Hot Smart Rich with Maggie Sellers Reum

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.

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro

(01:55) Why Someone Should Listen

(04:24) Sophia Is a Pioneer

(05:44) The Power of Being a Connector

(09:40) How to Build an Iconic Brand

(16:01) How Sophia Created ‘Girlboss’

(18:40) Why ‘Girlboss’ Is Dead

(19:45) Women Can’t Win

(23:41) SoFi Ad

(25:00) Eight Sleep Ad

(26:22) Dealing With Criticism

(29:31) Networking Tips

(31:15) Building the Right Network

(35:07) Creator Investors

(37:54) Sophia’s Angel Investing Strategy

(39:39) How to Get Ahead With AI

(41:30) How Sophia Uses AI

(42:12) How to Be Smart With Money

(43:35) How Wealth Changed Her Relationships

(43:55) Bilt Ad

(45:01) Stan Ad

(45:57) Three Truths About Success

(51:00) Investment and Business 101

(54:24) What to Look for in a Founder

(56:14) Rapid-Fire

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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.

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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) Negotiating Brand Deals

(13:44) Influencing Full Time

(16:53) The Art of the Pivot

(19:27) Online Persona vs Real Life

(23:11) Alya Ad

(24:23) Shopify Ad

(25:41) Why People Hate Influencers

(27:51) Tips on Influencing as a Career

(32:53) How Do You Own the Room?

(36:28) Creator Success & Criticism

(44:25) OSEA Ad

(45:26) Fiverr Ad

(46:25) Launching a Business

(49:19) Biggest Business Lessons

(52:12) Launching Agende

(57:38) Knowing Your Audience

(59:44) Rapid Fire

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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.

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro

(01:06) Euro Summer

(05:36) Why Should People Listen

(08:13) Staying Informed

(08:58) Shay Mitchell & BÉIS Deal

(15:10) Why Control Matters

(17:22) Canva Employees and Building Equity

(26:31) Stan Store Ad

(27:28) SoFi Ad

(28:42) Investing in Creator-Led Businesses

(30:59) Courtney's Investment Principles

(36:18) Oura Ring Goes Public

(41:12) Why Women are Better Investors

(45:33) Consumers Online vs Real Life

(47:14) Questions From the Angels

(47:36) Talking to Your Partner About Money

(52:38) Eight Sleep Ad

(54:01) Fiverr Pro Ad

(55:00) How to Talk to Friends About Money

(58:36) When Is It Time to Quit?

(01:06:48) Rapid Fire

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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.

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro

(02:33) Making Cooking Fun

(03:26) Feeling the Difference When Eating Well

(05:21) The Truth About Nutrition Marketing

(06:50) What Em Thought Her Future Would Be

(07:14) Em’s Experience With an Eating Disorder

(12:21) Passion for Cooking

(14:10) No Coffee on an Empty Stomach

(16:08) Is US Food Worse Than UK Food?

(18:37) Gut Health While Travelling

(20:47) Fiverr Pro Ad

(21:47) Eight Sleep Ad

(22:44) Non-Negotiable Eating Habits

(24:43) Hacks for the Busy HSR Girl

(27:40) ‘What I Eat in a Day’ Trend

(29:04) Nutrition Industry Changing

(31:06) Health and Nutrition Trends

(32:53) Growing an Online Community

(36:23) Independence vs People Pleasing

(39:02) Relationship With Money & Wealth

(42:45) Alya Ad

(43:47) Shopify Ad

(45:02) Get Comfortable Talking About Money

(47:40) Monetising Your Social Media

(50:37) An Engaged Audience Matters

(52:11) Founding Epitōme

(56:11) Maintaining Her Community

(57:33) Rapid Fire

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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.

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro

(02:21) What Career Stage Are You In?

(03:23) The Creator Economy Reality

(06:15) How Creators Stand Out

(10:17) Corporate Baddie Obsession

(16:58) Why You Should Work for Others

(24:53) How to Get Promoted

(31:14) Workplace Romances

(32:54) Do Tattoos Hurt Your Career?

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Hot Smart Rich: Your Business & Culture Gossip

For ambitious women wanting to own the room, gain power, and build wealth.

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Maggie Sellers Reum:

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sellersmaggie/

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