Hot Smart Rich with Maggie Sellers Reum

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 https://stanley.stan.store?ref=maggie_sellers&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=youtube ⸻ 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 Intro00:02:18 Why You Don’t See Yourself As An Entrepreneur00:05:17 Should Everyone Try Entrepreneurship?00:07:53 Why Most People Never Start00:09:07 The One Thing That Creates Billion Dollar Businesses00:12:50 Motivation Doesn’t Last… This Does00:13:56 Finding Your Ikigai (Life’s Work)00:16:32 “You’re Changing Women’s Lives”00:18:18 Chasing People You Admire00:22:31 Fiverr Ad00:23:42 How To Get Anyone’s Attention00:27:42 Do Creators Have A Peak?00:30:26 Do You Need An Audience To Win?00:33:59 Why Kardashian Brands Actually Work00:39:36 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 Ad00:54:04 Bilt Ad00:55:13 A Letter From Harley’s Daughters00:55:51 Raising Future Entrepreneurs00:58:53 What He Spends His Money On01:00:06 Skiing vs Building Businesses01:00:19 Best Books For Entrepreneurs01:01:46 Industries To Avoid01:02:25 The Most Innovative Product He’s Seen01:03:30 What Makes A Brand Truly Great01:06:53 His “Spiky” Career Strategy01:07:45 The One Belief That Changed Everything01:10:22 How To Become A Better Storyteller01:12:32 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 https://stanley.stan.store?ref=maggie_sellers&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=youtube 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 https://stanley.stan.store?ref=maggie_sellers&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=youtube 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 https://stanley.stan.store?ref=maggie_sellers&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=youtube . 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 Intro00:02:00 The Asset Ownership Race00:03:13 Women & Money Conversations00:04:40 Speak The Language Of Wealth00:08:05 The Cost Of Crying At Work00:11:39 Women In Male Industries00:13:56 Your 20s: Get In The Room00:15:56 Business Or 9–5?00:18:01 How To Get Hired In 202600:19:31 Codie’s Hiring Formula00:21:28 Why Women Must Learn AI00:22:37 Get Rich With A 9–500:27:40 Fiverr Ad00:28:43 Skip The MBA00:33:10 If You Want To Get Rich, Do This00:40:59 Traits Of Great Entrepreneurs00:44:42 How To Buy A Business00:49:01 Where To Find Deals00:51:12 Businesses To Avoid In 202600:53:09 Why Main Street Wins00:54:57 3 Ways To Get Equity00:57:32 Wealth vs Fame00:59:46 Train For Risk01:00:51 Stan Ad01:02:55 Losing $12M01:08:11 Building Your Asset Portfolio01:11:07 Why Founders Need A Personal P&L01:12:32 When To Sell A Business01:13:39 Why I Don’t Raise VC01:18:17 Working With My Husband01:19:57 Love & Power Dynamics01:34:28 Last Credit Card Purchase01:35:47 Laundry Or Painting?01:38:16 This Season Of My Life01:40:09 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 https://stanley.stan.store/?ref=maggie_sellers&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=youtube ⸻ 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 - https://stan.store/daretopost/p/dare-to-post?utm_source=yt&utm_medium=maggiesellers&utm_campaign=daretopost26 ⸻ 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 Intro00:02:26 Why Steven Never Wears Shoes 00:03:46 Handling Pressure: The Lesson Padel Taught Steven00:07:28 Confidence Rituals That Work00:08:40 Steven’s Mental State (Cold + Rational)00:11:03 Why Steven Stays Emotionally Neutral00:12:19 Making Decisions Without Certainty00:14:49 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 Back00:26:54 Childhood Failure Creates Adult Confidence00:28:05 People-Pleasing Keeps You Trapped00:30:01 Shopify Ad00:31:23 Maggie’s First Upload (Online Ridicule)00:32:56 Steven’s 3 Rules for Hot Smart Rich00:36:58 Why Thinking About Death Is Liberating00:38:25 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 Podcast00:49:24 Steven’s Quit Framework00:53:50 Embarrassment Is the Price of Entry (Creators)00:56:01 First Principles: How Steven Thinks01:00:10 How to Build Yourself Into a Top Creator00:58:07 Those 3 Pinned Posts Explained01:01:19 Bilt Ad01:02:23 Cozy Earth Ad01:03:29 Why Those 3 Photos Are Pinned (Meaning)01:04:40 A Voice Note From Mel01:06:32 “Romantic Independence” Is a Mistake01:09:33 Make Dependency Sexy Again (Relationship ROI)01:11:50 What a Successful Relationship Actually Takes01:14:27 Conflict Resolution That Works01:16:00 “I Felt Like the Failure” (Steven’s Childhood)01:17:01 Youngest Sibling Energy: Bend the World01:20:42 The Spider & The Barrier (Breaking Paper Walls)01:23:14 Why Advice Doesn’t Land01:23:55 Not Knowing Early Is a Superpower01:26:08 Rapid Fire: Last Thing You Bought01:26:24 “WAIT… YOU’RE ENGAGED?!”01:26:57 Why Steven Finally Chose Commitment01:28:29 The Engagement Ring Story01:28:58 Describe the Ring (Details)01:30:09 Avoidant Attachment & Changing Your Pattern01:31:53 Modern Dating: Too Many Options, Less Love 01:35:11 Fatherhood: Trusting the Next Chapter01:37:29 How Marriage Changed Maggie01:40:03 Love + Ambition Can Coexist01:42:54 More Rapid Fire01:43:19 Steven’s Favourite DOAC Episode01:44:35 Eggs or Watermelon Forever?01:44:52 Working With a Superfan01:46:24 Steven’s Favourite Podcast01:47:03 What He’d Call This Season of His Life01:47:54 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