143 - Redefining Success: Cheryl Lau's Journey from Law School to Podcasting

Cheryl Lau is a podcaster and strategic content partner based in Singapore. She is best known for hosting EDIT HISTORY, a podcast where successful entrepreneurs and creators revisit, review, and critique the content that contributed to their success. Her journey into entrepreneurship began after leaving law school in 2018 and later dropping out of her PhD program in 2022. Cheryl's podcasting career has been marked by several achievements, including winning the 2023 Golden Crane Award for "Best Entrepreneur/Solopreneur Podcast" and being shortlisted for the 2024 Asia Podcast Awards in the "Best Money and Business Podcast" category. This episode is brought to you by Deel, the all-in-one platform simplifying global team management with payroll, HR, IT, and compliance solutions, trusted by over 35,000 businesses worldwide. Learn more at ⁠deel.com/adriantan⁠. Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:52 Cheryl's Journey: From Law School to Podcasting02:55 The Power of Consistency07:12 Quitting the PhD: A Tough Decision08:49 Finding Permission to Quit14:41 Measuring Success Beyond Metrics19:37 The Importance of Authenticity in Content Creation29:05 Parental Influence and Work Ethic31:13 Gratitude and Parental Expectations32:42 Breaking the News: Leaving Law School34:31 Advice for Asian Entrepreneurs38:26 Building Listener Relationships53:27 Dealing with Criticism58:29 Final Reflections and Future Aspirations Get full access to Will That Work? at www.adriantan.com.sg/subscribe