos At 37 (00:32:46) Stop Settling For Less! (00:37:23) Negotiating A Prenup (00:40:54) Let Kids See You Work! (00:44:03) Can Women Have It All? (00:45:33) YSE Beauty Changed Everything (00:49:10) Why Molly Built YSE (00:53:48) Rella Ad (00:54:48) Shopify Ad (00:56:37) Beauty Products Explained (01:01:04) Making Clinical Beauty Fun (01:02:24) Not A Celebrity Brand! (01:05:49) How To Raise $15M (01:07:30) Molly’s Credit Card (01:08:08) The Credit Card Reveal (01:08:30) Niacinamide Or SPF? (01:08:40) Silk Pillowcase Or Taping? (01:08:58) Microneedling Or BBL Moxi (01:09:03) How Often Microneedling? (01:09:19) Best Beauty Splurges (01:10:06) HSR Love Note (01:10:30) Molly’s Next Life Chapter (01:11:21) AG1 Ad ⸻ Sponsors Ollie: Use code HSR for 70% off at http://ollie.com/hsr Rella - http://getrella.com use code HSR for 10% off your first 3 months or annual plan Shopify - http://Shopify.com/HSR AG1 - For a limited time, visit https://drinkAG1.com/HSR  to get a FREE morning person hat with your first AG1 subscription. ⸻ Hot Smart Rich: Your Business & Culture Gossip For ambitious women wanting to own the room, gain power, and build wealth. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotsmartrich/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hotsmartrich Maggie Sellers Reum: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maggiesellersreum/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maggiesellersreum LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sellersmaggie/ Locker: https://www.wantlocker.com/users/maggiesellers ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/maggiesellers Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/maggiesellers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wedding dress designer Hayley Paige sits down with Maggie Sellers Reum to talk about contributing to a $220M bridal brand, that challenged her identity, and her fight to win back the right to use her own name! Before Hayley became one of bridal fashion’s most recognisable names, she was a young designer signing what looked like her dream contract. Years later, that same opportunity turned into a legal battle that left her unable to use her own name commercially, forced her to hand over her social media passwords, and stripped her of the identity she had spent years building. Hayley opens up about the contract mistake she wishes more women understood, why she paid $263,000 to buy back her name and IP, and how money gave her the freedom to escape one of the hardest chapters of her life!  They also get into modern wedding trends, Gen Z brides, Vogue weddings, coloured dresses, Taylor Swift’s dream dress, and the Bad Bunny Super Bowl bride moment. Get unselfish access to the insights that will help you own the room. Sign up now https://linkly.link/2jPXJ #HayleyPaige #Wedding #Lawsuit #Bridal Timestamps: (00:00:00) Intro(00:02:37) How Bridal Has Changed(00:03:26) Don’t Wear A White Dress!(00:04:12) Bring These People Dress Shopping(00:05:00) How To Pick The Right Dress(00:06:49) Why Brides Change Their Mind(00:09:00) Taylor Swift Wedding Predictions(00:10:35) Hayley’s Taylor Swift Dress(00:12:52) Building A $220M Bridal Brand(00:16:14) The Dream Job Trap(00:17:07) Ignoring The Red Flags(00:17:50) When Optimism Gets Reckless(00:18:17) Signing The Contract(00:20:46) Not Knowing Your Value(00:22:21) Negotiating As A Woman(00:24:09) What Happened Next(00:25:32) Before Things Fell Apart(00:27:42) AG1 Sponsor Ad(00:28:39) Why Names Become Brands(00:30:36) Losing Her Own Name(00:34:05) Why Lawsuits Get Personal(00:36:58) Founders Losing Their Names(00:38:46) Public Court Vs Legal Court(00:42:29) When You Feel Helpless(00:43:12) $263K To Buy Her Name(00:45:07) Betting On Herself Again(00:47:33) Why Women Need F-You Money(00:49:24) What Leverage Really Means(00:50:23) Should You Use Your Name?(00:51:59) Getting Her Name Back(00:53:11) Feminine Energy In Business(00:55:06) Being Feminine In Business(00:57:18) Rella Ad(00:58:18) Stan Ad(00:59:14) Was Super Bowl PR?(01:02:12) Bad Bunny Cultural Impact(01:03:39) What Her Wedding Means(01:04:39) Planning Her Own Wedding(01:05:23) The Vogue Wedding Trap(01:07:09) How Vogue Changes Designers(01:10:33) How Designers Reach Celebrities(01:12:18) Last Credit Card Purchase(01:12:35) Most Expensive Credit Purchase(01:13:37) Hayley’s Credit Card(01:14:22) One Dress Forever(01:14:41) Confidence Or Calmness?(01:15:36) Wedding Splurge Worth It(01:16:19) Destination Weddings: Yes Or No(01:16:59) Wedding Traditions To Ditch(01:17:58) Hayley’s New Life Chapter ⸻ Sponsors AG1 -  For a limited time, visit https://drinkAG1.com/HSR  to get a FREE morning person hat with your first AG1 subscription.  Rella - http://getrella.com use code HSR for 10% off your first 3 months or annual plan Stan - Learn more at https://stanley.stan.store?ref=maggie_sellers&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=youtube ⸻ Hot Smart Rich: Your Business & Culture Gossip For ambitious women wanting to own the room, gain power, and build wealth. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotsmartrich/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hotsmartrich Maggie Sellers Reum: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maggiesellersreum/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maggiesellersreum LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sellersmaggie/ Locker: https://www.wantlocker.com/users/maggiesellers ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/maggiesellers Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/maggiesellers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tezza Barton joins Maggie Sellers Reum on Hot Smart Rich to talk about building the TEZZA app, Instagram photo editing, creator culture, and turning a launch she nearly deleted into a $2.5M first year win!  Before Tezza became the app every cool girl, creator and brand had on their phone, she was selling Lightroom presets, building failed businesses with her husband, and trying to move out of their 250-square-foot apartment… Tezza tells Maggie about the brutal app launch, the reviews that made her want to delete it all, and the pivot that turned the backlash into a real business. They also get into Tezza’s rules for the perfect Instagram photo, what makes a photo dump actually work, and how her obsession with taste turned the TEZZA app into something bigger than her personal brand. Plus, working with Rare Beauty, 818, Bumble and Summer Fridays, Selena Gomez approving her work, and why the future of tech needs more feeling, not less. Get unselfish access to the insights that will help you own the room. Sign up now https://linkly.link/2jPXJ Tezza Barton is a multi-talented creator, artist, entrepreneur, and mother. She has spent over a decade as a commercial photographer, honing her vision for storytelling with brands and amassing a loyal following of over 1.2 million on instagram. In 2018, she founded TEZZA, a photo and video editing app with a mantra of "The Art of Life" which has over 2.5 million monthly active users. Barton is also a musician and has been honored by Forbes 30 under 30. She currently resides in California with husband and co-founder of the app, Cole Hermann, and her children. Download the TEZZA app here: shoptezza.com Timestamps: (00:00) Intro(01:48) Tezza Barton’s Creative Inspiration(04:05) Posting On Instagram(06:51) Curating Social Media Inspiration(08:44) Tezza Barton’s Creative Family(12:31) Female Entrepreneur Influence(13:54) Parenting With Social Media(14:54) Building An Online Community(18:25) Don’t Chase The Algorithm(20:45) Building The TEZZA App(22:25) TEZZA App Backlash(24:36) Tezza’s Creative Mission(26:23) Pipedrive Ad(27:21) Creativity In The AI Era(29:20) Failed Business Ideas(33:12) Turning Free Content Paid(35:00) TEZZA App Bigger Than Tezza(39:45) Unexpected TEZZA Fans(40:55) Rare Beauty, 818 And Bumble(42:07) Selena Gomez And Rare Beauty(44:27) Building Without Investors(46:10) Meeting Venture Capitalists(46:43) Raising Money Vs Profit(48:53) Bootstrapping The TEZZA Brand(50:12) Bilt Ad(51:09) Ollie Ad(52:09) Building With Your Husband(55:09) Tezza’s Personal Brand(56:47) Choosing Brand Partnerships(58:18) Better Creator Brand Deals(1:00:57) Startup Vs Big Brands(1:01:37) Most Popular TEZZA Filter(1:04:04) Tezza Edits Maggie’s Photo(1:11:56) Tezza Rapid Fire(1:12:08) Latest Credit Card Purchase(1:12:39) Favourite TEZZA Filter(1:13:13) First Morning App(1:13:35) Summer Filter Trends(1:14:21) Travel Photos Vs Home Photos(1:14:47) HSR Love Notes(1:15:21) The Art Of Chaos ⸻ Sponsors Pipedrive - http://pipedrive.com/HSR Bilt - Sign up at http://Joinbilt.com/HSR Ollie: Use code HSR for 70% off at http://ollie.com/hsr ⸻ Hot Smart Rich: Your Business & Culture Gossip For ambitious women wanting to own the room, gain power, and build wealth. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotsmartrich/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hotsmartrich Maggie Sellers Reum: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maggiesellersreum/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maggiesellersreum LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sellersmaggie/ Locker: https://www.wantlocker.com/users/maggiesellers ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/maggiesellers Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/maggiesellers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Founder of Heaven Mayhem, Pia Mance, joins Maggie Sellers Reum on Hot Smart Rich to talk about what it takes to go from stay at home wife to power couple after building a $10M accessories brand. They get into the unspoken financial rules of marriage, pregnancy planning, viral products, personal stylists and refusing to be known as “just an influencer”.  Pia started Heaven Mayhem with just $900 (from a transfer she set up from her husband’s account) , sold 11 necklaces on her first drop & turned it into one of the internet’s most wanted accessories brands! No business plan, just taste and ‘I can do it’ attitude!  She shares how one faceless creator’s reel drove a $38K sales day, why dressing better changed her business, how she uses AI, and why people pleasers need to start saying no! Maggie also gets all the tea on Pia manifesting her pregnancy in Canva, preparing for motherhood as a founder, Kelly bags, credit cards, and building a life on her own terms!  Hot Smart Rich: the weekly newsletter for ambitious women who want to own the room, gain power and build wealth. https://linkly.link/2ipx8 Heaven Mayhem Discount Code: HSR20 https://heavenmayhem.com Timestamps: (00:00) Pia Mance Episode Intro (03:44) Influencer Events Vs Founders (05:17) Hard Personal Brand Decisions (06:33) Founder Aesthetic Strategy (07:28) Hiring A Stylist (10:50) Style & Success (13:40) AI For Style? (14:47) Heaven Mayhem’s $900 Start (16:33) Faceless Creator Sales (18:35) Building Luxury Brand Community (21:33) Favourite Heaven Mayhem Collab (22:49) Creating Viral Moments (24:10) Pipedrive Ad (25:08) Hardest Product Category (28:47) Standing Out In Interviews (31:07) Becoming A Founder (32:04) No Market Gap Needed (34:50) Marriage After Success (35:22) Relationship Money Dynamics (39:33) Creative Inspiration Process (40:53) Consuming Vs Creating (41:45) Building A Mood Board (42:27) Claude AI Business Hack (44:51) Beginner Mindset Advantage (46:38) Manifesting Pregnancy In Canva (48:03) Founder Maternity Planning (50:41) Fiver Ad (51:50) Stan Ad (53:41) Angel Investing Lessons (55:07) Stop People Pleasing (58:07) Negotiation Tips For Founders (58:48) Employees Aren’t Family (01:01:18) Kim Kardashian Work Ethic (01:03:21) Not Replying To Texts (01:05:13) Rapid Fire Credit Card (01:05:26) Pregnancy Wardrobe Refresh (01:05:40) Credit Card Strategy (01:06:29) One Accessory Forever (01:07:28) New York Or LA (01:08:03) Pia Morning Routine (01:08:26) Delivering Bad News (01:08:35) Best Luxury Hotel (01:08:45) Favourite Comfort Creator (01:09:08) Chic Look Essentials (01:09:38) Birkin Or Kelly (01:10:10) Mini Kelly Debate (01:12:22) HSR Love Note ⸻ Sponsors Pipedrive - http://pipedrive.com/HSR  Fiverr - If you are scaling a business, then you need to visit https://pro.fiverr.com  Stan - Stan - Learn more at http://getstanley.ai/maggie ⸻ Hot Smart Rich: Your Business & Culture Gossip For ambitious women wanting to own the room, gain power, and build wealth. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotsmartrich/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hotsmartrich Maggie Sellers Reum: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maggiesellersreum/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maggiesellersreum LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sellersmaggie/ Locker: https://www.wantlocker.com/users/maggiesellers ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/maggiesellers Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/maggiesellers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jackie Aina-Asamoah joins Maggie Sellers Reum to talk YouTube virality, Black women in makeup, dark skin representation, FORVR Mood, luxury, money, NDAs, internet drama and building a fragrance empire! Can you believe Jackie went from being paid $300 a month in the Army to becoming one of YouTube’s biggest beauty voices - at a time when makeup counters didn’t even display her shade! She tells Maggie what happened when she called out brands for failing darker skin, why they had to listen and how it made her career… Jackie also spills on selling 20,000 candles in four hours, why she DOESN’T want a $1B business, never going back to broke, working with her husband Denis Asamoah, blocking trolls, hiding her wedding online, parasocial fans and how you can protect your brand on social media!  #JackieAina #Beauty #Makeup Timestamps: (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:29) Fit Check! (00:02:05) Trap Of Doing Everything (00:02:57) Why Jackie Quit Sweatpants (00:05:35) From Fashion Dreams To Army (00:10:03) Femininity In Masculine Spaces (00:13:45) Betting On YouTube (00:14:07) Going Viral (00:16:27) Beauty Ignored Darker Skin (00:21:01) Stopping People Pleasing (00:24:05) No Posts Regretted (00:24:37) Huda Beauty’s Evolution (00:27:56) Brands Sent Scathing Emails (00:28:32) Why Jackie Took A Break (00:29:55) Shopify Ad (00:30:56) Parasocial Boundaries Online (00:34:13) The Craziest Jackie Rumours (00:35:19) The Queen Of Blocking (00:38:47) Handling Online Backlash (00:40:36) How Brands Should Apologise (00:42:46) Building FORVR Mood (00:46:13) Creator To Founder (00:47:33) Luxury Without Guilt (00:50:07) Jackie’s Money Mindset (00:52:38) Why $1B Isn’t The Goal (00:53:46) Self-Funding FORVR Mood (00:55:36) Pipedrive Ad(00:56:34) PIQUE Ad(00:57:32) Why Jackie Named NDA(01:00:45) Should NDAs Scare You?(01:02:10) What Jackie Keeps Private(01:04:01) Business With Her Husband(01:07:44) Date A First Born(01:09:23) No Laptops At Dinner(01:11:04) Money Talks In Marriage(01:12:53) Talking Money With Partners(01:13:22) Rapid Fire Begins(01:13:28) Last Credit Card Purchase(01:13:37) Jackie’s Most Expensive Purchase(01:13:54) Jackie’s Credit Card Choice(01:14:07) Beauty Or Home Content?(01:14:24) Best Beauty Product Under $30(01:15:12) Fragrance, Candles Or Lifestyle?(01:15:29) Beauty Trends Jackie Hates(01:15:49) Jackie’s Best Beauty Era(01:16:03) Instagram, YouTube Or TikTok?(01:16:35) Jackie’s HSR Love Note(01:17:06) This Season Of Life ⸻ Sponsors Shopify - http://Shopify.com/HSR Pipedrive - http://pipedrive.com/HSR Pique - https://piquelife.com/hsr for 10% off ⸻ Hot Smart Rich: Your Business & Culture Gossip For ambitious women wanting to own the room, gain power, and build wealth. Subscribe to the Hot Smart Rich newsletter: https://hotsmartrich.com/subscribe  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotsmartrich/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hotsmartrich Maggie Sellers Reum: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maggiesellersreum/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maggiesellersreum LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sellersmaggie/ Locker: https://www.wantlocker.com/users/maggiesellers ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/maggiesellers Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/maggiesellers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do billionaires spend their money? Luxury travel agent Olivia Ferney (@travelwithlivii) sits down with Maggie Sellers Reum to reveal how the ultra-rich travel, shop and spend - from $150k Birkins and $500k private planes to nepo baby budgets! Olivia takes Maggie inside the world of billionaire travel, celebrity client demands and the money rules of the ultra-rich. She shares the truth behind her viral client calls, what wealthy clients really want from luxury service, and how working so closely with extreme wealth has shaped the way she now thinks about money herself. They also get into nepo baby spending, the difference between fame and real wealth, and why Olivia sees everything through an ROI lens (including her own wedding!) If you want to break into the luxury market, Olivia also shares where to meet rich clients, how the ultra-rich really travel, and the small moves that can help you get better deals, upgrades and access! (00:00:00) Intro(00:01:31) How Olivia Ferney Became The Luxury Travel Agent(00:03:02) Are The Viral Luxury Travel Calls Actually Real?(00:04:49) Having Zero Fear Of Risk(00:05:54) Working With Wealthy People(00:07:49) How To Use Your Assets To Get Ahead(00:10:01) The Hidden Costs Of Building A Luxury Business(00:11:34) How To Walk Into A Room And Own It(00:11:43) The Handshake Trick For Connection(00:12:18) What To Say If You Want To Impress Someone(00:13:51) The K-Shaped Economy And Why Luxury Is Booming(00:15:26) How To Break Into The Ultra-Luxury Market(00:17:24) Where To Go If You Want To Meet Rich People(00:19:09) Does Fake It Till You Make It Actually Work?(00:21:20) How The Luxury Travel Business Really Works(00:24:37) The Hardest Part Of Working With The Ultra-Rich(00:26:10) How Olivia Handles Clients Shouting At Her(00:28:23) Pipedrive Ad(00:29:22) The Difference Between Wealthy, Rich And Famous(00:33:14) Who Actually Follows Travelwithlivii?(00:34:51) How Olivia Built A Loyal Online Community(00:37:13) Does Money Really Buy Happiness?(00:39:44) What Nepo Babies Are Really Like(00:42:27) Love, Money And Different Financial Backgrounds(00:44:29) Olivia’s Relationship With Troy(00:47:47) Finances And Contracts In Relationships(00:49:21) Why Did You Keep Him A Secret?(00:50:36) Can Ambitious Women Still Feel Feminine?(00:52:48) My Wedding Needs An ROI(00:55:44) What Billionaire Clients Teach(00:58:58) Lululemon Ad(00:59:58) Stan Ad(01:00:54) Is Success Luck Or Do You Create It?(01:01:40) How Olivia Built Real Self-Confidence(01:05:58) The Travel Hacks Rich People Actually Use(01:08:14) How To Get A Hotel Upgrade(01:09:34) How You Deal With Impossible Client Requests(01:10:57) Are You Afraid Of Being Called A B*tch?(01:13:07) The Craziest Request You’ve Ever Had(01:15:06) Most Problematic Client Request Ever(01:16:24) Rapid Fire: The Last Thing Olivia Bought(01:16:41) Rapid Fire: Olivia’s Last Expensive Purchase(01:17:02) St Barts Or The South Of France?(01:17:48) Olivia’s Dream Travel Destination Right Now(01:18:16) Taylor Swift, Drake Or Kylie Jenner’s Plane?(01:19:00) Aman Or One&Only?(01:19:23) The Most Expensive Thing A Client Asked Olivia To Buy(01:19:50) The Most Expensive Hermès Bag Olivia Has Sourced(01:20:05) Hotel du Cap Or Villa d’Este?(01:20:27) The Hardest Restaurant Reservation To Get Right Now(01:21:56) The Most A Client Has Spent In 24 Hours(01:22:50) The Most Overrated Luxury Destination(01:23:10) Are The LA Celebrity Tunnels Actually Real?(01:23:33) Olivia’s Most Expensive Business Mistake(01:23:56) The Best Spot For A Confidential Lunch In LA(01:24:21) Where Olivia Would Go To Completely Disappear(01:25:26) Olivia’s HSR Love Note ⸻ Pipedrive - http://pipedrive.com/HSR Lululemon -Head to http://Lululemon.com for new drops every Tuesday Stan - Learn more at http://getstanley.ai/maggie ⸻ Olivia Ferney is the founder of Travel With Livii and co-owner of Top Tier Travel, where her Concierge+ membership handles travel for some of the world’s most elite clients, from celebrities and athletes to executives and family offices. Known for sold-out suites, impossible last-minute requests, and access to the world’s most exclusive events. Olivia has built a business around discretion, access, and high-level execution. She is also quietly preparing to launch a new project this June called Passport, so keep your eyes out. Follow Olivia Ferney here: instagram.com/travelwithlivii Check out Top Tier Travel: https://toptier.travel/ ⸻ Hot Smart Rich: Your Business & Culture Gossip For ambitious women wanting to own the room, gain power, and build wealth. Subscribe to the Hot Smart Rich newsletter: https://hotsmartrich.com/subscribe  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotsmartrich/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hotsmartrich Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matilda Djerf sits down with Maggie Sellers Reum to share the highs and lows of being a public female founder and what she really wishes people knew. The now 29-year-old opens up about what type of leader she is now after explaining what really happened at Djerf Avenue, what it was like knowing the article was coming months in advance, and how she handled the pressure of protecting a $36M brand in real time Matilda shares the full founder playbook. From landing culture-defining collabs (including Frankie’s Bikinis and Sofia Richie Grainge) to building a brand that people line up for, Matilda breaks down how to secure your dream partnership, protect your team, and keep scaling when the internet is loud. Plus: Scandi-living, her upcoming wedding, and yes, the iconic hair. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (01:24) Does Matilda Djerf Listen to Podcasts? (01:44) How She Became a Hair Icon (03:17) What She Was Like at School (03:41) Starting in Fashion at 11 (04:24) Moving to the US Without Speaking English (06:46) Why She Stayed in Sweden (Not LA) (07:56) Small Town Mindset vs Big Dreams (09:11) Why She Started Gathered (10:14) The Creator Economy Has Changed (12:29) Becoming A House Hold Name (14:35) The Truth About Scandi Living (15:33) Why Work-Life Balance Doesn’t Exist (16:40) I Accidentally Started a Lifestyle Trend (18:03) Why Sweden Doesn’t Celebrate Success (19:14) Turning 29: “I Did This” (20:06) The Work Behind Self-Confidence (21:31) Why She Started Djerf Avenue (26:47) Can the Brand Exist Without Her? (27:51) How Hailey Bieber Discovered Her (29:08) Ad: AG1 (30:08) What She Learned From Hailey Bieber (31:06) How She Makes Every Collab Work (31:40) How She Landed Sofia Richie Grainge (32:53) How She Knows a Drop Will Sell Out (34:20) Brands With Real Momentum Right Now (36:22) What Actually Makes a Brand Win (37:06) The Djerf Avenue Scandal Explained (40:12) Going Through It With Rasmus (40:54) How She Handled the Pressure Mentally (42:16) “People Don’t Care About Context” (44:27) Did the Scandal Make Her Better? (47:36) How She Feels About It Now (49:57) Who Works at Djerf Avenue? (51:36) Ad: Shopify (52:31) Ad: Bilt (53:28) How She Got Into Selfridges (56:19) What She’s Manifesting Now (56:59) Wedding Chat & Relationship Advice  (59:24) Do You And Rasmus Have Contracts? (01:00:24) Why Trust Has to Be Earned (01:03:15) Rapid Fire: Money Habits (01:03:26) Most Expensive Purchase (01:03:56) Dream Collaboration (01:04:30) Blowout vs Real Life (01:04:53) Dyson Airwrap vs Rhode (01:05:14) New York vs LA (01:05:39) Robe vs Blazer (01:06:21) Her Life Motto (01:06:46) The Season I’m In (01:07:16) Where to Find Matilda (01:07:47) What Can HSR Help You With? ⸻ Sponsors: . AG1 - Visit DrinkAG1.com/HSR to get a FREE morning person mug, plus a one-week supply of AG1 samples, with your AG1 Welcome Kit when you first subscribe.  . Shopify - http://Shopify.com/HSR  . Bilt - Sign up at http://Joinbilt.com/HSR ⸻ Follow Matilda Djerf: www.instagram.com/matildadjerf Check out Djerf Avenue: https://djerfavenue.com ⸻ Hot Smart Rich: Your Business & Culture Gossip For ambitious women wanting to own the room, gain power, and build wealth. Subscribe to the Hot Smart Rich newsletter: https://hotsmartrich.com/subscribe  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotsmartrich/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hotsmartrich Maggie Sellers Reum: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maggiesellersreum/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maggiesellersreum LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sellersmaggie/ Locker: https://www.wantlocker.com/users/maggiesellers ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/maggiesellers Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/maggiesellers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to invest, build wealth, and spot winning brands early - according to a $2B fund manager!  Courtney Reum (investor, founder… and my husband!) breaks down how he actually decides what’s worth investing in and the mistakes most people make with money. From Khloe Kardashian’s Khloud protein chips to the $500M BuzzBallz story, we get into what makes a consumer brand take off and what quietly kills it. If you’ve ever wanted to start investing, build real wealth, or understand how these brands actually win - this is for you! Timestamps: (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:37) Investing Expert… And My Husband(00:03:11) The $500M BuzzBallz Divorce Story(00:06:34) Can You Build This Brand?(00:07:36) Why I Waited To Start A Brand(00:09:32) When To Start Your Business(00:11:37) How Smart Investors Judge Risk(00:13:17) Why Celebrities Are Investing(00:16:55) Do Brands Need Celebrities?(00:18:19) Khloe Kardashian’s Khloud Review(00:22:57) Fiverr Ad(00:24:07) Smash Kitchen Chips Review(00:25:59) My Food Brand Framework(00:29:23) Red Flags In Investing(00:33:30) The Coinbase Investment Story(00:35:25) Traits Of Billionaire Founders(00:37:42) Maggie’s HSR Founder Edge(00:38:47) Followers Or Resume Virtues?(00:40:16) Is An MBA Worth It?(00:42:40) Is Goldman Still Prestigious?(00:45:13) Stan Ad(00:46:16) How To Get Into VC(00:47:59) Why Women Apply Less For Jobs(00:49:39) Rapid Fire Investing Advice(00:49:55) Last Credit Card Purchase(00:50:29) Spend On Experiences Instead(00:50:51) Best Newsletter Right Now(00:51:09) Using AI For Newsletters(00:52:46) Worst Investment Mistakes(00:54:25) My Proudest Accolade(00:54:47) Food, Wellness Or AI?(00:55:25) My Biggest Investment Win(00:56:43) Why Brands Need Family Offices(00:59:11) What Is A Family Office?(01:00:40) How To Reach Family Offices(01:01:16) Mr HSR’s New Email ⸻ Sponsors: Fiverr - If you are scaling a business, then you need to visit https://pro.fiverr.com Stan - Learn more at http://getstanley.ai/maggie ⸻ Follow Courtney Reum: www.instagram.com/courtneyreum Find out more about M13 Venture Capital: www.m13.co ⸻ Hot Smart Rich: Your Business & Culture Gossip For ambitious women wanting to own the room, gain power, and build wealth. Subscribe to the Hot Smart Rich newsletter: https://hotsmartrich.com/subscribe  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotsmartrich/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hotsmartrich Maggie Sellers Reum: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maggiesellersreum/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maggiesellersreum LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sellersmaggie/ Locker: https://www.wantlocker.com/users/maggiesellers ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/maggiesellers Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/maggiesellers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kim Kardashian’s trainer, Senada Greca, reveals why strength training is the missing link for fat loss, confidence, cellulite, creatine, supplements, women’s fitness, and real results! Maggie and Senada are getting into all of it - the fitness myths keeping girls stuck, why muscle is the REAL glow-up, and why weights are not the enemy. Senada spills on Kim Kardashian, creatine gummies, cardio, diet culture, and why your strawberry matcha is not ruining your results!  This is your sign to stop shrinking, start taking up space, and build a body that feels as good as it looks! Timestamps: (00:00:00) Intro(00:01:54) Transform Your Mind And Body(00:02:24) Dopamine Vs Discipline Explained(00:03:40) Why Women Need Strength Training(00:06:01) How Often To Lift Weights(00:07:24) Cellulite Truth And How To Reduce(00:09:16) Negative Self Talk And Confidence(00:10:31) How To Ignore Haters Online(00:12:03) Overcoming Eating Disorder And Anxiety(00:14:18) What Fitness And Health Really Means(00:15:24) The Truth About 80/20 Rule(00:17:46) Simple Nutrition Guide For Women(00:18:59) Creatine Benefits For Women Explained(00:20:28) Creatine Gummies Vs Powder Truth(00:22:03) Why Fibre Matters For Gut Health(00:22:49) Pique Tea Ad(00:23:47) Starting A Supplement Brand Today(00:25:21) What Billionaires Do Differently(00:26:31) Training Kim Kardashian Behind Scenes(00:29:10) Moving To LA For Kim Kardashian(00:31:29) Becoming A Nike Skims Athlete(00:32:54) Strength And Femininity Explained(00:33:43) How Long To See Results(00:36:09) Leaving Finance For Fitness Career(00:36:58) Why I Left My 9-5(00:37:36) How I Changed My Money Mindset(00:39:26) Lessons On Building Wealth(00:40:14) Rapid Fire Questions(00:40:23) Most Expensive Purchase Ever(00:40:37) Lymphatic Drainage Vs Deep Tissue(00:41:07) Sauna Vs Cold Plunge Benefits(00:41:19) Calories In Food Vs Drinks(00:42:00) Best Body Part To Train(00:42:12) My Current Life Chapter Title(00:42:35) HSR Love Note To Myself ⸻ Sponsors: Pique - https://piquelife.com/hsr for 10% off ⸻ Follow Senada Greca: www.instagram.com/senada.greca ⸻ Hot Smart Rich: Your Business & Culture Gossip For ambitious women wanting to own the room, gain power, and build wealth. Subscribe to the Hot Smart Rich newsletter: https://hotsmartrich.com/subscribe  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotsmartrich/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hotsmartrich Maggie Sellers Reum: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maggiesellersreum/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maggiesellersreum LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sellersmaggie/ Locker: https://www.wantlocker.com/users/maggiesellers ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/maggiesellers Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/maggiesellers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Confidence coach & behavioral researcher, Dr. Shadé Zahrai, reveals 4 mindset shifts to stop self-doubt, build confidence, and own any room! Why do some women walk in and get taken seriously instantly, while others overthink every move, over-apologise, and shrink themselves at work?  Maggie and Dr. Shadé unpack the hidden habits holding ambitious women back, the psychology behind “Lucky Girl Syndrome,” and why high-achieving women still struggle with self-worth. From speaking with authority to asking for more at work, this conversation is a masterclass in becoming the woman who stops second-guessing herself and starts being seen, heard, and respected! Timestamps: (00:00:00) Intro(00:01:55) What a Confidence Expert Does(00:03:56) The Truth About Self-Doubt(00:09:37) The 4 Traits Shaping Self-Worth(00:12:15) Change Your Personality in 6 Weeks(00:13:44) Is Personality Born or Built?(00:16:08) 4 Signs You Don’t Accept Yourself(00:19:12) Why Successful People Feel Inadequate(00:21:43) Why Failure Feels Personal(00:23:31) Rewire Your Fear of Failure(00:25:37) The Michael Phelps Mindset Trick(00:28:22) The 3-Step Failure Recovery Framework(00:30:50) Why High Achievers Fear Failure(00:33:01) A Simple Tool for Pressure(00:34:35) The Trait That Builds Confidence(00:36:50) Why Confidence Follows Action(00:38:19) The “Impossible Problem” Story(00:40:27) Ad Break(00:41:30) Why “Delusion” Can Build Success(00:45:35) Rejection Therapy Explained(00:47:17) The Third Trait: Taking Control(00:49:02) Why You Feel Stuck(00:52:40) Stop Saying “You Should”(00:54:14) What To Say Instead(00:56:37) How To Ask For A Raise(00:57:28) How To Stop Being Ignored(01:00:31) Stop Over-Apologising(01:02:28) 2 Ways To Control Emotion(01:04:01) Quick Confidence Tricks(01:08:42) How To Walk In Confidently(01:10:55) Nail Your Promotion Conversation(01:16:18) Women in Male-Dominated Workplaces(01:18:57) Why Women Undermine Women(01:26:29) Why One Size Doesn’t Work(01:28:10) You Can’t Please Everyone(01:29:13) Where To Find The Book(01:29:46) Last Thing On Your Credit Card?(01:29:55) Most Expensive Card Purchase?(01:30:12) Most Confident Person You’ve Met?(01:30:34) Books Or Podcasts?(01:30:38) Where Inspiration Comes From(01:31:18) This Season Of Life(01:32:09) Her HSR Love Note(01:32:40) Where To Find Shadé ⸻ Sponsors: Stan: Learn more at http://getstanley.ai/maggie ⸻ Dr. Shadé Zahrai, is globally recognized behavioral researcher, scholar-practitioner, and award-winning peak performance educator to Fortune 100s. An ex-Lawyer armed with a background in psychology, an MBA, and a PhD in organizational behavior, she’s one of the leading voices on confidence and performance, and her new bestselling book, Big Trust: Rewire Self-Doubt, Find Your Confidence, Fuel Success, is transforming the lives of tens of thousands of people all over the world.  Latest Book, Big Trust:  https://www.amazon.com/Big-Trust-Self-Doubt-Confidence-Success/dp/0063378159/ Follow Dr. Shadé Zahrai www.instagram.com/shadezahrai ⸻ Hot Smart Rich: Your Business & Culture Gossip For ambitious women wanting to own the room, gain power, and build wealth. Subscribe to the Hot Smart Rich newsletter: https://hotsmartrich.com/subscribe  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotsmartrich/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hotsmartrich Maggie Sellers Reum: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maggiesellersreum/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maggiesellersreum LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sellersmaggie/ Locker: https://www.wantlocker.com/users/maggiesellers ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/maggiesellers Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/maggiesellers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why is Hailey Bieber’s Rhode a $1B empire while other celebrity brands feel like "cash grabs"?  Shopify President, Harley Finkelstein, breaks down the elite playbook behind Rhode, Skims, Kylie Cosmetics, Gymshark, and Chamberlain Coffee. From the “9 Person Rule” (why your friends are keeping you broke) to the “3,872 Books” email hack that caught Gary Vee’s attention, Harley explains how the world's most successful founders actually think! No more waiting for a sign, a mentor, or 'perfect' timing. The cost of entry is $39 and a 'stupid' idea that you’re finally brave enough to start. The golden age of entrepreneurship is here - don't let it happen without you! Timestamps: (00:00:00) Intro(00:02:18) Why You Don’t See Yourself As An Entrepreneur(00:05:17) Should Everyone Try Entrepreneurship?(00:07:53) Why Most People Never Start(00:09:07) The One Thing That Creates Billion Dollar Businesses(00:12:50) Motivation Doesn’t Last… This Does(00:13:56) Finding Your Ikigai (Life’s Work)(00:16:32) “You’re Changing Women’s Lives”(00:18:18) Chasing People You Admire(00:22:31) Fiverr Ad(00:23:42) How To Get Anyone’s Attention(00:27:42) Do Creators Have A Peak?(00:30:26) Do You Need An Audience To Win?(00:33:59) Why Kardashian Brands Actually Work(00:39:36) Will Celebrity Brands Keep Winning?(00:43:08) Should We Be Scared Of AI?(00:47:31) What Is AI Shopping?(00:49:48) Will AI Replace Influencers?(00:50:59) Will AI Replace Everything?(00:53:07) Shopify Ad(00:54:04) Bilt Ad(00:55:13) A Letter From Harley’s Daughters(00:55:51) Raising Future Entrepreneurs(00:58:53) What He Spends His Money On(01:00:06) Skiing vs Building Businesses(01:00:19) Best Books For Entrepreneurs(01:01:46) Industries To Avoid(01:02:25) The Most Innovative Product He’s Seen(01:03:30) What Makes A Brand Truly Great(01:06:53) His “Spiky” Career Strategy(01:07:45) The One Belief That Changed Everything(01:10:22) How To Become A Better Storyteller(01:12:32) Where To Find Harley ⸻ Sponsors: Fiverr - If you are scaling a business, then you need to visit https://pro.fiverr.com     Shopify - http://Shopify.com/HSR Bilt - http://joinbilt.com/hsr ⸻ Follow Harley Finkelstein:  Instagram: www.instagram.com/harley Shopify: https://www.shopify.com/ ⸻ Hot Smart Rich: Your Business & Culture Gossip For ambitious women wanting to own the room, gain power, and build wealth. Subscribe to the Hot Smart Rich newsletter: https://hotsmartrich.com/subscribe  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotsmartrich/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hotsmartrich Maggie Sellers Reum: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maggiesellersreum/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maggiesellersreum LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sellersmaggie/ Locker: https://www.wantlocker.com/users/maggiesellers ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/maggiesellers Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/maggiesellers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vivian Tu (@YourRichBFF) sits down with Maggie for some unfiltered girl talk about the Wall Street lessons that led her to walk away from a $625K job and build a $7M media empire - and to talk about her new New York Times bestselling book, Well Endowed! She breaks down her proprietary 5-step STRIP method for ambitious women who want to build wealth, create generational security, and rethink what it really means to be “filthy rich.” From the dating questions you should ask to get “financially naked” with a partner, to knowing when to stay in your job and when to make your next move, Vivian shares a practical blueprint for taking control of your money and building a life on your own terms. Timestamps: (00:00:00) Intro(00:02:11) Growing Up Without Money(00:03:53) First Step To Wealth(00:06:14) Power Of Elite Résumés(00:07:47) When To Leave Jobs(00:09:26) Opportunity During Recessions(00:11:25) Fixing Bad Money Habits(00:16:05) Rich vs Looking Rich(00:18:07) Should You Bet On Yourself(00:20:59) Finance Basics Everyone Needs(00:23:59) Understanding The STRIP Method(00:25:11) Path To Financial Freedom(00:26:59) Fiverr Ad(00:28:02) Weekly Money Habits(00:30:00) How Much To Start Investing(00:31:07) Building Wealth Online(00:31:33) Internal vs External Mindset(00:33:28) Balancing Spending And Saving(00:37:23) Credit Card Marketing Explained(00:41:02) Credit Card Red Flags(00:43:30) When To Talk Money Dating(00:45:54) Generational Wealth Debate(00:48:24) Who This Book Helps(00:49:34) Controversial Housing Advice(00:51:08) Stan Ad(00:52:10) Pique Ad(00:53:08) Meaning Of Well Endowed(00:54:42) Money In Relationships(00:56:04) Saver vs Spender Couples(01:01:01) Don’t Marry A Loser(01:04:06) Creator Income Reality(01:04:57) Walking Away From $625K(01:06:08) Cost Of Entrepreneurship(01:09:25) Spending vs Enjoying Life(01:10:00) Last Credit Card Purchase(01:10:27) Most Expensive Card Charge(01:10:46) Favorite Comfort Creator(01:11:12) Should You Buy Sales?(01:11:39) This Season Of Life(01:11:58) Vivian’s Daily Mantra(01:12:44) Where To Find Vivian Purchase Vivian Tu’s new book Well Endowed here: https://www.harpercollins.com/pages/wellendowed Follow Vivian Tu: www.instagram.com/your.richbff ⸻ Sponsors: Fiverr - If you are scaling a business, then you need to visit https://pro.fiverr.com Stan - Learn more at http://getstanley.ai/maggie Pique - https://piquelife.com/hsr for 10% off ⸻ Hot Smart Rich: Your Business & Culture Gossip For ambitious women wanting to own the room, gain power, and build wealth. Subscribe to the Hot Smart Rich newsletter: https://hotsmartrich.com/subscribe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotsmartrich/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hotsmartrich Maggie Sellers Reum: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maggiesellersreum/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maggiesellersreum LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sellersmaggie/ Locker: https://www.wantlocker.com/users/maggiesellers ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/maggiesellers Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/maggiesellers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Krissy Cela (Founder of Oner Active & EvolveYou) opens up about scaling a $190M business — and why she refuses to build her brand around men. From being homeless to building one of the fastest-growing female-founded brands in athleisure, Krissy explains the “immigrant mentality” that still keeps her in fight-or-flight mode, why she hired her mentor as CEO, and the 6-step rebrand that transformed her from fitness creator into a high-performance founder. Along the way, she shares hard lessons about leadership, relationships, and why sometimes being called a “b*tch” is the price of protecting your vision and building something truly for women, by women. Timestamps (00:00:00) Intro(00:02:27) What You’ll Learn In This Episode(00:03:05) Being Called A “B*tch” In Business(00:04:07) Escaping The People-Pleaser Trap(00:05:22) Online Persona vs Boss Reality(00:06:48) Hiring Fans vs Hiring The Best Talent(00:07:54) The Pressure Of Being A Public Founder(00:09:32) Why Having A Platform Makes Leadership Harder(00:11:25) Who She Really Is Behind The Brand(00:12:21) Why She Stopped Being So Curated Online(00:14:42) Building The First Female $1B Athleisure Brand(00:17:56) How Female Founders Break The $50M Ceiling(00:21:12) Designing Activewear Around The Female Cycle(00:24:11) Why Women Should Train With Their Cycle(00:25:44) Why She Refuses To Build Menswear(00:26:41) Stan Ad(00:27:42) Inside The $190M Fitness Brand(00:30:36) The Viral Product That Changed Everything(00:30:59) The Product Idea She Had During Pregnancy(00:33:44) The Dark Side Of Going Viral(00:34:37) How Founders Build Thick Skin Online(00:36:04) Fame vs Freedom As A Founder(00:38:52) Why Women Still Tear Each Other Down(00:39:50) Dealing With Hate As A Female Founder(00:42:00) Her 6-Step Personal Rebrand Framework(00:47:37) How To Build Motivation That Lasts(00:49:00) Money Mindset As A Founder(00:51:07) Why Winning Is Her Biggest Motivation(00:52:23) When She Feels Most Alive(00:55:10) Staying Relevant Without Oversharing(01:00:06) Pique Ad(01:01:05) Bilt Ad(01:02:17) Running A Business With A Personal Brand(01:04:02) How To Choose The Right Co-Founder(01:05:41) What She Learned About Love And Partnership(01:09:15) Why Successful Women Want To Be Led At Home(01:11:13) The Lesson From Dating A Co-Founder(01:12:42) Rapid Fire Questions Begin(01:13:20) Why She’s Leaving LA For Miami(01:17:57) Her Favourite Wellness Brands(01:18:41) Why She Doesn’t Watch Other Creators(01:19:16) The Belief She Lives Her Life By(01:19:33) Where To Find Krissy Cela ⸻ Sponsors: Stan - Learn more at http://getstanley.ai/maggie Pique - https://piquelife.com/hsr for 10% off Bilt - http://joinbilt.com/hsr ⸻ Follow Krissy Cela www.instagram.com/krissycela Check out Oner Active: oneractive.com ⸻ Hot Smart Rich: Your Business & Culture Gossip For ambitious women wanting to own the room, gain power, and build wealth. Join 250,000+ angels and subscribe to the Hot Smart Rich newsletter: https://hotsmartrich.com/subscribe Hot Smart Rich Money Mindset: https://shorturl.at/pJWLc Merch: https://hotsmartrich.shop/ YouTube: https://shorturl.at/IXXFZ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotsmartrich/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hotsmartrich Maggie Sellers Reum: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maggiesellersreum/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maggiesellersreum LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sellersmaggie/ Locker: https://www.wantlocker.com/users/maggiesellers ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/maggiesellers Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/maggiesellers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chriselle Lim (Founder of PHLUR & "Rich Mom" on TikTok) opens up about the raw reality of her divorce, the alimony story nobody believed, and the financial lessons she wishes she knew before getting married. From building a 250,000-person waitlist for Missing Person to navigating a messy public split, Chriselle shares how she turned heartbreak into business momentum. She explains why prenups are about protection (not distrust), how women can take control of their finances, and what no one tells you about the legal realities of marriage and money. Timestamps: (00:00:00) Intro(00:02:00) What Makes an ‘IT’ Girl?(00:02:55) Chriselle Before Fame(00:04:02) Breaking Free from Perfection(00:06:34) Influencer or CEO?(00:08:14) The Moment Chriselle Stopped Pretending(00:10:08) Buying PHLUR Amid Divorce(00:12:09) Why ‘Buy, Don’t Build’(00:13:03) Taking Over a Brand(00:13:42) First Move as a Brand Owner(00:14:56) What Selling a Company Really Means(00:16:59) The Role of People in Business(00:19:52) Pain vs. Pleasure: What Drives Action?(00:22:40) Secret to Storytelling(00:24:02) Stan Ad(00:25:37) Be Authentic or Fail(00:28:24) Documenting Divorce(00:29:43) The Cost of Sharing Your Life(00:30:56) Marriage Lessons Chriselle Learned(00:32:14) Why Every Business Needs a Contract(00:34:25) How ‘Rich Mom’ Went Viral(00:36:12) Backlash of Being a ‘Rich Woman’(00:38:50) The Shift in Public Perception(00:41:14) Pique Ad(00:42:12) Bilt Ad(00:43:24) Chriselle on AI(00:45:15) Do You Identify as a Creator?(00:46:58) Embracing Creativity(00:48:08) Balancing Trends & Creativity(00:51:19) Sharing Your Story Bravely(00:53:08) I Bought Myself An Engagement Ring(00:54:37) Missing Person vs. Father Figure(00:55:10) Chriselle’s Favorite Beauty Brand(00:56:44) Entrepreneurship vs. Divorce vs. Co-Parenting(00:58:41) One Word to Describe Your Life(01:00:35) The ONE Thing to Hear on Hard Days ⸻ Sponsors: . Stan - Learn more at http://getstanley.ai/maggie . Pique - https://piquelife.com/hsr for 10% off . Bilt - http://joinbilt.com/hsr ⸻ Follow Chriselle Lim: Instagram: www.instagram.com/chrisellelim ⸻ Hot Smart Rich: Your Business & Culture Gossip For ambitious women wanting to own the room, gain power, and build wealth. Join 250,000+ angels and subscribe to the Hot Smart Rich newsletter: https://hotsmartrich.com/subscribe Hot Smart Rich Money Mindset: https://shorturl.at/pJWLc Merch: https://hotsmartrich.shop/YouTube: https://shorturl.at/IXXFZInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotsmartrich/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hotsmartrich Maggie Sellers Reum:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maggiesellersreum/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maggiesellersreumLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sellersmaggie/Locker: https://www.wantlocker.com/users/maggiesellersShopMy: https://shopmy.us/maggiesellersAmazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/maggiesellers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you want to get rich in 2026, stop thinking like an employee and start owning assets! Money expert Codie Sanchez breaks down why we’re in an ownership race, how AI and the shifting job market are rewriting wealth creation, and why those without equity risk falling permanently behind. She explains how to use your 9-5 income to build leverage, negotiate equity, and start buying cash-flowing “boring” businesses without quitting your job. They expose the spending traps targeting women, the mindset shift from consumer to owner, and the exact businesses Codie would invest in right now. Timestamps: (00:00:00) Intro(00:02:00) The Asset Ownership Race(00:03:13) Women & Money Conversations(00:04:40) Speak The Language Of Wealth(00:08:05) The Cost Of Crying At Work(00:11:39) Women In Male Industries(00:13:56) Your 20s: Get In The Room(00:15:56) Business Or 9–5?(00:18:01) How To Get Hired In 2026(00:19:31) Codie’s Hiring Formula(00:21:28) Why Women Must Learn AI(00:22:37) Get Rich With A 9–5(00:27:40) Fiverr Ad(00:28:43) Skip The MBA(00:33:10) If You Want To Get Rich, Do This(00:40:59) Traits Of Great Entrepreneurs(00:44:42) How To Buy A Business(00:49:01) Where To Find Deals(00:51:12) Businesses To Avoid In 2026(00:53:09) Why Main Street Wins(00:54:57) 3 Ways To Get Equity(00:57:32) Wealth vs Fame(00:59:46) Train For Risk(01:00:51) Stan Ad(01:02:55) Losing $12M(01:08:11) Building Your Asset Portfolio(01:11:07) Why Founders Need A Personal P&L(01:12:32) When To Sell A Business(01:13:39) Why I Don’t Raise VC(01:18:17) Working With My Husband(01:19:57) Love & Power Dynamics(01:34:28) Last Credit Card Purchase(01:35:47) Laundry Or Painting?(01:38:16) This Season Of My Life(01:40:09) Where To Find Codie ⸻ Sponsors: . Fiverr - If you are scaling a business, then you need to visit https://pro.fiverr.com . Stan - Learn more at http://getstanley.ai/maggie ⸻ Follow Codie Sanchez: Instagram: /www.instagram.com/codiesanchez ⸻ Hot Smart Rich: Join 250,000+ angels and subscribe to the Hot Smart Rich newsletter: https://hotsmartrich.com/subscribe Hot Smart Rich Money Mindset: https://shorturl.at/pJWLc Merch: https://hotsmartrich.shop/ YouTube: https://shorturl.at/IXXFZ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotsmartrich/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hotsmartrich Maggie Sellers Reum: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maggiesellersreum/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maggiesellersreum LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sellersmaggie/ Locker: https://www.wantlocker.com/users/maggiesellers ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/maggiesellers Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/maggiesellers ⸻ Hot Smart Rich is your place to hear unfiltered conversations with the people shaping the future of culture, creators, startups and community. Hosted by Maggie Sellers Reum, investor and media powerhouse, and guests breaking the mold, you’ll get the real deal as it relates to navigating the startup fast lane, leveling up your life or becoming your hottest, smartest, richest self. New episodes weekly on Wednesdays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AI is rewriting entrepreneurship - and Cat Goetze quietly used it to build a $750K business in just 6 months. Maggie and Cat Goetze (AI expert and Physical Phone founder) unpack what really happened when she used AI to create and scale her business - including the exact prompts she used and the specific AI models she still relies on. They dive into fake influencers, AI flooding social media, and whether 2026 could be a breaking point for creators. If you’re building online, this is the behind-the-scenes playbook most founders aren’t sharing. Timestamps: (00:00:00) Intro(00:02:40) Why Everyone Defaults to ChatGPT(00:04:05) Best AI Platforms Compared (ChatGPT vs Claude vs Gemini)(00:05:36) Which AI Model Should You Actually Use?(00:07:42) How Long Does AI Take to Learn You?(00:10:01) How Many AI Tools Should You Use?(00:11:19) AI Hype vs Reality(00:13:53) Is AI Making Us Dumber?(00:16:35) How I Use AI to 10x My Workflow(00:19:24) Can ChatGPT Think Like Your Dream Mentor?(00:20:19) Can AI Give Advice Like Maggie Seller Reum? (Live Test)(00:23:26) AI Predicting Human Behavior(00:25:20) Beehiiv Ad(00:26:42) The Rise of AI Influencers(00:31:16) AI Made 25% of Super Bowl Ads(00:32:31) AI & Unreal Beauty Standards(00:34:30) How Humans Compete With AI(00:37:30) Why Women Use AI Less Than Men(00:40:26) How Women Should Be Using AI(00:45:40) How I Made $750K in 6 Months With AI(00:48:57) Why Build a Team in the AI Era?(00:50:46) How CatGPT Got Into AI(00:55:14) Bilt Ad(00:56:17) Owning the Room as a Woman in Tech(00:58:49) Can AI Teach Confidence?(01:01:35) The Physical Phone Business Idea(01:05:50) Future-Proof Business Framework(01:09:21) How to Decide What to Say Yes To(01:15:08) My Favorite ChatGPT Prompt(01:17:59) Using My Workflow as an AI Case Study(01:22:08) Using AI for Trend Reports(01:24:11) Are Your ChatGPT Chats Connected?(01:26:55) Last Thing I Bought on My Credit Card(01:27:12) Favorite Comfort Creator(01:27:26) ChatGPT or Claude: Pick One(01:28:16) Landline or Social Media?(01:28:24) If I Could Only Use AI for One Thing(01:28:40) Craziest Thing I’ve Asked AI(01:29:18) Naming This Season of My Life(01:29:36) One Life Lesson I’d Repeat Forever(01:30:18) Where to Find CatGPT ⸻ Episode Sponsors: . beehiiv - Use code HSR 30 at https://www.beehiiv.com/hsr?utm_campaign=hsr-2026-Partnership&utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=hsr&utm_term=2026-2-18&stripe_campaign_code=HSR30 . Bilt - http://joinbilt.com/hsr ⸻ Follow CatGPT: Instagram: www.instagram.com/askcatgpt ⸻ Hot Smart Rich: Join 250,000+ angels and subscribe to the Hot Smart Rich newsletter: https://hotsmartrich.com/subscribe Hot Smart Rich Money Mindset: https://shorturl.at/pJWLc Merch: https://hotsmartrich.shop/ YouTube: https://shorturl.at/IXXFZ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotsmartrich/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hotsmartrich Maggie Sellers Reum: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maggiesellersreum/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maggiesellersreum LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sellersmaggie/ Locker: https://www.wantlocker.com/users/maggiesellers ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/maggiesellers Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/maggiesellers ⸻ Hot Smart Rich is your place to hear unfiltered conversations with the people shaping the future of culture, creators, startups and community. Hosted by Maggie Sellers Reum, investor and media powerhouse, and guests breaking the mold, you’ll get the real deal as it relates to navigating the startup fast lane, leveling up your life or becoming your hottest, smartest, richest self. New episodes weekly on Wednesdays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sabrina Zohar breaks down what’s really driving modern dating, from the pressure for instant certainty to anxious attachment, avoidance, and burnout. She explores how trauma shapes attraction, why great chemistry (or sex on the first date) doesn’t equal compatibility, and how modern dating dynamics can dysregulate the nervous system. Drawing on psychology, neuroscience, and her own journey from heartbreak to building a multi-million-dollar business featured on Shark Tank, Sabrina shares practical tools for setting boundaries, trusting yourself, and dating with intention - without losing your ambition. Timestamps: (00:00:00) Intro(00:01:41) Dating Is a Hot Mess (Here’s Why)(00:02:20) The Science of Dating Multiple People(00:04:27) What You Must Unlearn to Have a Healthy Relationship(00:05:29) Avoidant Attachment: Why Ambitious Women Struggle With Love(00:07:23) Dating While Building a Company(00:09:51) How Hard Should Dating Actually Feel?(00:11:04) Avoidance, Burnout & “No Good Men Left”(00:13:21) Dating Explained in Money Terms ($10K vs $100K)(00:14:53) How You Actually Learn Self-Worth(00:16:04) Build Emotional Safety With Micro-Yeses(00:18:34) Why Asking for Help Feels So Scary(00:19:09) 3 Things Women Must Learn Before Healthy Love(00:20:51) Shopify Ad(00:22:13) The Only Questions That Matter After a Date(00:24:03) Do Men and Women Date Differently?(00:25:14) Why Situationships Are Everywhere(00:27:02) Avoidance Disguised as “Going Slow”(00:30:17) Love Bombing vs Real Interest(00:31:24) Why Setting Boundaries Feels Impossible(00:32:19) Why Women Seek Approval to Be Chosen(00:33:52) How to Spot Someone Ready for Love(00:35:27) Why You Have to Grieve to Move On(00:37:38) Subtle Red Flags Most People Miss(00:40:42) The Yellow Cab Theory (Timing Beats Love)(00:41:47) Is There Ever a “Right Time” to Date?(00:43:36) Why Triggers Are Actually a Good Thing(00:45:29) When Sharing Trauma Backfires(00:46:50) Beehiiv Ad(00:48:11) Stan Store Ad Read(00:49:25) How Narcissists Use Your Story Against You(00:50:51) When Vulnerability Was Weaponized(00:52:37) The Shark Tank Moment That Changed Everything(00:57:09) Why the “Soft Pivot” Worked When Nothing Else Did(00:58:55) When Your Identity Is Tied to Your Work(00:59:09) “Choose Danger” When You Post Content(01:00:04) Service Business vs Product Business Power(01:01:50) Would She Ever Build Products Again?(01:02:11) When Content Became a Real Media Business(01:03:13) Why Followers Don’t Equal Money(01:04:11) The Fear of Losing Everything(01:05:28) Sabrina’s Next Growth Chapter(01:06:59) Last Thing She Put on Her Credit Card(01:07:10) Most Expensive Thing She’s Bought(01:07:22) Walk or Dinner on a First Date?(01:07:23) Coffee or Walk on a First Date?(01:07:33) Favorite Comfort Creator(01:08:19) Favorite Celebrity Relationship(01:08:40) Celebrity Couples That Should Break Up(01:08:54) Creator Brands She Respects(01:09:21) Naming This Season of Her Life(01:10:00) Where to Find Sabrina ⸻ Episode Sponsors: Shopify - http://Shopify.com/HSR beehiiv - http://www.beehiiv.com/hsr?utm_campaign=hsr-2026-Partnership&utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=hsr&utm_term=2026-02-11&stripe_campaign_code=HSR30 Stan - http://getstanley.ai/maggie ⸻ Follow Sabrina Zohar: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sabrina.zohar Podcast: www.instagram.com/thesabrinazoharshow ⸻ Hot Smart Rich: Join 250,000+ angels and subscribe to the Hot Smart Rich newsletter: https://hotsmartrich.com/subscribe Hot Smart Rich Money Mindset: https://shorturl.at/pJWLc Merch: https://hotsmartrich.shop/YouTube: https://shorturl.at/IXXFZInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotsmartrich/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hotsmartrich Maggie Sellers Reum:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maggiesellersreum/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maggiesellersreumLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sellersmaggie/Locker: https://www.wantlocker.com/users/maggiesellers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Valeria Lipovetsky signed a prenup at 21 and navigated an 18-year age-gap marriage. She reveals how she turned her real-life story into content, building a media empire reaching over 150M people each month. Maggie and Valeria explore how early conversations around marriage, money, and independence shaped the way Valeria built her career - and ultimately led to the creation of Creator Method, her framework for helping creators turn content into sustainable businesses. Valeria breaks down what successful creators do differently to last long-term: using vulnerability with intention, navigating public judgement, and growing with the support of their community. She also reflects on how failure, missteps, and knowing when to pivot played a key role in everything she’s built. Timestamps: (00:00:00) Intro(00:01:58) How Valeria Reached 150M+ People a Month(00:02:30) “I Had a Fear of Attention Growing Up”(00:03:34) Growing Up Between Russia & Canada With A Powerful Mum(00:04:52) Modelling Around the World at Just 16(00:06:02) Getting Married at 20: How I Met My Husband(00:07:35) “Your Life Is Your Art” The Mindset That Changed Everything(00:09:35) The Moment $10K Turned My Content Into a Business(00:11:40) I Had No Idea How Talented I Was(00:13:57) How Creators Build a Real Bond With Their Community(00:15:40) It Took Me 7 Years to Call Myself an Entrepreneur(00:16:37) When to Pivot: What the Kardashians Get Right(00:19:09) Why I Wanted to Start My Own Businesses(00:20:17) Why I Celebrate Failure (With Champagne)(00:21:50) What Posting Online Taught Me About Myself(00:22:30) Why I Chose to Go Back to Content Creation(00:23:24) Is There Something Deeper Driving You?(00:26:04) Being Compared to Tony Robbins & Creating The Creator Method(00:30:13) What Actually Makes a Creator Stand Out Today(00:32:22) The Future of the Creator Economy(00:33:38) Beehiiv Ad(00:35:00) My Framework for Starting Over(00:35:21) How to Start When You Have a Business Idea(00:36:13) Maggie’s Biggest Regret(00:36:57) Why Your 20s Aren’t Just About Making Mistakes(00:38:58) Our Marriage Dynamic Today(00:40:07) What Really Happens in an Age-Gap Relationship(00:41:45) “I Want My Husband to Lead”(00:43:17) Power, Decisions & Equality in Our Marriage(00:45:58) Disagreeing in Public & Handling Criticism(00:48:18) The Unspoken Rules That Hold Our Marriage Together(00:49:31) Signing a Prenup at 21: My Experience(00:52:14) How I Feel About Our Prenup 14 Years Later(00:56:05) How We Think About Money as a Couple(00:57:20) Taking Big Financial Risks (Without Being a Finance Expert)(00:58:57) The Last Thing I Put on My Credit Card(00:59:31) More Followers or Higher Engagement?(00:59:42) Instagram, YouTube, or Podcast? Pick One(01:00:10) How Many Photos Are on My Phone?(01:01:45) Canada or the US?(01:01:50) If I Had to Name This Season of My Life… ⸻ Episode Sponsor: beehiiv - Use code HSR30 at http://www.beehiiv.com/hsr?utm_campaign=hsr-2026-Partnership&utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=hsr&utm_term=2026-02-04&stripe_campaign_code=HSR30 ⸻ Follow Valeria Lipovetsky: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valerialipovetsky Website: https://valeriainc.com/ ⸻ Hot Smart Rich: Join 250,000+ angels and subscribe to the Hot Smart Rich newsletter: https://hotsmartrich.com/subscribe Hot Smart Rich Money Mindset: https://shorturl.at/pJWLc Merch: https://hotsmartrich.shop/ YouTube: https://shorturl.at/IXXFZ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotsmartrich/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hotsmartrich Maggie Sellers Reum:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maggiesellersreum/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maggiesellersreum LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sellersmaggie/ Locker: https://www.wantlocker.com/users/maggiesellers ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/maggiesellers Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/maggiesellers  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kirsty Godso is the trainer behind Olivia Rodrigo, Hailey Bieber and Kaia Gerber. After 13.5 years inside Nike, she became the face of Vuori through a multi-million-dollar brand partnership. She reveals what celebrities actually do to build their bodies, why most high-intensity workouts fail, how she sets goals for clients, the truth about protein products, common keto mistakes, and the red flags hiding in “healthy” foods - plus her take on Alo, Lululemon and why the athleisure industry keeps rapidly growing. (00:00:00) Intro(00:02:23) Celebrity Trainer: What Wellness Really Means(00:03:08) Why Women Say Wellness & Men Say Fitness(00:03:50) I Never Planned To Train Hailey Bieber & Kaia Gerber(00:04:55) How Nike Discovered Me(00:07:24) Inside The Billion-Dollar Athleisure Wars (Nike vs Alo vs Vuori)(00:08:41) Why Alo Looks Tacky(00:10:16) What's Wrong With Lululemon(00:11:17) How Vuori Grew 44% While Other Brands Stalled(00:13:32) Do Celebrity Deals Really Build Athleisure Brands?(00:17:03) Why 2016 HIIT Culture Broke Women’s Bodies(00:18:29) How Many HIIT Workouts You Should Actually Do(00:20:31) How I Set Goals For Kaia Gerber & Olivia Rodrigo(00:22:22) The Two Workout Mistakes Everyone Makes(00:23:44) Why I Never Set Weight-Loss Goals(00:26:49) The Goal-Setting Lesson That Changed Everything(00:28:46) beehiiv Ad(00:30:07) How Stress & Hyperfixation Ruin Results(00:32:42) Why Exercise Is Back As The #1 Resolution(00:34:35) Kirsty’s Take On The New Body Era(00:35:55) Celebrity Protein Brands — What’s Really Going On?(00:38:06) Protein Label Red Flags (Don’t Buy This)(00:40:18) What I Throw Out Of Clients’ Kitchens(00:43:15) Why Most People Quit Before Results Show(00:45:23) “You’re A 6/10” - The Mindset Shift That Works(00:47:11) Tough Love vs Self-Trust In Motivation(00:50:51) Cozy Earth Ad(00:51:57) Hoffman, Trauma & My Need For Control(00:58:26) Leaving Nike: Realising My Success Was Always Me(01:00:19) The Signs It’s Time To Leave Your Job(01:02:31) The Truth Behind My $2M Vuori Deal(01:04:14) When The Internet Finds Out Your Worth(01:05:49) Why I’m Betting On My Own Businesses Now(01:08:23) Femininity, Fashion & Body Confidence(01:10:56) Dating In LA & “Hot Smart Foreign”(01:14:10) Rapid Fire: Range Rover, Coffee & Cold Plunges(01:16:03) “Burn 2.0” - Naming This Season Of Life(01:16:43) Where To Find Kirsty Godso(01:16:49) What HSR Should Help Her With Next ⸻ Episode Sponsors: beehiiv - Use code HSR30 at http://www.beehiiv.com/hsr?utm_campaign=hsr-2026-Partnership&utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=hsr&utm_term=2026-01-28 Cozy Earth - http://cozyearth.com with code HSR, or until February 8th you can Buy One Get One Free on pajamas with code: HSRBOGO ⸻ . 50% off your first month of Pyro when signing up for a monthly membership using code HOT50. Users can use this link and it will automatically apply at checkout for them:https://pyro.kirstygodso.com/register?promocode=HOT50&plan=6705c9272ca6753176671a442 . 15% off an order of Made Of Protein with code HSR used at checkout on:https://madeof.life ⸻ Follow Kirsty Godso:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirstygodsoWebsite: https://www.kirstygodso.com/ ⸻ Hot Smart Rich: Join 250,000+ angels and subscribe to the Hot Smart Rich newsletter: https://hotsmartrich.com/subscribe Hot Smart Rich Money Mindset: https://shorturl.at/pJWLc Merch: https://hotsmartrich.shop/ YouTube: https://shorturl.at/IXXFZ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotsmartrich/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hotsmartrich Maggie Sellers Reum:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maggiesellersreum/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maggiesellersreum LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sellersmaggie/ Locker: https://www.wantlocker.com/users/maggiesellers ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/maggiesellers Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/maggiesellers  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Sephora losing its crown? How is Olive Young rewriting beauty retail? And should you really be using AI to plan your menstrual cycle - including when to date? Creators are turning their knowledge into paid AI advisors. Mel Robbins is building a protein empire. Founders are publicly sharing revenue and fundraises. And GAP hiring a Chief Entertainment Officer may redefine how brands grow in 2026… In this episode, Maggie and Katie break down their hottest 2026 predictions - so you can spot what’s next before everyone else does. Maggie & Katie discuss: . Sephora vs Ulta vs Olive Young and the new beauty status symbol . Korea’s speed-to-shelf advantage and trend-first retail . Scheduling your business and dating life around your cycle (and using AI to do it) . The “everything shower” and why beauty admin is a mental health reset . Paid AI advisors, AI therapy, and the creator IP problem . Why “human verified” will beat the blue check . Founders disclosing revenue, salaries, and fundraises in 2026 . Why being disliked is a badge of honour (and why it works) . Why VC is dying for consumer brands and family offices are rising . The brands that will win by entertaining, not selling . Celebrity “beauty brands” are over: protein is next Breaking News About Sephora x Olive Young Partnership: Sephora newsroom - https://newsroom.sephora.com/sephora-and-olive-young-partner-to-bring-the-best-of-korean-beauty-to-sephora-consumers/ Business of Fashion:: https://www.businessoffashion.com/articles/beauty/sephora-olive-young-partnership-2026/ Timestamps (00:00) Intro(01:38) The “Everything Shower” Reset - When Self-Care Becomes Survival(02:35) Why Balance Doesn’t Exist – Scheduling Life Around Your Cycle(04:14) Using AI to Plan Your Cycle, Work and Dating Life(05:14) Would You Pay for AI Therapy? The Tony Robbins AI Debate(07:40) AI Will Replace Therapy - Why We Disagree(09:04) Human-Verified Will Beat the Blue Checkmark(09:37) AI Copycats, Idea Theft and the Future of Originality(11:36) Is Sephora Losing Its Crown?(12:15) Olive Young’s Korean Playbook Changing Beauty Retail(13:53) Why Korean Brands Move Faster Than Sephora(15:53) Trend-First Stores – The Olive Young Advantage(16:42) Why Sephora Isn’t Adapting Fast Enough(18:08) Product-First Consumers Are Rewriting Beauty(18:45) The Coming Shake-Up in the Beauty Industry(19:16) beehiiv Ad Read(20:37) Founders Building in Public(21:37) Why Humans Crave Connection More Than Ever(22:34) Should Founders Share Revenue and Salaries?(24:48) The Hidden Cost of Radical Transparency(26:07) Being Disliked as a Badge of Honor(27:42) You Can’t Find Your Audience Without Criticism(30:48) Cozy Earth Ad Read(31:53) Why Family Offices Are Replacing VCs(36:23) Steven Bartlett’s Groq Investment – Low Effort, High Impact(37:11) Pitching VCs Is a Waste of Time IF…(38:02) Brands Must Entertain, Not Sell - GAP’s Pivot!(40:11) The Two Influencers Every Brand Should Study(41:56) Celebrity Protein Is the New Beauty Boom(43:51) Mel Robbins, Khloe Kardashian and the Protein Gold Rush(47:00) How Should We End Podcast Episodes Better? Episode Sponsors: beehiiv - Use code HSR30 at http://www.beehiiv.com/hsr?utm_campaign=hsr-2026-Partnership&utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=hsr&utm_term=2026-01-21 Cozy Earth - http://cozyearth.com with code HSR ⸻ Hot Smart Rich: Join 250,000+ angels and subscribe to the Hot Smart Rich newsletter: https://hotsmartrich.com/subscribe Hot Smart Rich Money Mindset: https://shorturl.at/pJWLc Merch: https://hotsmartrich.shop/ YouTube: https://shorturl.at/IXXFZ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotsmartrich/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hotsmartrich Maggie Sellers Reum: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maggiesellersreum/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maggiesellersreum LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sellersmaggie/ Locker: https://www.wantlocker.com/users/maggiesellers ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/maggiesellers Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/maggiesellers ⸻ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jaclyn Johnson built her company, Create & Cultivate, from nothing - and later sold it for a $22 million exit!  But life changed completely when she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2025. The success she worked for left her burned out, depressed, and forced to start over. What followed was a total reset. Divorce. Moving cities alone. Hiring a dating coach. Rebuilding her identity at 40… Today, Jaclyn has successfully bought her original business back, has launched 2 more and continues her work as a longtime angel investor, having backed and championed female founders throughout her career. She reveals how she spots winning startups, why staying bootstrapped was her biggest business mistake, and how money changed the way people treated her. Jaclyn Discusses:  Your Body Keeps the Receipts: How her breast cancer diagnosis made her realise health is her real wealth and what she wishes she’d understood earlier. Reinventing Yourself: How she rebuilt her identity at 40 and how you can do the same when the life you’ve built no longer fits. Angel Investing Wins: How she approaches angel investing, what she looks for in founders, and why one small check can change everything. Timestamps (00:00:00) Intro(00:02:57) Why Starting Over At 40 Felt Like A Gamble(00:05:35) Dating Again At 40 “I Was Too In My Masculine”(00:07:29) Lessons From A Dating Coach - From Anxious Attachment To Secure(00:10:24) I Sold My Company… And My Life Fell Apart(00:13:44) The Strange Sadness After Selling A Business(00:14:53) Can You Build A Huge Business Without Sacrificing Your Life?(00:16:36) Growing Up With Entrepreneur Parents(00:18:47) “You Won’t Build Real Wealth From A 9-5” Jaclyn's Money Rules(00:20:37) The $12,000 Angel Investment That Paid Out Millions(00:22:39) beehiiv Ad(00:24:01) What The Perfect Employee Actually Looks Like Today(00:27:12) I Sold My Company - Then What?(00:33:45) Why Jaclyn Refused To Be CEO Again(00:35:01) Some People Are Built For Stress - Others Aren’t(00:36:29) Jaclyn’s Biggest Regret - Not Raising Venture Capital(00:38:12) Why Women Must Talk About Money Openly(00:40:45) The Money Rules Jaclyn Lives By(00:44:48) How Men And Women Think About Money Differently(00:46:46) How To Pitch Investors Without Selling A Fantasy(00:48:05) Cozy Earth Ad(00:49:11) Should You Start Angel Investing? Here’s How To Know(00:51:29) How To Spot Winning Startups Early(00:52:45) The Smallest And Biggest Cheques She’s Ever Written(00:53:25) How To Break Into Angel Investing Without Capital(00:56:14) Getting Equity By Advising Instead Of Investing(00:57:10) Jaclyn’s Breast Cancer Diagnosis(01:02:41) How Cancer Changed Her Relationship With Money And Success(01:03:53) When Your Body Forces You To Pay Attention(01:05:28) The Advice She Says Could Save Your Life(01:08:18) How To Stop Falling Back Into Dark Periods(01:09:30) Rapid Fire: Credit Cards, Therapy & First Class Flights(01:12:21) Where To Find Jaclyn Online Episode Sponsors: . beehiiv - http://www.beehiiv.com/hsr?utm_campaign=hsr-2026-Partnership&utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=hsr&utm_term=2026-01-14 . Cozy Earth - http://cozyearth.com with code HSR ⸻ Hot Smart Rich: Join 250,000+ angels and subscribe to the Hot Smart Rich newsletter: https://hotsmartrich.com/subscribe Hot Smart Rich Money Mindset: https://shorturl.at/pJWLc Merch: https://hotsmartrich.shop/YouTube: https://shorturl.at/IXXFZInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotsmartrich/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hotsmartrich Maggie Sellers Reum:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maggiesellersreum/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maggiesellersreumLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sellersmaggie/Locker: https://www.wantlocker.com/users/maggiesellersShopMy: https://shopmy.us/maggiesellersAmazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/maggiesellers  ⸻ Follow Jaclyn Johnson: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steven Bartlett, the host of The Diary Of A CEO, opens up about something he rarely talks about: his relationship. He’s just announced he is engaged to be married! And his take is simple: independence isn’t the flex we think it is! If you want that dream life, you’re going to need someone to build it with! We dive into the mental frameworks that have made Steven the success he is today and why his quitting framework is your 2026 super power. And if you're a creator or an aspiring creator you’re going to want to listen to this! This is the perfect episode for setting your goals and intentions for your most ambitious year yet. ⸻ Timestamps (00:00:00) Intro(00:02:26) Why Steven Never Wears Shoes(00:03:46) Handling Pressure: The Lesson Padel Taught Steven(00:07:28) Confidence Rituals That Work(00:08:40) Steven’s Mental State (Cold + Rational)(00:11:03) Why Steven Stays Emotionally Neutral(00:12:19) Making Decisions Without Certainty(00:14:49) Your Best/Worst Decision Is People (Hiring Truth)(00:16:56) The Culture Test Steven Swears By (FlightStory)(00:19:43) “Paper Walls”: The Invisible Rules Holding You Back(00:26:54) Childhood Failure Creates Adult Confidence(00:28:05) People-Pleasing Keeps You Trapped(00:30:01) Shopify Ad(00:31:23) Maggie’s First Upload (Online Ridicule)(00:32:56) Steven’s 3 Rules for Hot Smart Rich(00:36:58) Why Thinking About Death Is Liberating(00:38:25) How to Find Your Mission (Stack Small Wins)(00:44:39) Can Anyone Be a Creator?(00:45:28) The 1% Rule That Built a Global Podcast(00:49:24) Steven’s Quit Framework(00:53:50) Embarrassment Is the Price of Entry (Creators)(00:56:01) First Principles: How Steven Thinks(01:00:10) How to Build Yourself Into a Top Creator(00:58:07) Those 3 Pinned Posts Explained(01:01:19) Bilt Ad(01:02:23) Cozy Earth Ad(01:03:29) Why Those 3 Photos Are Pinned (Meaning)(01:04:40) A Voice Note From Mel(01:06:32) “Romantic Independence” Is a Mistake(01:09:33) Make Dependency Sexy Again (Relationship ROI)(01:11:50) What a Successful Relationship Actually Takes(01:14:27) Conflict Resolution That Works(01:16:00) “I Felt Like the Failure” (Steven’s Childhood)(01:17:01) Youngest Sibling Energy: Bend the World(01:20:42) The Spider & The Barrier (Breaking Paper Walls)(01:23:14) Why Advice Doesn’t Land(01:23:55) Not Knowing Early Is a Superpower(01:26:08) Rapid Fire: Last Thing You Bought(01:26:24) “WAIT… YOU’RE ENGAGED?!”(01:26:57) Why Steven Finally Chose Commitment(01:28:29) The Engagement Ring Story(01:28:58) Describe the Ring (Details)(01:30:09) Avoidant Attachment & Changing Your Pattern(01:31:53) Modern Dating: Too Many Options, Less Love(01:35:11) Fatherhood: Trusting the Next Chapter(01:37:29) How Marriage Changed Maggie(01:40:03) Love + Ambition Can Coexist(01:42:54) More Rapid Fire(01:43:19) Steven’s Favourite DOAC Episode(01:44:35) Eggs or Watermelon Forever?(01:44:52) Working With a Superfan(01:46:24) Steven’s Favourite Podcast(01:47:03) What He’d Call This Season of His Life(01:47:54) Steven’s Biggest Achievement (Explain Like You’re 10)(01:49:16) How Can Hot Smart Rich Help You Right Now Shopify - http://Shopify.com/HSR Bilt - http://joinbilt.com/hsr Cozy Earth - http://cozyearth.com with code HSR ⸻ Hot Smart Rich: Join 250,000+ angels and subscribe to the Hot Smart Rich newsletter: https://hotsmartrich.com/subscribe Hot Smart Rich Money Mindset: https://shorturl.at/pJWLc Merch: https://hotsmartrich.shop/ YouTube: https://shorturl.at/IXXFZ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotsmartrich/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hotsmartrich Maggie Sellers Reum: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maggiesellersreum/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maggiesellersreum LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sellersmaggie/ Locker: https://www.wantlocker.com/users/maggiesellers ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/maggiesellers Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/maggiesellers  ⸻ Follow Steven Bartlett: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steven Diary Of A CEO: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDiaryOfACEO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What engagement rings are actually worth investing in through 2026? And is lab-grown worth it? Ring Concierge founder Nicole Wegman - who built a $100M+ jewelry brand with diamonds - joins Maggie to break down the trends shaping engagement rings right now, the lab-grown vs natural diamond debate, and why “engagement season” creates so much pressure. She also shares the real founder story behind Ring Concierge: starting with $2,000, bootstrapping to $100M+ in sales, and what it takes to scale from scrappy entrepreneur to CEO without losing the aesthetic, the community, or yourself. We also talk about the unspoken side of success - how money and reputation can change the people around you - and why Nicole built a nine-figure business without outside investment by designing around what women actually want: clarity, taste, trust, and a brand that feels like you. ⸻ Timestamps(00:00:00) Intro(00:01:50) Why Engagement Season Feels So Intense(00:02:43) The Social Media Ring Pressure Nobody Admits(00:04:30) Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez & The New Ring Trends(00:06:12) Designer vs CEO: What Nicole Calls Herself(00:07:30) The Most Expensive Rings I’ve Ever Sold(00:08:14) The Ring Styles That Hold Their Value(00:08:34) Lab-Grown vs “Real” Diamonds: The Truth(00:11:36) The Real Average Cost of an Engagement Ring(00:12:28) How De Beers Shaped “Real” Diamonds(00:13:48) Engagement Rings Are Status Symbols (Let’s Be Honest)(00:14:31) How To Tell Your Partner You Want A Different Ring(00:15:46) Starting Ring Concierge In The Diamond District(00:17:05) Entering A High-Cost Industry Without Big Money(00:18:11) How Nicole Turned $2,000 Into $100M+(00:19:18) Building 1M Followers On A Luxury Brand Account(00:21:09) Why I Didn’t Build A Personal Brand Until Now(00:23:00) Personal Brand: Honest, Unfiltered, And A Working Mum(00:24:17) How To Stay “Luxury” While Showing Real Life(00:25:18) Why You Should Test New Opportunities(00:26:30) Who Ring Concierge Is Really For (And Why It Works)(00:27:24) Beehiiv Ad Read(00:28:46) Influencer ROI: How We Choose Who To Work With(00:31:07) Why I Shared $100M Revenue (And What It Changed)(00:33:46) Bootstrapping & Why I Didn’t Raise Money(00:35:06) The Sacrifices No One Talks About (Including Kids)(00:35:59) The Real Advice: Hard Work, Luck, And Timing(00:37:06) Two Entrepreneurs, One Marriage: How We Make It Work(00:39:05) People Treated Me Differently After $100M Went Public(00:41:42) Taking Investment: Why Webster Capital Made Sense(00:43:15) When Men Started Treating Me Differently(00:45:00) I Don’t Have A Board… And That Might Be A Mistake(00:45:59) The Book That Made Me Start With $2,000(00:46:31) The Scaling Books I Recommend Now(00:48:40) The $500K Mistake I’ll Never Repeat(00:51:08) The Jessica Alba Lesson: Your Team Must Evolve(00:52:41) What I Look For In Every Hire: Grit, Pivot, No Ego(00:54:56) Rapid Fire Questions Sponsored by: Beehiiv - Use code HSR30 for 30% off Link: https://www.beehiiv.com/hsr?utm_campaign=hsr-2026-Partnership&utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=hsr&utm_term=2025-12-31 ⸻ Hot Smart Rich: Join 250,000+ angels and subscribe to the Hot Smart Rich newsletter: https://hotsmartrich.com/subscribe Hot Smart Rich Money Mindset: https://shorturl.at/pJWLc Merch: https://hotsmartrich.shop/ YouTube: https://shorturl.at/IXXFZ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotsmartrich/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hotsmartrich Maggie Sellers Reum: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maggiesellersreum/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maggiesellersreum LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sellersmaggie/ Locker: https://www.wantlocker.com/users/maggiesellers ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/maggiesellers Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/maggiesellers ⸻ Follow Nicole Wegman: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsnicolewegman Ring Concierge: https://ringconcierge.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michelle Battersby has built a career around creating products that improve the lives of women. From launching Bumble in Australia, to building and selling her own tech company to Fanfix, and now becoming President of the largest women’s network for moms, all while 30 weeks pregnant, Michelle has consistently disproven the 86% of women who believe motherhood will jeopardize their career. Raised in a hyper-competitive household with Olympian parents, Michelle reflects on how her identity has been shaped by ambition and challenged by cultural expectations, tall poppy syndrome, and motherhood, while building apps for women, by women. Plus, Michelle brings her 7 week old baby, Bobby, on the podcast to live breastfeed to prove that yes, women really can do it all.  Michelle discusses: Tall Poppy Syndrome & Female Visibility: How cultural discomfort with ambitious women shows up as judgement, self-policing, and pressure to stay small - especially in Australia. Motherhood, Career & the Myth of ‘Having It All’: What pregnancy and postpartum taught Michelle about leadership, resilience, and why motherhood doesn’t weaken ambition - it sharpens it. Women’s Bodies, Confidence & Control: Why society sexualises women’s bodies but shames their biology - and why reclaiming ownership is an act of leadership. ⸻ Timestamps (00:00:00) Intro (00:02:13) Finding My Purpose Building for Women (00:04:19) Growing Up with Olympian Parents (00:06:06) How I Changed My Relationship with Failure (00:07:48) The Power of Naivety at Bumble (00:10:11) Building a Personal Brand Before You’re Ready (00:14:53) Tall Poppy Syndrome Explained (00:18:16) Did Moving to the US Change Me? (00:19:21) Being a Woman in Australia vs the US (00:20:32) Matrescence: Losing Yourself After Birth (00:26:17) BeeHiiv Ad[00:27:38] Why I Built a Business for Women (00:30:48) Sunroom: Pushing Boundaries Online (00:33:07) Posting My Body and Being Respected (00:34:38) Breastfeeding Live on a Podcast (00:37:07) The Fear of Pressing Upload (00:38:40) Investor Pushback? (00:39:28) Why Breastfeeding Is Still Shamed (00:40:49) Disclosing Pregnancy During Interviews (00:43:42) 3 Leadership Lessons from Motherhood (00:45:14) Pregnancy Didn’t Kill My Ambition (00:47:49) I Thought Being a Mum Would Ruin My Career (00:50:27) You Can’t Achieve with an Incompetent Partner (00:53:28) Man's Role In First 1000 Days of Parenting (00:56:46) How Motherhood Makes You Better at Work (01:01:20) Going From Founder to Employee (01:09:18) How Can Someone Be Like You? Final Advice (01:12:11) Quick Fire Questions Sponsored by: Beehiiv - Use code HSR30 for 30% off Link: https://www.beehiiv.com/hsr?utm_campaign=hsr-2026-Partnership&utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=hsr&utm_term=2025-12-24 ⸻ Hot Smart Rich: Join 250,000+ angels and subscribe to the Hot Smart Rich newsletter: https://hotsmartrich.com/subscribe Hot Smart Rich Money Mindset: https://shorturl.at/pJWLc Merch: https://hotsmartrich.shop/ YouTube: https://shorturl.at/IXXFZ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotsmartrich/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hotsmartrich Maggie Sellers Reum: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maggiesellersreum/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maggiesellersreum LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sellersmaggie/ Locker: https://www.wantlocker.com/users/maggiesellers ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/maggiesellers Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/maggiesellers  ⸻ Follow Michelle Battersby: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michellebattersby/ ⸻ Hot Smart Rich is your place to hear unfiltered conversations with the people shaping the future of culture, creators, startups and community. Hosted by Maggie Sellers Reum, investor and media powerhouse, and guests breaking the mold, you’ll get the real deal as it relates to navigating the startup fast lane, leveling up your life or becoming your hottest, smartest, richest self. New episodes weekly on Wednesdays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Set Active founder Lindsey Carter opens up about how to build a cult-like activewear brand for gen-z and millennial women that can do $1M of sales in an hour built on the back of an authentic founder-led brand.  Lindsey isn't afraid to face the controversies and challenges that followed her brand’s rise - including TikTok backlash in 2023 and the recent breast cancer donation misstep. She shares hard-earned lessons on accountability, female business mindset, and why building a company with friends can cost more than it’s worth. Known for her entrepreneurial spirit, Lindsey built Set Active from the ground up, navigating the highs and lows of building a business in the public eye while offering valuable insights on success, leadership, and personal growth. Timestamps: (00:00:00) Intro(02:37) Hustling at 8: Lindsey’s First Deal(04:36) Becoming An Entrepreneur(05:45) Lindsey’s Identity Struggle: Living for Herself, Not Dad(06:59) Dad Controlling Her Money(08:23) Money, Power, and the Dynamic with Her Husband(10:37) Set Active: Before the Brand(11:49) Lindsey’s Biggest Challenge as a Founder(12:58) 2023: The Year Lindsey Almost Quit(15:45) Dealing with Backlash And Online Criticism(18:32) Why Mistakes Are Essential for Growth(20:54) Making Workers Scared Of Her(22:49) Want to Grow as a Founder? Here’s What You Should Do(23:53) Facing Harsh Online Feedback: How Lindsay Deals with It(26:27) The Breast Cancer Donation Backlash(29:27) Bad Press: Does It Hurt or Help a Brand?(31:04) Building a Cult Following with Authenticity(33:46) Forbes 30 Under 30: What It Really Takes(35:31) $1 Million in One Hour: How It Felt & What She Learned(37:46) Lessons from Making $1M in an Hour(39:25) The ‘Drop’ Model: Lindsey’s Strategy for Success(40:30) Flopping Drops: The Risks of 2023’s Bold Moves(40:51) Trends & Brand Building(42:04) Lindsey’s Entrepreneurial Superpower(42:46) Advice for Struggling Founders: How to Overcome Hard Years(43:55) Friendship & Business: Why Lindsey’s Circle Is Tight(48:01) How to Keep Business Relationships Collaborative, Not Competitive(49:41) Business and Friendship: Lindsey’s Boundaries(52:28) Losing Friends While Growing a Business: The Reality(54:08) What’s Next for Set Active: The Dream Moving Forward(55:15) Rapid Fire Questions(57:35) Where To Follow Lindsey and Set Active ⸻ Hot Smart Rich: Join 250,000+ angels and subscribe to the Hot Smart Rich newsletter: https://hotsmartrich.com/subscribe Hot Smart Rich Money Mindset: https://shorturl.at/pJWLc Merch: https://hotsmartrich.shop/YouTube: https://shorturl.at/IXXFZInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotsmartrich/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hotsmartrich Maggie Sellers Reum:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maggiesellersreum/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maggiesellersreumLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sellersmaggie/Locker: https://www.wantlocker.com/users/maggiesellersShopMy: https://shopmy.us/maggiesellersAmazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/maggiesellers  ⸻ Follow Lindsey Carter & Set Active : Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindseycarter/?hl=en Website: https://setactive.co/ ⸻ Hot Smart Rich is your place to hear unfiltered conversations with the people shaping the future of culture, creators, startups and community. Hosted by Maggie Sellers Reum, investor and media powerhouse, and guests breaking the mold, you’ll get the real deal as it relates to navigating the startup fast lane, leveling up your life or becoming your hottest, smartest, richest self. New episodes weekly on Wednesdays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mari Fonseca breaks down what it really takes to build a brand with no formal business education or understanding of finance – and why she walked away from a long, successful career as a model. Mari Fonseca is a former international model and the founder of Gente, a body care company focused on lymphatic drainage and wellness rituals - now Hailey Bieber’s favorite brand in this space. In this conversation, she shares why she dropped out of college at 16, how she became an entrepreneur, and the practical steps, mindset shifts, and challenges she faced turning her idea into a real business. Mari also opens up about her relationship with Drew from The Chainsmokers, and why building a business felt like the only path that truly aligned with her ambitions - rather than stepping into a more traditional role. ⸻ (00:00) Intro(02:19) Growing Up in Brazil & Leaving Home At 16 To Model(05:32) Reliving Your Childhood as an Adult(06:33) The Harsh Reality of the Modeling Industry(09:57) Breaking the “Pretty, Not Smart” Stereotype As A Model(11:27) From Cash to Equity: Rethinking How to Build Wealth(13:51) Why I Feel More Confident In My 30s Than I Did In My 20s(15:40) The Hardest Part About Leaving Modeling for Business(17:48) Why I Don’t Enjoy Modeling Anymore(18:17) How People Treat Me Differently as a Business Owner(19:38) Fundraising as a Female Founder: What I Learned(23:15) Why Big Followings Don’t Always Drive Sales(24:37) Hailey Bieber Favorite Brand: The Halo Effect(26:20) How Long It Takes to See Gente Lymphatic Results(27:30) My Lymphatic Drainage Routine & Glow Tips(29:08) Turning Gente Into a Self-Care Ritual(30:42) The Most Effective Way to Glow Up(31:49) How I Manifested My Beauty Brand Into Nordstrom(33:10) The Lows of Starting My Business(35:01) The Boundaries Every Business Owner Needs(38:47) Rapid Fire: From “I Didn’t Want a Wedding” to Latest Purchase(45:29) Gente Discount Code & Where to Follow Mari HSR Angels get 20% off at Gente with code HSR20 at gentebeauty.com ⸻ Hot Smart Rich: Join 250,000+ angels and subscribe to the Hot Smart Rich newsletter: https://hotsmartrich.com/subscribe Hot Smart Rich Money Mindset: https://shorturl.at/pJWLc Merch: https://hotsmartrich.shop/ YouTube: https://shorturl.at/IXXFZI nstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotsmartrich/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hotsmartrich Maggie Sellers Reum: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maggiesellersreum/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maggiesellersreum LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sellersmaggie/ Locker: https://www.wantlocker.com/users/maggiesellers ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/maggiesellers Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/maggiesellers  ⸻ Follow Mari Fonseca & Gente Beauty: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariannefonseca Gente Website: https://gentebeauty.com/ Gente Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gentebeauty ⸻ Hot Smart Rich is your place to hear unfiltered conversations with the people shaping the future of culture, creators, startups and community. Hosted by Maggie Sellers, investor and media powerhouse, and guests breaking the mold, you’ll get the real deal as it relates to navigating the startup fast lane, leveling up your life or becoming your hottest, smartest, richest self. New episodes weekly on Wednesdays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever wondered what Alix Earle, AI, and Gen Z’s ‘Absurd Era’ Reveal About the Future of Business, Entertainment & Influence? Black Friday flopped. Booking.com became sexy. Dancing With the Stars is now a full-blown creator pipeline. And the average influencer? Officially over. In this week’s episode, Maggie and Katie break down the cultural chaos shaping 2026, from unhinged micro-trends to the new class system emerging from AI… and why the myth of overnight success is the most dangerous lie online. They explain: Why Black Friday felt flat even as it broke records How tweens and micro trends reshaped consumer behavior Why cultural relevancy beat traditional product launches The travel planning study every woman is sending her partner How Booking dot com became the most unexpected breakout brand The creator to reality TV to entrepreneur pipeline Why business shows struggle on video while Shark Tank still wins The new rules for storytelling in business and education The top AI predictions for 2026 and the HSR point of view Why Gen Z will become entrepreneurs by necessity How micro companies and tastemakers will shape culture Why human imperfection will become a trust marker Why analog living is emerging as a new luxury Chapters: 01:00 Black Friday was underwhelming but record breaking 03:00 Why cultural relevancy beat product drops 05:00 Tweens and absurd micro trends 06:00 The travel planning attractiveness study 08:00 Why Booking.dot com finally became cool 10:00 Dancing With the Stars and the new creator pipeline 11:00 Alex Earl, Brooke Nader, and the reality TV effect 13:00 Why business shows fail on video 15:00 Shark Tank works because it is emotional, not logical 17:00 What brands get wrong about content 19:00 The new rules of education and entertainment 20:00 Breaking down the top AI predictions of 2026 21:00 Gen Z forced entrepreneurship 23:00 Micro companies and the rise of taste makers 24:00 Personalised education and the end of the classroom 26:00 Human assisted services becoming luxury 27:00 The death of the average influencer 28:00 Trust premiums and human proof labels 29:00 Analog living becoming aspirational 31:00 Using AI to evolve your business 33:00 The myth of overnight success 34:00 Mashki’s decade long rise 35:00 Build to sell or build to keep 36:00 How founders should think about public building 38:00 Privilege, backlash, and the messy middle 40:00 Vulnerability as a competitive advantage 42:00 Why creators struggle to pull back 44:00 Sharing outcomes versus sharing in real time Hot Smart Rich: Join 250,000+ angels and subscribe to the Hot Smart Rich newsletter: https://hotsmartrich.com/subscribe Become an HSR Angel in the ⁠Global HSR WhatsApp channel:  https://shorturl.at/xzLPm Buy the Hot Smart Rich Money Mindset here: https://shorturl.at/pJWLc Buy Hot Smart Rich merch: https://hotsmartrich.shop/ YouTube: https://shorturl.at/IXXFZ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotsmartrich/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hotsmartrich Maggie Sellers Reum: Instagram: https://www... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when your celebrity brand collapses overnight? Jonathan Van Ness reveals the brutal truth behind fame, failure, and a $2B fallout.Jonathan Van Ness is the Emmy-winning host of Queer Eye, bestselling author of Over the Top and Love That Story, stand-up comedian, and founder of JVN Hair, one of the fastest-growing celebrity beauty brands—until it wasn’t. He explains: - Why JVN Hair became the fastest-growing brand… and then went bankrupt - How losing millions overnight changed his entire approach to money - What it feels like to carry the weight of a team and brand in crisis - The shocking health scare that left him at his lowest point- Why he fired his business team and finally took control - How the Windsong Global deal gave him equity and a second chance - The reality of building a celebrity brand without a safety net- His reflections on Queer Eye and fame - The role of therapy, resilience, and self-acceptance in rebuilding - Why his mission is still joy, curiosity, and making people feel beautifulChapters:00:00 Intro01:00 The Elephant in the Room03:00 JVN’s Spending Habits06:00 Turning Down a Seven Figure Deal08:00 Building JVN Hair From Scratch10:00 Early Red Flags at the Parent Company12:00 Finding Out About the Bankruptcy14:00 The Health Crisis That Broke Him16:00 How It Almost All Fell Apart18:00 Talking to Other Founders in the Same Situation20:00 What Really Happened With Equity22:00 The Moment He Realized the Brand Might Die24:00 Transitioning to Windsong Global26:00 How the Bankruptcy Impacted Sales28:00 Rebuilding His Personal Money Mindset30:00 Firing His Business Team32:00 The New Deal Structure and Getting Equity34:00 Saving the Team and the Products36:00 The Hard Reality of the Transition Year38:00 Filming Queer Eye During a Crisis40:00 Public Backlash and Political Pressure42:00 Picking Himself Back Up44:00 Entering Ulta and Facing Controversy46:00 Growing Up Queer in a Conservative Town48:00 The Transformations That Changed Him50:00 Winning the Emmy and What’s Next52:00 Mission, Purpose and the Future of JVN HairHot Smart Rich: Join 250,000+ angels and subscribe to the Hot Smart Rich newsletter: https://hotsmartrich.com/subscribe Become an HSR Angel in the ⁠Global HSR WhatsApp channel: https://shorturl.at/xzLPm Buy the Hot Smart Rich Money Mindset here: https://shorturl.at/pJWLc Buy Hot Smart Rich merch: https://hotsmartrich.shop/YouTube: https://shorturl.at/IXXFZInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotsmartrich/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hotsmartrichMaggie Sellers Reum:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maggiesellers/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maggiesellers_LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sellersmaggie/Locker: https://www.wantlocker.com/users/maggiesellersShopMy: https://shopmy.us/maggiesellersAmazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/maggiesellers Jonathan Van Ness:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jvn/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jvn_official?lang=enPodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/getting-better-with-jonathan-van-ness/id1068563276Website: hhttps://jonathanvanness.com/ Sponsors:Recharge - get 90 days free - https://getrecharge.com/lp3/hot-smart-rich/Hot Smart Rich is your place to hear unfiltered conversations with the people shaping the future of culture, creators, startups and community. Hosted by Maggie Sellers Reum, investor and media powerhouse, and guests breaking the mold, you’ll get the real deal as it relates to navigating the startup fast lane, leveling up your life or becoming your hottest, smartest, richest self. New episodes weekly on Wednesdays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From surviving a life changing accident to becoming one of Miami’s most trusted names in aesthetics, Amy Peterson has rewritten what it means to build beauty from the inside out. At 18, she was hit by a drunk driver and told she might never walk again. Today, she is the founder of one of Miami’s most successful clinics, Skincare by Amy Peterson, and the creator of Lenox and 16th, a million dollar skincare brand that shows what it really looks like to put care at the center of business. Amy’s story is about grit, reinvention, and service driven entrepreneurship. She built a beauty empire with no investors, no shortcuts, and no business degree. She did it through relentless work ethic, empathy, and purpose. In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, she shares: How a near death accident gave her the drive to build her dream business The mindset that separates good service from iconic unforgettable service What it takes to scale a people first company in a saturated industry How she turned trauma into purpose The moment she walked away from comfort to start her own clinic• Why caring more can actually make you more profitable How she self funded a million dollar skincare brand without investors Why she believes good people do win when they lead with integrity The truth about aging confidence and longevity in beauty What having it all actually means when you build it yourself This is not just an episode about beauty or business. It is a masterclass in integrity, service, and self belief. Lenox & Sixteenth Discount Code: HSR20 for 20% off Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:00 What Makes Amy’s Clinic Different 03:00 From Assistant to Founder and Building a 4.9 Star Business 07:00 The Accident That Changed Everything and Turning Trauma Into Purpose 11:00 The Confidence Skin Connection and Building a Brand on Care 16:00 Leaving Comfort to Start Her Practice and How to Scale Smart 21:00 The Million Dollar Lesson of Caring More and Becoming a Self Taught CEO 25:00 The Confidence Code and The Bet She Made on Herself 29:00 The Launch of Lenox & Sixteenth and Turning Clients Into Advocates 33:00 Why Slow and Steady Wins and The Instagram Face Era 37:00 The Undetectable Injectable and Skincare for Kids 42:00 The Comparison Trap and Authentic Leadership 47:00 Love Partnership and Confidence Consistency 52:00 Rapid Fire Hot Smart Rich: Join 250,000+ angels and subscribe to the Hot Smart Rich newsletter: https://hotsmartrich.com/subscribe Become an HSR Angel in the ⁠Global HSR WhatsApp channel:  https://shorturl.at/xzLPm Buy the Hot Smart Rich Money Mindset here: https://shorturl.at/pJWLc Buy Hot Smart Rich merch: https://hotsmartrich.shop/ YouTube: https://shorturl.at/IXXFZ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotsmartrich/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hotsmartrich Maggie Sellers Reum: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maggieseller... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this rare, candid conversation with her new sister-in-law, Paris Hilton opens up about what it’s really like as a wife, the woman she is behind the character, how she turned pain into purpose, and why she wants her legacy to be impact over glamour. Misunderstood as a “party heiress” for decades, she talks about quietly building the blueprint for the $250B creator economy, turning her name into a $4B global brand, and building what she calls the next Disney, all while being a wife and mother to the cutesie crew.  In this episode, we get into: What family life is like for Paris Hilton and how she balances it all  Why she created the “Paris Hilton” character as both a shield and a launchpad How she transformed being underestimated into her superpower The exact moment she realized fame could become a business What it takes to balance being a mogul and a mom — and why she believes you can have it all Her blueprint for turning $3B in fragrance sales into true ownership with her skincare line, Parívie The behind-the-scenes creative process that drives her products, businesses, and upcoming documentary How she’s using her platform to pass legislation, protect children, and redefine what it means to be iconic Why she’s building the next Disney — an ecosystem of content, commerce, and community The legacy she wants to leave: kindness, impact, and sparkle This is Paris Hilton like you’ve never seen her before and I’m so excited to call her family! Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:00 Paris Hilton Mode vs. Real Life Paris 3:00 Going Undercover & The Aura That Follows Her 5:00 Meeting Maggie’s Family & Advice on Marriage 7:00 Power Couple Energy: How Paris & Carter Support Each Other 09:00 Motherhood, Balance & Why She Believes You Can Have It All 11:00 Living Her Childhood Again Through Her Kids1 3:00 The Moment Paris Realized Fame Could Be a Business 15:00 Building a $4B Brand & Proving People Wrong 17:00 Turning Trauma Into Purpose: Advocacy & Impact Work 19:00 Passing Laws, Speaking on Capitol Hill & Healing Through Activism 21:00 Parívie: From Licensing Deals to True Ownership 24:00 Creative Process: Mood Boards, AI, and Designing Every Detail 27:00 Knowing What You Want (Even When Others Don’t See It Yet) 29:00 Stepping Behind the Camera: New Projects & Producing Women’s Stories 31:00 Infinite Icon: Paris’s Upcoming Music Documentary 33:00 Family, Traverse City, and Life Without FOMO 34:00 Building the Next Disney: Content, Commerce & Community 35:00 Legacy: What Paris Wants to Be Remembered For 36:00 Rapid Fire Hot Smart Rich: Join 250,000+ angels and subscribe to the Hot Smart Rich newsletter: https://hotsmartrich.com/subscribe Become an HSR Angel in the ⁠Global HSR WhatsApp channel:  https://shorturl.at/xzLPm Buy the Hot Smart Rich Money Mindset here: https://shorturl.at/pJWLc Buy Hot Smart Rich merch: https://hotsmartrich.shop/ YouTube: https://shorturl.at/IXXFZ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotsmartrich/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hotsmartrich Maggie Sellers Reum: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maggiesellers/ Tiktok: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Back by popular demand, Maggie Sellers Reum and Katie Sellers are back in the studio to gossip about business, sisterhood, and the new rules of being a woman in work, and in life. From speaking at Duke’s Women’s Leadership Lab to breaking down the rhode $200M P&L, to the SKIMS hire that no one saw coming, this conversation blends strategy, gossip, and sister energy in the most Hot Smart Rich way possible.  In this candid, unfiltered conversation, Maggie and Katie gossip about: Cycle-syncing and optimizing your life around your menstrual cycle Why being “not for everyone” is actually your biggest advantage — and how polarization builds loyalty, not hate. The Sephora Sale playbook, how luxury brands train customers not to wait for discounts, and what early decisions set you apart. The rhode x e.l.f. P&L: $200M in revenue, 33% margins, and why Hailey Bieber’s brand is rewriting the rules of beauty What every founder can steal from Rhode — the “unfair advantage” framework and how to out-execute competitors even without a celebrity name. Failing fast and publicly. How Diarrha’s Skims comeback proves a career pivot can be your power move. The real lessons from rejection. Why sales is the ultimate training ground and why they’d never push their kids into investment banking. Creators as the new Disney. How Steven Bartlett’s $425M raise proves that distribution is the modern superpower. Becoming your own mood board. The art of self-belief, reinvention, and writing the story you actually want to live. No matter where you are in your career, this episode helps navigate tricky conversations about redefining success, learning when to lead and when to let go, and trusting your own version of ambition — no matter how loud the noise gets — to truly be able to lean into your own superpowers. Chapters 00:00 Intro 03:00 Speaking at Duke: Redefining Leadership for the Next Generation 07:30 When You’re Not for Everyone — and That’s the Point 11:00 The Sephora Sale Rulebook: How To Build a Brand That Doesn’t Discount 15:00 The Rhode x e.l.f. Acquisition Breakdown — $200M Revenue, 33% Margins 17:00 Why Hailey Bieber’s Brand Is Changing the Industry 20:00 What Every Founder Can Learn From Rhode’s Playbook 22:00 The “Unfair Advantage” Framework — and How to Find Yours 24:00 The Power of Failing Fast and Publicly: Diarrha’s Skims Evolution 27:00 Second Lives in Business: Why Not Every Success Story Starts at Zero 28:30 Rare Beauty’s Katie Welch Joins Chanel: The New Definition of Success 31:30 What It Means to Be a Visionary (and Still Hire a CEO One Day) 33:00 The Real Lesson From Sales — Learning to Handle Rejection 36:00 The VC Associate Myth — and What Founders Really Think 38:00 Breaking Down Steven Bartlett’s $425M Raise 39:30 Why Creators Are The New Conglomerates 40:30 Knowing Yourself: The Real Currency of Success 44:00 Wrapping Up: Sisterhood, Self-Belief & Reinvention Hot Smart Rich: Join 250,000+ angels and subscribe to the Hot Smart Rich newsletter: https://hotsmartrich.com/subscribe Become an HSR Angel in the ⁠Global HSR WhatsApp channel:  https://shorturl.at/xzLPm Buy the Hot Smart Rich Money Mindset here: https://shorturl.at/pJWLc Buy Hot Smart Rich merch: https://hotsmartrich.shop/ YouTube: https://shorturl.at/IXXFZ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotsmartrich/  TikTok: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In her first solo podcast interview, Mary Holland Nader, known as the “finance sister” from Hulu’s The Nader Sisters, opens up about life beyond her sister Brooks, leaving Wall Street for reality TV, and building her own fintech startup, Mary & Pip. This is the candid conversation every woman navigating money, fame, and career pivots needs to hear. In this powerful, candid conversation, she reveals: What it really cost her to leave Deutsche Bank for reality TV How fame has become a new form of currency for women in business The pros and cons of having Brooks as an older sister and role model Pretty privilege, corporate politics, and why she hid her Instagram from colleagues What the show did for her career — and what it risked The reality of inconsistent income, brand deals, and healthcare after leaving corporate life Why she wants to use her platform to build tools for the freelance generation The future of her startup Mary & Pip, and how she measures the ROI of fame This episode isn’t just about reality TV or Wall Street. It’s about carving your own lane, defining success on your terms, and using your platform for impact. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:40 Who Is Mary Holland Nader? 02:00 Growing Up a Nader Sister & Finding Her Own Identity 04:15 The Pressure of Comparison & Competition in the Family 06:10 Leaving Wall Street for Reality TV 08:00 Getting Permission to Film While Working at Deutsche Bank 09:30 Living a Double Life: Banker by Day, Influencer by Night 11:10 How Reality TV Changed Her Confidence 13:00 The $3,000 Job That Made Her Quit Corporate 14:50 How Money Mindset and Scarcity Shaped Her Ambition 17:10 What Finance Taught Her About Power & Perception 19:40 Why Women Still Hide Parts of Themselves at Work 22:30 Reclaiming Creativity After Corporate Burnout 25:00 Building Mary & Pip: Rebranding Wall Street for Women 28:40 The ROI of Fame and Public Perception 31:20 Sisterhood, Brand Building & Owning Their Narrative 35:40 Balancing Love, Career & “Having It All” 39:30 The Psychology of Money and Letting Go of Scarcity 44:50 Rapid Fire: Credit Cards, Red Flags & NAD Drips 50:30 What’s Next for Mary & Pip Hot Smart Rich: Join 250,000+ angels and subscribe to the Hot Smart Rich newsletter: https://hotsmartrich.com/subscribe Become an HSR Angel in the ⁠Global HSR WhatsApp channel:  https://shorturl.at/xzLPm Buy the Hot Smart Rich Money Mindset here: https://shorturl.at/pJWLc Buy Hot Smart Rich merch: https://hotsmartrich.shop/ YouTube: https://shorturl.at/IXXFZ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotsmartrich/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hotsmartrich Maggie Sellers Reum: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maggiesellers/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maggiesellers_ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sellersmaggie/ Locker: https://www.wantlocker.com/users/maggiesellers ShopMy: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emma Kenney (@emmakenney) grew up on screen - cast at just nine years old, she spent over a decade playing Debbie Gallagher on Shameless and Harris on The Conners. But behind the fame, Emma faced child stardom’s toughest challenges: battling misconceptions about her identity, navigating Hollywood’s pay gap, and fighting the constant pressure to stay relevant Now 26, she’s carving a new path - launching Yogi’s House, a dog rescue that has already saved nearly 400 animals. In this episode, Emma opens up about the cost of fame, the realities of money and contracts in Hollywood, and why she chose passion over profit. We cover: ​The misconceptions about Emma vs. Debbie Gallagher ​Hollywood’s child star system and pay gap realities ​The emotional toll of relevance, rejection, and reinvention ​Starting Yogi’s House and saving 400 dogs ​Social media, brand deals, and the pressure to perform ​Rumors, fan encounters, and the double life of fame ​Why Emma believes “what’s meant to be will be” This isn’t just a story about fame - it’s about resilience, reinvention, and finding purpose outside the spotlight. ⸻ This episode is sponsored by:⁠⁠ - Recharge - get 90 days free - https://getrecharge.com/lp3/hot-smart-rich/ Subscriptions aren’t just about repeat orders - they’re about building real relationships. And that’s where Recharge comes in. They’re the subscription platform behind the brands you know and love - think Chamberlain Coffee, quip, Blueland, Bird & Be - and over 100 million subscribers worldwide. Recharge takes the headache out of retention with seamless subscription experiences, powerful analytics, and tools that help brands go beyond the moment to keep customers coming back. ⁠⸻ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you like what you hear, rate, review, and subscribe to Hot Smart Rich, the podcast supporting women who own their worth — in business, wealth, and life. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on YouTube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⸻ 💌Own your worth — and build the life you want. Subscribe to the Hot Smart Rich newsletter, the no-BS guide to startup life, consumer brands, and becoming your hottest, smartest, richest self, written by Maggie Sellers. Join 250,000+ women building wealth, confidence, and community on their own terms. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe here⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⸻ Become an HSR Angel in the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Global HSR WhatsApp⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel⁠! ⸻ Follow Maggie: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Locker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ShopMy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Storefront⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⸻ Follow Emma & Yogi’s House: Instagram Tiktok X Yogi’s House Instagram Website ⸻ More from Hot Smart Rich: ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Hot Smart Rich Money Mindset⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Merch⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⸻ This episode is produced by HSR ... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amy Liu, founder and CEO of Tower 28 Beauty, is redefining what it means to bet on yourself, build quietly, and scale authentically in the beauty industry. From quitting her corporate job and taking a four-year hiatus to launching one of Sephora’s most successful clean beauty brands at 40, Amy’s story is one of resilience, vision, and choosing power on her own terms. She opens up about the money dynamics in her marriage, the shift when her husband became CFO of her company, and how she gained the freedom to take risks. She shares why she’s never relied on celebrity partners, the importance of building a brand that feels safe without being boring, and what it means to create products that empower people with sensitive skin to finally feel included in mainstream beauty. From leaving her corporate job and fighting against the naysayers, to the messy middle of running a fast-growing team, to the moments that nearly broke her, this is Amy Liu like you’ve never heard her before. What you’ll learn in this conversation: Why betting on yourself doesn’t have an age limit (Amy launched at 40) The truth about overnight success (23 years in the making) How money and power dynamics shift in marriage when women lead Why Tower 28 chose not to rely on celebrity endorsements The story behind Tower 28’s hero products and community-driven growth The role of eczema and authenticity in shaping Amy’s brand and mission How to build a company that’s both profitable and culturally relevant Why women can “have it all” — but not all at once This is the episode every entrepreneur, founder, and creative needs to hear. ⸻ This episode is sponsored by:⁠⁠ - Recharge - get 90 days free - https://getrecharge.com/lp3/hot-smart-rich/ Subscriptions aren’t just about repeat orders - they’re about building real relationships. And that’s where Recharge comes in. They’re the subscription platform behind the brands you know and love - think Chamberlain Coffee, quip, Blueland, Bird & Be - and over 100 million subscribers worldwide. Recharge takes the headache out of retention with seamless subscription experiences, powerful analytics, and tools that help brands go beyond the moment to keep customers coming back. ⁠⸻ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you like what you hear, rate, review, and subscribe to Hot Smart Rich, the podcast supporting women who own their worth — in business, wealth, and life. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on YouTube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⸻ 💌Own your worth — and build the life you want. Subscribe to the Hot Smart Rich newsletter, the no-BS guide to startup life, consumer brands, and becoming your hottest, smartest, richest self, written by Maggie Sellers. Join 250,000+ women building wealth, confidence, and community on their own terms. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe here⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⸻ Become an HSR Angel in the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Global HSR WhatsApp⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel⁠! ⸻ Follow Maggie: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Diamond, co-founder of Bird&Be, is on a mission to revolutionize reproductive health. From her own experience with pregnancy loss to raising millions from investors like Brian Lee (Honest Company), Sam shares the raw truth about fertility stigma, miscarriage, IVF, and why men play a much bigger role in infertility than most people realize. This is the fertility conversation you wish you’d had sooner -  honest, practical, and backed by science. We cover: Why male infertility is the leading cause of IVF in Canada How to test fertility at home (for both men & women) before spending years trying The hidden fertility red flags in your 20s and 30s Why stress, sleep, and lifestyle can impact sperm & egg quality overnight The truth about PCOS, perimenopause, and diminished ovarian reserve Fertility stigma today vs. mental health stigma a decade ago What doctors don’t tell you about timelines and proactive testing The story behind building Bird&Be as “the Honest Company of fertility” How Sam raised $1.8M in 4 weeks and brought doctors on as investors Why fertility care should be proactive, not reactive This important conversation is about empowerment, science, and taking control of your reproductive future rather than fear. HSR Angels get 15% off their first Bird&Be order with code HSR ⸻ This episode is sponsored by: - Recharge - get 90 days free - Subscriptions aren’t just about repeat orders - they’re about building real relationships. And that’s where Recharge comes in. They’re the subscription platform behind the brands you know and love - think Chamberlain Coffee, quip, Blueland, Bird & Be - and over 100 million subscribers worldwide. Recharge takes the headache out of retention with seamless subscription experiences, powerful analytics, and tools that help brands go beyond the moment to keep customers coming back. ⸻ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you like what you hear, rate, review, and subscribe to Hot Smart Rich, the podcast supporting women who own their worth — in business, wealth, and life. Subscribe on YouTube ⸻ 💌 Own your worth — and build the life you want. Subscribe to the Hot Smart Rich newsletter, the no-BS guide to startup life, consumer brands, and becoming your hottest, smartest, richest self, written by Maggie Sellers. Join 250,000+ women building wealth, confidence, and community on their own terms. Subscribe here ⸻ Become an HSR Angel in the ⁠Global HSR WhatsApp channel⁠! ⸻ Follow Maggie: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Locker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spotify Description SURPRISE, WE’RE MARRIED! Courtney Reum (co-founder of M13, bestselling author, entrepreneur, investor - and my husband!) sits down with me for the first time as husband and wife to share the real story behind our marriage. From a psychic choosing our exact wedding date, to navigating LA fires, to rewriting every tradition about engagement and weddings, this is an intimate conversation about love, risk, and why marriage is the biggest business - and emotional - decision you’ll ever make. What you’ll learn in this episode: Why a psychic predicting our wedding date changed everything The truth about getting married before the ring How we planned a wedding, bought a house, and built a marriage in 4 months Why we see marriage as the ultimate “business decision” and partnership The untold story of Courtney’s proposal at the French Open in Paris The lessons Maggie learned from calling off a past engagement - and why this time felt different How to balance ambition, building a business, and building a family at the same time Why tradition doesn’t matter if you know what works for you This isn’t just a wedding recap. It’s about redefining love, building a marriage that works, and choosing each other every single day. ⸻ This episode is sponsored by:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠HSR Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Get 3 months free using ⁠this link ⁠⸻ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you like what you hear, rate, review, and subscribe to Hot Smart Rich, the podcast supporting women who own their worth — in business, wealth, and life. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on YouTube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⸻ 💌Own your worth — and build the life you want. Subscribe to the Hot Smart Rich newsletter, the no-BS guide to startup life, consumer brands, and becoming your hottest, smartest, richest self, written by Maggie Sellers. Join 250,000+ women building wealth, confidence, and community on their own terms. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe here⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⸻ Become an HSR Angel in the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Global HSR WhatsApp⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel⁠! ⸻ Follow Maggie: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Locker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ShopMy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Storefront⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⸻ Follow Courtney: Instagram LinkedIn https://www.m13.co/ ⸻ More from Hot Smart Rich: ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Hot Smart Rich Money Mindset⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Merch⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⸻ This episode is produced by HSR Media, a division of Creative MES LLC, with support from Ana Sessions and Coldea Productions. ⸻ Hot Smart Rich is your place to hear unfiltered conversations wit... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s conversation all started with a viral video where I questioned if JVN Hair was the biggest celebrity brand failure of all time. Jonathan Van Ness, Emmy-winning host of Queer Eye, bestselling author, comedian, and founder of JVN Hair, opens up about the biggest challenges of his career - from beauty brand bankruptcy to personal health crises - and how he fought his way back. This is JVN like you’ve never heard him before: unfiltered, vulnerable, and brutally honest about fame, money, and survival. Why JVN Hair became the fastest-growing brand... and then went bankrupt How losing millions overnight changed his entire approach to money What it feels like to carry the weight of a team and brand in crisis The shocking health scare that left him with “two buttholes” at his lowest point Why he fired his business team and finally took control How the Windsong Global deal gave him equity and a second chance The reality of building a celebrity brand without a safety net His reflections on Queer Eye, fame, and being targeted in culture wars The role of therapy, resilience, and self-acceptance in rebuilding Why his mission is still joy, curiosity, and making people feel beautiful This episode is more than a story about bankruptcy - it’s a masterclass in resilience, authenticity, and reclaiming your power when everything falls apart. HSR Angels get 25% off at JVN Hair with code HSR25(Excludes bundles, subscriptions, gift cards) ⸻ This episode is sponsored by:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠HSR Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Get 3 months free using ⁠this link ⁠⸻ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you like what you hear, rate, review, and subscribe to Hot Smart Rich, the podcast supporting women who own their worth — in business, wealth, and life. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on YouTube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⸻ 💌Own your worth — and build the life you want. Subscribe to the Hot Smart Rich newsletter, the no-BS guide to startup life, consumer brands, and becoming your hottest, smartest, richest self, written by Maggie Sellers. Join 250,000+ women building wealth, confidence, and community on their own terms. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe here⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⸻ Become an HSR Angel in the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Global HSR WhatsApp⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel⁠! ⸻ Follow Maggie: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Locker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ShopMy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ama... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caitlin Begg , Harvard-trained sociologist, founder of Authentic Social, and host of Progression to Analog, is redefining how smartphones and social media shape our attention, communication, and intimacy. From taking three years off TikTok, to researching parasocial relationships, to designing healthier tech habits, this is the conversation every modern creator, founder, and human needs to hear. Why “phone brain” is the hidden reason behind your short attention span How notification culture rewires our dopamine and drives gossip culture Why short-term social media breaks don’t fix your brain - but mornings off do The loneliness epidemic: hyper-connected, but more isolated than ever How parasocial relationships with influencers - and even friends - are changing intimacy Why authenticity online matters (and why most people still fake it) The dark side of dating apps and how they’re numbing real connection Why boredom, drifting, and in-person conversations are the real productivity hacks How AI can free up time for thinking - if you use it the right way What companies get wrong about workplace communication overload This isn’t about quitting tech. It’s about reclaiming your attention, deepening real relationships, and designing a more human everyday life. ⸻ This episode is sponsored by:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠HSR Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Get 3 months free using ⁠this link ⁠⸻ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you like what you hear, rate, review, and subscribe to Hot Smart Rich, the podcast supporting women who own their worth — in business, wealth, and life. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on YouTube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⸻ 💌Own your worth — and build the life you want. Subscribe to the Hot Smart Rich newsletter, the no-BS guide to startup life, consumer brands, and becoming your hottest, smartest, richest self, written by Maggie Sellers. Join 250,000+ women building wealth, confidence, and community on their own terms. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe here⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⸻ Become an HSR Angel in the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Global HSR WhatsApp⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel⁠! ⸻ Follow Maggie: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Locker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ShopMy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Storefront⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⸻ Follow Caitlin & Authentic Social: Instagram LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the secret to building wealth wasn’t spending big, but acting broke? Lucy Guo (@guoforit), co-founder of Scale AI, founder of Passes, and the youngest self-made female billionaire, is redefining what it means to win in tech, money, and the creator economy. From her “act broke, stay rich” mindset, to proving people wrong in Silicon Valley, to helping creators build generational wealth, this is the conversation every founder, dreamer, and disruptor needs to hear. Why acting broke is Lucy’s rule for staying rich The truth about being a “billionaire” (and why it’s not cash in the bank) How equity, not cash, creates generational wealth The surprising power of free things (and why Lucy still takes UberX) How she handles haters, trolls, and being called “the party girl of tech” Why proving people wrong has fueled her biggest wins What founders get wrong about raising money and scaling fast How AI will shape the next wave of unicorn companies Why consistency, discipline, and content are the only real creator superpowers This isn’t about chasing trends or titles. It’s about building smarter, betting on yourself, and creating wealth that lasts. ⸻ This episode is sponsored by: ⁠⁠Pique⁠⁠ - Use this link for 20% off. (http://piquelife.com/HSR20) ⁠⸻ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you like what you hear, rate, review, and subscribe to Hot Smart Rich, the podcast supporting women who own their worth — in business, wealth, and life. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on YouTube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⸻ 💌Own your worth — and build the life you want. Subscribe to the Hot Smart Rich newsletter, the no-BS guide to startup life, consumer brands, and becoming your hottest, smartest, richest self, written by Maggie Sellers. Join 250,000+ women building wealth, confidence, and community on their own terms. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe here⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⸻ Become an HSR Angel in the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Global HSR WhatsApp⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel⁠! ⸻ Follow Maggie: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Locker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ShopMy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Storefront⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⸻ Follow Lucy & Passes: Instagram ⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if talking about money with your partner wasn’t awkward, but the key to keeping your relationship strong? Libby Leffler (@thisfirst), founder of First and former Google and Facebook exec, is redefining what it means to protect love with logic. From breaking the stigma around prenups, to helping women secure their futures, to proving that money talk is harder than sex talk, this is the conversation every modern couple needs to have before their big day. Why women are now leading the prenup conversation The surprising top 3 reasons couples get prenups (hint: it’s not just money) How prenups lower divorce rates - and strengthen marriages Why money talk is harder than sex talk in relationships The rise of millennial women protecting inheritance, property, and businesses How to start a money conversation without ruining the romance Why every couple already has a prenup (even if they don’t know it) The power of transparency in building trust, partnership, and love This isn’t about planning for divorce. It’s about protecting the life you’re building - together. ⸻ HSR Angels get $100 off all First prenup products with code HOTSMARTRICH.HOTSMARTRICH promo code good through 12/31/2025 at www.thisfirst.com; all coupon codes must be used at checkout at time of purchase (ineligible for retroactive discounts) ⸻ This episode is sponsored by:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠HSR Newsletter⁠⁠⁠ - Get 3 months free using ⁠this link ⁠⸻ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you like what you hear, rate, review, and subscribe to Hot Smart Rich, the podcast supporting women who own their worth — in business, wealth, and life. ⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on YouTube ⁠⁠⁠ ⸻ 💌Own your worth — and build the life you want. Subscribe to the Hot Smart Rich newsletter, the no-BS guide to startup life, consumer brands, and becoming your hottest, smartest, richest self, written by Maggie Sellers. Join 250,000+ women building wealth, confidence, and community on their own terms. ⁠⁠⁠Subscribe here⁠⁠⁠ ⸻ Become an HSR Angel in the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Global HSR WhatsApp⁠⁠⁠ channel⁠! ⸻ Follow Maggie: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Locker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ShopMy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Storefront⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⸻ Follow Libby & First: ⁠LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if you took the money saved for your dream wedding and bet it all on your business? Would it make or break you? Siff Haider and Nish Samantray, co-founders of Arrae, share their raw story of love, sacrifice, and scaling to $100M. From immigrating to the U.S. with no safety net, to choosing business over a wedding, to learning how to fight (and win) together as partners in love and work, this is what it really costs to build big. Why skipping their wedding was the best decision they ever made How they scaled Arrae from $1M to $100M in just 5 years The truth about building as immigrant founders chasing the American dream How to fight with your partner without breaking the business (or the marriage) Why most founders fail, and how they found the answers anyway What it really takes to hire, scale culture, and protect a $100M business Why they said no to selling (even at $300M) Why they treat money in business as math, not emotion, and how that changed their personal spending HSR Angels get ⁠⁠15% off at Arrae⁠⁠ with code HSR15⸻This episode is sponsored by:⁠⁠⁠⁠Pique⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Use this link for 20% off⁠⁠⁠⁠HSR Newsletter⁠⁠ - Get 3 months free using ⁠this link⁠⸻⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐If you like what you hear, rate, review, and subscribe to Hot Smart Rich, the podcast supporting women who own their worth — in business, wealth, and life.⁠⁠Subscribe on YouTube⁠⁠⸻💌Own your worth — and build the life you want. Subscribe to the Hot Smart Rich newsletter, the no-BS guide to startup life, consumer brands, and becoming your hottest, smartest, richest self, written by Maggie Sellers. Join 250,000+ women building wealth, confidence, and community on their own terms.⁠⁠Subscribe here⁠⁠⸻Become an HSR Angel in the ⁠⁠⁠Global HSR WhatsApp⁠⁠ channel⁠!⸻Follow Maggie:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Locker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ShopMy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Storefront⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⸻Follow Siff, Nish & Arrae:⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠Siff ⁠⁠& ⁠⁠Nish⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠Arrae ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⸻More from Hot Smart Rich:⁠⁠The Hot Smart Rich Money Mindset⁠⁠⁠⁠Merch⁠⁠⸻This episode is produced by HSR Media, a division of Creative MES LLC, with support from Vandana Ravi and Coldea Productions.⸻Hot Smart Rich is your place to hear unfiltered conversations with the people shaping the future of culture, creators, startups and community. Hosted by Maggie Sellers, investor and media powerhouse, and guests breaking the mold, you’ll get the real deal as it relates to navigating the startup fast lane, leveling up your life or becoming your hottest, smartest, richest self.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if you hit rock bottom at 18 and almost lost your life to addiction. Do you think you could recover? EXCLUSIVE This is Cara Santana Leto’s first sit-down interview as a married woman, and she doesn’t hold back. From hitting rock bottom at 18 and nearly losing her life to addiction, to being ousted as CEO of her first company, to finding love again with husband Shannon Leto and launching a new brand, Cara is rewriting what it means to be a multi-hyphenate creative entrepreneur. How to perfect the role of “multi-hyphenate” creative entrepreneur How to leave something that isn’t working to find your truth How to start over time and time again without shame or regret How to find a whitespace in a saturated industry The inner workings of a Kardashian adjacent brand The beginning of lil luv dog Lessons from a second time founder for first time founders HSR listeners can enjoy 10% off at ⁠Lil Luv Dog⁠ with code HOTRICH10 ⸻ This episode is sponsored by: - HSR Newsletter - Get 3 months free using ⁠⁠⁠this link⁠⁠⁠. ⸻ Become an HSR Angel in the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Global HSR WhatsApp channel⁠⁠⁠⁠! ⸻ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you like what you hear, rate, review, and subscribe to Hot Smart Rich, the podcast supporting women who own their worth — in business, wealth, and life. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⸻ 💌 Own your worth — and build the life you want. Subscribe to the Hot Smart Rich newsletter, the no-BS guide to startup life, consumer brands, and becoming your hottest, smartest, richest self, written by Maggie Sellers. Join 250,000+ women building wealth, confidence, and community on their own terms. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe here⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⸻ Follow Maggie: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Locker⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ShopMy⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Storefront⁠⁠⁠ ⸻ Follow Cara & Lil Luv Dog:⁠⁠ Instagram ⁠⁠LinkedIn ⁠⁠Lil Luv Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, meet the founder you don’t know, behind the brand you already love. Dr. Julie Chung, Co-Founder of T3 Micro, gives the advice every ambitious woman wants to hear about building a brand, looking your best, and choosing the right life co-founder when she opens up about: How to use color theory analysis to look your best The lessons from building a top-selling beauty brand at Sephora for over 20 years How to use being a multi-hyphenate to your advantage The new standard to make your boyfriend, your husband What’s really going on with 12-year-olds running around Sephora Why exercising soft power always wins over hard power How to build a business with your family—and not lose your sanity Chapters 00:00 – Meet Dr. Julie Chung: From Surgeon to Beauty Founder0:32 – How to Shop Smart: The Secrets Behind Everyday vs. Expensive Purchases1:38 – How to Use Color Theory to Reinvent Your Look (and Confidence)3:40 – How to Turn Two Worlds Into One: From Medicine to Sephora Icon6:49 – What It Really Means to Balance Being a Doctor and Entrepreneur7:57 – How to Keep Your Two Worlds Separate (When People Find Out Who You Really Are)9:52 – What’s Harder: Running a Business or Saving Someone’s Vision?10:04 – The Surprising Similarities Between Surgery and Startups11:28 – How to Build a Beauty Brand Without Raising a Dollar12:55 – When to Pay Yourself vs. Reinvest in the Business13:36 – Should You Start a Company With Your Partner? The Truth After 20 Years15:39 – What’s Wrong With the Beauty Industry Today (and Why It Matters)17:29 – How to Step Into the Founder Role After 20 Years in the Shadows20:04 – How Much Vulnerability Do Female Founders Owe the World?22:47 – How to Survive a Hard Fertility Journey (and What It Teaches You About Control)25:11 – Why Teen Girls Are Obsessed With Sephora (And What Founders Should Know)28:27 – How to Capture the Most Valuable Consumer of the Future29:17 – What Success Looks Like Through Your Kids’ Eyes31:54 – How Money Trauma Follows You Into Adulthood (and Business)33:29 – The Most Unhinged Ways Founders Save Money in the Early Days35:14 – How Your Relationship With Money Evolves After Success36:24 – What People Get Wrong About Female Founders (And What It’s Really Like)40:15 – Why Timing Matters: The Right Moment to Step Into the Spotlight41:55 – The One Female Founder She Dreams of Meeting (and Why It Made Her Cry)42:48 – Rapid Fire: Beauty, Family, and Success Hot Takes ⸻ Become an HSR Angel in the ⁠⁠Global HSR WhatsApp channel⁠⁠! ⸻ This episode is sponsored by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pique⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Use this link for 20% off. ⁠⁠Frate Returns⁠⁠ - Tell them HSR sent you and learn more here ⸻ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you like what you hear, rate, review, and subscribe to Hot Smart Rich, the podcast supporting women who own their worth — in business, wealth, and life. ⁠⁠Subscribe on YouTube⁠⁠ ⸻ 💌 Own your worth — and build the life you want. Subscribe to the Hot Smart Rich newsletter, the no-BS guide to startup life, consumer brands, and becoming your hottest, smartest, richest self, written by Maggie Sellers. Join 250,000+ women building wealth, confidence, and community on their own terms. ⁠⁠Subscribe here⁠⁠ ⸻ Follow Maggie: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Deepica Mutyala, CEO and Founder of Live Tinted, the #1 fastest growing beauty brand at Ulta, gives the advice every ambitious woman wants to hear to build her dream life, partner, and business when she opens up about What it’s really like dating right now as an ambitious woman with money The pressure of growing up with South-Asian Immigrant parents ⁠How to make money as a CEO that has nothing to do with your business How to become the fastest growing prestige brand at Ulta without going viral on tiktok or having an influencer strategy The biggest crossroads she is at with building the fastest growing prestige brand at Ulta Why she’s done being known as “the minority founded beauty brand” Plus: we leave in a clip towards the end that most podcasters would delete and can’t wait to hear your thoughts. ⸻ Become an HSR Angel in the ⁠Global HSR WhatsApp channel⁠! ⸻ This episode is sponsored by: ⁠⁠⁠Pique⁠⁠⁠ - Use this link for 20% off. ⁠Frate Returns⁠ - Tell them HSR sent you and learn more here ⸻ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you like what you hear, rate, review, and subscribe to Hot Smart Rich, the podcast supporting women who own their worth — in business, wealth, and life. ⁠Subscribe on YouTube⁠ ⸻ 💌 Own your worth — and build the life you want. Subscribe to the Hot Smart Rich newsletter, the no-BS guide to startup life, consumer brands, and becoming your hottest, smartest, richest self, written by Maggie Sellers. Join 250,000+ women building wealth, confidence, and community on their own terms. ⁠Subscribe here⁠ ⸻ Follow Maggie: ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Tiktok⁠ ⁠LinkedIn⁠ ⁠Locker⁠ ⁠ShopMy⁠ ⁠Amazon Storefront ⸻ Follow Deepica & Live Tinted: Instagram YouTube TikTok LinkedIn Live Tinted Instagram Website ⸻ More from Hot Smart Rich: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dianna Cohen, founder and ex-CEO of Crown Affair, joins Maggie Sellers to reflect on what it took to build the premium beauty brand redefining clean luxury in haircare and the future of founders as creators.  What You'll Hear In This Episode: From working with Emily Weiss to building her own brand—Dianna’s evolution from beauty insider to beauty founder of Crown Affair The early days of Crown Affair and how her time at Away shaped her approach to brand strategy and storytelling Why Dianna stepped down as CEO—what she's doing at the brand now and how it unlocked a new creative chapter The clean luxury playbook: how she built Crown Affair into a category-defining brand Raising $15M and scaling to $20M in revenue—without compromising brand integrity Maggie’s take on the identity shifts every founder faces—and the freedom of letting go Dianna’s blueprint for building brands that feel personal, purposeful, and powerful ⸻ This episode is sponsored by: ⁠⁠Pique⁠⁠ - Use this link for 20% off. Frate Returns - Tell them HSR sent you and learn more here ⸻ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you like what you hear, rate, review, and subscribe to Hot Smart Rich, the podcast supporting women who own their worth — in business, wealth, and life. Subscribe on YouTube ⸻ 💌 Own your worth — and build the life you want. Subscribe to the Hot Smart Rich newsletter, the no-BS guide to startup life, consumer brands, and becoming your hottest, smartest, richest self, written by Maggie Sellers. Join 250,000+ women building wealth, confidence, and community on their own terms. Subscribe here ⸻ Follow Maggie: Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Locker ShopMy Amazon Storefront ⸻ Follow Dianna: Instagram TikTok Substack: Take Your Time⁠ Crown Affair  ⁠Website⁠ ⁠Sephora ⸻ More from Hot Smart Rich: The Hot Smart Rich Money Mindset  Merch ⸻ This episode ... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices