Steven Bartlett Just Backed This Female Founder Maggie Sellers with a 7-Figure Strategic Investment

We’re taught to follow the rules - the “safe path,” the “reasonable job,” the relationship that looks good on paper - but the real magic happens when you choose YOURSELF and decide to build the life YOU actually want. In this episode, I sit down with Maggie Sellers, host and founder of Hot Smart Rich, investor, creator, and unapologetic architect of her own life, to talk about walking away from the wrong engagement, betting on herself, becoming an owner (not just an employee), and building a movement that empowers women to take up space, build wealth, and own their story. We get into: ✨ The origin of Hot Smart Rich + how Maggie turned her lived experience into a globally recognized movement ✨ Leaving an engagement, losing stability, and rebuilding from absolute zero (and why it became her greatest confidence story) ✨ How to know when a relationship is “hard” in the wrong way, and when it’s simply growth ✨ Secure vs. anxious vs. avoidant attachment styles and why the right partner changes everything ✨ The power of self-belief: calling off an engagement, moving countries, and putting $150K on the line to bet on herself ✨ Creator equity, angel investing, and the new era of women building generational wealth ✨ Your greatest career advantage ✨ The burnout of traditional brand deals, and why creators need ownership ✨ Cost-per-wear vs. true ROI, and the mindset shifts that actually build wealth ✨ What healthy love feels like ✨ The moment Maggie finally felt “I am her” Connect with Maggie Sellers & Hot Smart Rich 📸 Maggie on IG:   / maggiesellersreum   🌐 Hot Smart Rich Website: https://hotsmartrich.com/ 📸 Hot Smart Rich on IG:   / hotsmartrich   About Maggie Sellers Maggie Sellers is the host and founder of Hot Smart Rich, a fast-growing media and education brand dedicated to helping women build wealth, self-trust, and power. A former tech operator turned investor and creator, she blends business, psychology, and identity work to teach women how to own their worth, negotiate equity, and design a life rooted in confidence and purpose. Timestamps: 00:00 Rebranding Her Wellness Podcast & Turning Divorce Into Power 03:02 F*, Marry & Kill 05:39 Origin of Hot Smart Rich 10:26 Building Wealth & Buying Designers 14:26 From Working for Post Malone to Equity Deals 17:06 Alix Earle Partnering with Poppi & Creators Building Generational Wealth 27:37 Feeling Stuck in Your Career & Finding Your True Skill Set 31:54 Addressing the Haters & Reddit Threads 33:42 Leaving the Wrong Relationship: Calling Off an Engagement & Divorce 37:05 What Healthy Love Feels Like: Secure Attachment vs Anxious–Avoidant Dynamics 50:58 Signing the Dream Deal & Balancing Love, Family & Success 53:59 Smart Investments This episode is sponsored by: • Field of Greens by Brickhouse Nutrition – Get your daily greens in a scoop. 👉 Check out the university study and get 20% off with promo code WELL at https://brickhousenutrition.com/produ... • BON CHARGE – Holiday Sale! 👉 It’s currently the BON CHARGE Holiday Sale, so you can save a massive 25% off. Just head to https://boncharge.com and your 25% off code will be automatically applied. ⏳ Sale ends December 31, 2025 — don’t miss out! • Quo – The business phone app that never misses a call. 👉 Get started FREE + 20% off your first 6 months at http://Quo.com/BLONDE If you're switching from another provider, Quo will port your existing numbers for FREE. • Just Thrive – Clinically proven probiotics for real gut health. 👉 Visit https://justthrivehealth.com/products... and save 20% on your first 90-day bottle of Just Thrive Probiotic with code WELL Don’t forget to check out all their other all-natural, clinically proven products too!  • FORIA – Elevate your pleasure and intimacy naturally. 👉 If you’d like to try FORIA’s pleasure and intimacy formulas, FORIA is offering a special deal for our listeners! Get 20% off your first order by visiting https://www.foriawellness.com/BLONDE or use code BLONDE at checkout. • Fatty15 – Optimize your C15 levels to help you live healthier, longer. 👉 Get 15% off their 90-day Starter Kit at https://fatty15.com/WELL using code WELL at checkout. Looking for exclusive wellness tips, beauty hacks, and lifestyle insights you won’t find anywhere else? Subscribe to my weekly newsletter for all the inside scoop, including personal routines and healthy living tips! Don’t miss out! https://ariellelorre.com/subscribe/ Follow me: Instagram:   / well.pod   Facebook:   / ariellelorre   TikTok:   / ariellelorre   Pinterest:   / ariellelorre   X: https://x.com/ariellelorre YouTube:    / @wellwithariellelorre   Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0vrgqp6...