• 1 hour 6 minutes
    Sophia Amoruso: The AI Strategy That Runs My Business, Killing Girl Boss, & Facing AI Backlash

    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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    (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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    23 September 2026, 7:00 am
  • 1 hour 6 minutes
    Isobel Lorna: How She Sold $300K in 1 Hour, Out-Earning College Degrees, and Why She Wants to Spend Money Loudly

    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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    (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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    16 September 2026, 7:00 am
  • 1 hour 11 minutes
    Courtney Reum on Shay Mitchell's $210M BÉIS Exit, How to Invest Your Money, & Talking Money in Relationships

    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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    (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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    9 September 2026, 7:00 am
  • 1 hour 5 minutes
    Emily English: Overcoming Her Eating Disorder, Building A Multi-Million Dollar Wellness Empire, & Her Favorite Nutrition Tips

    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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    (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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    2 September 2026, 7:00 am
  • 40 minutes 34 seconds
    Unfiltered Career Advice, What’s Keeping You Broke, and the Truth About The Creator Economy with Maggie Sellers Reum

    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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    (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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    30 August 2026, 7:00 am
  • 1 hour 4 minutes
    Dr. Ewoma: The Skincare You’re Wasting Money On, What Really Defines Beauty, & Why She Left Traditional Medicine to Build a Cosmetic Empire

    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.

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    (00:00) Intro

    (04:54) Why You Should Listen

    (05:35) The Reality of Being a Doctor

    (07:57) Why She Chose Medicine

    (08:25) From Medicine to Cosmetics

    (11:14) Why She Left the System

    (14:26) Facing Resistance

    (15:59) Building a Powerful Personal Brand

    (18:32) Are You Ready for Cosmetic Work?

    (20:01) SoFi Ad

    (21:14) Stan Ad

    (23:05) Be Confident, Be Audacious

    (24:13) Is Dr. Ewoma a Character?

    (26:17) What Is Beautymaxxing?

    (26:48) Identify Your Best Natural Features

    (28:49) Beautymaxxing vs. Looksmaxxing

    (30:19) How to Beautymaxx Affordably

    (31:32) Beauty AI Investments

    (32:08) Is It Worth the Splurge?

    (33:16) High-Maintenance, Low-Maintenance Beauty

    (34:59) Lifestyle Habits That Boost Beauty

    (37:47) Affordable Ways to Look Better

    (39:48) The Psychology Behind Cosmetic Treatments

    (41:49) Maggie’s Botox and Filler

    (43:09) Cosmetic Procedure Red Flags

    (47:32) Alya Health Ad

    (48:44) Osea Ad

    (49:44) The Ideal Skincare Routine

    (51:48) What’s Worth the Spend?

    (53:00) US vs. UK Cosmetic Regulations

    (54:29) Rapid-Fire Questions

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    26 August 2026, 7:00 am
  • 1 hour 28 minutes
    Lorna Luxe On Out-Earning her older husband, building an empire through grief, and why ultimate status symbols are a scam

    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.

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    (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 Becoming Paychecks

    (14:42) How Being Strange is More Interesting

    (16:29) Are Authentic Influencer Partnerships Possible?

    (18:32) Lorna on the Childhood Curiosity

    (20:15) Inside Her Age Gap Marriage

    (26:02) Advice on Finding “The One”

    (29:03) Shopify Ad(30:22) Osea Ad

    (31:22) Meeting John and Building Millions

    (36:46) Lorna’s Most Powerful Asset

    (39:53) How to Monetize Her Business

    (42:19) Her Husband was Holding Her Back

    (46:57) Brutal Truths of Scaling a Business

    (49:57) Financial Literacy and Taking Control of Her Business

    (58:01) Eight Sleep Ad

    (59:11) Pique Ad

    (1:00:08) Navigating Difficult Conversations

    (1:01:51) Building a Business Through Tragic Grief

    (1:09:40) The Truth About Building Beauty Brands

    (1:12:09) Finding Myself After Sudden Loss

    (1:15:05) Reassessing Wealth After Death

    (1:16:28) What Does Legacy Actually Mean?

    (1:18:19) Rapid Fire Questions

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    19 August 2026, 7:00 am
  • 1 hour 17 minutes
    Roxie Nafousi on How To Manifest Confidence & Money, and Why Your Pyjamas Are Keeping You Broke

    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.

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    (02:44) Owning Your Expertise

    (03:54) What You’ll Learn Today

    (04:23) Why Maggie Is Sitting In The Opposite Chair

    (10:00) Overcoming The Fear Of Being Seen

    (12:07) How Manifestation Actually Works

    (16:42) Roxie’s 7 Manifestation Steps

    (25:10) Stan Ad

    (26:09) EightSleep Ad

    (27:19) Roxie’s 7 Manifestation Steps Continued

    (41:23) Overcoming Insecurity

    (46:06) How to Manifest Love

    (49:29) Recognising Real Love

    (53:41) Lululemon Ad

    (54:42) Fiverr Pro Ad

    (55:41) The Ethics of Manifestation

    (01:04:09) How Roxie Achieved Financial Freedom

    (01:07:15) How Roxie Runs Her Business

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    12 August 2026, 7:00 am
  • 1 hour 22 minutes
    Aimee Smale on building Odd Muse into a $30M brand, why her wedding can wait, and the reality of out-earning your partner

    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.

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    (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

    (34:45) Building to $100M Bootstrapped

    (43:11) The Biggest Bet She Ever Made 

    (51:41) Friendship Looks Different For Founders

    (56:02) Fiverr Pro Ad

    (57:01) Lululemon Ad

    (58:02) Why Trolls Don't Matter

    (1:00:39) Why Sensitivity Is A Superpower

    (1:08:31) Success Doesn't Intimidate Her Partner

    (1:10:04) Why Marriage Can Wait

    (1:11:31) Her $100M Vision

    (1:12:23) Rapid Fire With Aimee

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    5 August 2026, 7:00 am
  • 1 hour 12 minutes
    Everything He Needs to Know About His Sperm (Send him this) Dr Natalie Crawford

    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.

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    (00:00) Intro

    (02:21) Life-Changing Fertility Advice

    (03:39) Don't Ignore This

    (05:13) Male Fertility Secrets

    (09:57) Hidden Sperm Warning Signs

    (16:27) Trimester Zero Explained

    (20:19) 5 Fertility Non-Negotiables

    (28:07) Stan Ad

    (29:04) Osea Ad

    (30:04) Choosing The Right Prenatal

    (34:13) Why Infertility Is Rising

    (38:01) The Fertility Vault

    (44:23) Lululemon Ad

    (45:25) Ollie

    (49:30) Do IVF & Egg Freezing Prices Matter?

    (01:03:57) Biggest Fertility Mistakes

    (01:06:24) Pregnancy Beauty Myth


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    29 July 2026, 7:00 am
  • 1 hour 9 minutes
    Body Language Mistakes Every Woman Must Avoid To Get Rich (Two Bags Look Cheap!)

    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 communicate with authentic confidence in any social situation. Pre-order now: https://linkly.link/2nCMM 

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    (00:00) Intro

    (03:34) How To Read Any Room

    (06:47) Prepare For Intimidating Rooms

    (13:43) Signs Someone Is Nervous

    (17:36) Stop Interrupting Conversations

    (21:31) Body Language That Builds Trust

    (24:23) SoFi Ad

    (25:37) Lululemon Ad

    (26:38) Essential Business Body Language

    (31:53) The Six-Second First Impression

    (32:42) What Your Appearance Communicates

    (34:40) How To Recover From Bad First Impressions

    (37:06) The Fastest Way To Connect

    (39:08) Give More Memorable Answers

    (41:29) Perfect Your Personal Introduction

    (44:24) Shopify Ad

    (45:20) Bilt Ad

    (46:20) Communication Habits Of Successful People

    (54:35) How To Build Lasting Friendships


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    22 July 2026, 7:00 am
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