Why It’s Time to Get the Prenup, Talk Money, and Stop Doing Work for Free (We're Looking at You DCC)

Why It’s Time to Get the Prenup, Talk Money, and Stop Doing Work for Free (Maggie Spills it All)

Weddings. Wealth. Women doing free work.

This week, Hot Smart Rich is back with sisters Maggie and Katie Sellers—talking candidly about navigating money in relationships, the pressure of influencer wedding culture, and what happens when someone starts copying your brand move for move. (Hint: you trademark or die.)

From a quick catch-up post-trip to a 400% raise breakdown, this episode covers personal stories, hard-earned lessons, and straight-up tactical advice on everything from prenups to trademarking to finding a partner who gets your ambition.

If you’re navigating wedding pressure, financial conversations in your relationship, or trying to protect your brand from copycats—this one’s for you.

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🔑 Key Takeaways

Mixed finances doesn’t mean mixed values.
Maggie and Katie break down how to approach money in relationships, what to consider before combining finances, and why a prenup is self-respect—not pessimism.

Wedding culture is spiraling.
From Sophia Richie Grainge to the Bezos/Sanchez media circus, we dissect the current state of influencer weddings—and how to stay grounded in your own vision.

You’re not crazy—they’re copying you.
Maggie opens up about the reality of being copied and why protecting your intellectual property is not optional. Trademark early, trademark everything.

The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders effect.
The power of reality TV is underestimated—especially when building in public. We explore how narrative-driven platforms shape culture and why founders should pay attention.

Women need to stop doing free work.
Katie shares the moment that led to a 409% raise—and why advocating for yourself is the most HSR move you can make.

AI is not optional.
We break down why creators must start experimenting with AI tools (yes, even if you’re not “technical”) and how to think bigger than ChatGPT.

Supportive partners are a strategic advantage.
Maggie shares the top questions to ask when dating to find someone who supports—not competes with—your ambition.

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💡 In This Episode:
A quick trip recap: wins, lessons, and what’s shifting
Prenup talk: what Lauren & Jeff might be doing (and why it matters for you)
The dark side of wedding culture and how to protect your peace
IP protection: what HSR is doing to defend our brand
Why being copied is both a compliment and a legal problem
How the DCC is changing the game (their 400% raise)
Creator POV on AGI and why AI isn’t optional
How to screen for a supportive partner as a high-achieving woman

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Chapters

00:00 – 09:10: From Europe to LA – Trip recap, routine slippage, and treating your life like a business
09:11 – 15:20: The Bezos Wedding, prenup 101, and why every woman needs a PMA
15:21 – 19:31: Mixing finances with your partner (and why mismatched money styles = red flag)
19:32 – 24:09: Wedding culture overload – content machines vs. real marriage moments
24:10 – 29:54: Dating advice for ambitious women and how to spot a supportive partner
29:55 – 36:12: How to deal with copycats, protect your IP, and trademark or die
36:13 – 45:59: The reality of AI, Meta, and why creators can’t afford to ignore it
46:00 – 51:28: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders' 400% raise, building in public, and real pay equity

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This episode is produced by HSR Media, a division of Creative MES LLC, with support from Vandana Ravi and Coldea Productions.