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 Introduction 00:52 Cheryl's Journey: From Law School to Podcasting 02:55 The Power of Consistency 07:12 Quitting the PhD: A Tough Decision 08:49 Finding Permission to Quit 14:41 Measuring Success Beyond Metrics 19:37 The Importance of Authenticity in Content Creation 29:05 Parental Influence and Work Ethic 31:13 Gratitude and Parental Expectations 32:42 Breaking the News: Leaving Law School 34:31 Advice for Asian Entrepreneurs 38:26 Building Listener Relationships 53:27 Dealing with Criticism 58:29 Final Reflections and Future Aspirations Get full access to Will That Work? at www.adriantan.com.sg/subscribe