Hot Smart Rich with Maggie Sellers Reum

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 Fame (00:11:49) The Overnight Success Myth (00:13:19) From Creator To Founder (00:17:45) Not Another Influencer Brand (00:19:21) Risking One $58 Product (00:22:34) Founder-Led Content Strategy (00:24:58) Showing The Messy Parts (00:26:23) Fiverr Pro Ad (00:27:28) Ollie Ad (00:28:29) Building The Door Yourself (00:29:47) Getting Into Sephora (00:30:29) Designing For Body Care (00:33:18) TikTok Shop To Sephora (00:34:21) Celebrating With Finneas (00:35:21) Meeting Finneas On Raya (00:37:55) Mixing Love And Business (00:39:00) Unsexy Money Conversations (00:40:11) Money, Impact And Risk (00:41:31) Cyklar’s $70M Reality (00:43:07) Talking About Money (00:43:54) Pique Ad (00:44:46) Rella Ad (00:45:47) Betting On Herself (00:46:16) Cyklar’s Best Investment (00:47:58) Private Creator Zooms (00:50:02) Founder Brain Never Stops (00:50:39) Rapid Fire (00:50:41) Her Credit Card Spend (00:51:16) The Expensive Plates (00:51:39) Her Amex Points Strategy (00:52:45) Finneas Travelling Less (00:53:05) Actress, Creator Or Founder? (00:53:32) Favourite Beauty Brand (00:53:55) Oscar, Emmy Or Allure? (00:54:16) Coachella Or Sephora? (00:54:41) Sephora Demo Over Carpet (00:55:24) Best Red Carpet Moment (00:55:46) Song Or Product? (00:56:11) Her HSR Love Note (00:58:00) Working And Loving Hard (00:58:49) Changing Her Last Name (00:59:35) How To Support Claudia ⸻ Sponsors: Fiverr - If you are scaling a business, then you need to visit https://pro.fiverr.com Ollie: Use code HSR for 70% off at http://ollie.com/hsr Pique - https://piquelife.com/hsr for 15% off Rella - http://getrella.com use code HSR for 10% off your first 3 months or annual plan ⸻ Hot Smart Rich: Your Business & Culture GossipFor ambitious women wanting to own the room, gain power, and build wealth.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotsmartrich/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hotsmartrichMaggie Sellers Reum:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maggiesellersreum/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maggiesellersreumLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sellersmaggie/Locker: https://www.wantlocker.com/users/maggiesellersShopMy: https://shopmy.us/maggiesellersAmazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/maggiesellers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 (00:19:37)Pipedrive Ad Read (00:20:13)Pique Ad Read (00:21:30)Did Anyone Say Stay? (00:22:27)Life After Leaving (00:25:19)World’s Best Ex-Girlfriend (00:27:09)New York Breakup Cure (00:28:03)Dating After Six Years (00:30:01)33 Dating Non-Negotiables (00:31:27)Growing Up Without Money (00:33:05)Money Changing Relationships (00:34:30)Why YouTube Went Quiet (00:36:41)From Brand Deals To Equity (00:40:06)Angel Investing Fears (00:42:05)How Morgan Makes Money (00:43:26)Standing Up Publicly (00:45:30)Bilt Ad Read (00:46:00)Lululemon Ad Read (00:47:00)Female Sports Opportunity (00:48:16)Building The 400 Club (00:50:06)Female-Friendly Sports Leagues (00:54:39)Dating In New York (00:59:57)Recent Credit Card Spend (01:01:48)Most Expensive Purchase (01:02:33)F1 Or ATP? (01:03:02)Olympics Or World Cup? (01:03:18)US Open Or Roland Garros (01:04:17)Wing Woman Or Best Friend (01:05:14)HSR Love Note (01:05:37)Joy Has A Habit (01:05:57)Where To Find Morgan (01:06:09) ⸻ Sponsors: Pipedrive - http://pipedrive.com/HSR Pique - https://piquelife.com/hsr for 15% off Bilt - Sign up at http://Joinbilt.com/HSR Lululemon - http://lululemon.com ⸻ Hot Smart Rich: Your Business & Culture Gossip For ambitious women wanting to own the room, gain power, and build wealth. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotsmartrich/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hotsmartrich Maggie Sellers Reum: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maggiesellersreum/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maggiesellersreum LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sellersmaggie/ Locker: https://www.wantlocker.com/users/maggiesellers ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/maggiesellers Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/maggiesellers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 conversation is intended for general informational purposes only. It should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. For any medical concerns, please consult a qualified healthcare professional. This episode has been independently fact checked. For full research document, check here: https://linkly.link/2kHdO ------------------------- Get unselfish access to the insights that will help you own the room. Sign up now⁠ https://linkly.link/2jPXJ⁠ ------------------------ Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (02:11) PCOS And Endometriosis (03:25) How Endometriosis Changes Everything (06:12) What Normal Periods Mean (08:42) PCOS/PMOS Symptoms Women Miss (10:24) PCOS String Of Pearls (12:35) PCOS Hormone Imbalance Explained (15:07) PCOS Insulin Resistance Explained (18:36) PCOS Inflammation And Mental Health (22:59) Pipedrive Ad (24:16) PCOS Weight And Food Noise (28:17) Egg Quality And Fertility (29:25) GLP-1s And Fertility (34:33) Women Finally Feeling Validated (37:00) What Endometriosis Really Is (41:46) Endometriosis And Infertility Explained (44:31) Diagnosing Endometriosis Properly (46:42) Maggie’s Endometriosis Diagnosis Story (47:07) Why Endometriosis Awareness Matters (49:45) Dr A’s Breast Cancer Story (52:14) Breast Cancer Risk Testing (56:06) Fiverr Ad (57:16) Stan Ad (58:12) How Women Advocate For Answers (59:07) When Doctors Still Dismiss You (01:00:09) Endometriosis Treatment Options Explained (01:02:57) Endometriosis And Leaky Gut (01:07:33) Every Woman’s Health Checklist (01:11:29) Become Your Own Health Advocate (01:13:59) HSR Wellness Rapid Fire (01:15:05) Magnesium Or Melatonin For Sleep (01:15:35) Probiotics Or Vitamin D (01:15:47) Plastic, Beauty And Toxins (01:15:55) Acupuncture Or Therapy For Stress (01:16:18) How To Own The Room (01:16:34) Dr A’s HSR Love Note (01:17:24) Season Of Life Title (01:17:38) Where To Find Dr A (01:18:05) Letters From Family ⸻ Sponsors Pipedrive - http://pipedrive.com/HSR Fiverr - If you are scaling a business, then you need to visit https://pro.fiverr.com Stan - http://getstanley.ai/maggie ⸻ Hot Smart Rich: Your Business & Culture Gossip For ambitious women wanting to own the room, gain power, and build wealth. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotsmartrich/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hotsmartrich Maggie Sellers Reum: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maggiesellersreum/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maggiesellersreum LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sellersmaggie/ Locker: https://www.wantlocker.com/users/maggiesellers ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/maggiesellers Amazon Storefront: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/maggiesellers⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Valeria Lipovetsky signed a prenup at 21 and navigated an 18-year age-gap marriage. She reveals how she turned her real-life story into content, building a media empire reaching over 150M people each month. Maggie and Valeria explore how early conversations around marriage, money, and independence shaped the way Valeria built her career - and ultimately led to the creation of Creator Method, her framework for helping creators turn content into sustainable businesses. Valeria breaks down what successful creators do differently to last long-term: using vulnerability with intention, navigating public judgement, and growing with the support of their community. She also reflects on how failure, missteps, and knowing when to pivot played a key role in everything she’s built. Timestamps: (00:00:00) Intro(00:01:58) How Valeria Reached 150M+ People a Month(00:02:30) “I Had a Fear of Attention Growing Up”(00:03:34) Growing Up Between Russia & Canada With A Powerful Mum(00:04:52) Modelling Around the World at Just 16(00:06:02) Getting Married at 20: How I Met My Husband(00:07:35) “Your Life Is Your Art” The Mindset That Changed Everything(00:09:35) The Moment $10K Turned My Content Into a Business(00:11:40) I Had No Idea How Talented I Was(00:13:57) How Creators Build a Real Bond With Their Community(00:15:40) It Took Me 7 Years to Call Myself an Entrepreneur(00:16:37) When to Pivot: What the Kardashians Get Right(00:19:09) Why I Wanted to Start My Own Businesses(00:20:17) Why I Celebrate Failure (With Champagne)(00:21:50) What Posting Online Taught Me About Myself(00:22:30) Why I Chose to Go Back to Content Creation(00:23:24) Is There Something Deeper Driving You?(00:26:04) Being Compared to Tony Robbins & Creating The Creator Method(00:30:13) What Actually Makes a Creator Stand Out Today(00:32:22) The Future of the Creator Economy(00:33:38) Beehiiv Ad(00:35:00) My Framework for Starting Over(00:35:21) How to Start When You Have a Business Idea(00:36:13) Maggie’s Biggest Regret(00:36:57) Why Your 20s Aren’t Just About Making Mistakes(00:38:58) Our Marriage Dynamic Today(00:40:07) What Really Happens in an Age-Gap Relationship(00:41:45) “I Want My Husband to Lead”(00:43:17) Power, Decisions & Equality in Our Marriage(00:45:58) Disagreeing in Public & Handling Criticism(00:48:18) The Unspoken Rules That Hold Our Marriage Together(00:49:31) Signing a Prenup at 21: My Experience(00:52:14) How I Feel About Our Prenup 14 Years Later(00:56:05) How We Think About Money as a Couple(00:57:20) Taking Big Financial Risks (Without Being a Finance Expert)(00:58:57) The Last Thing I Put on My Credit Card(00:59:31) More Followers or Higher Engagement?(00:59:42) Instagram, YouTube, or Podcast? Pick One(01:00:10) How Many Photos Are on My Phone?(01:01:45) Canada or the US?(01:01:50) If I Had to Name This Season of My Life… ⸻ Episode Sponsor: beehiiv - Use code HSR30 at http://www.beehiiv.com/hsr?utm_campaign=hsr-2026-Partnership&utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=hsr&utm_term=2026-02-04&stripe_campaign_code=HSR30 ⸻ Follow Valeria Lipovetsky: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valerialipovetsky Website: https://valeriainc.com/ ⸻ Hot Smart Rich: Join 250,000+ angels and subscribe to the Hot Smart Rich newsletter: https://hotsmartrich.com/subscribe Hot Smart Rich Money Mindset: https://shorturl.at/pJWLc Merch: https://hotsmartrich.shop/ YouTube: https://shorturl.at/IXXFZ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotsmartrich/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hotsmartrich Maggie Sellers Reum:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maggiesellersreum/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maggiesellersreum LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sellersmaggie/ Locker: https://www.wantlocker.com/users/maggiesellers ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/maggiesellers Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/maggiesellers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Sephora losing its crown? How is Olive Young rewriting beauty retail? And should you really be using AI to plan your menstrual cycle - including when to date? Creators are turning their knowledge into paid AI advisors. Mel Robbins is building a protein empire. Founders are publicly sharing revenue and fundraises. And GAP hiring a Chief Entertainment Officer may redefine how brands grow in 2026… In this episode, Maggie and Katie break down their hottest 2026 predictions - so you can spot what’s next before everyone else does. Maggie & Katie discuss: . Sephora vs Ulta vs Olive Young and the new beauty status symbol . Korea’s speed-to-shelf advantage and trend-first retail . Scheduling your business and dating life around your cycle (and using AI to do it) . The “everything shower” and why beauty admin is a mental health reset . Paid AI advisors, AI therapy, and the creator IP problem . Why “human verified” will beat the blue check . Founders disclosing revenue, salaries, and fundraises in 2026 . Why being disliked is a badge of honour (and why it works) . Why VC is dying for consumer brands and family offices are rising . The brands that will win by entertaining, not selling . Celebrity “beauty brands” are over: protein is next Breaking News About Sephora x Olive Young Partnership: Sephora newsroom - https://newsroom.sephora.com/sephora-and-olive-young-partner-to-bring-the-best-of-korean-beauty-to-sephora-consumers/ Business of Fashion:: https://www.businessoffashion.com/articles/beauty/sephora-olive-young-partnership-2026/ Timestamps (00:00) Intro(01:38) The “Everything Shower” Reset - When Self-Care Becomes Survival(02:35) Why Balance Doesn’t Exist – Scheduling Life Around Your Cycle(04:14) Using AI to Plan Your Cycle, Work and Dating Life(05:14) Would You Pay for AI Therapy? The Tony Robbins AI Debate(07:40) AI Will Replace Therapy - Why We Disagree(09:04) Human-Verified Will Beat the Blue Checkmark(09:37) AI Copycats, Idea Theft and the Future of Originality(11:36) Is Sephora Losing Its Crown?(12:15) Olive Young’s Korean Playbook Changing Beauty Retail(13:53) Why Korean Brands Move Faster Than Sephora(15:53) Trend-First Stores – The Olive Young Advantage(16:42) Why Sephora Isn’t Adapting Fast Enough(18:08) Product-First Consumers Are Rewriting Beauty(18:45) The Coming Shake-Up in the Beauty Industry(19:16) beehiiv Ad Read(20:37) Founders Building in Public(21:37) Why Humans Crave Connection More Than Ever(22:34) Should Founders Share Revenue and Salaries?(24:48) The Hidden Cost of Radical Transparency(26:07) Being Disliked as a Badge of Honor(27:42) You Can’t Find Your Audience Without Criticism(30:48) Cozy Earth Ad Read(31:53) Why Family Offices Are Replacing VCs(36:23) Steven Bartlett’s Groq Investment – Low Effort, High Impact(37:11) Pitching VCs Is a Waste of Time IF…(38:02) Brands Must Entertain, Not Sell - GAP’s Pivot!(40:11) The Two Influencers Every Brand Should Study(41:56) Celebrity Protein Is the New Beauty Boom(43:51) Mel Robbins, Khloe Kardashian and the Protein Gold Rush(47:00) How Should We End Podcast Episodes Better? Episode Sponsors: beehiiv - Use code HSR30 at http://www.beehiiv.com/hsr?utm_campaign=hsr-2026-Partnership&utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=hsr&utm_term=2026-01-21 Cozy Earth - http://cozyearth.com with code HSR ⸻ Hot Smart Rich: Join 250,000+ angels and subscribe to the Hot Smart Rich newsletter: https://hotsmartrich.com/subscribe Hot Smart Rich Money Mindset: https://shorturl.at/pJWLc Merch: https://hotsmartrich.shop/ YouTube: https://shorturl.at/IXXFZ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotsmartrich/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hotsmartrich Maggie Sellers Reum: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maggiesellersreum/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maggiesellersreum LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sellersmaggie/ Locker: https://www.wantlocker.com/users/maggiesellers ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/maggiesellers Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/maggiesellers ⸻ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices