Hot Smart Rich with Maggie Sellers Reum

Want to know the secrets of how to build real wealth, the difference between a job and a career, and eliminating cheap habits keeping you broke? Mel Robbins joins Maggie Sellers Reum on Hot Smart Rich to discuss the very real ways she went from $800K in debt to a media empire. In this episode, Mel gets unfiltered on the everyday mistakes that secretly ruin your status and finances, exact scripts for talking to your boss to be irreplaceable, and why learning the power of saying "no" is your ultimate career power move. We pull back the curtain on how to break your toxic addiction to busyness, shift out of a scarcity mindset, and why she’s making her latest big business move: investing in a protein beverage brand Pure Genius. Mel is the creator and host of The Mel Robbins Podcast - ranked the #3 Largest Show Globally on Spotify, #1 Most Followed Show on Apple, and closing in on 1 Billion Downloads. She is also the author of The Let Them Theory, the #1 selling book of 2025 and 2026. Get unselfish access to…

Fashion designer, entrepreneur, and WeWoreWhat founder Danielle Bernstein sits down with Maggie Sellers Reum on Hot Smart Rich for an unfiltered conversation on taking back her life both personally and professionally. After turning a simple fashion blog into an 8-figure empire and selling her company at just 30 years old, Danielle faced public controversies and the downside of the internet. In this episode, Danielle addresses the rumors and accusations head-on, sharing what really happened and reflecting on the regrets she holds from that period. She breaks down the reality of ending her relationship, the importance of healthy prenups, and why marriage ultimately functions as a business decision. Looking ahead, Danielle discusses how she bought back her company, the strategy behind WeWoreWhat’s massive new rebrand, and what it truly takes to start over at 34 while protecting your empire. Get unselfish access to insights that will help you own the room. Sign up now https://linkly.link/2jPXJ ⸻ Timestamps:…

How do you build a $1 million brand with a $0 marketing budget after meeting your co-founder on Hinge? Because truly, that sounds like the plot of a romcom. Milly Goldsmith reveals how she launched her brand Sult with just $10k, took on $1B competitor Liquid I.V., and scaled her business while navigating dating red flags and chronic singleness on this episode of Hot Smart Rich with Maggie Sellers Reum. Plus, she breaks down creator economy secrets from her bestselling book, Secrets from My Notes App. Milly gets unfiltered about how leaning into raw authenticity online built her massive audience and the unexpected downsides that come with it when navigating modern dating. From weeding out men with her content to navigating awkward dates where guys pitch their startups instead of making a connection, she breaks down what it really takes to protect your energy while scaling an empire. We also pull back the curtain on the business side: how two co-founders met on a dating app, pooled together $10k each, and used…

Board-certified psychiatrist and ADHD specialist Dr. Sasha Hamdani (@thepsychdoctormd) joins Hot Smart Rich to breakdown adult ADHD, neurodiversity, and how to build wealth with ADHD. In this episode, Dr. Sasha Hamdani and host Maggie Sellers Reum discuss the hidden signs of ADHD in women, why adult ADHD diagnosis is so common, and how to stop paying the costly ADHD tax. Dr. Sasha shares her personal journey with emotional regulation, rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD), and how losing her father reshaped her clinical work on grief, trauma, and mental health. They also reveal why traditional ADHD medication is only part of the solution for ADHD entrepreneurs, how neurodivergent founders can leverage hyperfocus for business growth, and why hiring employees with ADHD is a secret tool. Plus, Dr. Sasha shares actionable ADHD relationship advice, explaining why dating with ADHD feels overwhelming, how dopamine chasing impacts romantic relationships, and when it’s time to stay or walk away from a partner. Get…

How do you pivot from building a multi-million dollar e-commerce empire to starting a venture capital fund…and why is AI the ultimate tool for female founders? Iconic entrepreneur and investor Sophia Amoruso (founder of Nasty Gal, Girlboss, and venture capital firm Trust Fund) sits down with Maggie Sellers Reum on Hot Smart Rich to spill all her investing secrets. In this episode, Sophia reveals how she uses AI tools to gain a competitive edge, why "Girlboss" culture evolved, and the naming tip for all her companies. Maggie and Sophia break down high-level business strategy, networking rules, and how to scale brands. Sophia shares how she bootstrapped Nasty Gal to $30M in revenue, built a powerful network that survived bankruptcy, and transitioned into angel investing and venture capital. Plus, she reveals what she looks for in startup founders, why being a "cockroach founder" guarantees survival, and how successful women navigate public criticism while building elite wealth. Get unselfish access to insights…

Influencer and founder, Isobel Lorna, made over $1 million straight from her phone…and last week, her new brand Agende sold $300,000 in just one hour before selling out completely. In this episode of Hot Smart Rich, Isobel sits down with Maggie Sellers Reum to break down her exact playbook for personal branding, standing out online, and turning luxury buys into high-return investments. From Porsches to Birkins, Isobel explains why she refuses to apologize for spending her money loudly and why she identifies as an influencer, not a content creator. She also opens up about her early obsession with wealth, skipping university, and how she navigates line-crossing comment sections from degree holders she out-earns in a single month. Get unselfish access to insights that will help you own the room. Sign up now https://linkly.link/2jPXJ ⸻ Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (03:30) Influencer, Not Creator (04:53) Obsessed with Money as a Child (08:33) Scarcity Money Mindset (09:49) Spending as an Investment (11:22)…

Serial entrepreneur, M-13 co-founder, venture capitalist, and HSR husband, Courtney Reum, does a deep dive into the biggest business headlines, tech valuations, and financial topics that you need to know this week on Hot Smart Rich with Maggie Sellers Reum. Together, they break down the market buzz around the BÉIS acquisition, employee backlash over Canva’s liquidity and valuation numbers, and Oura’s path to a massive IPO. They also talk about the latest trend of creators becoming investors and their private playbook on what actually makes a good investment. Plus, Courtney and Maggie open up about celebrating their first wedding anniversary, highlights from their European summer trip, and take audience Q&A to answer your burning questions about couples' finances, talking money in friendships, and building long term wealth. Get unselfish access to insights that will help you own the room. Sign up now https://linkly.link/2jPXJ ⸻ Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (01:06) Euro Summer (05:36) Why Should People Listen…

Want to know how to turn your biggest struggle into a multi-million dollar business? Top BSc Nutritionist, viral chef, and entrepreneur Emily English joins Maggie Sellers Reum on Hot Smart Rich to spill how she built an empire out of her eating disorder recovery. Emily gets real about 2000s diet culture, launching a successful probiotic supplement brand, and why you should never apologize for getting rich. Plus, she shares expert nutrition hacks on natural GLP-1s, gut health, liquid calories, and beating travel bloat. From struggling with self-image to becoming one of the internet’s favorite food creators, Emily reveals how healing her relationship with food accidentally launched her career. She breaks down the reality of starting a business from scratch, navigating the supplement industry, and scaling a wellness brand from her phone.Whether you’re here for the unfiltered founder advice, science-backed gut health tips, or a total mindset shift around money and ambition, Emily reveals all the details. Get…

Is the “Founder Myth” lying to you? Is working from home actually hurting your career? Do tattoos matter in the corporate world? And what does it really take to make money in the creator economy? Maggie Sellers Reum is back for episode two of her new Hot Smart Rich solo series, breaking down the career advice no one wants to tell you from why becoming a “corporate baddie” could be the smartest way to build high-value skills on someone else’s dime to whether working from home, tattoos, and workplace romances can actually keep you from getting promoted. Maggie also dives into what’s really happening in the creator economy, how to succeed in corporate America, and the modern career playbook for making more money and building a career that lasts. Plus, she answers career and money questions directly from the HSR Angels and celebrates a major full-circle milestone: unboxing her first Goldman Sachs award. Get unselfish access to insights that will help you own the room. Sign up now https://linkly.link/2jPXJ…

Award-winning cosmetic doctor and founder Dr. Ewoma Ukeleghe reveals the truth about how much doctors really make, how she built her aesthetics empire, the skincare secrets that actually work on a budget, and the patients she refuses to treat. She joins Maggie Sellers Reum on this episode of Hot Smart Rich to break down money, beauty, Botox, and the aesthetics industry. Dr. Ewoma gets real about walking away from traditional medicine when everyone around her thought she was crazy, building a career on her own terms, and why she believes inner healing is just as important as what we see in the mirror. They get into Maggie’s questionable lip filler from a decade ago, the treatments Dr. Ewoma actually swears by, and her best skin secrets at every budget. She breaks down how to build a skincare routine that actually works, what’s worth splurging on (and what absolutely isn’t), the patients she refuses to treat, and why Botox might just be the ultimate gateway drug. Get unselfish access to insights that will help…

What happens when you go from cabin crew to scaling a multi-million business empire…only to lose the man who helped make it all happen? Lorna Luxe, founder, creator, and fashion icon, joins Maggie Sellers Reum on Hot Smart Rich to break down the brutal reality of out-earning her 21-year age gap marriage, the undeniable force of “The Lorna Luxe Effect”, and scaling a multi-million dollar business while grieving her late husband, John. Lorna pulls back the curtain on the unedited reality behind her rise: from leaving millions on the table by not monetizing her first 500K followers to turning her everyday hobbies into massive paychecks, and why she doesn't even like her Birkin anymore. Get unselfish access to insights that will help you own the room. Sign up now https://linkly.link/2jPXJ ⸻ Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (01:37) Why You Should Listen to This Conversation With Lorna (05:23) An Emotional Letter from Aimee Smale (07:39) Lorna on Female Friendship (09:40) The ‘Lorna Luxe Effect’ Sales (12:59) Hobbies…

Roxie Nafousi, manifestation expert and bestselling author, joins Maggie Sellers Reum on Hot Smart Rich to reveal her 7 steps to manifestation, how to manifest love, build self-worth, make money and create the life you actually want. Roxie opens up about overcoming addiction, living with body dysmorphic disorder, and pushing through her fear of being seen to build a career that has reached millions. She breaks down why manifestation isn’t wishful thinking, how to stop settling for less than you deserve, recognize real love, and do the inner work required to actually receive what you’re asking for. Roxie also gets honest about the ethics of making money from manifestation, achieving financial independence, creating multiple revenue streams, and running her business with a tiny three-person team. Get unselfish access to insights that will help you own the room. Sign up now https://linkly.link/2jPXJ ⸻ (00:00) Intro (02:44) Owning Your Expertise (03:54) What You’ll Learn Today (04:23) Why Maggie Is Sitting In…

Odd Muse founder, Aimee Smale, joins Maggie Sellers Reum to reveal how she built a $30M fashion brand with no investors, turning £12K into one of the UK's fastest-growing bootstrapped businesses through community, conviction and long-term thinking. Aimee shares the story behind Odd Muse, why vulnerability became her greatest advantage, the power of doing one scary thing every week, and how sensitivity helped her become a stronger founder. She opens up about building a business without outside funding, taking bold risks, handling criticism online, balancing ambition with relationships, and why she believes her journey to a $100M brand is only just beginning. Get unselfish access to insights that will help you own the room. Sign up now https://linkly.link/2jPXJ ---------- (00:00) Intro (02:28) Building a $30M Brand Without Investors (07:33) Vulnerability Is Her Biggest Advantage (13:40) Do One Scary Thing Weekly (25:37) SoFi Ad (26:56) Pique Ad (27:53) The Story Behind Odd Muse (31:30) How £12K Became $30M…

Fertility doctor Natalie Crawford joins Maggie Sellers Reum on Hot Smart Rich to reveal what every woman (and man) should know about getting pregnant, fertility, forever chemicals, PFAS, egg freezing, IVF, pregnancy, male fertility, and having kids before it's too late. Natalie explains why fertility is a team sport, why 50% of infertility involves male factors, and the biggest mistakes couples make before trying to conceive. She breaks down "trimester zero," her five fertility non-negotiables, how to actually choose a prenatal vitamin, and why freezing your eggs is about protecting your options, not guaranteeing a baby. Plus, Natalie gets honest about fertility testing, ovarian reserve, IVF costs, choosing the right clinic, embryo storage, and the conversations every couple should have long before they're ready to start a family. Get unselfish access to insights that will help you own the room. Sign up now https://linkly.link/2jPXJ (00:00) Intro (02:21) Life-Changing Fertility Advice (03:39) Don't Ignore…

Body language expert Vanessa Van Edwards, bestselling author and founder of Science of People, joins Maggie Sellers Reum on Hot Smart Rich to reveal how to own any room, make unforgettable first impressions, master body language, and become instantly more confident in business and life. Vanessa shares how to prepare for intimidating rooms, spot the subtle signs someone is nervous, build trust through body language, and why the first six seconds of any interaction can change everything. She also explains what your appearance communicates before you speak, how to recover from a bad first impression, the fastest ways to create genuine connection, give more memorable answers, and perfect your personal introduction so people never forget you. Whether you're networking, interviewing, pitching, or building your career, this conversation will change how you communicate forever. Conversation by Vanessa Van Edwards is a science-backed guide that teaches you how to master small talk, build instant rapport, and…

Networking tips, creator investing, personal branding, career growth, financial freedom, confidence and women in business - welcome to Maggie Sellers Reum’s new solo format on Hot Smart Rich, where she shares the trends, lessons and life updates helping ambitious women build bigger, richer lives. Fresh from Cannes, Maggie breaks down how to become a better networker, why creator investing is becoming one of the biggest trends in the creator economy, and the surprising impact of "wardrobe rage" on confidence at work. She also shares exciting updates on Hot Smart Rich going on tour to London, the return of her vlogs, and why travel, neuroplasticity and changing your routine can unlock your next level. Plus, Maggie answers some HSR Angel questions on starting a business, relationships, and believing in the woman you're becoming before anyone else can see it. Maggie’s Guide to Angel Investing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyFaV61V8hI Get unselfish access to insights that will help you own the room. Sign up…

Laura Wasser, celebrity divorce lawyer to Kim Kardashian, Johnny Depp, and Angelina Jolie, joins Maggie Sellers Reum on Hot Smart Rich to talk prenups, marriage, divorce, money, power and protecting the life you’re building. Following more than years handling Hollywood’s biggest divorces, Laura explains why a prenup is not a prediction of failure, but one of the smartest actions an ambitious woman can have before marriage. She reveals when to bring the prenup conversation up, the financial red flags to never ignore, what happens when one partner earns more, and why every woman should understand the money in her relationship, even if she is not the breadwinner. Plus, Laura breaks down engagement rings, expensive gifts, embryos, divorce settlements and the wildest prenup clauses she has seen. Get unselfish access to insights that will help you own the room. Sign up now https://linkly.link/2jPXJ (00:00) Intro (05:49) What A Prenup Really Does (10:48) How Early Should You Discuss A Prenup? (16:20) What Can…

Claudia Sulewski, YouTuber, actress and Cyklar founder, joins Maggie Sellers Reum on Hot Smart Rich to reveal how she went from 2.4M subscribers to self-funding one $58 product and landing in Sephora! Claudia started posting online at 13 under ‘Beyond Beauty Star’, building one of the internet’s most loyal beauty audiences! Then turned that trust into Cyklar - a body care brand now stocked in Sephora. She opens up about the risk of putting her own money behind the brand, why she refused to make it “just another influencer beauty brand,” and the founder lessons behind TikTok Shop, product, community and scale. Plus, Claudia talks love, acting and building a life with Finneas - from him seeing every panic moment to the “cougar” joke, wedding planning, and why her name still matters… Get unselfish access to the insights that will help you own the room. Sign up now https://linkly.link/2jPXJ ⸻ (00:00:00) Intro (00:02:54) Starting YouTube at 13 (00:07:41) Building A Personal Brand (00:09:17) Boundaries With Online…

Jun Yuh, content creator and founder of Creator College, reveals how to grow an audience to over 1M, make money from what you know, and turn your personal brand into financial freedom! Jun grew up broke, started posting from a shattered iPhone, made his first million through content, built a $13M+ business, and gave his dad $500K. He shares the exact systems he used so you can start doing it too! Whether you want more confidence, more money, more freedom - this conversation is your sign to start building your personal brand! Find your angle, tell your story, and build the kind of reputation that makes people root for you & makes you rich. Get unselfish access to the insights that will help you own the room. Sign up now https://linkly.link/2jPXJ —------------------------- Timestamps: (00:00:00) Intro(00:02:19) Build A Brand That Pays(00:03:24) Why Personal Brand Matters(00:03:58) Should You Build Online?(00:04:32) Stop Performing, Start Sharing(00:06:20) Turn Difference Into Power(00:07:19) Find Your Content…

Morgan Riddle, lifestyle creator and co-founder of The 400 Club, joins Maggie Sellers Reum for an exclusive conversation about dating, breakups, financial freedom, and moving on from a high-profile relationship with a tennis star… Morgan opens up about going from a $75 TikTok brand deal to a seven-figure creator income, building her own money inside a life that looked perfect online, and why financial freedom can change whether you stay, leave, or lose yourself in a relationship! Get unselfish access to the insights that will help you own the room. Sign up now https://linkly.link/2jPXJ —------------------------- Timestamps: Intro (00:00:00)The Reality Of WAG Life (00:01:45)Building A Bigger Mission (00:02:37)Why Money Matters (00:03:53)From $75 To Millions (00:05:38)Powerful Woman In Tennis (00:07:05)Why Women Need Money (00:07:53)Financial Freedom In Love (00:10:09)F*ck You Money Number (00:11:37)Fear Of Losing Everything (00:14:44)Outgrowing A Relationship (00:17:35)Escaping The Golden Cage…

Saie founder Laney Crowell reveals the marketing strategy that changed everything after spotting an overlooked opportunity at a New York Knicks NBA game. Laney shares how she went from working at Estée Lauder to building one of Sephora's fastest-growing clean beauty brands. From launching Saie in her bedroom to becoming an early sponsor of the New York Knicks before their NBA Championship season, she explains how finding overlooked opportunities helped fuel the brand's growth. From clean beauty and skincare to marketing, rejection and female ambition, this is a conversation about taking risk and spotting gaps in the market! —------------------------- Get unselfish access to the insights that will help you own the room. Sign up now https://linkly.link/2jPXJ —------------------------- Timestamps: (00:00) Intro(01:57) Meet Saie Founder Laney Crowell(02:55) How Women Spend Money(05:10) The 100K Waitlist(06:43) Risking A New Product(07:33) Laney's Dream Collab(08:13) Building A Cool Beauty Brand(10:54) Finding…

Trusted advocate for women's health, Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi, explains PCOS/PMOS, endometriosis, infertility, breast cancer risk, GLP-1s and why women’s health symptoms are still being missed! “You’re fine.” “It’s normal.” “It’s probably stress.” That is what women are told when pain, irregular periods, and fertility struggles start quietly taking over their lives… Dr. Aliabadi breaks down the conditions women are most often dismissed for, explains what is actually happening in the body, and empowers women to ask better questions when something still does not feel right. She also shares the breast cancer risk information every woman should know, what GLP-1s may mean for hormonal health, and why she founded Ovii to help women connect the dots between their hormones, metabolism, mood, energy and overall wellbeing. ------------------------ Disclaimer: This episode discusses women’s health topics, including fertility, medical screening, and treatment options. The views expressed are those of the guest, and this…

Model, presenter and YSE Beauty founder, Molly Sims, joins Maggie Sellers Reum on Hot Smart Rich to talk Sports Illustrated, freezing embryos, prenups, anti-aging, and why women should never settle for less than the life they actually want. Molly shares her journey from Vanderbilt pre-law student to 90s model, taking every job she could while being told she was too commercial, too blonde and not “editorial” enough. After years of showing up, she went on to land Vogue Paris, Victoria’s Secret and Sports Illustrated - proving that sometimes the “no” is just the beginning of the next “yes”! Molly also opens up about the fertility decision she made before it was mainstream, the money lessons her mother taught her, and why she built YSE Beauty for women who wanted clinical skincare that actually worked without making them feel old. Get unselfish access to the insights that will help you own the room. Sign up now https://linkly.link/2jPXJ Timestamps: (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:40) What Viewers Will Learn (00:02:14)…

Wedding dress designer Hayley Paige sits down with Maggie Sellers Reum to talk about contributing to a $220M bridal brand, that challenged her identity, and her fight to win back the right to use her own name! Before Hayley became one of bridal fashion’s most recognisable names, she was a young designer signing what looked like her dream contract. Years later, that same opportunity turned into a legal battle that left her unable to use her own name commercially, forced her to hand over her social media passwords, and stripped her of the identity she had spent years building. Hayley opens up about the contract mistake she wishes more women understood, why she paid $263,000 to buy back her name and IP, and how money gave her the freedom to escape one of the hardest chapters of her life! They also get into modern wedding trends, Gen Z brides, Vogue weddings, coloured dresses, Taylor Swift’s dream dress, and the Bad Bunny Super Bowl bride moment. Get unselfish access to the insights that will help you own the…

Tezza Barton joins Maggie Sellers Reum on Hot Smart Rich to talk about building the TEZZA app, Instagram photo editing, creator culture, and turning a launch she nearly deleted into a $2.5M first year win! Before Tezza became the app every cool girl, creator and brand had on their phone, she was selling Lightroom presets, building failed businesses with her husband, and trying to move out of their 250-square-foot apartment… Tezza tells Maggie about the brutal app launch, the reviews that made her want to delete it all, and the pivot that turned the backlash into a real business. They also get into Tezza’s rules for the perfect Instagram photo, what makes a photo dump actually work, and how her obsession with taste turned the TEZZA app into something bigger than her personal brand. Plus, working with Rare Beauty, 818, Bumble and Summer Fridays, Selena Gomez approving her work, and why the future of tech needs more feeling, not less. Get unselfish access to the insights that will help you own the room. Sign up…

Founder of Heaven Mayhem, Pia Mance, joins Maggie Sellers Reum on Hot Smart Rich to talk about what it takes to go from stay at home wife to power couple after building a $10M accessories brand. They get into the unspoken financial rules of marriage, pregnancy planning, viral products, personal stylists and refusing to be known as “just an influencer”. Pia started Heaven Mayhem with just $900 (from a transfer she set up from her husband’s account) , sold 11 necklaces on her first drop & turned it into one of the internet’s most wanted accessories brands! No business plan, just taste and ‘I can do it’ attitude! She shares how one faceless creator’s reel drove a $38K sales day, why dressing better changed her business, how she uses AI, and why people pleasers need to start saying no! Maggie also gets all the tea on Pia manifesting her pregnancy in Canva, preparing for motherhood as a founder, Kelly bags, credit cards, and building a life on her own terms! Hot Smart Rich: the weekly newsletter for ambitious…

Jackie Aina-Asamoah joins Maggie Sellers Reum to talk YouTube virality, Black women in makeup, dark skin representation, FORVR Mood, luxury, money, NDAs, internet drama and building a fragrance empire! Can you believe Jackie went from being paid $300 a month in the Army to becoming one of YouTube’s biggest beauty voices - at a time when makeup counters didn’t even display her shade! She tells Maggie what happened when she called out brands for failing darker skin, why they had to listen and how it made her career… Jackie also spills on selling 20,000 candles in four hours, why she DOESN’T want a $1B business, never going back to broke, working with her husband Denis Asamoah, blocking trolls, hiding her wedding online, parasocial fans and how you can protect your brand on social media! #JackieAina #Beauty #Makeup Timestamps: (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:29) Fit Check! (00:02:05) Trap Of Doing Everything (00:02:57) Why Jackie Quit Sweatpants (00:05:35) From Fashion Dreams To Army (00:10:03) Femininity In Masculine…

How do billionaires spend their money? Luxury travel agent Olivia Ferney (@travelwithlivii) sits down with Maggie Sellers Reum to reveal how the ultra-rich travel, shop and spend - from $150k Birkins and $500k private planes to nepo baby budgets! Olivia takes Maggie inside the world of billionaire travel, celebrity client demands and the money rules of the ultra-rich. She shares the truth behind her viral client calls, what wealthy clients really want from luxury service, and how working so closely with extreme wealth has shaped the way she now thinks about money herself. They also get into nepo baby spending, the difference between fame and real wealth, and why Olivia sees everything through an ROI lens (including her own wedding!) If you want to break into the luxury market, Olivia also shares where to meet rich clients, how the ultra-rich really travel, and the small moves that can help you get better deals, upgrades and access! (00:00:00) Intro(00:01:31) How Olivia Ferney Became The Luxury Travel…

Matilda Djerf sits down with Maggie Sellers Reum to share the highs and lows of being a public female founder and what she really wishes people knew. The now 29-year-old opens up about what type of leader she is now after explaining what really happened at Djerf Avenue, what it was like knowing the article was coming months in advance, and how she handled the pressure of protecting a $36M brand in real time Matilda shares the full founder playbook. From landing culture-defining collabs (including Frankie’s Bikinis and Sofia Richie Grainge) to building a brand that people line up for, Matilda breaks down how to secure your dream partnership, protect your team, and keep scaling when the internet is loud. Plus: Scandi-living, her upcoming wedding, and yes, the iconic hair. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (01:24) Does Matilda Djerf Listen to Podcasts? (01:44) How She Became a Hair Icon (03:17) What She Was Like at School (03:41) Starting in Fashion at 11 (04:24) Moving to the US Without Speaking English (06:46) Why…

How to invest, build wealth, and spot winning brands early - according to a $2B fund manager! Courtney Reum (investor, founder… and my husband!) breaks down how he actually decides what’s worth investing in and the mistakes most people make with money. From Khloe Kardashian’s Khloud protein chips to the $500M BuzzBallz story, we get into what makes a consumer brand take off and what quietly kills it. If you’ve ever wanted to start investing, build real wealth, or understand how these brands actually win - this is for you! Timestamps: (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:37) Investing Expert… And My Husband(00:03:11) The $500M BuzzBallz Divorce Story(00:06:34) Can You Build This Brand?(00:07:36) Why I Waited To Start A Brand(00:09:32) When To Start Your Business(00:11:37) How Smart Investors Judge Risk(00:13:17) Why Celebrities Are Investing(00:16:55) Do Brands Need Celebrities?(00:18:19) Khloe Kardashian’s Khloud Review(00:22:57) Fiverr Ad(00:24:07) Smash Kitchen Chips Review(00:25:59) My Food Brand Framework(00:29:23)…

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…

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…

Why is Hailey Bieber’s Rhode a $1B empire while other celebrity brands feel like "cash grabs"? Shopify President, Harley Finkelstein, breaks down the elite playbook behind Rhode, Skims, Kylie Cosmetics, Gymshark, and Chamberlain Coffee. From the “9 Person Rule” (why your friends are keeping you broke) to the “3,872 Books” email hack that caught Gary Vee’s attention, Harley explains how the world's most successful founders actually think! No more waiting for a sign, a mentor, or 'perfect' timing. The cost of entry is $39 and a 'stupid' idea that you’re finally brave enough to start. The golden age of entrepreneurship is here - don't let it happen without you! Timestamps: (00:00:00) Intro(00:02:18) Why You Don’t See Yourself As An Entrepreneur(00:05:17) Should Everyone Try Entrepreneurship?(00:07:53) Why Most People Never Start(00:09:07) The One Thing That Creates Billion Dollar Businesses(00:12:50) Motivation Doesn’t Last… This Does(00:13:56) Finding Your Ikigai (Life’s Work)(00:16:32) “You’re Changing…

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…

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)…

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:…

If you want to get rich in 2026, stop thinking like an employee and start owning assets! Money expert Codie Sanchez breaks down why we’re in an ownership race, how AI and the shifting job market are rewriting wealth creation, and why those without equity risk falling permanently behind. She explains how to use your 9-5 income to build leverage, negotiate equity, and start buying cash-flowing “boring” businesses without quitting your job. They expose the spending traps targeting women, the mindset shift from consumer to owner, and the exact businesses Codie would invest in right now. Timestamps: (00:00:00) Intro(00:02:00) The Asset Ownership Race(00:03:13) Women & Money Conversations(00:04:40) Speak The Language Of Wealth(00:08:05) The Cost Of Crying At Work(00:11:39) Women In Male Industries(00:13:56) Your 20s: Get In The Room(00:15:56) Business Or 9–5?(00:18:01) How To Get Hired In 2026(00:19:31) Codie’s Hiring Formula(00:21:28) Why Women Must Learn AI(00:22:37) Get Rich With A 9–5(00:27:40) Fiverr…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Steven Bartlett, the host of The Diary Of A CEO, opens up about something he rarely talks about: his relationship. He’s just announced he is engaged to be married! And his take is simple: independence isn’t the flex we think it is! If you want that dream life, you’re going to need someone to build it with! We dive into the mental frameworks that have made Steven the success he is today and why his quitting framework is your 2026 super power. And if you're a creator or an aspiring creator you’re going to want to listen to this! This is the perfect episode for setting your goals and intentions for your most ambitious year yet. ⸻ Timestamps (00:00:00) Intro(00:02:26) Why Steven Never Wears Shoes(00:03:46) Handling Pressure: The Lesson Padel Taught Steven(00:07:28) Confidence Rituals That Work(00:08:40) Steven’s Mental State (Cold + Rational)(00:11:03) Why Steven Stays Emotionally Neutral(00:12:19) Making Decisions Without Certainty(00:14:49) Your Best/Worst Decision Is People (Hiring Truth)(00:16:56) The…

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…

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…

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…

Mari Fonseca breaks down what it really takes to build a brand with no formal business education or understanding of finance – and why she walked away from a long, successful career as a model. Mari Fonseca is a former international model and the founder of Gente, a body care company focused on lymphatic drainage and wellness rituals - now Hailey Bieber’s favorite brand in this space. In this conversation, she shares why she dropped out of college at 16, how she became an entrepreneur, and the practical steps, mindset shifts, and challenges she faced turning her idea into a real business. Mari also opens up about her relationship with Drew from The Chainsmokers, and why building a business felt like the only path that truly aligned with her ambitions - rather than stepping into a more traditional role. ⸻ (00:00) Intro(02:19) Growing Up in Brazil & Leaving Home At 16 To Model(05:32) Reliving Your Childhood as an Adult(06:33) The Harsh Reality of the Modeling Industry(09:57) Breaking the “Pretty, Not Smart”…

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…

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…