Hot Smart Rich

• BTS of Neko Health’s 100,000-Person Waitlist, What to Do in London, and HSR’s Global Angel WhatsApp Community

  In this episode of Hot Smart Rich, Maggie takes you behind the scenes of her latest trip to London—where business, wellness, and exclusivity collide. From securing high-level meetings with potential LPs and Unilever Ventures to stepping inside the ultra-exclusive Neko Health body scan (with a 100,000-person waitlist), this episode pulls back the curtain on what it looks like to build a global empire while living life in the fast lane.Maggie also takes you inside one of London’s most talked-about events with her boyfriend, Courtney Reum—Bryony Deery’s wedding, a Vogue-worthy affair celebrating the Pilates entrepreneur and Dior’s Global Wellness Expert. Plus, she’s launching something major: the HSR Global Angels WhatsApp community, a new way for ambitious women to connect, network, and build their own power circles.This episode is a first-of-its-kind vlog-style format—so if you want to see the full experience, make sure to watch on Spotify or YouTube.Episode HighlightsThis episode isn’t just about business—it’s about building a life that blends ambition, wellness, and connection. Maggie shares an inside look at her week in London, including:Neko Health Body Scan: Maggie experiences one of the most high-tech, data-driven wellness scans available today, founded by Daniel Ek (CEO of Spotify).Bryony Deery’s Wedding: A behind-the-scenes look at the stunning wedding of fitness entrepreneur Bryony Deery, founder of Pilates by Bryony and Dior Global Wellness Expert, to Kaspar Basse, Founder of Joe & The Juice.HSR Angels Meet-Up: 30 HSR community members gathered at Joe & The Juice for an impromptu event—proving the power of real-life connections.Doing Business on the Go: Maggie shares how she maximizes travel time for work, from taking investor meetings between events to leveraging her global network.Working the Network: Meetings with potential LPs and Unilever Ventures—how Maggie is making strategic connections for future investments.Join the HSR Global Angels Community💌 Link to join: Click here to joinThis is a community by you, for you. It’s peer-led, community-driven, and built for ambitious, like-minded women. Whether you’re looking to connect with business besties, discover the best Pilates class in your city, or find new friends—this is where it happens.Places & Items Mentioned in This EpisodeNeko Health Body Scan – The future of personalized healthcare. Get on the waitlist.Pants from Revolve (The Everywhere Pant) – Maggie’s go-to travel pants. Shop here.Milk Makeup – Hydro Grip Primer. Shop here.FlyKitt – Jet lag relief kit. Shop here.Arrae – Siff & Nish's brand. HSR15 for 15% off. Shop here.Pilates By Bryony – Bryony's pilates method. Join here.✨CONNECT WITH MAGGIE SELLERS✨ Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠@maggiesellers⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠@maggiesellers_⁠⁠YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠@hotsmartrich⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn:⁠⁠⁠⁠Maggie Sellers⁠⁠⁠✨READ THE NEWSLETTER✨⁠⁠HSR ICYMI⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Stay ahead with consumer startup trends, business news, and investing insights.✨SHOP HOT SMART RICH✨⁠⁠HSR Merch⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Shop My⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠✨ABOUT MAGGIE SELLERS✨Maggie Sellers is the founder of Hot Smart Rich, an investment and media company designed to empower women in business and entrepreneurship. A multi-hyphenate creator, investor, and entrepreneur, she’s redefined female empowerment with her sharp, candid insights into business, wealth-building, and startup investing. As a leading voice on TikTok and LinkedIn, Maggie’s content reaches over 180,000 ambitious women looking to elevate their careers, finances, and businesses.Maggie is also an angel investor in brands like Allara Health, Mixlab, and De Soi and a venture partner in HSR Ventures, where she backs the next generation of consumer startups. Forget outdated notions of female empowerment—Maggie is reshaping what it means to be a modern power player in business and investing.📢 This episode is produced by HSR Media, a division of Creative MES LLC.

  --------  

  24:34
• Investing $60M to Find the Next Mr. Beast—The Future of Influencers, Creators, and Venture Capital with Megan Lightcap

  Investing $60M to Find the Next Mr. Beast—The Future of Influencers, Creators, and Venture Capital with Megan LightcapIn this episode of Hot Smart Rich, Maggie sits down with Megan Lightcap, Partner at Slow Ventures, one of the leading venture capital firms backing content creators and digital-first businesses. With a $60M seed-stage fund, Megan and Sam Lessin are betting big on the creator economy, where social media platforms, personal brands, and original content are shaping the future of digital entrepreneurship.From investing in early-stage startups to finding the next Mr. Beast, Megan breaks down how venture capital is shifting toward creators and why influencers are the new entrepreneurs to bet on.Episode HighlightsThe creator economy is booming, and Slow Ventures is proving that content creators are the next generation of entrepreneurs. Megan unpacks Goldman Sachs’ $500 billion projection for the creator economy, what it means for venture capital firms, and where social media platforms are heading in a post-Instagram world.She also dives into how creators are turning personal brands into multi-million dollar businesses and why Mr. Beast is the blueprint for the next wave of content entrepreneurs. Megan shares an inside look at raising a creator-led fund and how she and Sam Lessin structured Slow Ventures’ $60M fund to back the next era of digital-first founders.Key TakeawaysCreators Are the New Entrepreneurs – Investors are treating influencers like startups, changing the entire business model of social media.How to Secure VC Funding as a Creator – What venture firms like Slow Ventures look for when backing creator-led businesses.The Future of Monetization – Why brand deals aren’t enough and how creators can build scalable revenue streams.Social Media’s Next Evolution – Where new platforms will drive the next wave of digital entrepreneurship.The Mr. Beast Playbook – The business model behind the world’s biggest creator—and how others can apply his strategy.Resources & Items Mentioned in This EpisodeApply for the Slow Ventures Creator Fund Associate Role – Interested in venture capital and the creator economy? Apply for the Slow Ventures Associate role and let them know HSR sent you: Apply HereMegan’s Go-To Skincare for Hydrated Skin – She swears by Hada Labo Hyaluronic Acid for its affordability and effectiveness. Shop HereMust-Listen Podcast on the Future of Social & AI – Check out the Telepathy Tapes Podcast, where Sam Lessin and Slow Ventures break down the evolving landscape of AI, social media, and the internet. Listen Here90% of Young People Want To Be an Influencer - Read HereListen now for an inside look at how venture capital is evolving, why creators are building billion-dollar businesses, and how Slow Ventures is shaping the future of content, social platforms, and digital entrepreneurship.✨CONNECT WITH MAGGIE SELLERS✨ Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠@maggiesellers⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠@maggiesellers_⁠⁠YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠@hotsmartrich⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn:⁠⁠⁠⁠Maggie Sellers⁠⁠⁠✨CONNECT WITH MEGAN LIGHTCAP✨ LinkedIn:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Megan Lightcap⁠⁠Websites: ⁠Slow Ventures⁠✨READ THE NEWSLETTER✨⁠⁠HSR ICYMI⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Stay ahead with consumer startup trends, business news, and investing insights.✨SHOP HOT SMART RICH✨⁠⁠HSR Merch⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Shop My⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠📢 This episode is produced by HSR Media, a division of Creative MES LLC, with support from Coldea Productions.

  --------  

  1:02:49
• Gab Waller: Who The Celebs Call, Now She's Building Fashion's Next Big AI App

  From Sourcing Fashion to Building Tech—Gab Waller’s EmpireIn this episode of Hot Smart Rich, Maggie sits down with Gab Waller—the fashion sourcer-turned-tech founder—who built a global empire from a single Instagram DM. Known for finding the most coveted luxury pieces for celebrities like Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Hailey Bieber, and Khloé Kardashian, Gab has pioneered fashion sourcing and is now reshaping the future of luxury shopping with her tech platform, Sourced By.✨ Episode Highlights:Gab’s journey from a small town in Australia to becoming one of the most sought-after fashion sourcers is nothing short of remarkable. Starting her career in the Australian government, she took a leap into fashion, driven by a passion for luxury items and an eye for hard-to-find pieces. What began as a personal mission quickly turned global as she tapped into the high-demand market for sold-out luxury fashion.Her big break came through an Instagram DM when she sourced an iconic Old Celine coat for Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. That single moment changed her career trajectory, positioning her as the go-to for celebrity clients seeking rare fashion. With names like Hailey Bieber, Sofia Richie Grainge, and Chiara Ferragni on her roster, Gab became the fashion world’s best-kept secret.As demand skyrocketed, Gab saw an opportunity to scale beyond 1:1 sourcing. Enter Sourced By—the ultimate platform shaping the future of luxury shopping. Using AI to connect shoppers to rare items worldwide, the platform is the backbone of the fashion sourcing industry—a proof of concept that’s creating an entirely new space in fashion tech.Key Takeaways:Passion to Personal Brand: Gab shows how focusing on a niche—like fashion sourcing—can build a global personal brand.Scaling a Brand into a Business: She transformed her personal success into Sourced By, proving personal brands can evolve into scalable businesses.Spotting Market Gaps: Identifying the unmet demand for sold-out luxury pieces was key to her entrepreneurial success.Scaling Without Losing Authenticity: Even as she moves into tech, Gab maintains the personalized touch that made her stand out.Building in Public: Her transparency—sharing wins and challenges—offers a blueprint for founders growing personal brands into global empires.✨CONNECT WITH MAGGIE SELLERS✨ Instagram:⁠⁠⁠@maggiesellers⁠⁠⁠TikTok:⁠⁠⁠@maggiesellers_⁠YouTube:⁠⁠⁠@hotsmartrich⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn:⁠⁠⁠Maggie Sellers⁠⁠✨CONNECT WITH GAB WALLER✨ Instagram: ⁠@gabwaller⁠, ⁠@gabwallerdotcom⁠, ⁠@sourcedby⁠TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@gabwaller⁠LinkedIn:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Gab Waller⁠Websites: Shop with Gab Waller⁠ & Sourced By⁠✨READ THE NEWSLETTER✨⁠HSR ICYMI⁠⁠⁠ – Stay ahead with consumer startup trends, business news, and investing insights.✨SHOP HOT SMART RICH✨⁠HSR Merch⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Shop My⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠✨ABOUT MAGGIE SELLERS✨Maggie Sellers is the founder of Hot Smart Rich, an investment and media company designed to empower women in business and entrepreneurship. A multi-hyphenate creator, investor, and entrepreneur, she’s redefined female empowerment with her sharp, candid insights into business, wealth-building, and startup investing. As a leading voice on TikTok and LinkedIn, Maggie’s content reaches over 180,000 ambitious women looking to elevate their careers, finances, and businesses.Maggie is also an angel investor in brands like Allara Health, Mixlab, and De Soi and a venture partner in HSR Ventures, where she backs the next generation of consumer startups. Forget outdated notions of female empowerment—Maggie is reshaping what it means to be a modern power player in business and investing.📢 This episode is produced by HSR Media, a division of Creative MES LLC.

  --------  

  45:09
• Building a Multimillion Dollar Fashion Startup as a Walking Red Flag Solo Female Founder: Kristine Locker on Reinventing Online Shopping and Betting Everything on What’s Next

  In this episode of Hot Smart Rich, I sit down with Kristine Locker—founder & CEO of Locker, the social shopping platform that’s redefining how we shop, save, and discover products online. From starting her career in real estate finance at Goldman Sachs to self-funding her startup for two years with $225,000 before landing a game-changing $1M angel investment, Kristine’s journey is proof that big risks lead to even bigger rewards.But building a multi-million dollar consumer startup isn’t just about great ideas—it’s about navigating investor rejection, learning from bad decisions (like an $8K influencer campaign gone wrong), and understanding what today’s consumers actually want.We also dive into the new wave of creator-led brands—like Parke, Dairy Boy, and Set Active—and the backlash some are facing for bootstrapping their businesses through supplier terms, the drop model, and negative cash conversion cycles. Kristine shares her perspective as a founder on how these strategies impact growth, customer loyalty, and whether this is the future of consumer brands.If you’ve ever had 100 open tabs while debating a purchase, returned a wishlist item you finally bought, or wondered why brands keep pushing affiliate links instead of listening to consumers, this episode is for you.Kristine and I get into the real talk about startup life, from fundraising challenges to the mental toll of being a founder, and why she’s betting everything on what’s next for Locker and social commerce.WHAT WE COVER:The Wishlist Struggle Is Real – Why we overthink purchases and how Locker is changing thatFrom Open Tabs to Millions – Kristine’s path from bootstrapping to landing a $1M angel investmentThe Influencer vs. Community Debate – Why Locker is built for real shoppers, not influencersHow Locker Grew to 200K Users With Zero Paid Ads – Kristine’s strategy for scaling without big marketing budgetsCreator-Led Brands Under Fire – The backlash against brands like Parke, Dairy Boy, and Set Active for their drop model and supplier-backed scaling strategiesRunning a Startup and Having a Life? – How Kristine balances marriage, career, and the pressure of building a billion-dollar businessLessons for Founders – The best (and worst) $8K Kristine ever spent on marketing, and why brand loyalty matters more than ever✨CONNECT WITH MAGGIE SELLERS✨ Instagram:⁠⁠@maggiesellers⁠⁠TikTok:⁠⁠@maggiesellers_YouTube:⁠⁠@hotsmartrich⁠⁠LinkedIn:⁠⁠Maggie Sellers⁠⁠✨CONNECT WITH KRISTINE LOCKER✨Instagram: ⁠⁠@kristinelockerShop With Kristine on Locker ✨READ THE NEWSLETTER✨HSR ICYMI⁠⁠ – Stay ahead with consumer startup trends, business news, and investing insights.✨SHOP HOT SMART RICH✨HSR Merch⁠⁠Shop My⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠✨ABOUT MAGGIE SELLERS✨Maggie Sellers is the founder of Hot Smart Rich, an investment and media company designed to empower women in business and entrepreneurship. A multi-hyphenate creator, investor, and entrepreneur, she’s redefined female empowerment with her sharp, candid insights into business, wealth-building, and startup investing. As a leading voice on TikTok and LinkedIn, Maggie’s content reaches over 180,000 ambitious women looking to elevate their careers, finances, and businesses.Maggie is also an angel investor in brands like Allara Health, Mixlab, and De Soi and a venture partner in HSR Ventures, where she backs the next generation of consumer startups. Forget outdated notions of female empowerment—Maggie is reshaping what it means to be a modern power player in business and investing.📢 This episode is produced by HSR Media, a division of Creative MES LLC. Hot Smart Rich & HSR Ventures is an advisor to and investor in Locker.

  --------  

  39:41
• Heartbreak & Healing: How To Heal From Your Breakup And Not Let Everything Else Fall Apart With Maggie Sellers (& Courtney Reum)

  Heartbreak & Healing: How To Heal From Your Breakup And Not Let Everything Else Fall Apart With Maggie Sellers & Courtney Reum | Hot Smart Rich PodcastIn this episode ofHot Smart Rich, I sit down with Courtney Reum—serial entrepreneur, co-founder of M13, investor, and best-selling author—who also happens to be my boyfriend. We’re diving deep into heartbreak, breakups, and healing, sharing our personal experiences and hard-earned lessons on love, self-growth, and moving forward.If you’ve ever felt lost after a relationship breakup, struggled to rebuild your confidence, or wondered how to navigate the healing process while balancing a demanding career, this episode is for you.What We Cover:💔 How to move on from heartbreak—without losing yourself or your momentum.🧠 The psychology of heartbreak—why it feels like physical pain and how to rewire your brain.💡 Breakup mistakes to avoid—the habits that keep you stuck and how to break free.👀 Rebuilding confidence after a breakup—how to focus on yourself, not your ex.⚡ The truth about manifesting your next relationship—and what actually works.❤️ Maggie’s perspective on navigating heartbreak, rebuilding confidence, and the mindset shifts that led to a healthy, fulfilling relationship as Courtney’s girlfriend.❤️ Courtney’s perspective on what makes a healthy relationship and how men process heartbreak differently.If you’re going through heartbreak, feeling stuck in past relationships, or wondering when you’ll be ready for a new relationship, this episode is packed with real talk, emotional support, and actionable steps to help you move forward.🎧 Tune in to Hot Smart Rich now!✨CONNECT WITH MAGGIE SELLERS✨📲 Instagram:⁠@maggiesellers⁠🎥 TikTok:⁠@maggiesellers_⁠ – Where Maggie Sellers’ TikTok content is breaking down business, investing, and modern female empowerment.📺 YouTube:⁠@hotsmartrich⁠ – Get insights on entrepreneurship, investing, and startup strategy.💼 LinkedIn:⁠Maggie Sellers⁠ – See what’s trending in venture capital and startup investing.✨CONNECT WITH COURTNEY REUM✨📲 Instagram:⁠@courtneyreum⁠💼 LinkedIn:⁠Courtney Reum⁠ – Follow his latest insights on startup investing and venture capital.✨READ THE NEWSLETTER✨📰⁠HSR ICYMI⁠ – Stay ahead with consumer startup trends, business news, and investing insights.✨SHOP HOT SMART RICH✨🛍⁠HSR Merch⁠ – Wear your ambition.🛍⁠Shop My⁠ – Discover Maggie Sellers’ top startup-backed finds.🛍⁠Amazon⁠ – Find must-have startup products curated by Maggie.✨ABOUT MAGGIE SELLERS✨Maggie Sellers is the founder of Hot Smart Rich, an investment and media company designed to empower women in business and entrepreneurship. A multi-hyphenate creator, investor, and entrepreneur, she’s redefined female empowerment with her sharp, candid insights into business, wealth-building, and startup investing. As a leading voice on TikTok and LinkedIn, Maggie’s content reaches over 180,000 ambitious women looking to elevate their careers, finances, and businesses.Maggie is also an angel investor in brands like Allara Health, Mixlab, and De Soi and a venture partner in HSR Ventures, where she backs the next generation of consumer startups. Forget outdated notions of female empowerment—Maggie is reshaping what it means to be a modern power player in business and investing.📢 This episode is produced by HSR Media, a division of Creative MES LLC.

  --------  

  50:55

More Business podcasts

Trending Business podcasts

About Hot Smart Rich