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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

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 [2:19] Growing Up in Brazil & Leaving Home At 16 To Model [5:32] Reliving Your Childhood as an Adult [6:33] The Harsh Reality of the Modeling Industry [9:57] 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