Hot Smart Rich with Maggie Sellers Reum

How do billionaires spend their money? Luxury travel agent Olivia Ferney (@travelwithlivii) sits down with Maggie Sellers Reum to reveal how the ultra-rich travel, shop and spend - from $150k Birkins and $500k private planes to nepo baby budgets!

Olivia takes Maggie inside the world of billionaire travel, celebrity client demands and the money rules of the ultra-rich. She shares the truth behind her viral client calls, what wealthy clients really want from luxury service, and how working so closely with extreme wealth has shaped the way she now thinks about money herself. They also get into nepo baby spending, the difference between fame and real wealth, and why Olivia sees everything through an ROI lens (including her own wedding!)

If you want to break into the luxury market, Olivia also shares where to meet rich clients, how the ultra-rich really travel, and the small moves that can help you get better deals, upgrades and access!

00:00:00 Intro

00:01:31 How Olivia Ferney Became The Luxury Travel Agent

00:03:02 Are The Viral Luxury Travel Calls Actually Real?

00:04:49 Having Zero Fear Of Risk

00:05:54 Working With Wealthy People

00:07:49 How To Use Your Assets To Get Ahead

00:10:01 The Hidden Costs Of Building A Luxury Business

00:11:34 How To Walk Into A Room And Own It

00:11:43 The Handshake Trick For Connection

00:12:18 What To Say If You Want To Impress Someone

00:13:51 The K-Shaped Economy And Why Luxury Is Booming

00:15:26 How To Break Into The Ultra-Luxury Market

00:17:24 Where To Go If You Want To Meet Rich People

00:19:09 Does Fake It Till You Make It Actually Work?

00:21:20 How The Luxury Travel Business Really Works

00:24:37 The Hardest Part Of Working With The Ultra-Rich

00:26:10 How Olivia Handles Clients Shouting At Her

00:28:23 Pipedrive Ad

00:29:22 The Difference Between Wealthy, Rich And Famous

00:33:14 Who Actually Follows Travelwithlivii?

00:34:51 How Olivia Built A Loyal Online Community

00:37:13 Does Money Really Buy Happiness?

00:39:44 What Nepo Babies Are Really Like

00:42:27 Love, Money And Different Financial Backgrounds

00:44:29 Olivia’s Relationship With Troy

00:47:47 Finances And Contracts In Relationships

00:49:21 Why Did You Keep Him A Secret?

00:50:36 Can Ambitious Women Still Feel Feminine?

00:52:48 My Wedding Needs An ROI

00:55:44 What Billionaire Clients Teach

00:58:58 Lululemon Ad

00:59:58 Stan Ad

01:00:54 Is Success Luck Or Do You Create It?

01:01:40 How Olivia Built Real Self-Confidence

01:05:58 The Travel Hacks Rich People Actually Use

01:08:14 How To Get A Hotel Upgrade

01:09:34 How You Deal With Impossible Client Requests

01:10:57 Are You Afraid Of Being Called A B*tch?

01:13:07 The Craziest Request You’ve Ever Had

01:15:06 Most Problematic Client Request Ever

01:16:24 Rapid Fire: The Last Thing Olivia Bought

01:16:41 Rapid Fire: Olivia’s Last Expensive Purchase

01:17:02 St Barts Or The South Of France?

01:17:48 Olivia’s Dream Travel Destination Right Now

01:18:16 Taylor Swift, Drake Or Kylie Jenner’s Plane?

01:19:00 Aman Or One&Only?

01:19:23 The Most Expensive Thing A Client Asked Olivia To Buy

01:19:50 The Most Expensive Hermès Bag Olivia Has Sourced

01:20:05 Hotel du Cap Or Villa d’Este?

01:20:27 The Hardest Restaurant Reservation To Get Right Now

01:21:56 The Most A Client Has Spent In 24 Hours

01:22:50 The Most Overrated Luxury Destination

01:23:10 Are The LA Celebrity Tunnels Actually Real?

01:23:33 Olivia’s Most Expensive Business Mistake

01:23:56 The Best Spot For A Confidential Lunch In LA

01:24:21 Where Olivia Would Go To Completely Disappear

01:25:26 Olivia’s HSR Love Note

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Olivia Ferney is the founder of Travel With Livii and co-owner of Top Tier Travel, where her Concierge+ membership handles travel for some of the world’s most elite clients, from celebrities and athletes to executives and family offices. Known for sold-out suites, impossible last-minute requests, and access to the world’s most exclusive events. Olivia has built a business around discretion, access, and high-level execution. She is also quietly preparing to launch a new project this June called Passport, so keep your eyes out.

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Matilda Djerf sits down with Maggie Sellers Reum to share the highs and lows of being a public female founder and what she really wishes people knew. The now 29-year-old opens up about what type of leader she is now after explaining what really happened at Djerf Avenue, what it was like knowing the article was coming months in advance, and how she handled the pressure of protecting a $36M brand in real time

Matilda shares the full founder playbook. From landing culture-defining collabs (including Frankie’s Bikinis and Sofia Richie Grainge) to building a brand that people line up for, Matilda breaks down how to secure your dream partnership, protect your team, and keep scaling when the internet is loud. Plus: Scandi-living, her upcoming wedding, and yes, the iconic hair.

Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro

(01:24) Does Matilda Djerf Listen to Podcasts?

(01:44) How She Became a Hair Icon

(03:17) What She Was Like at School

(03:41) Starting in Fashion at 11

(04:24) Moving to the US Without Speaking English

(06:46) Why She Stayed in Sweden (Not LA)

(07:56) Small Town Mindset vs Big Dreams

(09:11) Why She Started Gathered

(10:14) The Creator Economy Has Changed

(12:29) Becoming A House Hold Name

(14:35) The Truth About Scandi Living

(15:33) Why Work-Life Balance Doesn’t Exist

(16:40) I Accidentally Started a Lifestyle Trend

(18:03) Why Sweden Doesn’t Celebrate Success

(19:14) Turning 29: “I Did This”

(20:06) The Work Behind Self-Confidence

(21:31) Why She Started Djerf Avenue

(26:47) Can the Brand Exist Without Her?

(27:51) How Hailey Bieber Discovered Her

(29:08) Ad: AG1

(30:08) What She Learned From Hailey Bieber

(31:06) How She Makes Every Collab Work

(31:40) How She Landed Sofia Richie Grainge

(32:53) How She Knows a Drop Will Sell Out

(34:20) Brands With Real Momentum Right Now

(36:22) What Actually Makes a Brand Win

(37:06) The Djerf Avenue Scandal Explained

(40:12) Going Through It With Rasmus

(40:54) How She Handled the Pressure Mentally

(42:16) “People Don’t Care About Context”

(44:27) Did the Scandal Make Her Better?

(47:36) How She Feels About It Now

(49:57) Who Works at Djerf Avenue?

(51:36) Ad: Shopify

(52:31) Ad: Bilt

(53:28) How She Got Into Selfridges

(56:19) What She’s Manifesting Now

(56:59) Wedding Chat & Relationship Advice 

(59:24) Do You And Rasmus Have Contracts?

(01:00:24) Why Trust Has to Be Earned

(01:03:15) Rapid Fire: Money Habits

(01:03:26) Most Expensive Purchase

(01:03:56) Dream Collaboration

(01:04:30) Blowout vs Real Life

(01:04:53) Dyson Airwrap vs Rhode

(01:05:14) New York vs LA

(01:05:39) Robe vs Blazer

(01:06:21) Her Life Motto

(01:06:46) The Season I’m In

(01:07:16) Where to Find Matilda

(01:07:47) What Can HSR Help You With?

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How to invest, build wealth, and spot winning brands early - according to a $2B fund manager! 

Courtney Reum (investor, founder… and my husband!) breaks down how he actually decides what’s worth investing in and the mistakes most people make with money.

From Khloe Kardashian’s Khloud protein chips to the $500M BuzzBallz story, we get into what makes a consumer brand take off and what quietly kills it.

If you’ve ever wanted to start investing, build real wealth, or understand how these brands actually win - this is for you!

Timestamps:

00:01:37 Investing Expert… And My Husband

00:03:11 The $500M BuzzBallz Divorce Story

00:06:34 Can You Build This Brand?

00:07:36 Why I Waited To Start A Brand

00:09:32 When To Start Your Business

00:11:37 How Smart Investors Judge Risk

00:13:17 Why Celebrities Are Investing

00:16:55 Do Brands Need Celebrities?

00:18:19 Khloe Kardashian’s Khloud Review

00:22:57 Fiverr Ad

00:24:07 Smash Kitchen Chips Review

00:25:59 My Food Brand Framework

00:29:23 Red Flags In Investing

00:33:30 The Coinbase Investment Story

00:35:25 Traits Of Billionaire Founders

00:37:42 Maggie’s HSR Founder Edge

00:38:47 Followers Or Resume Virtues?

00:40:16 Is An MBA Worth It?

00:42:40 Is Goldman Still Prestigious?

00:45:13 Stan Ad

00:46:16 How To Get Into VC

00:47:59 Why Women Apply Less For Jobs

00:49:39 Rapid Fire Investing Advice

00:49:55 Last Credit Card Purchase

00:50:29 Spend On Experiences Instead

00:50:51 Best Newsletter Right Now

00:51:09 Using AI For Newsletters

00:52:46 Worst Investment Mistakes

00:54:25 My Proudest Accolade

00:54:47 Food, Wellness Or AI?

00:55:25 My Biggest Investment Win

00:56:43 Why Brands Need Family Offices

00:59:11 What Is A Family Office?

01:00:40 How To Reach Family Offices

01:01:16 Mr HSR’s New Email

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Kim Kardashian’s trainer, Senada Greca, reveals why strength training is the missing link for fat loss, confidence, cellulite, creatine, supplements, women’s fitness, and real results!

Maggie and Senada are getting into all of it - the fitness myths keeping girls stuck, why muscle is the REAL glow-up, and why weights are not the enemy. Senada spills on Kim Kardashian, creatine gummies, cardio, diet culture, and why your strawberry matcha is not ruining your results! 

This is your sign to stop shrinking, start taking up space, and build a body that feels as good as it looks!

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Intro

00:01:54 Transform Your Mind And Body

00:02:24 Dopamine Vs Discipline Explained

00:03:40 Why Women Need Strength Training

00:06:01 How Often To Lift Weights

00:07:24 Cellulite Truth And How To Reduce

00:09:16 Negative Self Talk And Confidence

00:10:31 How To Ignore Haters Online

00:12:03 Overcoming Eating Disorder And Anxiety

00:14:18 What Fitness And Health Really Means

00:15:24 The Truth About 80/20 Rule

00:17:46 Simple Nutrition Guide For Women

00:18:59 Creatine Benefits For Women Explained

00:20:28 Creatine Gummies Vs Powder Truth

00:22:03 Why Fibre Matters For Gut Health

00:22:49 Pique Tea Ad

00:23:47 Starting A Supplement Brand Today

00:25:21 What Billionaires Do Differently

00:26:31 Training Kim Kardashian Behind Scenes

00:29:10 Moving To LA For Kim Kardashian

00:31:29 Becoming A Nike Skims Athlete

00:32:54 Strength And Femininity Explained

00:33:43 How Long To See Results

00:36:09 Leaving Finance For Fitness Career

00:36:58 Why I Left My 9-5

00:37:36 How I Changed My Money Mindset

00:39:26 Lessons On Building Wealth

00:40:14 Rapid Fire Questions

00:40:23 Most Expensive Purchase Ever

00:40:37 Lymphatic Drainage Vs Deep Tissue

00:41:07 Sauna Vs Cold Plunge Benefits

00:41:19 Calories In Food Vs Drinks

00:42:00 Best Body Part To Train

00:42:12 My Current Life Chapter Title

00:42:35 HSR Love Note To Myself

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Confidence coach & behavioral researcher, Dr. Shadé Zahrai, reveals 4 mindset shifts to stop self-doubt, build confidence, and own any room!

Why do some women walk in and get taken seriously instantly, while others overthink every move, over-apologise, and shrink themselves at work? 

Maggie and Dr. Shadé unpack the hidden habits holding ambitious women back, the psychology behind “Lucky Girl Syndrome,” and why high-achieving women still struggle with self-worth. From speaking with authority to asking for more at work, this conversation is a masterclass in becoming the woman who stops second-guessing herself and starts being seen, heard, and respected!

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Intro

00:01:55 What a Confidence Expert Does

00:03:56 The Truth About Self-Doubt

00:09:37 The 4 Traits Shaping Self-Worth

00:12:15 Change Your Personality in 6 Weeks

00:13:44 Is Personality Born or Built?

00:16:08 4 Signs You Don’t Accept Yourself

00:19:12 Why Successful People Feel Inadequate

00:21:43 Why Failure Feels Personal

00:23:31 Rewire Your Fear of Failure

00:25:37 The Michael Phelps Mindset Trick

00:28:22 The 3-Step Failure Recovery Framework

00:30:50 Why High Achievers Fear Failure

00:33:01 A Simple Tool for Pressure

00:34:35 The Trait That Builds Confidence

00:36:50 Why Confidence Follows Action

00:38:19 The “Impossible Problem” Story

00:40:27 Ad Break

00:41:30 Why “Delusion” Can Build Success

00:45:35 Rejection Therapy Explained

00:47:17 The Third Trait: Taking Control

00:49:02 Why You Feel Stuck

00:52:40 Stop Saying “You Should”

00:54:14 What To Say Instead

00:56:37 How To Ask For A Raise

00:57:28 How To Stop Being Ignored

01:00:31 Stop Over-Apologising

01:02:28 2 Ways To Control Emotion

01:04:01 Quick Confidence Tricks

01:08:42 How To Walk In Confidently

01:10:55 Nail Your Promotion Conversation

01:16:18 Women in Male-Dominated Workplaces

01:18:57 Why Women Undermine Women

01:26:29 Why One Size Doesn’t Work

01:28:10 You Can’t Please Everyone

01:29:13 Where To Find The Book

01:29:46 Last Thing On Your Credit Card?

01:29:55 Most Expensive Card Purchase?

01:30:12 Most Confident Person You’ve Met?

01:30:34 Books Or Podcasts?

01:30:38 Where Inspiration Comes From

01:31:18 This Season Of Life

01:32:09 Her HSR Love Note

01:32:40 Where To Find Shadé

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Dr. Shadé Zahrai, is globally recognized behavioral researcher, scholar-practitioner, and award-winning peak performance educator to Fortune 100s. An ex-Lawyer armed with a background in psychology, an MBA, and a PhD in organizational behavior, she’s one of the leading voices on confidence and performance, and her new bestselling book, Big Trust: Rewire Self-Doubt, Find Your Confidence, Fuel Success, is transforming the lives of tens of thousands of people all over the world. 

Latest Book, Big Trust:  https://www.amazon.com/Big-Trust-Self-Doubt-Confidence-Success/dp/0063378159/

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