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What if you took the money saved for your dream wedding and bet it all on your business?
Would it make or break you?
Siff Haider & Nish Samantray, co-founders of Arrae, share their raw story of love, sacrifice, and scaling to $100M. From immigrating to the U.S. with no safety net, to choosing business over a wedding, to learning how to fight (and win) together as partners in love and work, this is what it really costs to build big.
Why skipping their wedding was the best decision they ever made
How they scaled Arrae from $1M to $100M in just 5 years
The truth about building as immigrant founders chasing the American dream
How to fight with your partner without breaking the business (or the marriage)
Why most founders fail, and how they found the answers anyway
What it really takes to hire, scale culture, and protect a $100M business
Why they said no to selling (even at $300M)
Why they treat money in business as math, not emotion—and how that changed their personal spending
You can connect with Siff & Nish on Instagram: @siffhaider & @plentyofnish and check out Arrae on their website! HSR angels get 15% off with code HSR15!
♡ I’m Drinking My Skincare ♡
HSR girls are drinking their skincare in 2025. I’ve had the Pique radiant skin duo in my pantry for over a year and it’s my inside-out skincare ritual. The Sun Goddess Matcha brings antioxidants to brighten, firm, and energize, the BT Fountain adds clinically proven ceramides to your water for deep hydration, reduced redness, and smoother skin. I have it with me in Europe and it actually tastes as good as it looks!
♡ 01. Future Self Practice ♡
Every morning, I sit with my journal and map out who I want to become. This daily ritual helps me step into that version of myself.
♡ 02. Strong Body, Strong Mind ♡
Lifting weights has been the single best thing for my mental health. I feel clear, confident, and stronger than ever.
♡ 03. Clarity Walks ♡
A simple morning walk resets my mind and gives me the clarity I need to start the day.
♡ 04. Learning Through Stories ♡
I read two to three books a month. Biographies are my favorite because they teach me lessons, I can apply back to my own work. Right now, I’m deep into this amazing book.
♡ 05. Power in Small Rituals ♡
This daily supplement has completely changed the way I show up in workouts and recovery. It feels supportive without weighing me down.
♡ 06. Conversations on Repeat ♡
Some of my favorites are Acquired, Founders, The Skinny Confidential, HSR, and of course The Dream Bigger Podcast. Each one gives me a different lens on growth and creativity.
♡ 07. Matching Set Energy ♡
When I want to look put together with zero effort, I reach for a co-ord. Owning multiples makes it the easiest style hack.
♡ 08. Investing as Lifestyle ♡
Checking my portfolio feels just as fun as shopping. Watching investments grow over time has become part of my routine.
♡ 09. Everyday Beauty Anchor ♡
A single swipe of this lip liner pulls everything together. It’s subtle but makes me feel instantly polished.
♡ 10. Style in the Details ♡
I used to hate wearing glasses. Then I found a pair I loved, and now they feel like a signature part of my style.
♡ Hot, Smart, Rich Tips ♡
♡ Hot Hack ♡
Dress up every single day. Even if you’re working from home. It’s a boost of confidence and allows you to show up like your best self every day.
♡ Smart Hack ♡
Have strong opinions, loosely held. You should always be open to changing your mind with new information. This is something that’s helpful for both business and personal life.
♡ Rich Tip ♡
Girls who are hot, smart & rich know how important it is to invest - I LOVE putting money into my investment accounts, tbh more than I love to shop because it’s empowering and extremely badass.
♡ Favorite Part of the Conversation ♡
Honestly, we can’t pick a favorite because the whole conversation was so good! It was basically a mini lesson in entrepreneurship.
♡ Something People Don’t Know About You ♡
Siff: There are two things that bring me an immense amount of comfort and joy, and they are Lord of the Rings (books and movies) and Harry Potter (books specifically). I read the entire HP series every year in the fall, and I think I’ve watched all LOTR movies over 20 times and have them memorized. One of my bucket list trips was to go to Oxford because that’s where Tolkien went and where a lot of HP was filmed. I cried when I went.
Nish: I play the drums and can pick up any song by listening to it by ear.
♡ About The Guests ♡
Siff Haider & Nish Samantray - Co-Founders of Arrae
Arrae was founded by husband-and-wife team Siffat “Siff” Haider and Nishant “Nish” Samantray, who combined Siff’s personal journey of overcoming chronic health issues through holistic remedies with Nish’s background in tech and operations to create natural, science-backed supplements that feel as good as they work. Launched in 2020 with their wedding savings, the pair personally packed and shipped every order in the early days—infusing each package with thoughtful touches that reflected their commitment to community and care. Today, that same balance of creativity and strategy continues to drive Arrae’s mission of delivering effective, beautifully designed wellness solutions that make people feel their best.