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Tiger Sisters
Hosted by Cherie Brooke Luo and Jean Luo · EN
Every Monday, sisters Cherie Brooke and Jean Luo bring sharp, funny, and unfiltered conversations about money, power, and love. From Harvard and Stanford MBAs to Goldman Sachs and 50 AI patents, as tech execs turned podcasters, they’ve played the game – and now they’re breaking it down for you.
With the honesty of a late-night sister talk and the strategy of a boardroom, Tiger Sisters is where ambition meets real life. Expect bold opinions, career frameworks, and silly sister banter. From leadership to love, Jean and Cherie make business – and being human – way more interesting. ❤️🔥🩵❤️🔥
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How a Self-Made Billionaire Built Wealth From Nothing | Fernando De Leon
5d ago01:24:42Tap to summarizeThank you to Shopify for sponsoring this video. Start now at shopify.com/tigersisters Check out our matcha brand, Sisters Matcha at www.sistersmatcha.com Sign up for our newsletter here: https://cherieluo.substack.com/subscribeWelcome back to another episode of Tiger Sisters: Director's Cuts: the series where we revisit some of our standout conversations and reflect on the lessons that have stayed with us long after the cameras stopped rolling.Today we're resurfacing one of our favorite episodes with our friend Fernando De Leon. Raised on the Texas-Mexico border, Fernando went from translating for real estate developers as a teenager to building a multi-billion-dollar business empire. Today, he is a self-made billionaire and is listed alongside Oprah (and others!) on Forbes 250: The Greatest Self-Made Living Americans.Tune in for lessons on: ✅ Asset ownership and how to build long-term wealth✅ How to create opportunities when you don't have capital or connections✅ Why value creation is the foundation of success✅ Turning adversity into an advantage✅ Leveraging fear instead of avoiding it✅ The connection between ambition, family, and purpose✅ Fernando's unexpected advice on love and relationshipsThis episode is packed with practical wisdom, entrepreneurial frameworks, hilarious moments, and a powerful reminder that some of the most successful people started with far less than you think.Timestamps:00:45: Intro to Director’s Cut format 02:20: How to watch this episode 02:44: Introducing Fernando De Leon06:09: Fernando’s upbringing in South Texas07:19: Three ingredients to generate wealth09:06: Fernando’s earliest money memory12:45: How Fernando closed his first deal 15:40: Why you’re never too young to own an asset 17:38: What’s an overlooked industry to invest in? 18:45: How Fernando got involved with Chick-fil-A 24:40: How to understand and leverage your fear for good32:55: The first real move to build wealth 42:50: How driven people can find love and support one another 50:03: Rapid fire hot takes 57:35: Post mortem reflection: new updates and news1:04:26: Reflecting on the pressure of the immigrant experience1:08:43: How to give yourself permission to seek wealth1:11:15: Building wealth by creating value1:20:15: The importance of “Information shortcuts”1:23:34: Closing thoughtsWatch this ep on Spotify! If you’re subscribed to Spotify Premium, you don’t get any Spotify ads on our videos :)🐯👯♀️ We’re the Tiger Sisters — your Wall Street & Silicon Valley big sisters Decoding Money • Power • Love✨ New episodes every Monday | Shorts all week ✨💌 Want to partner with us? Sponsorships: partnerships@tigersisters.coWhy trust us?▫️ Cherie Brooke Luo — 100M+ views demystifying tech, finance & MBAs▫️ Jean Luo — ex-Goldman Sachs, ex-Snapchat exec, 50+ AI patents, startup investor▫️ Together: 4 Ivy League degrees • built billion-dollar products • two startups — decoded for youWhat you’ll get (and keep):▫️ 🚀 Ivy League cheat sheets — no $250K tuition▫️ Personal finance playbooks (salary, investing, negotiation)▫️ Networking scripts behind $100M+ deals & job offers▫️ Real conversations with CEOs, operators & investors▫️ Mindset resets — clarity without the pricey coach▫️ Systems for career, money, and long-term growth💛 LET’S CONNECT~ CHERIE ~Instagram — /cherie.brookeTikTok — /cherie.brookeSubstack — cherieluo.substack.comLinkedIn — /cherie-luo~ JEAN ~Instagram — /jeanluo_LinkedIn — /jeanluo👉 Hit Subscribe & tap the 🔔, then leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on Spotify & Apple Podcasts. It takes 10 seconds and makes a massive difference in helping new people discover Tiger Sisters.🛍️ Items:🍵 Sisters Matcha — www.sistersmatcha.com🌀 Everything else — https://amzn.to/3z0dx5b
Transcribe →The Game Is Rigged. Here’s How You Win Anyway (High Agency + Start Before You’re Ready) | Investor Kofi Ampadu
2w ago01:15:27Tap to summarizeSign up for our newsletter here: https://cherieluo.substack.com/subscribeWelcome to the very first installment in our new series called Tiger Sisters: Director’s Cuts. In these episodes, we revisit some of our favorite conversations from the past. Today, we’re digging back into our incredible episode with investor and 2x-founder, Kofi Ampadu. From navigating systems that weren’t built for you to betting on yourself before you feel "ready," Kofi shares the frameworks that shaped his career. He also reflects on how he's now living a version of the life he envisioned more than a decade ago. Tune in for lessons and new reflections on: ✅How to succeed when the rules of the game aren't designed for you✅Why high-agency people focus on what they can control✅The importance of writing down your goals (and sharing them with someone else!)✅ Why waiting for the "perfect time" can quietly derail your dreams✅ How Kofi evaluates whether he's having a good year, month, week, and day✅ What founders, investors, and ambitious people can learn from long-term thinkingThis episode is packed with frameworks and new reflections that you’ll want to apply TODAY! Follow Kofi: @kofiampaduTimestamps:01:06: Introducing the Director’s Cut Series 01:58: How to watch this episode 04:43: Introducing Kofi to the audience 05:32: How Kofi learned to navigate rooms where he was different 07:55: The importance of highlighting wins for founders of color09:31: A framework for making “the game” more fair for yourself 11:31: Inside Kofi’s journaling habit and takeaways 13:33: Making a life plan (and sharing it with a friend!)15:01: Kofi’s early side-hustles (hello DoorDash?!)21:53: How to be the captain of your own ship22:58: Kofi’s early founder days living with his sister30:18: Kofi and his wife’s “brown bag” research lunches 34:26: 3 Ways Kofi determines if he “won his day” 43:28: How failure is actually healthy47:30: Red Flags in investing 52:15: True or False questions 55:44: Cherie’s biggest takeaways from the episode 57:35: Jean’s reflections on “the rules of the game” being rigged1:01:22: Cherie and Jean reflect on the fear of failure1:02:17: Why more companies should be funding women1:05:55: Cherie’s reflections on Kofi’s family stories 1:10:07: Jean’s reflections on Kofi’s tracking systems 1:14:17: Closing thoughts 🐯👯♀️ We’re the Tiger Sisters — your Wall Street & Silicon Valley big sisters Decoding Money • Power • Love✨ New episodes every Monday | Shorts all week ✨💌 Want to partner with us? Sponsorships: partnerships@tigersisters.coWhy trust us?▫️ Cherie Brooke Luo — 100M+ views demystifying tech, finance & MBAs▫️ Jean Luo — ex-Goldman Sachs, ex-Snapchat exec, 50+ AI patents, startup investor▫️ Together: 4 Ivy League degrees • built billion-dollar products • two startups — decoded for youWhat you’ll get (and keep):▫️ 🚀 Ivy League cheat sheets — no $250K tuition▫️ Personal finance playbooks (salary, investing, negotiation)▫️ Networking scripts behind $100M+ deals & job offers▫️ Real conversations with CEOs, operators & investors▫️ Mindset resets — clarity without the pricey coach▫️ Systems for career, money, and long-term growth💛 LET’S CONNECT~ CHERIE ~Instagram — /cherie.brookeTikTok — /cherie.brookeSubstack — cherieluo.substack.comLinkedIn — /cherie-luo~ JEAN ~Instagram — /jeanluo_LinkedIn — /jeanluo👉 Hit Subscribe & tap the 🔔, then leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on Spotify & Apple Podcasts. It takes 10 seconds and makes a massive difference in helping new people discover Tiger Sisters.🛍️ Items:🍵 Sisters Matcha — www.sistersmatcha.com🌀 Everything else — https://amzn.to/3z0dx5b
Transcribe →How to Know When It’s Time to Reinvent Yourself | Tiger Sisters Live with Jenna Ushkowitz, Ally Maki, Asian American Girl Club
3w ago01:04:42Tap to summarizeSign up for our newsletter here: https://cherieluo.substack.com/subscribe What started as two sisters having late-night conversations about money, power, and love has grown into something bigger than we ever imagined. Today, we're sharing our first-ever Tiger Sisters Live Show: a celebration of reinvention, courage, friendship, and the incredible community that made all of this possible. This week is different from our usual episodes. Recorded at Spotify Studios in Downtown Los Angeles, this episode is moderated by comedian Dylan Adler and features special guests Jenna Ushkowitz and Ally Maki from Asian American Girl Club (AAGC). From conversations about reinvention and career pivots to our first-ever Tiger Family Feud showdown (yes, it gets competitive), this episode explores how to embrace change, find joy in the little moments, and say yes to the opportunities that can transform your life.Tune in for lessons on:✅ How to know when it's time for a reinvention✅ How to build a personal brand without feeling inauthentic✅ How to negotiate raises, promotions, and opportunities with confidence✅ How to maintain friendships as life gets busier✅ Navigating imposter syndrome and identity shifts✅ Creating opportunities when none seem to exist✅ Finding the courage to put yourself out thereWatch to the end for a very special musical medley of Les Mis: Tiger Sisters editionTimestamps:01:42: Introducing Cherie and Jean to the stage 02:42: Thanking our community (you!!!!)02:59: Revisiting our 25 year-old beliefs 04:38: Debunking the “grind mentality” 05:18: Sharing what brings us joy 07:25: How to market yourself and build a personal brand 10:20: Breaking past the discomfort of putting yourself out there 12:05: How to negotiate salaries and promotions 15:20: How to make time for and invest in adult friendships 19:00: Welcoming Jenna and Ally from AAGC19:57: Ice Breaker: ‘Are you more Cherie or Jean-coded?’ 34:40: Finding joy and reinventing yourself 35:00: How do you know when it’s time to evolve vs stay put?37:26: Working through imposter syndrome as a founder 39:15: How Jenna pivoted after “Glee”40:33: How to break past the fear of trying something new 42:18: Lessons on how to put yourself out there 46:46: Embracing those “leap of faith” moments 49:18: What challenges are there today for AAPI female voices? 49:53: How to ask for more of what you deserve51:51: The power of representation and building communities 53:57: Tiger Family Feud! Hosted by Steve Harvey-San 1:00:53: Tiger Sisters Presents: a Les Miserables Medley 1:04:03: Closing remarks🐯👯♀️ We’re the Tiger Sisters — your Wall Street & Silicon Valley big sisters Decoding Money • Power • Love✨ New episodes every Monday | Shorts all week ✨💌 Want to partner with us? Sponsorships: partnerships@tigersisters.coWhy trust us?▫️ Cherie Brooke Luo — 100M+ views demystifying tech, finance & MBAs▫️ Jean Luo — ex-Goldman Sachs, ex-Snapchat exec, 50+ AI patents, startup investor▫️ Together: 4 Ivy League degrees • built billion-dollar products • two startups — decoded for youWhat you’ll get (and keep):▫️ 🚀 Ivy League cheat sheets — no $250K tuition▫️ Personal finance playbooks (salary, investing, negotiation)▫️ Networking scripts behind $100M+ deals & job offers▫️ Real conversations with CEOs, operators & investors▫️ Mindset resets — clarity without the pricey coach▫️ Systems for career, money, and long-term growth💛 LET’S CONNECT~ CHERIE ~Instagram — /cherie.brookeTikTok — /cherie.brookeSubstack — cherieluo.substack.comLinkedIn — /cherie-luo~ JEAN ~Instagram — /jeanluo_LinkedIn — /jeanluo👉 Hit Subscribe & tap the 🔔, then leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on Spotify & Apple Podcasts. It takes 10 seconds and makes a massive difference in helping new people discover Tiger Sisters.🛍️ Items:🍵 Sisters Matcha — https://www.sistersmatcha.com 🌀 Everything else — https://amzn.to/3z0dx5b
Transcribe →Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel: Creativity, Love, and the Future of Tech
4w ago01:13:06Tap to summarizeThank you to OneSkin for sponsoring this video. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code TIGERSISTERS at https://www.oneskin.co/TIGERSISTERS #oneskinpodSign up for our newsletter here: https://cherieluo.substack.com/subscribeMost conversations about tech focus on what’s already happened. Today, we’re talking to Evan Spiegel, co-founder and CEO of Snapchat, to discuss the future. From Gen Z consumption habits, to Snapchat’s constant evolution, to the repeatable processes behind creativity and design, this episode explores the tension between innovation and humanity in our changing world.Tune in for lessons on: ✅ The impact AI has on Gen Alpha & the future of learning ✅ The future of AR, wearables, and human computing✅ Creativity as a repeatable process (and how to become more creative) ✅ The hidden tension between technology and human relationships ✅ Evan’s practical dating advice (hint: skip the game-playing)✅ Why Evan believes America needs to think in 100-year timelines againThis episode is funny, thoughtful, deeply optimistic, occasionally chaotic, and packed with ideas about where technology and humanity may be headed next.Follow Evan: @evanspiegelLearn more about Snapchat & SpecsListen to Founders PodcastTimestamps:01:35: Introducing Evan Spiegel 02:20: What does Gen Z really want? 06:40: How do we create products for Gen Alpha?08:05: How AI is changing Gen Alpha10:54: What was Evan doing on the Internet growing up?12:30: Should there be a ban on social media for young people?15:30: How to set up rules and regulations as a parent for social media21:20: Evan’s thoughts on Human Computer Interaction (HCI)26:52: The future of Augmented Reality (AR) in our daily lives30:15: The role of creativity in Evan’s everyday life 31:42: Breaking everyday routine to foster creativity 35:20: Evan’s experience at the Met Gala 38:36: How Evan met Miranda Kerr 40:17: How Evan navigates the public eye in his relationship44:05: The #1 thing in building relationships 46:48: The difference between design vs. art 48:30: Building the Snapchat design and interface50:52: How Snapchat differentiates itself via wearables and specs 54:00: What is the market missing that Snapchat brings?59:04: Snapchat’s early days and innovating against the grain1:02:50: What will Snapchat be doing differently in the next 5 years?1:03:00: Rapid fire questions 1:05:18: If Evan had a podcast, what would he talk about and why?1:07:48: Evan’s thoughts on the importance of long term thinking 1:10:00: Evan on American healthcare 1:12:20: Closing thoughts🐯👯♀️ We’re the Tiger Sisters — your Wall Street & Silicon Valley big sisters Decoding Money • Power • Love✨ New episodes every Monday | Shorts all week ✨💌 Want to partner with us? Sponsorships: partnerships@tigersisters.coWhy trust us?▫️ Cherie Brooke Luo — 100M+ views demystifying tech, finance & MBAs▫️ Jean Luo — ex-Goldman Sachs, ex-Snapchat exec, 50+ AI patents, startup investor▫️ Together: 4 Ivy League degrees • built billion-dollar products • two startups — decoded for youWhat you’ll get (and keep):▫️ 🚀 Ivy League cheat sheets — no $250K tuition▫️ Personal finance playbooks (salary, investing, negotiation)▫️ Networking scripts behind $100M+ deals & job offers▫️ Real conversations with CEOs, operators & investors▫️ Mindset resets — clarity without the pricey coach▫️ Systems for career, money, and long-term growth💛 LET’S CONNECT~ CHERIE ~Instagram — /cherie.brookeTikTok — /cherie.brookeSubstack — cherieluo.substack.comLinkedIn — /cherie-luo~ JEAN ~Instagram — /jeanluo_LinkedIn — /jeanluo👉 Hit Subscribe & tap the 🔔, then leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on Spotify & Apple Podcasts. It takes 10 seconds and makes a massive difference in helping new people discover Tiger Sisters.🛍️ Items:🍵 Sisters Matcha — www.sistersmatcha.com🌀 Everything else — https://amzn.to/3z0dx5b
Transcribe →The Real Cost of Having Kids (No One Talks About This) | Natasha Leggero & Sabrina Jalees
May 1800:57:36Tap to summarizeThank you to Shopify for sponsoring this video. Start now at https://shopify.com/tigersisters Thank you to OneSkin for sponsoring this video. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code TIGERSISTERS at https://www.oneskin.co/TIGERSISTERS #oneskinpodSign up for our newsletter here: https://cherieluo.substack.com/subscribeWatch this ep on Spotify! If you’re subscribed to Spotify Premium, you don’t get any Spotify ads on our videos :)Having kids is no longer just a biological conversation… it’s an economic, emotional, philosophical, and existential one.Today, we’re joined by comedians, writers, and podcast hosts Natasha Leggero and Sabrina Jalees from the ‘Good Enough’ podcast for one of the funniest (and most honest) conversations on the economics of parenting. From egg freezing and IVF, to breaking perfectionism, to parenting identities, to poop tracking (?), we discuss the hidden realities behind one of the most important decisions in life besides choosing your partner: the decision to become a parent. Tune in for lessons on:✅ Egg freezing, IVF, and fertility timelines✅ Why more women are having children in their 40s than in their teens✅ The emotional and financial realities of raising kids✅ How to know if someone will actually make a good parent✅ Debunking pregnancy fears and the pressure to “do motherhood correctly”✅ The hidden joy, meaning, and identity shifts that come with raising children✅ “Good enough” parenting This episode is chaotic, hilarious, emotional, and the conversation women are having privately… but rarely publicly.Follow Natasha: @natashaleggeroFollow Sabrina: @sabrinajaleesListen to Good Enough PodcastListen to Endless Honeymoon PodcastTimestamps:00:58: The second biggest decision you’ll make in your life01:09: Introducing Natasha and Sabrina 03:20: What goes into the decision to have kids?06:28: Freezing your eggs 08:28: Jean’s story about freezing her eggs 11:28: Sabrina’s vision for her family 13:57: Stats on U.S. fertility rates 14:51: Should you have kids? Pros and cons 18:16: Debunking pregnancy myths 23:36: The intangible rewards of having kids 26:15: What if you have a kid but… don’t like them? 26:40: Inner child work and patience 30:50: The importance of taking things in stride31:20: Teaching resilience to your kids32:47: The economics and cost of parenting 34:30: Tips and tricks to save money while parenting 39:17: How parenting humbles you 42:54: More people are giving birth in their 40s than teens45:44: How can you tell if a partner will be a good parent? 54:25: Navigating the ticking clock 56:19: Closing thoughts and the Good Enough Pod 🐯👯♀️ We’re the Tiger Sisters — your Wall Street & Silicon Valley big sisters Decoding Money • Power • Love✨ New episodes every Monday | Shorts all week ✨💌 Want to partner with us? Sponsorships: partnerships@tigersisters.coWhy trust us?▫️ Cherie Brooke Luo — 100M+ views demystifying tech, finance & MBAs▫️ Jean Luo — ex-Goldman Sachs, ex-Snapchat exec, 50+ AI patents, startup investor▫️ Together: 4 Ivy League degrees • built billion-dollar products • two startups — decoded for youWhat you’ll get (and keep):▫️ 🚀 Ivy League cheat sheets — no $250K tuition▫️ Personal finance playbooks (salary, investing, negotiation)▫️ Networking scripts behind $100M+ deals & job offers▫️ Real conversations with CEOs, operators & investors▫️ Mindset resets — clarity without the pricey coach▫️ Systems for career, money, and long-term growth💛 LET’S CONNECT~ CHERIE ~Instagram — /cherie.brookeTikTok — /cherie.brookeSubstack — cherieluo.substack.comLinkedIn — /cherie-luo~ JEAN ~Instagram — /jeanluo_LinkedIn — /jeanluo👉 Hit Subscribe & tap the 🔔, then leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on Spotify & Apple Podcasts. It takes 10 seconds and makes a massive difference in helping new people discover Tiger Sisters.🛍️ Items:🍵 Sisters Matcha — https://www.sistersmatcha.com🌀 Everything else — https://amzn.to/3z0dx5b
Transcribe →How to Survive a Stock Collapse: What Founders Get Wrong About Going Public | Dave CEO Jason Wilk
May 1100:31:54Tap to summarizeThank you SoFi for sponsoring this video. Sign up here: https://www.sofi.com/TigerSisters What does it take to keep building when your company loses 98% of its value publicly? Jason Wilk knows firsthand what it feels like to live on the financial edge. Before building one of the biggest names in fintech, Jason was overdrafting his checking account while trying to survive as a young entrepreneur. Today, Jason is the founder and CEO of Dave, the fintech company helping millions of Americans avoid overdraft fees and access short-term credit in a smarter, more personalized way. But the road to success wasn’t smooth. In this episode, we chat with Jason to understand what it actually takes to survive as a founder when the market turns against you, why mission-driven companies endure, and how AI is completely changing the future of banking and credit.Tune in for tactical lessons on:✅ Why the best businesses start with a personal pain point✅ What it’s like to watch your company’s stock collapse 98%... and then recover✅ The mindset founders need to stay calm during public failure and market chaos✅ Why “growth at all costs” stopped working in tech and fintech✅ How AI is transforming lending, underwriting, and access to credit✅ Why traditional credit scores may become less important over time✅ Why Jason believes discipline, patience, and self-belief matter more than credentialsThis episode is a masterclass in resilience, founder psychology, financial innovation, and what it really takes to build through uncertainty. We hope you enjoy! Timestamps:00:31: Episode intro 00:46: Intro to Dave01:20: What shaped Jason the most as an entrepreneur 02:15: What’s behind the best companies? 03:50: Jason’s origins in fintech and early Dave days 06:10: How Jason built self-belief (and maintained it)07:50: How he dealt with Dave’s stock collapse10:07: Going public via SPAC (Special Purpose Acquisition Company)14:38: How to lead during a crisis 17:59: Where Jason sees the biggest opportunities in AI and fintech22:42: What should founders in fintech learn from Jason’s challenges with Dave?25:50: For someone who feels stuck financially, what should they do RIGHT now?26:11: Mark Cuban’s all-time financial advice 27:10: “Mild and Wild” Questions31:11: Closing thoughts🐯👯♀️ We’re the Tiger Sisters — your Wall Street & Silicon Valley big sisters Decoding Money • Power • Love✨ New episodes every Monday | Shorts all week ✨💌 Want to partner with us? Sponsorships: partnerships@tigersisters.coWhy trust us?▫️ Cherie Brooke Luo — 100M+ views demystifying tech, finance & MBAs▫️ Jean Luo — ex-Goldman Sachs, ex-Snapchat exec, 50+ AI patents, startup investor▫️ Together: 4 Ivy League degrees • built billion-dollar products • two startups — decoded for youWhat you’ll get (and keep):▫️ 🚀 Ivy League cheat sheets — no $250K tuition▫️ Personal finance playbooks (salary, investing, negotiation)▫️ Networking scripts behind $100M+ deals & job offers▫️ Real conversations with CEOs, operators & investors▫️ Mindset resets — clarity without the pricey coach▫️ Systems for career, money, and long-term growth💛 LET’S CONNECT~ CHERIE ~Instagram — /cherie.brookeTikTok — /cherie.brookeSubstack — cherieluo.substack.comLinkedIn — /cherie-luo~ JEAN ~Instagram — /jeanluo_LinkedIn — /jeanluo👉 Hit Subscribe & tap the 🔔, then leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on Spotify & Apple Podcasts. It takes 10 seconds and makes a massive difference in helping new people discover Tiger Sisters.🛍️ Items:🍵 Sisters Matcha — www.sistersmatcha.com🌀 Everything else — https://amzn.to/3z0dx5b
Transcribe →Stop Feeling Guilty About Wanting Money | Vivian Tu (Your Rich BFF)
May 400:51:49Tap to summarizeThank you to Shopify for sponsoring this video. Start now at https://shopify.com/tigersisters Thank you SoFi for sponsoring this video. Sign up here: https://www.sofi.com/TigerPlusSign up for our newsletter here: https://cherieluo.substack.com/subscribeWatch on Spotify. If you’re subscribed to Spotify Premium, you don’t get any Spotify ads on my video.And if you want to see us IN PERSON, grab your free ticket now for our first ever LIVE EVENT in Los Angeles on Wednesday, May 20th: bit.ly/4w4BIbf LADIES (and humans alike): You’re allowed to want to be rich. Full stop.Today, we’re sitting down with Vivian Tu, former Wall Street trader turned founder of one of the most influential financial platforms on the internet, Your Rich BFF. From analyzing how the wealthy think during market downturns, to redefining what it means to be financially independent as a woman, Vivian shares the exact mindset shifts that can change your financial future.Tune in for lessons on: ✅ How the rich actually build wealth during economic downturns ✅ Why consistent investing beats trying to “time the market” ✅ The concept of the “FU number” and how to calculate your own financial freedom ✅ How to recession-proof your career and think strategically about stability vs. growth ✅ Why women need to stop feeling ashamed about wanting money ✅ The truth about friendships, jealousy, and finding people who celebrate your success ✅ Smart scripts for navigating expensive life moments without going brokeThis episode is a workshop on thinking like an investor, owning your ambition, and building a life where money works for you… not the other way around.Timestamps:01:42: Welcoming Vivian to the show 02:06: How do you build wealth during a recession? 05:17: The true definition of a recession 05:53: All about a K-shaped economy 07:36: Why the feeling of loss is more magnified than a win 09:33: How you should recession-proof your job during a recession 12:03: How to un-brainwash women when it comes to wanting money 16:15: The 2 things to do to remind yourself you’re worthy of wealth 21:02: How to navigate those who don’t celebrate your wins 26:34: Being a bridesmaid on a budget 33:28: Calculating your “F.U” number 39:38: Leasing Vs. buying cars43:38: Should we aspire to own a home in this economy? 47:25: Would You Rather: Rich Girl Edition51:05: Closing thoughts🐯👯♀️ We’re the Tiger Sisters — your Wall Street & Silicon Valley big sisters Decoding Money • Power • Love✨ New episodes every Monday | Shorts all week ✨💌 Want to partner with us? Sponsorships: partnerships@tigersisters.coWhy trust us?▫️ Cherie Brooke Luo — 100M+ views demystifying tech, finance & MBAs▫️ Jean Luo — ex-Goldman Sachs, ex-Snapchat exec, 50+ AI patents, startup investor▫️ Together: 4 Ivy League degrees • built billion-dollar products • two startups — decoded for youWhat you’ll get (and keep):▫️ 🚀 Ivy League cheat sheets — no $250K tuition▫️ Personal finance playbooks (salary, investing, negotiation)▫️ Networking scripts behind $100M+ deals & job offers▫️ Real conversations with CEOs, operators & investors▫️ Mindset resets — clarity without the pricey coach▫️ Systems for career, money, and long-term growth💛 LET’S CONNECT~ CHERIE ~Instagram — /cherie.brookeTikTok — /cherie.brookeSubstack — cherieluo.substack.comLinkedIn — /cherie-luo~ JEAN ~Instagram — /jeanluo_LinkedIn — /jeanluo👉 Hit Subscribe & tap the 🔔, then leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on Spotify & Apple Podcasts. It takes 10 seconds and makes a massive difference in helping new people discover Tiger Sisters.🛍️ Items:🍵 Sisters Matcha — www.sistersmatcha.com🌀 Everything else — https://amzn.to/3z0dx5b
Transcribe →The Real Rules of Power in America (How to Use Them) with Rahm Emanuel
Apr 2701:13:54Tap to summarizeThank you to OneSkin for sponsoring this video. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code TIGERSISTERS at https://www.oneskin.co/TIGERSISTERS #oneskinpodSign up for our newsletter here and be the first to access our upcoming LIVE EVENT: https://cherieluo.substack.com/subscribeWhat does it take to lead at the highest levels of power? Today, we’re sitting down with Rahm Emanuel, former White House Chief of Staff to President Obama, former Mayor of Chicago, U.S. Ambassador to Japan, and one of the most influential (and outspoken) figures in American politics. From negotiating billion-dollar deals in Washington to navigating global diplomacy, Rahm breaks down how power really works and gives several valuable reflections on life, love, and relationships. Tune in for more on: ✅ How Rahm would lead a divided America ✅ The biggest mistake people make in negotiations ✅ Why trust is the most valuable currency in leadership ✅ What working alongside Obama taught him about communication and charisma ✅ His honest take on American power, global influence, and what’s broken right now ✅ The importance of family as a pillar in American lifeThis is a true masterclass on money, power, leadership, and the realities of being “in the room where it happens.” Timestamps:00:56: Introducing Rahm Emanuel 01:50: Will Rahm be our next President? 02:20: How Rahm would lead a divided America 06:24: The ‘Hunger Games’ of American politics 08:16: How deals get done in Washington 10:50: What you should do before sitting down to negotiate 19:22: Is the US still the most dominant power in the world? 21:08: 4 elements in the toolbox for diplomacy 25:10: Rahm’s thoughts on the current administration’s social media use30:18: Cherie, Jean, and Rahm do presidential impressions 38:30: President Obama’s charisma and leadership style45:08: How Presidents meet people where they are in crisis 47:00: The most important role, aside from the President54:10: Leaving the world a better place (Tzedakah)55:00: Rahm’s love and dating advice 58:30: Rahm’s sibling dynamic (meet the Tiger Brothers) 1:05:31: Live improv debates1:10:13: Rahm on the importance of family 1:13:22: Closing thoughts🐯👯♀️ We’re the Tiger Sisters — your Wall Street & Silicon Valley big sisters Decoding Money • Power • Love✨ New episodes every Monday | Shorts all week ✨💌 Want to partner with us? Sponsorships: partnerships@tigersisters.coWhy trust us?▫️ Cherie Brooke Luo — 100M+ views demystifying tech, finance & MBAs▫️ Jean Luo — ex-Goldman Sachs, ex-Snapchat exec, 50+ AI patents, startup investor▫️ Together: 4 Ivy League degrees • built billion-dollar products • two startups — decoded for youWhat you’ll get (and keep):▫️ 🚀 Ivy League cheat sheets — no $250K tuition▫️ Personal finance playbooks (salary, investing, negotiation)▫️ Networking scripts behind $100M+ deals & job offers▫️ Real conversations with CEOs, operators & investors▫️ Mindset resets — clarity without the pricey coach▫️ Systems for career, money, and long-term growth💛 LET’S CONNECT~ CHERIE ~Instagram — /cherie.brookeTikTok — /cherie.brookeSubstack — cherieluo.substack.comLinkedIn — /cherie-luo~ JEAN ~Instagram — /jeanluo_LinkedIn — /jeanluo👉 Hit Subscribe & tap the 🔔, then leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on Spotify & Apple Podcasts. It takes 10 seconds and makes a massive difference in helping new people discover Tiger Sisters.🛍️ Items:🍵 Sisters Matcha — www.sistersmatcha.com🌀 Everything else — https://amzn.to/3z0dx5b
Transcribe →The #1 Small Talk Rule That Makes People Like You (Stanford Communication Professor)
Apr 2000:46:09Tap to summarizeThank you to Shopify for sponsoring this video. Start now at https://shopify.com/tigersisters Thank you SoFi for sponsoring this video. Sign up here: https://www.sofi.com/TigerPlusSign up for our newsletter here and be the first to access our upcoming LIVE EVENT: https://cherieluo.substack.com/subscribeHave you ever walked away from a conversation with someone and thought: “how are they so magnetic?” Or, have you ever left a meeting and wondered: “why did I say it like that?”Today, we’re joined by Professor Matt Abrahams – a world-renowned communication expert, Stanford GSB lecturer, host of the podcast Think Fast, Talk Smart, and Cherie’s former TEDx coach – to break down the science (and strategy) behind how to talk to anyone.Tune in for lessons on: ✅ How to get out of your head and connect in real time ✅ The #1 mistake killing your communication ✅ Matt’s “What, So What, Now What” framework for confidence on the spot ✅ Tips to get in (and out of!) small talk ✅ The 5 stories everyone should have ready (for networking, interviews, and life) ✅ How to take your networking – and Zoom interviews – to the next level Plus, we get tactical with real exercises you can start using this week: from recording yourself, to building your personal “story bank,” to becoming what Matt calls a “communication athlete.”Consider this your guide to thinking faster, speaking smarter, and connecting better 🤓📝PS… Tiger Fam: We ran into a few technical difficulties this time and there were a few dips in audio levels, but we worked extremely hard to make it the best episode possible! What did you think? Did you even notice? We’d love your feedback!Timestamps:00:44: Episode Intro 01:35: Introducing Matt Abrahams 01:54: What actually makes someone easy to talk to? 03:40: Why Matt records his students in different scenarios 05:40: 5 fundamental stories everyone should have in their arsenal 09:34: Matt’s go-to story… about toothpaste 10:45: How to prepare to be spontaneous 11:30: Being a “communication athlete” 13:30: The Pin Drop Principle’s techniques 14:30: The best way to have successful small talk 17:38: How to get OUT of small talk 21:34: How to judge yourself less while talking 22:45: An improv game to try (“shout the wrong name”)24:00: Why memorizing is so bad 30:42: “What, so what, now what” framework to speak on the spot 34:10: Bad vs. good apologies 39:20: How to communicate while networking 41:45: The science and art of “biz rizz” 42:50: Tips for connecting on virtual meetings and calls 45:32: Closing thoughts🐯👯♀️ We’re the Tiger Sisters — your Wall Street & Silicon Valley big sisters Decoding Money • Power • Love✨ New episodes every Monday | Shorts all week ✨💌 Want to partner with us? Sponsorships: partnerships@tigersisters.coWhy trust us?▫️ Cherie Brooke Luo — 100M+ views demystifying tech, finance & MBAs▫️ Jean Luo — ex-Goldman Sachs, ex-Snapchat exec, 50+ AI patents, startup investor▫️ Together: 4 Ivy League degrees • built billion-dollar products • two startups — decoded for youWhat you’ll get (and keep):▫️ 🚀 Ivy League cheat sheets — no $250K tuition▫️ Personal finance playbooks (salary, investing, negotiation)▫️ Networking scripts behind $100M+ deals & job offers▫️ Real conversations with CEOs, operators & investors▫️ Mindset resets — clarity without the pricey coach▫️ Systems for career, money, and long-term growth💛 LET’S CONNECT~ CHERIE ~Instagram — /cherie.brookeTikTok — /cherie.brookeSubstack — cherieluo.substack.comLinkedIn — /cherie-luo~ JEAN ~Instagram — /jeanluo_LinkedIn — /jeanluo👉 Hit Subscribe & tap the 🔔, then leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on Spotify & Apple Podcasts. It takes 10 seconds and makes a massive difference in helping new people discover Tiger Sisters.🛍️ Items:🍵 Sisters Matcha — www.sistersmatcha.com🌀 Everything else — https://amzn.to/3z0dx5b
Transcribe →Lessons From Our Exes: 5 Red Flags We Ignored
Apr 1300:49:16Tap to summarizeThank you SoFi for sponsoring this video. Sign up here: https://www.sofi.com/TigerSisters Sign up for our Substack here: https://cherieluo.substack.com/subscribe?utm_source=menu&simple=true&next=https%3A%2F%2Fcherieluo.substack.com%2Fabout Grab your matcha, Tiger Fam because this week we're getting personal. 💔Today, we're breaking down the Top 5 Lessons We Learned From Our Exes: the red flags we ignored, the mistakes we made, and the hard truths we wish someone had told us sooner. Because as we always say: relationships aren't just emotional, they shape your confidence, your finances, and your career trajectory too.Think of this episode as a public service announcement from our former selves.Tune in for: ✅ Why putting someone on a pedestal is actually a decision-making problem✅ The real reason age-gap relationships can go sideways✅ Why dating for money is the wrong move (and what to look for instead)✅ The golden rule: Don't sh*t where you eat (we learned this one the hard way)✅ How to spot a love bomber before you're already in too deepEvery lesson comes backed with psychology, research, and our own lived experience, because your love life deserves the same rigor you'd apply to any major life decision.Consider this your relationship due diligence guide. Let's get into it. 🐯Timestamps:00:48: Episode Intro 02:08: Lesson #1: Don’t put anyone on a pedestal 02:50: Jean’s personal anecdote 07:28: Why it’s dangerous to put someone on a pedestal 09:00: The business lesson (don’t put founders on a pedestal) 12:12: How to know if you’re putting someone on a pedestal 13:08: Lesson #2: Mind the age gap 13:36: Cherie’s personal anecdote 16:13: Jean’s personal anecdote 24:54: Why the age gap matters in different life stages26:21: Lesson #3: Don’t date for money: date for track record 31:17: What to look for in a partner *outside* bank account 32:45: Lesson #4: Don’t sh*it where you eat33:37: 3 major risks of workplace relationships 34:10: Cherie’s personal anecdote36:05: Why it’s difficult to work with friends39:00: Lesson #5: beware of the love bomber39:20: Jean’s personal anecdote 43:30: What to do if you’re being love bombed 45:30: The importance of boundaries 48:08: Conclusion and lasting thoughts🐯👯♀️ We’re the Tiger Sisters — your Wall Street & Silicon Valley big sisters Decoding Money • Power • Love✨ New episodes every Monday | Shorts all week ✨💌 Want to partner with us? Sponsorships: partnerships@tigersisters.coWhy trust us?▫️ Cherie Brooke Luo — 100M+ views demystifying tech, finance & MBAs▫️ Jean Luo — ex-Goldman Sachs, ex-Snapchat exec, 50+ AI patents, startup investor▫️ Together: 4 Ivy League degrees • built billion-dollar products • two startups — decoded for youWhat you’ll get (and keep):▫️ 🚀 Ivy League cheat sheets — no $250K tuition▫️ Personal finance playbooks (salary, investing, negotiation)▫️ Networking scripts behind $100M+ deals & job offers▫️ Real conversations with CEOs, operators & investors▫️ Mindset resets — clarity without the pricey coach▫️ Systems for career, money, and long-term growth💛 LET’S CONNECT~ CHERIE ~Instagram — /cherie.brookeTikTok — /cherie.brookeSubstack — cherieluo.substack.comLinkedIn — /cherie-luo~ JEAN ~Instagram — /jeanluo_LinkedIn — /jeanluo👉 Hit Subscribe & tap the 🔔, then leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on Spotify & Apple Podcasts. It takes 10 seconds and makes a massive difference in helping new people discover Tiger Sisters.🛍️ Items:🍵 Sisters Matcha — www.sistersmatcha.com🌀 Everything else — https://amzn.to/3z0dx5b
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