PODCAST · business
Tiger Sisters
by Cherie Brooke Luo and Jean Luo
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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COO of Reddit, Jen Wong: Inside the Platform That Shaped the Internet
Description Check out our matcha brand, Sisters Matcha at www.sistersmatcha.com Sign up for our newsletter here: https://cherieluo.substack.com/subscribeHow do you build something that lasts on the Internet? This week, we're joined by Jen Wong, the COO of Reddit, who helped transform one of the internet's most influential communities into a public company. Recorded live from the Reddit Deli at Cannes Lions, this conversation explores what it takes to build enduring products, navigate career reinvention, and lead through one of the biggest technological shifts of our generation.Tune in for more on:✅ How Reddit grew from "the front page of the internet" into a public company✅ Why the strongest communities are built on trust and not algorithms✅ The surprising career advice that led Jen to becoming Reddit's COO✅ How Reddit approaches AI, data licensing, and partnerships with OpenAI and Google✅ The biggest mistake people make when trying to build community online✅ Why career paths are rarely linear and how to embrace reinvention insteadTimestamps:00:00: Episode introduction 00:58: Introducing Jen Wong 02:43: Why Jen left Time Inc. and joined Reddit05:35: Career advice: always take the recruiter call05:55: Reddit's path to becoming a public company09:12: How Reddit built an advertising business without personal data12:35: How Reddit communities work so differently from other social platforms15:20: Balancing free speech, safety, and community moderation19:14: How founders should (and shouldn't) use Reddit to market their startups23:00: Why Reddit has survived while MySpace, Vine, and Clubhouse disappeared26:40: How AI made Reddit one of the internet's most valuable data sources29:33: Reddit's AI partnerships with OpenAI and Google35:41: Education, career reinvention, and embracing nonlinear paths39:33: 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: [email protected] 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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From No Plumbing to Fortune 500 CEO: The Power of Education & Confidence | Jim Keyes
Check out our matcha brand, Sisters Matcha at www.sistersmatcha.com Sign up for our newsletter here: https://cherieluo.substack.com/subscribeHow much of your future is determined by your circumstance, and how much is determined by what you're willing to learn? In this Director's Cut episode, we revisit our conversation with former 7-Eleven and Blockbuster CEO Jim Keyes, whose journey from growing up in a three-room house without plumbing to leading two Fortune 500 companies is one of the most remarkable stories we've ever featured.Tune in for lessons on: ✅ How to stop fearing uncertainty ✅ The philosophy behind the phrase "Prepare to win" ✅ How neuroplasticity can help you break old patterns and create new ones✅ Why education is one of the greatest tools for freedom and upward mobility ✅ The surprising truth behind Blockbuster's collapse ✅ The importance of curiosity, creativity, and lifelong learning at any ageWhether you're building a business, navigating a career change, or trying to become more confident, this conversation is full of practical wisdom you can apply right away.Timestamps:03:10: How to watch this episode 05:10: Introducing Jim Keyes (Former CEO of 7-Eleven & Blockbuster)06:24: The 3 C’s of Success: Change, Confidence & Clarity09:53: "Prepare to Win"... the secret to confidence11:52: Neuroplasticity & Rewiring Your Brain15:30: Relentless positivity over toxic positivity 17:07: Why education = freedom19:53: Are Americans becoming dumber?21:24: The real story behind Blockbuster's collapse26:15: Leading 7-Eleven through Japanese ownership34:17: Staying Curious at 70+38:05: Director's Cut Takeaways40:31: Cherie’s reflection on ‘embracing change’41:17: Reflecting on the three C’s45:45: Mythbusting the Blockbuster collapse47:50: 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: [email protected] 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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Everything I Learned At Stanford's Business School in 90 Minutes
Check out our matcha brand, Sisters Matcha at www.sistersmatcha.com Sign up for our newsletter here: https://cherieluo.substack.com/subscribeIn this Tiger Sisters Remix episode, we're bringing together some of the most valuable lessons Cherie learned during her time at Stanford Graduate School of Business. From decision-making and career strategy, to influence, communication, and designing a remarkable life, these are the mental models that have continued to shape how we think, work, and navigate big life choices.Tune in for lessons on:✅ How Design Thinking helps you solve the right problem✅ Why "test and learn" beats waiting for the perfect plan✅ Jeff Bezos' framework for faster decision-making✅ The hidden reasons people choose certain products and services✅ Decision Trees and Expected Value for life's biggest choices✅ Using OKRs to build a roadmap for your goals✅ The Stanford feedback framework that improves communication✅ Power Mapping and how influence really works✅ Why decisions are more reversible than you thinkWhether you're plotting a career move, building a business, managing relationships, or simply trying to make better life decisions, this episode will give you the frameworks and confidence to do so. Consider this your Stanford Business School crash course… without the admissions process, case studies, or the $250,000 tuition bill.Timestamps:00:43: Introduction and how to watch these episodes03:02: Design Thinking Explained05:12: Snapchat's Beauty Shopping Experiment07:24: Test & Learn: The Stanford Startup Mindset08:37: How Tiger Sisters Pivoted from TV Show to Podcast10:59: Dropbox, Zappos, ClassPass & DoorDash13:25: Reversible and Irreversible Decisions13:40: The “Bezos” Framework18:28: Part 1 Debrief & Biggest Takeaways19:50: The Harvard-to-Stanford Transfer Story23:18: Part 2: Overview24:08: Jobs To Be Done Explained26:28: Decision Trees & Expected Value Thinking31:08: Using OKRs to Design Your Life40:55: Cherie’s reflections on Part 2 41:17: Reflecting on Engineering a Remarkable Life51:27: Part 3: Frameworks on Soft Skills53:10: The SBI Model Explained01:02:34: Power Mapping Explained01:06:54: Sheryl Sandberg's Masterclass in Influence01:09:15: The Carol Bartz Cautionary Tale01:10:28: Power Mapping Exercise01:13:46: How to Communicate with Clarity01:17:14: Part 3 Debrief & Power Mapping Takeaways01:18:31: How to Network Without Feeling Transactional01:21:48: Building an Abundance Mindset01:25:19: Dream Guests & 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: [email protected] 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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Why Success Still Feels Empty | Jane Marie Chen, Founder of Embrace
Check out our matcha brand, Sisters Matcha at www.sistersmatcha.com Sign up for our newsletter here: https://cherieluo.substack.com/subscribeIn this Director's Cut episode, we're revisiting one of our more vulnerable conversations with Jane Marie Chen, a Harvard and Stanford graduate and the founder of Embrace, the organization that helped save over one million babies around the world. Tune in for new thoughts on: ✅ How achievement can become a trauma response✅ Why children of immigrants feel the pressure to prove themselves✅ How trauma lives in the body and why healing isn't linear ✅ Why surrender may be the key to sustainable successIf you’re struggling with depression or mental health issues, you’re not alone: Call 800-950-6264 or text “NAMI” to 62640. If you’re in crisis, call or text 988📚Jane’s book recs: The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk and No Bad Parts by Richard SchwartzTimestamps:00:49: Introducing Jane Marie03:45: How to watch the episode 06:22: Why Jane wrote ‘Like a Wave We Break’09:39: Achievement as a coping mechanism 15:50: How trauma lives in the body 27:29: How to stay open and have boundaries36:19: How to tune into your body 39:48: Why control is an illusion 50:25: Cherie on slowing down54:40: How ‘My pain became my purpose’56:28: Starting your own healing journey57:15: 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: [email protected] 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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Stop Living a B+ Life: How to Find the Life You Actually Want | Suzy Welch
Thank you to OneSkin for sponsoring this video. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code TIGERSISTERS at https://www.oneskin.co/TIGERSISTERS #oneskinpodCheck out our matcha brand, Sisters Matcha at www.sistersmatcha.com Sign up for our newsletter here: https://cherieluo.substack.com/subscribeWhat if the reason you're stuck in life isn't a lack of talent, ambition, or opportunity, but the fact that you've been living someone else's definition of success?In this Director's Cut episode, we're revisiting one of our more impactful conversations with Dr. Suzy Welch, a bestselling author, NYU professor, and creator of the Values Bridge framework (link below). Tune in for lessons on:✅ How to identify your core values and spot your "authenticity gap"✅ Why so many people end up living someone else's version of success✅ The surprising role values play in relationships, dating, and compatibility✅ How to know if you're settling in your career or personal life✅ The framework Suzy uses to make better financial decisions✅ The power of cutting your losses and avoiding the sunk-cost fallacy✅ Why there is no such thing as a "last best deal"✅ The wisdom Suzy gained from grief, resilience, and starting overWhether you're questioning your career path, rebuilding after a setback, or simply trying to understand yourself better, this episode will leave you with powerful questions and action items to apply right away.Follow Suzy @suzywelch and check out The Values Bridge at https://thevaluesbridge.com/ Timestamps:00:51: Introduction 01:47: How to watch this episode04:50: Introducing Dr. Suzy Welch06:35: 3 main data sets of Suzy’s ‘Becoming You’ class07:20: Calculating your authenticity gap08:12: Suzy analyzes Cherie and Jean’s core values11:50: Breaking down the “eudemonia” value 17:40: Analyzing Jean’s top value (“beholderism”)24:29: Analyzing the “belovedness” value29:34: The 4 things that destroy you living your own life35:20: How to know if you’re living a B+ Life39:20: The meaning of “balance” for each person 43:00: Suzy’s top 2 pieces of money advice 48:30: How Suzy balanced working with her partner 53:36: Suzy’s re-entrance to the dating scene59:00: Reinventing yourself as the world reinvents1:02:51: Jean and Cherie look back on Suzy’s frameworks1:05:30: Cherie’s biggest takeaway (“who’s life did I just live?”)1:09:24: Jean’s biggest takeaway on beholderism 1:16:27: Taking the Values Bridge each year 1:18:40: Fostering an abundance mindset1:21:30: The importance of cutting your losses1:24:14: Cherie’s mantra of DILMO1:25:18: 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: [email protected] 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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Everything I Learned at Harvard Business School in 90 Minutes
Check out our matcha brand, Sisters Matcha at www.sistersmatcha.com Sign up for our newsletter here: https://cherieluo.substack.com/subscribeNot every lesson from Harvard Business School came from a case study.In this special Remix episode, we're bringing together some of the most valuable lessons Jean learned during her time at HBS. From strategy and marketing to leadership and networking, these are the frameworks and mental models that continue to shape how we make decisions today.Tune in for in-depth breakdowns on:✅ Porter's Five Forces and how companies build lasting competitive advantages✅ Why the best brands don't try to serve everyone✅ The marketing framework behind companies like Warby Parker✅ How Netflix uses testing, customer feedback, and iteration to build better products✅ The finance concepts every business leader should understand✅ The difference between revenue, profit, cash flow, and valuation✅ Four leadership styles (and when each one works best)✅ How networking creates opportunities long before you need them✅ The leadership lessons that can shape your career, team, and company cultureTimestamps:00:00: Introduction & Why We're Revisiting These HBS Lessons02:06: Overview of Parts 1 and 2 and what to expect 04:52: Strategy 101: Porter's Five Forces Explained06:00: Starbucks Case Study: Competitive Advantage10:50: Cost Leadership vs. Differentiation13:12: Sisters Matcha & Building a Premium Brand15:08: Marketing 101: STP (Segmentation, Targeting, Positioning)15:42: Warby Parker's Billion-Dollar Marketing Strategy20:40: The Rise of Conscious Consumer Brands21:52: Product Development & Innovation27:20: Revenue vs. Profit28:56: Understanding Unit Economics30:32: Runway, Forecasting & Valuation Metrics32:48: Jean & Cherie’s reflections on Part 133:17: Revisiting the Starbucks Case Study38:12: Blank Street Coffee & Gen Z Consumer Trends39:28: Jean reflects on Threat of Substitutes41:55: Part 2: Leadership & Networking Lessons from HBS43:33: The 4 Major Leadership Styles43:55: Servant Leadership (Howard Schultz & Starbucks)48:23: Transformational Leadership (Steve Jobs & Apple)51:20: Transactional Leadership (Jack Welch, Goldman Sachs & Sales Teams)57:16: Laissez-Faire Leadership (Valve & Radical Ownership)01:03:55: Choosing the Right Leadership Style01:10:30: Why Networking Is the Biggest MBA Advantage01:18:25: Jean’s reflections on Part 2 and leadership archetypes01:20:42: Reflecting on the importance of networking01:22:25: 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: [email protected] 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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How a Self-Made Billionaire Built Wealth From Nothing | Fernando De Leon
Thank 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: [email protected] 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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The Game Is Rigged. Here’s How You Win Anyway (High Agency + Start Before You’re Ready) | Investor Kofi Ampadu
Sign 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: [email protected] 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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How to Know When It’s Time to Reinvent Yourself | Tiger Sisters Live with Jenna Ushkowitz, Ally Maki, Asian American Girl Club
Sign 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: [email protected] 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
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Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel: Creativity, Love, and the Future of Tech
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/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: [email protected] 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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The Real Cost of Having Kids (No One Talks About This) | Natasha Leggero & Sabrina Jalees
Thank 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: [email protected] 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
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How to Survive a Stock Collapse: What Founders Get Wrong About Going Public | Dave CEO Jason Wilk
Thank 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: [email protected] 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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Stop Feeling Guilty About Wanting Money | Vivian Tu (Your Rich BFF)
Thank 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: [email protected] 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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The Real Rules of Power in America (How to Use Them) with Rahm Emanuel
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 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: [email protected] 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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The #1 Small Talk Rule That Makes People Like You (Stanford Communication Professor)
Thank 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: [email protected] 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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Lessons From Our Exes: 5 Red Flags We Ignored
Thank 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: [email protected] 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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How a Hedge Fund Manager Picks Stocks (The Rules He Uses)
Thank you to Shopify for sponsoring this video. Start now at http://www.shopify.com/tigersisters Thank you SoFi for sponsoring this video. Sign up here: https://www.sofi.com/TigerSisters Most people think professional investors have some kind of secret formula for picking stocks. In reality, the edge comes from something much simpler: curiosity, discipline, and asking better questions than everyone else.In today’s episode, we sit down with Imran Khan, founder of Proem Asset Management and former Chief Strategy Officer at Snapchat, to break down how hedge fund managers actually make investment decisions.Tune in for tactical lessons on:✅ The first rule Imran uses before investing in any company ✅ Why buying a stock because it’s “cheap” is one of the most common investing mistakes ✅ Breaking down: “The market likes to make fools of the greatest number of people” ✅ Why consensus thinking can be dangerous and when contrarian thinking works ✅ How professional investors analyze risk, sentiment, and market psychology ✅ How AI is changing investing: from comparing filings to analyzing sentiment ✅ Why pattern recognition is one of the most valuable skills in investing over time ✅ A simple strategy for beginners: start small and build your investing muscleConsider this episode a practical guide to how professional investors actually think about markets, and how YOU can apply the same frameworks to your own financial life.Timestamps:00:39: Episode topics 00:51: Intro to Imran Khan 01:31: The biggest shift in investing over the past 30 years03:25: The #1 Investing Rule: Never invest in something you don’t understand05:00: The investing edge hiding in boring documents (10Ks, S1s)05:52: The #1 skill great investors share: curiosity06:35: “Market likes to make fools of the greatest number of people”07:40: Why contrarian investors can be wrong for years09:10: Meme stocks, retail investors, and the Robinhood era09:32: Why the market has always been speculative17:53: Using AI to understand sentiment 19:18: Never buy a stock just because someone told you to22:02: Never buy a stock because it’s “cheap”25:55: The hidden force behind stock prices: trust28:23: The simplest way to start investing (even with $5)30:06: Building your investing muscle over time31:22: How investors develop pattern recognition32:48: Learning your personal risk tolerance35:10: Rapid fire questions with Imran37:12: Snapchat storytime 39:05: Wrap up🐯👯♀️ 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: [email protected] Why 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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How to Sound Smart About Money in Any Room
Thank you to OneSkin for sponsoring this video. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code TIGERSISTERS at https://www.oneskin.co/TIGERSISTERS #oneskinpodThank you SoFi for sponsoring this video. Sign up here: https://www.sofi.com/TigerPlus What if the language of money is actually a social skill? At work dinners, networking events, and founder circles, people casually throw around phrases like “Series B,” “cap table,” and “private equity acquisition.” And if you don’t speak this language, it’s easy to feel like an outsider. In today’s Remix episode, we’re combining two of our most informative episodes: Venture Capital 101 and Private Equity 101. By the end of this episode, you’ll know: who to take money from; when not to, and how to protect yourself when capital enters the room.Tune in for tactical lessons on: ✅ The need-to-know concepts of Venture Capital and Private Equity✅ How startups go from seed → Series A → unicorn✅ Why venture capital is actually a power game built on networks and social capital✅ How PE firms make billions through leveraged buyouts ✅ What it means for you as an employee, founder, or customer when PE takes overTake it from us: once you understand how capital moves, you start to see the incentives behind every decision… and the power behind every company.Timestamps:01:25: What you’ll learn in this capital masterclass02:10: Top 5 Parts of Venture Capital02:34: Venture Capital defined 03:05: Stages of investing (pre-seed, Series A, Series B)04:45: Example: Airbnb’s journey07:10: What “B2B SaaS” actually means (and why VCs love it)08:30: The 3 things VCs look for: team, market, traction10:10: Why the team matters more than the idea11:45: Understanding TAM (total addressable market)13:40: What traction and product-market fit look like16:40: Mini Exercise: Map your social capital 18:30 The dark side of venture capital20:40 Why VCs push startups toward extreme growth21:30: Biggest mistake founders take25:41: Thinking like a VC in your own life26:12: Portfolio strategy: don’t put all your eggs in one basket26:45: Conviction over consensus (contrarian thinking)28:10: Optionality: always create more choices30:00: Mini Exercise: Dream big & share your one bet 32:50 Transition: What happens after VC? Enter: PE34:26: Private Equity defined in 3 parts335:09: How PE is different from VC35:50 How PE firms actually make money37:28: Leveraged buyouts (LBOs) explained38:50 Case study: Toys “R” Us and the risk of leverage40:02: Why PE often gets a bad reputation43:53: When PE actually improves companies44:30: How PE affects employees and customers46:12: Closing thoughts and reflections🐯👯♀️ 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: [email protected] 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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“Just Ask” Is the #1 Career Skill (Pay, Promotions, Power)
What if the most important skill for your career, relationships, and life… is simply learning how to ask? Today, we sit down with former CEO of Match Group, Mandy Ginsberg, to explore what really happens at the intersection of love, data, power, and reinvention. From scaling the business behind Tinder and Match, to serving on nearly 14 boards (and counting) throughout her career, Mandy teaches the art of making high stakes decisions. We get into:✅Why “just ask” is one of the most underrated career skills (and why women are less likely to do it)✅The real impact of asking for raises, promotions, and opportunities, and how it compounds over time✅How to recognize when it’s time to leave (even at the top) and how to reinvent yourself✅The mindset shift from operator → board member ✅How top companies think about compensation, incentives, and the psychology of risk✅The power of community-building as a leadership skill✅ How to intentionally build relationships that compound across your entire careerPlus, we explore the human side of leadership; from running a company alongside your closest collaborator, to learning that you don’t have to be the star player to build something iconic.If you’ve ever wondered how to ask for more, when to walk away, or how to navigate power in your career, this episode is your playbook. Because at every level, you don’t get what you deserve… you get what you ask for.Timestamps:00:27: Meet Mandy (Match Group CEO)02:00: The evolution of dating apps06:54: Knowing when to leave07:24: Leadership and self-doubt09:05: From operator to board member10:14: What makes a great board member?10:42: Crisis leadership (JCPenney)11:00: Disrupting your own business12:24: First board seat (Care.com)13:58: Staying close to innovation14:18: Board “superpowers”16:25: Compensation as psychology18:02: Equity vs cash decisions18:43: Most people avoid risk20:23: Pay transparency origins20:47: Scaling Match Group21:16: Women & under-asking31:17: Power of networks31:47: Investing in relationships34:06: Mild & Wild Question Game38:23: Competition vs self38:53: Internal drive39:14: Outro🐯👯♀️ 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: [email protected] 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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How to Use AI to Become Healthier, Hotter, & Happier
Thank you SoFi for sponsoring this video. Sign up here: https://www.sofi.com/TigerSisters Everyone is talking about AI, but most people are still using it like a Google search. In this episode of the Tiger Sisters podcast, we show you how to actually use AI as a personal life upgrade tool to become healthier, happier, and yes… even hotter.From personalized workout plans and nutrition systems to beauty analysis, productivity hacks, and mindset prompts, AI is quickly becoming one of the most powerful everyday tools available. The people who know how to use it well are gaining a serious advantage, and we want you to have that too. Tune in for lessons on:✅ How AI can help navigate conflict, customer service, and awkward conversations✅ AI prompts for stress management, journaling, and mental clarity✅ The viral prompts people are using to optimize skincare, style, and appearance✅ Using AI to analyze outfits, makeup, and personal aesthetics✅ How to use AI as a personal trainer and workout planner✅ Turning AI into a nutritionist and meal-planning assistantWe also share important warnings about where AI gets things wrong, how to protect your privacy, and why AI should be treated as a TOOL and NOT a doctor, therapist, or best friend.If you’ve ever wondered how to actually use AI in your everyday life and not just for work, this episode is for you.**DISCLAIMER: AI is a tool, not a doctor or sentient advisor; so please make sure to double-check anything high-stakes and be careful about sharing personal health information.Timestamps: 01:51: Episode goals03:12: Women are 25% less likely to use AI than men04:08: Using AI to be healthier 05:24: Cherie’s anecdote: AI tools to track swim workouts09:25: Three AI Prompts for fitness 12:18: Using AI to help with healthy eating 19:50: Using AI to be “hotter”20:14: AI Prompt #1: How old do I look?22:24: AI Prompt #2: Mirror Selfies to improve fashion 24:12: AI Prompt #3: Helping with hair wash schedule 24:53: AI Prompt #4: How can I improve my makeup?26:15: AI Prompt #5: What’s my color scheme?28:10: Using AI to be happier 28:46: AI Prompt #1: Act as my life coach 29:59: AI Prompt #2: Journaling parameters33:40: Using AI to interface with customer service 36:28: Using AI for astrological analysis 37:30: Closing thoughts and disclaimers 🐯👯♀️ 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: [email protected] 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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To Anyone Working With A Toxic Boss: How to Deal With It & Move On
Thank you SoFi for sponsoring this video. Sign up here: https://www.sofi.com/TigerCryptoMost people spend more time with their boss than with their family. So if that relationship is toxic, it doesn’t just make work harder… it can actually impact your career trajectory, mental health, reputation, and financial future. In this episode, we break down how to identify a truly toxic boss (not just a demanding one), strategic moves if you realize you’re in a bad situation, and what to do if *you’re* actually the toxic boss. We also share YOUR anonymous workplace horror stories and discuss what we can learn from them.Tune in for specific lessons on: ✅ The 5 biggest red flags of a truly toxic boss ✅ How toxic managers damage careers, teams, and mental health ✅ What to do before escalating to HR (and why HR isn’t always your savior) ✅ Strategic ways to protect your reputation and plan your exit ✅ How to evaluate whether a future boss is actually a great leader ✅ A self-check exercise: what if you’re accidentally becoming the toxic boss?If you’ve ever wondered if your boss is toxic or if you’re overreacting, or why your job may feel so psychologically draining, then this episode is for you. Because at the end of the day: your boss can accelerate your career… or quietly destroy it. 📝Resources mentioned in the episode: HBR’s 5 Red Flags of a Toxic Boss:https://hbr.org/tip/2025/03/5-red-flags-of-a-truly-toxic-boss?utm_source=chatgpt.com HBR’s 10 Signs of a Toxic Boss:https://hbr.org/2025/02/10-signs-of-a-toxic-boss-and-how-to-protect-yourself Laszlo Block’s Work Rules: Insights from Google That Will Transform How You Live and Lead:https://www.amazon.com/Work-Rules-Insights-Inside-Transform/dp/1455554790 Simon Sinek’s Leaders Eat Last: https://tinyurl.com/576s5dxt 00:37: Episode goals01:28: The universal experience of a toxic boss02:40: Definition of a ‘toxic’ boss 03:42: Jean’s anecdote of a toxic boss05:42: 5 Red Flags of a truly toxic boss 12:20: How toxic bosses create a culture of fear 14:20: Reading your toxic boss horror stories 18:15: Male vs. female toxic bosses 21:40: Methods to navigate a toxic boss 23:45: HR is not your friend 25:08: What to do if you’re in a toxic work culture 25:50: Laszlo Block on what to look for in a job27:47: Simon Sinek on “leaders eat last”30:00: Cherie’s positive boss experience32:54: How to tell if *you’re* the toxic boss 36:33: Action plan if you do realize you’re toxic 37:00: Lasting thoughts and field research 🐯👯♀️ 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: [email protected] 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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The Disney Playbook for Creators (Dude Perfect’s Next Move)
Thank you SoFi for sponsoring this video. Sign up here:https://www.sofi.com/TigerPlus Most people still underestimate what the biggest creator-led businesses have quietly become. In this Tiger Sisters episode, Jean and Cherie sit down with Andrew Yaffe, CEO of Dude Perfect, the team behind one of the most iconic YouTube brands in the world, with 60+ million subscribers and $100M raised from Wall Street.This is a rare, behind-the-scenes conversation about how a YouTube channel actually turns into a real, institutional-grade business spanning media, IP, merchandise, live experiences, and private equity investment. Andrew breaks down what it takes to scale a YouTube brand without losing its soul, why Dude Perfect waited YEARS before taking outside capital, and how they built a company that could outlast algorithms, trends, and platforms.Tune in for lessons on: ✅ How Dude Perfect scaled from viral videos into a diversified media empire✅ Why Wall Street backed a YouTube brand with $100M in private equity✅ How to build IP, not just content✅ The biggest mistakes creators make when trying to “monetize” too early✅ How Dude Perfect thinks about longevity, leadership, and staying relevantIf you’re wondering how investors evaluate creator businesses, how leadership decisions change at scale, and why the future of media looks more like a modern entertainment company than a YouTube channel… then this episode is for you.🐯👯♀️ We’re the Tiger Sisters — your Wall Street & Silicon Valley big sistersDecoding Money • Power • Love✨ New episodes every Monday | Shorts all week ✨💌 Want to partner with us?Sponsorships: [email protected]⏰ Timestamps1:11: Welcoming Andrew Yaffe, Dude Perfect’s CEO1:26: Three goals of the episode1:52: Dude Perfect in a nutshell2:25: The secret to a viral video 6:36: Andrew’s approach as a leader 7:10: Key learnings from working at the NBA10:38: Applying International impact of sports to strategy 13:33: Growth tips for new creators 17:50: To trust or question the algorithm? 21:00: Building a real business around content22:24: Why Dude Perfect waited to raise outside capital24:54: Playbook for developing new business lines 29:45: What’s the value of live experiences? 31:17: Measuring brand connection 35:20: Longevity in a platform-driven world36:33: Advice from the Dude Perfect story 39:20: Mild or Wild questions with Andrew Why 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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The #1 Dating Rule That Saves You Months of Heartbreak
Thank you SoFi for sponsoring this video. Sign up here: https://www.sofi.com/TigerWhat if the real dating glow-up isn’t playing hard to get, landing a rich partner, or mastering “feminine energy”… but learning how to regulate your nervous system, set clean boundaries, and stop shrinking yourself to be chosen?In today's relationship-focused episode, Jean and Cherie sit down with one of the internet’s most influential dating voices, Sabrina Zohar (The Sabrina Zohar Show), to break down the psychology behind modern love. From “If I’m too much, go find less” to the question we’re all secretly asking - "Can ambitious women actually find love?" - this episode dives into what advice is worth keeping… and what might be keeping you stuck.Tune in as they cover:💥What “self-regulation” actually means💥 The difference between boundaries and ultimatums💥 Platonic vs Romantic boundaries 💥 Early signs you’re shrinking yourself in dating💥 Popular online "dating gurus" & what they're really sayingWhether you’re anxious, avoidant, healing, thriving, career-obsessed, freshly divorced, or wondering if you’re “too much”… this episode will challenge the stories you’ve absorbed about love and teach you how to choose yourself rather than strive to be 'chosen' first.TIMESTAMPS:00:51 - Introducing Sabrina Zohar 2:20 - Defining self-regulation 5:30 - How to actually self-regulate9:30 - Pattern recognition in trauma triggers12:12 - Discussing the fear responses 13:40: How to co-regulate with a partner 18:55: Exploring boundaries: Why they’re important and how to set them21:49: The reason boundaries are so uncomfortable 22:58: Setting boundaries in platonic friendships26:50: Allowing yourself to sit with emotions 32:39: Cherie’s friendship break-up 36:20: “If I’m too much… find less” - how not to shrink yourself43:45: Dating with detachment (from the outcome)44:05: How to be in your growth stage48:20: Analyzing “dating gurus” online 54:48: Conclusion and lasting thoughts🐯👯♀️ We’re the Tiger Sisters: Your Wall Street & Silicon Valley big sistersDecoding Money • Power • Love✨ New episodes every Monday | Shorts all week ✨💌 Want to partner with us? Sponsorships: [email protected] 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~ CHERIEInstagram — /cherie.brookeTikTok — /cherie.brookeSubstack — cherieluo.substack.comLinkedIn — /cherie-luo~ JEANInstagram — /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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How To Buy a Business With Little to No Money (Acquisition, Search Funds & Rollups Explained) ft. Codie Sanchez
Thank you SoFi for sponsoring this video. Sign up here: https://www.sofi.com/TigerSistersWhat if the fastest way to become a CEO isn’t launching a startup, climbing the corporate ladder, or building a personal brand, but buying a business that already works?In this episode of Tiger Sisters, Jean and Cherie break down Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA), also known as “M&A for Hot People,” and how people buy “boring” cash flow businesses that quietly create millionaires.Tune in as we cover:Why “buy then build” can beat starting from zeroSearch funds explained, how they work, & who they are forThe boring businesses that print cash and what to look forThe biggest red flags, and who should not do thisThen special correspondent Codie Sanchez, the internet’s biggest advocate for buying boring businesses, joins Jean and Cherie for a big picture conversation about building financial freedom and how women can leverage their strengths to thrive as CEOs.Whether you’re climbing the corporate ladder, an aspiring founder, a burnt out startup employee, or just curious about how wealth gets built outside of Silicon Valley & Wall Street, this episode will change how you think about ownership.... because sometimes the hottest move is buying something boring 💅Timestamps:00:01:18 Our episode outline00:01:55 Buying & then build the business00:02:30 What is a search fund?00:05:18 Jean’s experience with search funds00:10:24 Factors to balance during acquisition00:11:46 Stanford vs. Harvard search fund history00:19:05 Who this is for and NOT for00:19:57 Welcome Codie Sanchez00:22:34 How to buy a business with $000:29:19 The risk for women in entrepreneurship00:35:45 There is no last best deal00:36:30 Learn on someone else’s dime00:37:50 How women are losing as investors00:44:09 Why women in business should wear makeup00:48:20 Codie’s secret to negotiation00:50:27 There are 3 types of men to negotiate with00:55:54 Rollups and economies of scale1:00:00 - Cherie’s traffic cone business anecdote 1:06:05 - Outro🐯👯♀️ We’re the Tiger Sisters: Your Wall Street & Silicon Valley big sistersDecoding Money • Power • Love✨ New episodes every Monday | Shorts all week ✨💌 Want to partner with us? Sponsorships: [email protected] 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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We’re In A Relationship Recession. Is Single The New Power Move?
Thank you SoFi for sponsoring this video. Sign up here: https://www.sofi.com/TigerCryptoIs single actually the new power move? Or are we collectively living through a full-blown Relationship Recession? Or can both things be true?In honor of "Galentine's Day," Jean and Cherie take you through another in-depth 'Cultural Investigation' where they trace the evolution of what a "woman should be" — from housewife, to rebel, to Girl Boss, to Trad Wife — and land on a potentially new archetype: the Successful Single Woman. 🔎Along the way, they break down:- How 1st, 2nd, and 3rd wave feminism have shaped women’s options and expectations- Why we’re seeing record levels of singlehood across genders - What Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd represents in the “have it all” era- How dating apps, modern burnout, and rising standards are changing what people will tolerate in loveAnd make sure to stay tuned for Jean's first ever "Recession Lesson" where she applies economic recession frameworks to relationships and shows why you DON'T need to be fully depressed about our 'Relationship Recession' 🤓Whether you’re single, coupled up, in a situationship (hopefully not), or exploring other unconventional partnerships: this one’s for you.'Timestamps00:50: Introduction + Focus of Episode 1:20: Stats about Singlehood 1:45: Female Archetypes throughout history 3:57: SoFi Ad 4:25: Origins of “Galentine’s Day”5:11: Defining 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Wave Feminism 7:40: 4th Wave Feminism & the freedom to choose an archetype8:46: Case Study of the “OG Girl Boss” - Whitney Wolf Herd11:57: Girl Bossing too close to the sun 13:13: The Resurgence of the “Trad Wife”14:05: The ability to choose your own archetype 15:47: SoFi Crypto Ad 16:34: Introducing the Relationship Recession (facts & figures)19:20: Challenging the idea that having a boyfriend is “embarrassing”22:11: Jean’s “Relationship Recession” Lesson 24:10: Solutions for the Relationship Recession 26:57: Cherie applies the “Pattern Interruption’ framework to dating32:04: Cherie’s takeaways from the episode 34:10: Jean’s takeaways from the episode 35:06: Explaining a “celebration cake” to celebrate small wins 36:05: Conclusion🐯👯♀️ We’re the Tiger Sisters — your Wall Street & Silicon Valley big sistersDecoding Money • Power • Love✨ New episodes every Monday | Shorts all week ✨💌 Want to partner with us?Sponsorships: [email protected] 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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Why Male Loneliness Is Everyone’s Problem (So Many Men Feel This—But Can’t Say It)
Thank you SoFi for sponsoring this video. Sign up here: https://www.sofi.com/TigerPlusIs the “Male Loneliness Epidemic” actually an epidemic, or is there something else going on here? Are men actually lonelier than women, or just louder about it? Why is male loneliness framed as a public crisis, while female loneliness is treated as a private burden? After examining the increase in loneliness across the board, Jean and Cherie sit down with first ever “Male Correspondent,” Ron Busby, to learn more about his experiences and ideate on solutions. This episode is for anyone who’s been affected by loneliness or isolation in one way or another, and anyone who wants to help build a more connected world.If this conversation brings up difficult feelings or you’re struggling with loneliness or depression, you’re not alone. In the U.S., you can call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — a free, confidential support line available 24/7📖 Additional Resources from Ron:For men:The Will to Change—by Bell HooksThe Adonis Complex—by Harrison PopeMasculinities—by Raewyn ConnellGiovanni’s Room—by James BaldwinFor women:We Should All be Feminists—by Chimamanda Ngozi AdichieThe Second Sex—by Simone de BeauvoirGender Trouble: Feminism and the Subversion of Identity—by Judith ButlerFor a better community:Here for It—by R. Eric ThomasBetween the World and Me—by Ta-Nehisi CoatesLoneliness—by John T. CacioppoIf you want to get involved in the work Ron is doing: @ronbusbyjr across all socials for personal updates@seedthevote to get involved in volunteering (door knocking and talking to rural communities during election seasons; flights/hotels/rental cars covered.) @byblack.us - Ron’s day job :)🐯👯♀️ We’re the Tiger Sisters — your Wall Street & Silicon Valley big sistersDecoding Money • Power • Love✨ New episodes every Monday | Shorts all week ✨💌 Want to partner with us?Sponsorships: [email protected]⏰ Timestamps0:00: Cold Open1:12: Introduction 1:36: Three action items for today’s episode 3:57: Defining loneliness in its many forms7:06: Scott Galloway on rising levels of loneliness in men8:25: Male loneliness as a public vs private problem11:05: Did Cherie just solve male loneliness via gardening?18:18: Welcoming Ron Busby to the show19:38: Male loneliness vs male alienation 22:48: Defining the “manosphere”27:50: Exploring an inclusive strategy to alleviating male loneliness29:36 Defining a “Chad”30:40: New beauty standards for men39:00: Analyzing male loneliness in the dating world40:45: Solutions for men and women to alleviate the issue48:00 Lasting thoughts and key takeaways ✅ 988 Suicide & Crisis LifelineCall or text: 988Chat: 988lifeline.orgAvailability: 24/7, free, confidentialThis is the gold standard right now. It’s not only for people in immediate suicidal crisis — it’s also for those feeling lonely, depressed, overwhelmed or supporting someone else who’s struggling. If you’re outside the U.S., visit findahelpline.com to locate a local support line in your country.Why 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💛 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.
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The Rules We’re Using to Design Our Lives in 2026
Thank you SoFi for sponsoring this video. Sign up here: https://www.sofi.com/TigerMost people rush into a new year with new "goals" without ever questioning the systems running their lives. In this Tiger Sisters episode, Jean and Cherie sit down for an honest conversation about the rules they’re actually living by in 2026: the mental models, boundaries, and decision frameworks that reshaped their careers, relationships, energy, and sense of self over the past year.This isn’t a goal-setting episode. It’s a conversation about how you DESIGN A LIFE you love. Drawing from their experiences across Harvard, Stanford, Wall Street, Silicon Valley, and building Tiger Sisters, Jean and Cherie unpack what they’re keeping, what they’re letting go of, and what they’re refusing to negotiate going forward.We break down:✅ Why goals failed them — and what replaced them✅ The personal rules that protect energy, focus, and relationships✅ How to design a life around seasons instead of pressureThis episode is for anyone who feels successful on paper, but knows something NEEDS to change before the next chapter.🐯👯♀️ We’re the Tiger Sisters — your Wall Street & Silicon Valley big sistersDecoding Money • Power • Love✨ New episodes every Monday | Shorts all week ✨💌 Want to partner with us?Sponsorships: [email protected]⏰ Timestamps00:00 Why this isn’t a goal-setting episode02:15 What we stopped optimizing for in 202505:10 The difference between pressure and clarity08:40 The rules we no longer negotiate12:30 Designing life around seasons, not grind16:05 Why curation is our new superpower19:40 The decisions that quietly changed everything23:15 Letting go of performative ambition26:20 What we’re protecting in 202629:45 The question we’re using before every big decision33:10 How we’re defining success differently now36:40 The cost of staying in old systems40:05 What this next chapter actually requires43:30 Final reflections going into 2026Why 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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How $100M Families Manage Money (Family Office CEO Explains)
Thank you SoFi for sponsoring this video. Sign up here: https://www.sofi.com/TigerSistersWe’re bringing this conversation to you because most people never get a window into how leaders like this actually think, especially high-powered women who’ve built iconic careers in finance. In this Tiger Sisters episode, Jean and Cherie sit down with Holly MacDonald, CEO of Bessemer Trust – $298B in AUS (assets under supervision).This is a rare conversation about leadership at the highest levels of finance, wealth management, family offices, what it actually takes to earn trust over decades, and how women navigate authority and credibility in rooms where decisions move billions.Holly shares the lessons she’s learned rising to the top of one of the most respected firms in finance, from managing long-term client relationships to leading with clarity in moments of uncertainty. We break down:✅ What it really means to manage wealth across generations✅ How trust is built (and lost) in high-stakes environments✅ How women earn authority without performing or posturing✅ The long-term thinking required to lead through volatility✅ Why judgment, not charisma, is the most underrated leadership skill🐯👯♀️ We’re the Tiger Sisters: Your Wall Street & Silicon Valley big sistersDecoding Money • Power • Love✨ New episodes every Monday | Shorts all week ✨💌 Want to partner with us? Sponsorships: [email protected]⏰ Timestamps01:27 - What Is a Family Office?03:00 - Running a $298BN Firm05:21 - The Secret to Moving from COO to CEO in Finance06:15 - Her Advice: Don't Do Everything07:39 - You Can Have It All (At Different Times)09:36 - Don't Step Out of the Race (DON'T LEAVE YOUR CAREER)15:20 - How Do Family Offices Work? And What Can We Apply?16:18 - What Is the Purpose of Your Wealth?18:12 - What Is the Common Goal For Wealth?22:30 - How Can We Translate Billionaire-Thinking? 26:30 - What IS YOUR MONEY FOR? 28:30 - What is Holly's Personal Financial Goal?33:10 - How Holly Navigates Male Dominated Spaces (Finance)36:00 - Accumulate Information & Know WHEN To Use It38:57 - Career Starters, Give Your Input To Senior VPs!40:52 - Fortune Questions Ice Breaker43:28 - The Most Outrageous Thing You've Done For LoveWhy 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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Former NSA Director Warns: The World Is Changing Faster Than You Think
In this episode, we sit down with Admiral Mike Rogers, former Director of the National Security Agency (NSA) and Commander of U.S. Cyber Command, for a rare, wide-ranging conversation on how the world is changing, and what actually matters now.Mike shares what he learned from nearly four decades at the highest levels of military, intelligence, and government leadership, including working under both President Obama and President Trump. But this isn’t just a conversation about power or national security. We also talk about love, relationships, and the personal tradeoffs that come with ambition: why success without meaning is empty, how leaders should think about partnership and family, and what really lasts when titles, money, and influence fade.This episode is about leadership in every sense of the word: - What leadership looks like when the stakes are highest- How global cyber risk and AI affect everyday people- Why integrity is the non-negotiable trait of great leaders- How to communicate effectively with radically different decision-makers- National security vs. privacy — why it’s not a binary choice- What the private sector and government misunderstand about each other- Why love, not power or money, is the ultimate long-term investment🐯👯♀️ We’re the Tiger Sisters — Your Wall Street & Silicon Valley big sistersDecoding Money • Power • Love✨ New episodes every Monday | Shorts all week ✨💌 Want to partner with us?Sponsorships: [email protected]Timestamps:1:16 Is the NSA listening to our conversation?1:38 You need integrity as the foundation3:38 He became a 4-star military admiral 6:18 How to make decisions when there's no "right" answer?7:25 Differences in working with President Obama vs. Trump14:09 Are politics & business just pre-orchestrated?17:58 Which is more important? National security or privacy?20:51 Cybersecurity in the US government29:58 Admiral Mike talks about love36:56 Wrap up with Mike Rogers▫️ 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 you▫️ 🚀 Ivy League cheat sheets — no $250K tuition▫️ Personal finance playbooks (salary, investing, negotiation)▫️ Networking scripts behind $100M+ deals & job offers▫️ Real talk with CEOs, operators & founders▫️ Mindset resets — clarity without the pricey coach▫️ Lifestyle, wellness & productivity systems that actually work💛 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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It’s Not Too Late: How to Transform Your Life at Any Moment
In this Tiger Sisters episode, Jean and Cherie revisit one of the most shared conversations in our community: how to stop settling without blowing up your entire life. This episode is both a mirror and a roadmap — designed to help you get honest with yourself, listen to your body, and make intentional decisions about the year ahead.We’re bringing this episode back because this is the exact moment people quietly lock in another year of a life that feels… fine. And you deserve more than fine.We share:✅ The simple question that reveals whether you’re settling✅ Why your body knows the answer before your brain does✅ How to get honest with yourself without burning everything down✅ Why “stop settling” applies to careers, relationships, and identity✅ How small decisions today quietly shape your next year✅ Why this episode resonated so deeply with our audience🐯👯♀️ We’re the Tiger Sisters — Your Wall Street & Silicon Valley big sistersDecoding Money • Power • Love✨ New episodes every Monday | Shorts all week ✨💌 Want to partner with us?Sponsorships: [email protected]:2:10 Same job, same relationship patterns, same life4:05 Why most people avoid answering this honestly6:30 Don’t answer with logic — notice your body’s response9:15 This episode is a mirror, not a judgment11:40 Why “stop settling” doesn’t mean blowing up your life14:20 The quiet decisions that lock in another year17:05 Why this conversation resonated so deeply19:45 How to create change without chaos22:10 This applies to career, love, and identity24:50 The cost of staying comfortable27:10 What to do if you’re scared but know it’s time29:10 Final reflection: choosing yourselfhttps://cherieluo.substack.com/▫️ 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 you▫️ 🚀 Ivy League cheat sheets — no $250K tuition▫️ Personal finance playbooks (salary, investing, negotiation)▫️ Networking scripts behind $100M+ deals & job offers▫️ Real talk with CEOs, operators & founders▫️ Mindset resets — clarity without the pricey coach▫️ Lifestyle, wellness & productivity systems that actually work💛 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.🎵 Music: Sammy Signal🛍️ Items:🍵 Sisters Matcha — www.sistersmatcha.com🌀 Everything else — https://amzn.to/3z0dx5b
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Communicate with Confidence: The Blueprint for Mastering Every Conversation with Body Language Expert & Career Experts
Most people think career success is ALL about working harder. It’s not. It’s also about how you’re perceived, how you communicate, and whether the right people see your value. And no one is taught these rules.In this remix episode of Tiger Sisters with Lorraine K. Lee and Leah Wyar, we bring together two of our most impactful conversations to break down the invisible dynamics that determine who gets promoted, trusted, and listened to at work.Executive presence expert Lorraine K. Lee explains how body language, communication, and visibility quietly shape credibility. Media and Entertainment Leader Leah pulls back the curtain on what actually happens inside organizations — the politics, the pressure of climbing, and the emotional labor no one prepares you for. This episode is for anyone who’s doing great work but feels overlooked, underestimated, or stuck.We share:✅ Why hard work alone doesn’t lead to promotion✅ How perception quietly determines influence and opportunity✅ The body language and communication habits that signal leadership✅ Why visibility compounds — and how to build it intentionally✅ How to navigate loyalty, boundaries, and self-advocacy without burning bridges✅ What executive presence really means in real life and on ZoomThis isn’t about becoming louder or more aggressive. It’s about learning the unspoken rules so you can move with clarity and confidence — on your own terms.🐯👯♀️ 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: [email protected]👀 Newsletterhttps://cherieluo.substack.com/Timestamps:0:58 - End of Year Remix: Lorraine & Leah Interviews02:15 - Perception + Influence = Power02:35 - Welcome Lorraine K. Lee05:52 - First Impressions (Fix Your Face)15:20 - Create Your Personal Brand (In-Person & On LinkedIn)18:00 - This ONE Word Makes You Sound More Persuasive34:16 - The Conversations To Get Promoted At Work39:15 - Lorraine Recap And Bridge To Episode 240:15 - Welcome Leah Wyar55:54 - Say Yes In Life and In Romance!!1:06:57 - Navigating Workplace Politics01:22:35 - How High Powered Women Think About Love 01:32:23 - Closing Thoughts From Cherie & JeanWhy 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 required▫️ Personal finance playbooks — salary, investing, negotiation▫️ Networking scripts behind $100M+ deals & job offers▫️ Real talk with CEOs, operators, and builders▫️ Mindset resets — clarity without the pricey coach▫️ Career systems that actually work💛 LET’S CONNECT~ CHERIE ~Instagram — /cherie.brookeTikTok — /cherie.brookeSubstack — cherieluo.substack.comLinkedIn — /cherie-luo~ JEAN ~Instagram — /jeanluo_LinkedIn — /jeanluo👉 Subscribe, tap the 🔔, and leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on Spotify & Apple Podcasts. It takes seconds and helps more people find Tiger Sisters.🎵 Music: Sammy Signal🛍️ Sisters Matcha — www.sistersmatcha.com🌀 Everything else — https://amzn.to/3z0dx5b
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Start Over in 2026 Without Burning Your Life Down: The Ultimate Toolkit
✨ Thank you SoFi for sponsoring this video. Sign up here: https://www.sofi.com/TigerIf you’re feeling behind, heartbroken, stuck, or in a weird in-between, this episode is your roadmap. We break down what it actually means to start over — not as a single decision, but as a group of frameworks that touches your emotions, habits, identity, health, career, and relationships.We walk you through 6 proven frameworks we personally use when we’re rebuilding our lives — whether that’s after a breakup, a layoff, a career pivot, or an identity shift. You don’t need January 1st to reset. You need clarity and a system.In this episode, we cover:✅ Why starting over is emotional and practical✅ The “transition phase” no one talks about (and why you’re not behind)✅ How William Bridges’ transition framework explains why change feels so hard✅ Carol Dweck’s mindset work and how it applies to reinvention✅ Designing Your Life: how to prototype your next chapter without blowing up your life✅ Atomic Habits as the foundation for sustainable change✅ Why vulnerability (Brené Brown) accelerates growth, not weakness✅ How to rewrite your personal narrative using Esther Perel’s framework✅ Practical exercises you can do while listeningThis episode is split into two parts:Part 1 is the emotional map of starting over.Part 2 is the toolkit you can apply immediately.Whether you’re starting over in your career, in love, after a breakup, after a layoff, or you simply want to reinvent yourself — this is the reset playbook we wish we had sooner.🐯👯♀️ 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: [email protected]⏰ Timestamps1:18 You’re not behind — you’re in a transition phase3:12 Why “starting over” feels harder than it should5:46 The emotional reality no one talks about when you reset your life8:41 Why January 1st is overrated (and what actually creates change)11:07 The six-framework reset system we personally use14:02 William Bridges’ transition model (explained simply)18:36 Why identity loss is the hardest part of change21:58 Carol Dweck and the mindset shift required to move forward26:14 Designing Your Life: prototyping your next chapter32:09 Atomic Habits as the foundation for real change37:44 Why vulnerability accelerates growth (not weakness)42:18 Rewriting your personal narrative47:01 How to apply these frameworks immediately50:09 Final reflections: choosing who you become next👀 Newsletter: https://cherieluo.substack.com/Why 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 jumps, investing, negotiation▫️ Networking scripts — behind $100M+ deals, job offers & VC intros▫️ Real talk with CEOs, investors & world-class operators▫️ Mindset resets — clarity without the pricey coach▫️ Lifestyle, wellness & productivity systems that actually work💛 LET’S CONNECT:~ CHERIE ~🤳🏻 Instagram — / cherie.brooke📱 TikTok — / cherie.brooke✍🏻 Substack — cherieluo.substack.com👩🏻💻 LinkedIn — / cherie-luo~ JEAN ~🤳🏻 Instagram — / jeanluo_👩🏻💻 LinkedIn — / jeanluo👉 Hit Subscribe & tap the 🔔, then leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on Spotify & Apple Podcasts. It takes seconds and helps this show reach people who need it.🎵 Music: Sammy Signal🍵 Sisters Matcha — www.sistersmatcha.com🌀 Everything else — https://amzn.to/3z0dx5bSEO Keywords: starting over, life reset, how to reinvent yourself, career reset, breakup recovery, personal reinvention, mindset frameworks, atomic habits, designing your life, emotional transitions
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Our Biggest Lessons From 2025 in 30 Minutes — Harvard & Stanford Grads Reveal
✨Thank you SoFi for sponsoring this video. Sign up here: https://www.sofi.com/TigerSistersIt’s been a historic year for Tiger Sisters — from becoming the #1 women-led business podcast on Spotify to seeing our faces on a billboard in New York City (!!). Before we step into 2026, we’re looking back at the wins, risks, experiments, and hard-earned lessons that shaped us.This episode is for anyone looking to grow – personally, professionally, and creatively – and who wants a grounded, honest look at what actually builds momentum, confidence, and credibility so they can level up in the year ahead.✅ Our surreal billboard moment in NYC and why it meant more than we expected✅ Relentless experimentation ✅ The real story behind our rebrand ✅ Why curation is our superpower in a world overflowing with content✅ Our first-ever brand partnership and the principles behind saying yes vs. no✅ Eye-opening podcast industry stats and why women’s voices — especially women of color — matter more than everTimestamps00:00 Thank you from the Tiger Sisters01:25 Seeing the Tiger Sisters billboard in NYC02:58 Lesson #1: Dream bigger (and let go of full control)05:10 Lesson #2: Relentless experimentation and evolution10:21 Lesson #3: Rebranding Tiger Sisters (and knowing when to level up)14:37 Lesson #4: Being curators in an era of AI slop17:30 “Nerd Hollywood” -- spotlighting brilliant niche guests21:01 Lesson #5: Choosing brand partners with integrity24:51 Lesson #6: Women's voices are desperately needed in podcasting29:05 Thank you + subscribe, rate, and review29:36 Year-end reflection exercise for youDecoding Money • Power • Love✨ New episodes every Monday | Shorts all week ✨💌 Want to partner with us?Sponsorships: [email protected]▫️ 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 you▫️ 🚀 Ivy League cheat sheets — no $250K tuition▫️ Personal finance playbooks (salary jumps, investing, negotiation)▫️ Networking scripts behind $100M+ deals, job offers & VC intros▫️ Real talk with CEOs, investors & world-class operators▫️ Mindset resets — clarity without the pricey coach▫️ Lifestyle, wellness & productivity systems that actually work~ CHERIE ~🤳🏻 Instagram — / cherie.brooke📱 TikTok — / cherie.brooke✍🏻 Substack — cherieluo.substack.com👩🏻💻 LinkedIn — / 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🎵 Music: Sammy Signal – https://open.spotify.com/artist/2HsyknHuxhT8RoZfn5rqMS 🛍️ Items: 🍵 Sisters Matcha – www.sistersmatcha.com🌀 Everything else – https://amzn.to/3z0dx5bSEO Keywords:women in business podcast, female founders podcast, women-led media, career growth for women, building confidence and credibility, creator economy, women of color in business, podcast growth, personal brand building, year end reflection, experimentation mindset, women in tech podcast
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How to Build Confidence When You Weren’t Born With It — with Former 7-Eleven CEO Jim Keyes
✨ Thank you SoFi for sponsoring this video. Sign up here: https://www.sofi.com/TigerWe sit down with former 7-Eleven and Blockbuster CEO and bestselling author Jim Keyes, whose book “Education Is Freedom” dismantles the myth of “natural confidence” and proves that greatness isn’t born – it’s built. Jim breaks down the exact framework that took him from a childhood with no running water to leading two Fortune 500 companies: The Three C’s – Change, Confidence, and Clarity. And he shows how anyone can use these principles to transform their life’s trajectory.Jim shares exactly how he built confidence from scratch, how to think clearly under pressure, and the surprising habits that made him one of the most influential CEOs in America.We share:✅ Why “Change = Opportunity” – and how to turn disruption into your competitive edge✅ How confidence is built, not inherited – and the mindset that rewires fear✅ Why clarity becomes a superpower in an overstimulated world✅ The truth behind Blockbuster’s collapse & the leadership lessons everyone misses✅ How cultural literacy became Jim’s strategic advantage across Japan, China, and the U.S.✅ How creativity and curiosity protects you from stagnation🧠 Who is Jim Keyes?Former CEO of 7-Eleven, overseeing 30,000+ storesFormer CEO of BlockbusterAdvisor to Fortune 500 companiesBestselling authorPhilanthropist focused on youth leadership & educationOne of the most respected operators in AmericaThis isn’t motivation — it’s a masterclass in how to think.📖 To order Jim’s book: https://www.jameswkeyes.com/ 🐯👯♀️ We’re the Tiger Sisters — Your Wall Street & Silicon Valley big sistersDecoding Money • Power • Love ✨ New episodes every Monday | Shorts all week ✨💌 Want to partner with us? Sponsorships: [email protected]⏰ Timestamps1:06 Meet Jim Keyes - from no running water to two Fortune 500 CEO roles1:57 The Three C’s Framework: Change, Confidence, Clarity5:52 “Prepare to Win”: the 3-word formula for confidence7:56 Neuroplasticity: reprogramming patterns10:25 Why simplicity is a superpower11:31 Relentless positivity12:17 How the Three C’s work together as a life system13:01 “Education is Freedom”14:37 How cultural literacy is freedom16:00 Are Americans becoming dumber?17:41 Blockbuster: fear, timing, and what actually happened20:44 Why the Harvard case study is wrong23:33 7-Eleven Japan: humility, adaptability & cultural nuance24:32 Onigiri, Americanization, and localizing products29:14 Bringing 7-Eleven to Beijing before the Olympics30:36 Curiosity, creativity & never growing up32:47 Where to find Jim Keyes33:32 Jean and Cherie's gift to Jim (from Sisters Matcha)👀 Newsletter: https://cherieluo.substack.com/Why trust us?▫️ Cherie Brooke Luo – 100M+ views demystifying big tech, finance & MBAs▫️ Jean Luo – ex-Goldman, ex-Snapchat exec, 50+ AI patents, startup investor▫️ Together: 4 Ivy degrees • built billion-dollar products • two startups — decoded for youWhat you’ll get (and keep):▫️ 🚀 Ivy League cheat sheets – no $250K tuition required▫️ Personal finance playbooks – salary jumps, investing, money psychology▫️ Networking scripts – behind $100M+ deals, job offers & VC intros▫️ Real talk with unicorn founders, VCs, and billionaires▫️ Mindset resets – clarity minus the pricey life coach▫️ Lifestyle, wellness, and productivity hacks that actually work💛 LET'S CONNECT:~ CHERIE ~🤳🏻 Instagram – / cherie.brooke📱 TikTok – / cherie.brooke✍🏻 Substack – cherieluo.substack.com👩🏻💻 LinkedIn – / cherie-luo~ JEAN ~🤳🏻 Instagram – / jeanluo_👩🏻💻 LinkedIn – / jeanluo👉 Hit Subscribe & tap the 🔔, then WRITE A REVIEW and rate us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ on Spotify & Apple Podcasts!Share this with someone who deserves to be seen as a leader.🎵 Music: Sammy Signal – https://open.spotify.com/artist/2HsyknHuxhT8RoZfn5rqMS 🛍️ Items: 🍵 Sisters Matcha – www.sistersmatcha.com🌀 Everything else – https://amzn.to/3z0dx5b
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How Childhood Shapes Achievement, Self-Worth & the Feeling of “Never Being Enough” — with Harvard & Stanford Expert Jane Marie Chen
Thank you SoFi for sponsoring this video. Sign up here: https://www.sofi.com/TigerSistersWhy do so many high achievers, perfectionists, and children of immigrants never feel “good enough”, especially around family and the holidays? In one of our most important conversations, we sit down with Jane Marie Chen — Harvard & Stanford grad, award-winning social entrepreneur, and author of the memoir “Like a Wave We Break” — to unpack how childhood trauma, family patterns, and achievement psychology shape our adult lives.If you’re healing from childhood wounds, trying to forgive your parents, or realizing that achievement has become your coping mechanism… this episode will hit home.We share:✅ Why achievement becomes a coping mechanism for so many children of immigrants✅ How childhood shapes your self-worth, ambition & need to overperform✅ How trauma lives in the body (and why talk therapy alone can’t release it)✅ How to set boundaries with family without losing compassion✅ Why overachievers burn out — and how to stop earning your worth💚 If you’re struggling with depression or mental health issues, you’re not alone:Call 800-950-6264 or text “NAMI” to 62640.If you’re in crisis, call or text 988.📖 To order Jane’s memoir: https://www.janemariechen.com/🐯👯♀️ We’re the Tiger Sisters — Your Wall Street & Silicon Valley big sistersDecoding Money • Power • Love✨ New episodes every Monday | Shorts all week ✨💌 Sponsorships: [email protected]⏰ Timestamps0:00 Our most important episode1:13 Meet Jane Marie Chen2:17 Why Jane wrote her memoir3:30 Burnout, shutdown, and the turning point6:21 Achievement as a coping mechanism8:00 Children of immigrants and pressures to succeed12:35 Trauma in the body and why talk therapy isn’t enough16:51 Parts Work (explained clearly)18:57 Giving yourself the words you never got23:22 Boundaries + family: holding love and limits together26:46 Being complicit in cycles of abuse30:14 Power in speaking your truth32:24 The Whole Body Yes36:26 The beauty of surrender40:19 Success without fulfillment is the ultimate failure42:25 How to start healing when you’ve been numb43:45 Jane’s next chapter: coaching, alignment & where to find her👀 Newsletterhttps://cherieluo.substack.com/🪪 Why trust us?▫️ Cherie Brooke Luo – 100M+ views demystifying big tech, finance & MBAs▫️ Jean Luo – ex-Goldman, ex-Snapchat exec, 50+ AI patents, startup investorTogether: 4 Ivy degrees • Built billion-dollar products • Two startups — decoded for youWhat you’ll get (and keep):▫️ 🚀 Ivy League cheat sheets – no $250K tuition required▫️ Personal finance playbooks – salary jumps, investing, money psychology▫️ Networking scripts – behind $100M+ deals, job offers & VC intros▫️ Real talk with unicorn founders, VCs, and billionaires▫️ Mindset resets – clarity minus the pricey life coach▫️ Lifestyle, wellness, and productivity hacks that actually work💛 LET'S CONNECT~ CHERIE ~🤳🏻 IG – /cherie.brooke📱 TikTok – /cherie.brooke✍🏻 Substack – cherieluo.substack.com👩🏻💻 LinkedIn – /cherie-luo~ JEAN ~🤳🏻 IG – /jeanluo_👩🏻💻 LinkedIn – /jeanluo👉 Hit Subscribe & tap the 🔔 — then WRITE A REVIEW and rate us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ on Spotify & Apple Podcasts! 🎵 Music: Sammy Signal https://open.spotify.com/artist/2HsyknHuxhT8RoZfn5rqMS🛍️ Sisters Matcha – www.sistersmatcha.com🌀 Everything else – https://amzn.to/3z0dx5bSEO keywords:childhood trauma, self worth, self esteem, high achievers, perfectionism, not enough, family triggers, holiday triggers, immigrant parents, childhood wounds, internal family systems, achievement psychology, therapy podcast, self-help podcast, Harvard expert, Stanford expert
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The 4 Habits Holding Your Career Back & How to Break Them (Stop Saying Sorry)
Most people don’t realize they’re giving away their power every single day – starting with one simple word: sorry. In this episode of Tiger Sisters, we reveal the three hidden ways women (and men) sabotage their success. Plus one toxic habit you definitely don’t realize you’re doing and teach you how to flip the script with clarity and confidence.We share: ✅ The “sorry reflex” and how it destroys authority ✅ Why women shrink themselves to be liked – and how to stop doing it ✅ Permission-seeking language that quietly erodes your credibility ✅ The hidden trap of toxic gratitude and how it keeps you stuck ✅ Mini-exercises to help you build a stronger, more powerful leadership voice🐯👯♀️ We’re the Tiger Sisters — Your Wall Street & Silicon Valley big sistersDecoding Money • Power • Love✨ New episodes every Monday | Shorts all week ✨🎯 This episode is sponsored by Read AI, a meeting co-pilot that takes notes, analyzes meeting sentiment, and shares smart next steps for you and your team. Try our favorite productivity tool free for 30 days: http://read.ai/tigersisters💌 Want to partner with us? Sponsorships: [email protected]⏰ Timestamps0:00 Three ways women undermine their own power1:57 Framework #1: The Sorry Reflex3:03 How women are conditioned into self-monitoring5:17 Workplace example: Jean's first corporate manager7:33 Practical swaps for I'm “sorry9:56 Mini Exercise: Rewrite your top “sorry” phrases10:47 Ad Break: Read AI12:22 Framework #2: Shrink to Fit12:54 Michelle Obama’s power-at-the-table quote14:07 Cherie’s early-career example of shrinking in meetings16:31 Being respected vs. liked17:07 Mini Exercise: Where you’re minimizing ambition + one win to own 20:13 Framework #3: Asking for Permission21:46 Jean’s story: waiting for the “perfect” idea23:55 How allies can reinforce your voice27:02 Mini Exercise: Say your idea without hedging27:44 Bonus Framework: Toxic Gratitude31:14 Recap and this week’s Power Moves👀 Newsletter: https://cherieluo.substack.com/Why trust us?▫️ Cherie Brooke Luo – 100M+ views demystifying big tech, finance & MBAs▫️ Jean Luo – ex-Goldman, ex-Snapchat exec, 50+ AI patents, startup investor▫️ Together: 4 Ivy degrees • built billion-dollar products • two startups — decoded for youWhat you’ll get (and keep):▫️ 🚀 Ivy League cheat sheets – no $250K tuition required▫️ Personal finance playbooks – salary jumps, investing, money psychology▫️ Networking scripts – behind $100M+ deals, job offers & VC intros▫️ Real talk with unicorn founders, VCs, and billionaires▫️ Mindset resets – clarity minus the pricey life coach▫️ Lifestyle, wellness, and productivity hacks that actually work💛 LET'S CONNECT:~ CHERIE ~🤳🏻 Instagram – / cherie.brooke📱 TikTok – / cherie.brooke✍🏻 Substack – cherieluo.substack.com👩🏻💻 LinkedIn – / cherie-luo~ JEAN ~🤳🏻 Instagram – / jeanluo_👩🏻💻 LinkedIn – / jeanluo👉 Hit Subscribe & tap the 🔔, then WRITE A REVIEW and rate us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ on Spotify & Apple Podcasts!Share this with someone who deserves to be seen as a leader.🎵 Music: Sammy Signal – https://open.spotify.com/artist/2HsyknHuxhT8RoZfn5rqMS 🛍️ Items: 🍵 Sisters Matcha – www.sistersmatcha.com🌀 Everything else – https://amzn.to/3z0dx5b
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The Secret Power of Siblings ft. Mike & Paul Rabil, Founders of the Premier Lacrosse League
Working with family is messy, emotional, and sometimes feels like psychological warfare. In this episode, we sit down with Paul Rabil and Mike Rabil — brothers, co-founders, and the duo behind the Premier Lacrosse League — to unpack the reality of building a business with your sibling. We go deep into the psychology of family partnerships, the hidden conflicts behind the PLL, and what it really takes to build a sports empire with someone who knows every version of you.We share:✅ Why sports is the last great unifier and the only industry AI can’t disrupt✅ How the Rabil brothers built the PLL and turned lacrosse into a cultural force✅ The “strength, speed, endurance” framework for creators & founders✅ How siblings can disagree fiercely without blowing up the business✅ Why imposter syndrome becomes a competitive weapon✅ The rise of women’s sports & why the WLL is next🐯👯♀️ We’re the Tiger Sisters — your Wall Street & Silicon Valley big sisters.Decoding Money • Power • Love✨ New episodes every Monday | Shorts all week ✨💌 Sponsorships: [email protected]⏰ Timestamps0:00 Sports as the last great unifier1:24 Meet Mike and Paul Rabil2:59 How the Rabils rebranded a 1,000-year-old sport4:01 Launching the family business: timing, pressure, and building fast7:11 Scaling the PLL8:40 Why duration matters more than escape velocity09:52 How Jean made Cherie a "better version" of herself12:08 How sports survives AI14:19 The emotional engine behind sports15:21 Competing for attention: lessons for creators17:18 Conditioning fans: the NBA playbook19:26 Imposter syndrome as a competitive edge22:12 The rise of women’s sports & launching the WLL23:51 Which brother can do more push ups?26:19 Who's more likely to bend the rules to win?27:58 Healthy conflict, sibling dynamics & respecting lanes29:29 The Tiger Sisters “missed email” fight32:52 Why family partnerships trigger childhood patterns36:24 What 40 years of rivalry does to a business partnership37:24 Where to follow the PLL & WLL👀 Newsletter https://cherieluo.substack.com/Why trust us?▫️ Cherie Brooke Luo – 100M+ views demystifying big tech, finance & MBAs▫️ Jean Luo – ex-Goldman, ex-Snapchat exec, 50+ AI patents, startup investor▫️ Together: 4 Ivy degrees • built billion-dollar products • two startups — decoded for youWhat you’ll get (and keep):▫️ 🚀 Ivy League cheat sheets – no $250K tuition required▫️ Personal finance playbooks – salary jumps, investing, money psychology▫️ Networking scripts – behind $100M+ deals, job offers & VC intros▫️ Real talk with unicorn founders, VCs, and billionaires▫️ Mindset resets – clarity minus the pricey life coach▫️ Lifestyle, wellness, and productivity hacks that actually work💛 LET'S CONNECT:~ CHERIE ~🤳🏻 Instagram – / cherie.brooke📱 TikTok – / cherie.brooke✍🏻 Substack – cherieluo.substack.com👩🏻💻 LinkedIn – / cherie-luo~ JEAN ~🤳🏻 Instagram – / jeanluo_👩🏻💻 LinkedIn – / jeanluo👉 Hit Subscribe & tap the 🔔 — and leave us a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on Spotify & Apple Podcasts!🎵 Music: Sammy Signal – https://open.spotify.com/artist/2HsyknHuxhT8RoZfn5rqMS 🛍️ Sisters Matcha – www.sistersmatcha.com🌀 Everything else – https://amzn.to/3z0dx5b-------Testing SEO terms: family business, working with family, sibling founders, family dynamics, rabil brothers, paul rabil, mike rabil, premier lacrosse league, PLL, lacrosse, sports business, building a business, entrepreneurship, startup founders, cofounder conflict, sibling rivalry, leadership psychology, sports entrepreneurship, sports media, creator economy, tiger sisters podcast, women in business, AI in sports, building a sports league, behind the scenes business, starting a company with family, conflict at work, family conflict, founder stories
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How to Talk About Money With Your Partner
💬 You earn more than your boyfriend. Your work bestie’s acting weird after your promotion. And your boss just commented “🔥” on your vacation pic.In this unfiltered Tiger Sisters Hotline episode, Jean and Cherie take on your real-life dilemmas about money, power, and love… from splitting expenses with a partner to navigating awkward office politics. Honest advice, real strategy, and a lots of sisterly tough love.We share: ✅ What to do when your work bestie turns cold after your promotion ✅ How to handle overfriendly bosses on social media ✅ The red flags in love and friendship when money becomes transactional ✅ How to talk about money with your partner (without making it awkward)✅ When to split fairly vs. evenly — and why fairness isn’t always 50/50 ✅ Why every relationship needs an operating system🐯👯♀️ We’re the Tiger Sisters — Your Wall Street & Silicon Valley big sistersDecoding Money • Power • Love✨ New episodes every Monday | Shorts all week ✨🎯 This episode is sponsored by OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code TIGERSISTERS at https://www.oneskin.co #oneskinpod💌 Want to partner with us? Sponsorships: [email protected]⏰ Timestamps00:00 Welcome to the Tiger Sisters Hotline00:55 Spotify Radar and rebrand glow-up03:14 Dilemma #1: I make more than my boyfriend — should I pay more rent?04:10 How to talk about money minus the awkwardness07:44 The $10,000 thought experiment10:46 Why you need an “operating system” for your relationship14:00 The 70/30 rent rule and what actually feels fair16:18 Ad Break: OneSkin17:47 Dilemma #2: I got promoted over my work bestie — now it’s awkward19:24 Leading with compassion and when to escalate23:47 Dilemma #3: My boss comments on all my Instagram posts25:04 Setting social media boundaries at work27:02 Dilemma #4:: My boyfriend Venmo's me for everything30:43 Cherie’s $2.80 water-bottle story32:36 Transactional vs. generous relationships34:00 The “standard deviation” theory of compatibility35:57 Wrap-up 👀 Newsletter: https://cherieluo.substack.com/Why trust us?▫️ Cherie Brooke Luo – 100M+ views demystifying big tech, finance & MBAs▫️ Jean Luo – ex-Goldman, ex-Snapchat exec, 50+ AI patents, startup investor▫️ Together: 4 Ivy degrees • built billion-dollar products • two startups — decoded for youWhat you’ll get (and keep):▫️ 🚀 Ivy League cheat sheets – no $250K tuition required▫️ Personal finance playbooks – salary jumps, investing, money psychology▫️ Networking scripts – behind $100M+ deals, job offers & VC intros▫️ Real talk with unicorn founders, VCs, and billionaires▫️ Mindset resets – clarity minus the pricey life coach▫️ Lifestyle, wellness, and productivity hacks that actually work💛 LET'S CONNECT:~ CHERIE ~🤳🏻 Instagram – / cherie.brooke📱 TikTok – / cherie.brooke✍🏻 Substack – cherieluo.substack.com👩🏻💻 LinkedIn – / cherie-luo~ JEAN ~🤳🏻 Instagram – / jeanluo_👩🏻💻 LinkedIn – / jeanluo👉 Hit Subscribe & tap the 🔔, then WRITE A REVIEW and rate us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ on Spotify & Apple Podcasts!Share this with someone who deserves to be seen as a leader.🎵 Music: Sammy Signal – https://open.spotify.com/artist/2HsyknHuxhT8RoZfn5rqMS 🛍️ Items: 🍵 Sisters Matcha – www.sistersmatcha.com🌀 Everything else – https://amzn.to/3z0dx5b
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The Science of Happiness: Lessons From NYU’s Most Popular Class
We sit down with NYU professor and NYT Bestselling author, Dr. Suzy Welch, whose new book “Becoming You” redefines what authenticity and ambition truly mean. This episode is for anyone who’s built the “perfect” life on paper yet still feels out of sync – and wants a clear framework for working, loving, and leading with purpose and integrity.We share: ✅ How Suzy’s test helps align who you are with how you live ✅ How to recognize when you’re living a B+ life ✅ The “Four Horsemen of Dream Destruction” – and how to stop them from running your life ✅ The myth of work-life balance ✅ Two money principles that will save you decades of regret❤️ 15% off code for Tiger Sisters fam to try out the Values Bridge: TigerSisters15❤️🔥 You can find the Values Bridge here: https://thevaluesbridge.com/?utm_source=sw&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=products_page🐯👯♀️ We’re the Tiger Sisters — Your Wall Street & Silicon Valley big sistersDecoding Money • Power • Love✨ New episodes every Monday | Shorts all week ✨🎯 This episode is sponsored by Read AI, a meeting co-pilot that takes notes, analyzes meeting sentiment, and shares smart next steps for you and your team. Try our favorite productivity tool free for 30 days: http://read.ai/tigersisters💌 Want to partner with us? Sponsorships: [email protected]⏰ Timestamps0:00 The B-plus life vs. being “exquisitely alive”1:07 Meet Suzy Welch2:21 The Values Bridge3:47 Cherie’s Values Bridge results: Radius and Achievement7:56 The most controversial value: Eudaimonia10:15 The importance of Voice13:52 Beholderism and the desire for harmony18:01 Why shared values matter more than chemistry19:29 Belonging and Place20:40 Belovedness24:40 What shapes our values25:45 The Four Horsemen of Dream Destruction28:41 How language is a bridge to self-understanding29:42 Ad Break: Read AI31:16 Crisis, clarity, and becoming yourself35:20 The myth of balance – and why Jensen Huang was right39:25 Money advice: “There’s no last, best deal”40:24 The sunk-cost fallacy – and owning your mistakes43:11 Applying “no last, best deal” to love44:46 Finding balance in partnership49:58 Suzy on writing her next chapter56:04 Approaching the world with fearlessness57:30 Wrap-up👀 Newsletter: https://cherieluo.substack.com/Why trust us?▫️ Cherie Brooke Luo – 100M+ views demystifying big tech, finance & MBAs▫️ Jean Luo – ex-Goldman, ex-Snapchat exec, 50+ AI patents, startup investor▫️ Together: 4 Ivy degrees • built billion-dollar products • two startups — decoded for youWhat you’ll get (and keep):▫️ 🚀 Ivy League cheat sheets – no $250K tuition required▫️ Personal finance playbooks – salary jumps, investing, money psychology▫️ Networking scripts – behind $100M+ deals, job offers & VC intros▫️ Real talk with unicorn founders, VCs, and billionaires▫️ Mindset resets – clarity minus the pricey life coach▫️ Lifestyle, wellness, and productivity hacks that actually work💛 LET'S CONNECT:~ CHERIE ~🤳🏻 Instagram – / cherie.brooke📱 TikTok – / cherie.brooke✍🏻 Substack – cherieluo.substack.com👩🏻💻 LinkedIn – / cherie-luo~ JEAN ~🤳🏻 Instagram – / jeanluo_👩🏻💻 LinkedIn – / jeanluo👉 Hit Subscribe & tap the 🔔, then WRITE A REVIEW and rate us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ on Spotify & Apple Podcasts!Share this with someone who deserves to be seen as a leader.🎵 Music: Sammy Signal – https://open.spotify.com/artist/2HsyknHuxhT8RoZfn5rqMS 🛍️ Items: 🍵 Sisters Matcha – www.sistersmatcha.com🌀 Everything else – https://amzn.to/3z0dx5b
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The Dark Side of the Ivy League: Pressure, Prestige, and the Price of Success
This isn’t just a story about the Ivy League — it’s about the systems that define elite education and teach us what “success” is supposed to look like.How prestige, pressure, and performance culture shapes (and potentially crushes) the next generation of leaders, founders, and decision-makers.Many of us were taught to believe these institutions were built for us — that if we worked hard enough, we could earn a seat at the table. But the truth is, these schools were never designed to serve everyone equally. They were designed to sustain power.Even if you’ve never set foot on an Ivy League campus like Harvard, Yale, or Princeton, you’ve felt its influence. You’ve seen how prestige opens doors and how it quietly decides who gets access to opportunity.If you’ve ever wondered why some people seem to have a head start, this episode pulls back the curtain on what’s really happening at these schools.From hidden hierarchies to the illusion of meritocracy, we ask: What are we really chasing when we chase prestige?We share:✅ The privilege and pressure that come with elite education✅ How prestige rewires your self-worth (and how to unlearn it)✅ The mental health toll of “always achieving”✅ What we learned from walking away from systems built on validation✅ How to define success on your own terms — beyond the brand names🐯👯♀️ We’re the Tiger Sisters — Your Wall Street & Silicon Valley big sistersDecoding Money • Power • Love✨ New episodes every Monday | Shorts all week ✨🎯 This episode is sponsored by Read AI, a meeting co-pilot that takes notes, analyzes meeting sentiment, and shares smart next steps for you and your team. Try our favorite productivity tool free for 30 days: http://read.ai/tigersisters💌 Want to partner with us? Sponsorships: [email protected]⏰ Timestamps0:00 The “Dark Side” of the Ivy League — why we made this episode1:28 The myth of prestige and the pressure to perform4:10 What no one tells you about Ivy League culture and class hierarchy7:42 Harvard vs. Stanford vs. “the rest” — the unspoken rankings10:55 How comparison becomes identity13:45 Imposter syndrome and mental health in elite spaces16:10 When ambition turns into anxiety19:58 The cost of proximity to power23:58 What the Ivy League really teaches you about success27:10 Walking away from the need for validation31:16 Redefining success beyond the brand name35:38 The freedom of starting over on your own terms39:12 Why sharing “unpolished” stories matters more than prestige41:00 The biggest myth about elite success43:08 Final reflections👀 Newsletter: https://cherieluo.substack.com/Why trust us?▫️ Cherie Brooke Luo – 100M+ views demystifying big tech, finance & MBAs▫️ Jean Luo – ex-Goldman, ex-Snapchat exec, 50+ AI patents, startup investor▫️ Together: 4 Ivy degrees • built billion-dollar products • two startups — decoded for youWhat you’ll get (and keep):▫️ 🚀 Ivy League cheat sheets – no $250K tuition required▫️ Personal finance playbooks – salary jumps, investing, money psychology▫️ Networking scripts – behind $100M+ deals, job offers & VC intros▫️ Real talk with unicorn founders, VCs, and billionaires▫️ Mindset resets – clarity minus the pricey life coach▫️ Fashion, wellness, and productivity hacks that actually work💛 LET’S CONNECT~ CHERIE ~🤳🏻 Instagram – / cherie.brooke📱 TikTok – / cherie.brooke✍🏻 Substack – cherieluo.substack.com👩🏻💻 LinkedIn – / cherie-luo~ JEAN ~🤳🏻 Instagram – / jeanluo_👩🏻💻 LinkedIn – / jeanluo👉 Hit Subscribe & tap the 🔔, then WRITE A REVIEW and rate us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ on Spotify & Apple Podcasts!Share this with someone who’s redefining success — on their own terms.🎵 Music: Sammy Signal – https://open.spotify.com/artist/2HsyknHuxhT8RoZfn5rqMS?si=XcHuYyhdTTSkVxGYSet12g🛍️ Items: 🍵 Sisters Matcha – www.sistersmatcha.com🌀 Everything else – https://amzn.to/3z0dx5b
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Marriage Is a Business Deal: The Truth About Prenups, Power & Self-Worth
We sit down with investor and founder of Hot Smart Rich, Maggie Sellers, who’s redefining what power, partnership, and purpose look like. From prenups to power moves, this episode is for people who want it all: clear boundaries, financial fluency, and relationships that scale your life instead of shrinking it.We share: ✅ Why planning your prenup is more important than planning your wedding ✅ The subtle repeatable power move that will maximize your long term success ✅ The importance of choosing a life co-founder – not just a partner ✅ A daily practice that rewires toxic thoughts and self-doubt ✅ Why high-value women must stop competing and start collaborating🐯👯♀️ We’re the Tiger Sisters — Your Wall Street & Silicon Valley big sistersDecoding Money • Power • Love✨ New episodes every Monday | Shorts all week ✨🎯 This episode is sponsored by Read AI, a meeting co-pilot that takes notes, analyzes meeting sentiment, and shares smart next steps for you and your team. Try our favorite productivity tool free for 30 days: http://read.ai/tigersisters💌 Want to partner with us? Sponsorships: [email protected]⏰ Timestamps0:00 Marriage is a business relationship1:08 Private wedding reveal5:20 The prenup process and hard conversations8:04 Why you should spend more time planning your prenup than the wedding11:25 Couples therapy one month into dating13:58 Marriage is your most important financial decision14:52 Power move: remember names and write thank-you notes17:09 Attention as currency — the gift of presence22:37 Ad Break: Read AI24:12 Rumors, Reddit, and knowing your worth28:27 Being a "Purpose Couple"32:08 The most expensive lesson: Ostriching (avoidance)34:43 Journaling to rewire toxic thoughts38:20 “It’s a privilege to be overwhelmed” 39:36 Heartbreak as story fuel — turning pain into power42:42 What truly motivates high-achieving women45:26 The secret of the rich: slow down45:53 If everything disappeared tomorrow… perseverance and purpose48:08 Why sharing failures matters more than flaunting wins49:30 Spotify Mash Ups & collaboration over competition51:17 Wrap up 👀 Newsletter: https://cherieluo.substack.com/Why trust us?▫️ Cherie Brooke Luo – 100M+ views demystifying big tech, finance & MBAs▫️ Jean Luo – ex-Goldman, ex-Snapchat exec, 50+ AI patents, startup investor▫️ Together: 4 Ivy degrees • built billion-dollar products • two startups — decoded for youWhat you’ll get (and keep):▫️ 🚀 Ivy League cheat sheets – no $250K tuition required▫️ Personal finance playbooks – salary jumps, investing, money psychology▫️ Networking scripts – behind $100M+ deals, job offers & VC intros▫️ Real talk with unicorn founders, VCs, and billionaires▫️ Mindset resets – clarity minus the pricey life coach▫️ Lifestyle, wellness, and productivity hacks that actually work💛 LET'S CONNECT:~ CHERIE ~🤳🏻 Instagram – / cherie.brooke📱 TikTok – / cherie.brooke✍🏻 Substack – cherieluo.substack.com👩🏻💻 LinkedIn – / cherie-luo~ JEAN ~🤳🏻 Instagram – / jeanluo_👩🏻💻 LinkedIn – / jeanluo👉 Hit Subscribe & tap the 🔔, then WRITE A REVIEW and rate us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ on Spotify & Apple Podcasts!Share this with someone who deserves to be seen as a leader.🎵 Music: Sammy Signal – https://open.spotify.com/artist/2HsyknHuxhT8RoZfn5rqMS?si=XcHuYyhdTTSkVxGYSet12g🛍️ Items: 🍵 Sisters Matcha – www.sistersmatcha.com🌀 Everything else – https://amzn.to/3z0dx5b
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Run Your Love Life Like a CEO: 5 Frameworks For Dating
If you led your love life like a business, you’d never settle again. In this episode of Tiger Sisters, we break down five powerful frameworks to help you date with clarity, confidence, and intention. From setting boundaries to building emotional equity, it’s time to make relationship decisions that truly help you grow.We share: ✅ The truth about invisible labor and mixed signals✅ Chemistry vs. compatibility and how to tell quickly ✅ Emotional equity — what balanced effort looks like ✅ Clean deal terms & boundary scripts that stick ✅ 3-question Litmus Test to stop over-giving yourself 🐯👯♀️ We’re the Tiger Sisters — Your Wall Street & Silicon Valley big sistersDecoding Money • Power • Love✨ New episodes every Monday | Shorts all week ✨Today’s episode is sponsored by:💰Square: Run your business smarter! Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/tigersisters #squarepod✨OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code TIGERSISTERS at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod💌 Want to partner with us? Sponsorships: [email protected]⏰ Timestamps0:00 Introduction0:29 Framework #1: The CEO Shift1:17 How women take on invisible labor3:12 Carrying the emotional load in relationships5:40 Mini Exercise: One way that I'm shrinking myself6:07 Framework #2: Emotional Due Diligence9:14 Ask better questions11:09 Mini Exercise: How do they handle discomfort?13:24 Ad Break: Square14:04 Framework #3: Patterns Over Potential19:19 Mini Exercise: Write down your relationship patterns19:41 Framework #4: Define Your Deal Terms21:00 Mini Exercise: Write your non-negotiables22:48 Ad Break: OneSkin23:58 Framework #5: Emotional Equity25:12 Litmus Test29:10 Three steps to repair your relationship30:50 Power Move for this week👀 Newsletter: https://cherieluo.substack.com/Why trust us?▫️ Cherie Brooke Luo – 100M+ views demystifying big tech, finance & MBAs▫️ Jean Luo – ex-Goldman, ex-Snapchat exec, 50+ AI patents, startup investor▫️ Together: 4 Ivy degrees • built billion-dollar products • two startups — decoded for youWhat you’ll get (and keep):▫️ 🚀 Ivy League cheat sheets – no $250K tuition required▫️ Personal finance playbooks – salary jumps, investing, money psychology▫️ Networking scripts – behind $100M+ deals, job offers & VC intros▫️ Real talk with unicorn founders, VCs, and billionaires▫️ Mindset resets – clarity minus the pricey life coach▫️ Fashion, wellness, and productivity hacks that actually work💛 LET'S CONNECT:~ CHERIE ~🤳🏻 Instagram – / cherie.brooke📱 TikTok – / cherie.brooke✍🏻 Substack – cherieluo.substack.com👩🏻💻 LinkedIn – / cherie-luo~ JEAN ~🤳🏻 Instagram – / jeanluo_👩🏻💻 LinkedIn – / jeanluo👉 Hit Subscribe & tap the 🔔, then WRITE A REVIEW and rate us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ on Spotify & Apple Podcasts!Share this with someone who deserves to be seen as a leader.🎵 Music: Sammy Signal – https://open.spotify.com/artist/2HsyknHuxhT8RoZfn5rqMS?si=XcHuYyhdTTSkVxGYSet12g🛍️ Items: 🍵 Sisters Matcha – www.sistersmatcha.com🌀 Everything else – https://amzn.to/3z0dx5b
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Should You Marry For Money? Harvard and Stanford Women Tell All.
💸 Should you ever date for money? What’s the most ridiculous purchase we’ve made (and don’t regret)? And what’s the single money habit that sets the wealthy apart?Money rules everything, yet no one talks about it. In this unfiltered Ask Us Anything episode of Tiger Sisters, we get real about money — answering your top questions on love, power, investing, and what true financial freedom actually looks like.We share:✅ The truth about dating or marrying for money (and the strings attached)✅ Why every woman needs her own money + autonomy✅ Our most “ridiculous” purchases (and why experiences are everything)✅ The wealth habit billionaires swear by (compounding + playing offense)✅ How to lend money to friends & family without losing the relationship✅ The #1 money mistake in your 20s & 30s — and how to avoid it📖 Book mentioned: “I Will Teach You to Be Rich” by Ramit Sethi⚠️ Disclaimer: The views in this episode are our personal experiences and opinions, not financial advice. Please consult a qualified professional for financial guidance.🐯👯♀️ We’re the Tiger Sisters — Your Wall Street & Silicon Valley big sistersDecoding Money • Power • Love✨ New episodes every Monday | Shorts all week ✨🎯 This episode is sponsored by Read AI, a meeting co-pilot that takes notes, analyzes meeting sentiment, and shares smart next steps for you and your team. Try our favorite productivity tool free for 30 days: http://read.ai/tigersisters💌 Want to partner with us? Sponsorships: [email protected]⏰ Timestamps00:00 Breaking the money taboo01:46 Should you date or marry for money?03:42 Why you should have your own money07:00 The “lakehouse” story & hidden strings07:53 If you do date for money — how to protect yourself08:32 What’s the most ridiculous purchase we’ve ever made?10:56 Angel investing + MBAs as “investments in yourself”14:39 The money habit that separates the wealthy (feat. Fernando DeLeon)18:16 Why you should start investing today19:49 Should you lend money to friends or family?20:54 Sponsor Break: ReadAI22:30 The easiest money mistake in your 20s & 30s26:16 Wrap-up👀 Newsletter: https://cherieluo.substack.com/🎁 Survey: https://forms.gle/rXpQtbpwU3qShHW26Why trust us?▫️ Cherie Brooke Luo – 100M+ views demystifying big tech, finance & MBAs▫️ Jean Luo – ex-Goldman, ex-Snapchat exec, 50+ AI patents, startup investor▫️ Together: 4 Ivy degrees • built billion-dollar products • two startups — decoded for youWhat you’ll get (and keep):▫️ 🚀 Ivy League cheat sheets – no $250K tuition required▫️ Personal finance playbooks – salary jumps, investing, money psychology▫️ Networking scripts – behind $100M+ deals, job offers & VC intros▫️ Real talk with unicorn founders, VCs, and billionaires▫️ Mindset resets – clarity minus the pricey life coach▫️ Fashion, wellness, and productivity hacks that actually work💛 LET’S CONNECT:~ CHERIE ~🤳🏻 Instagram – / cherie.brooke📱 TikTok – / cherie.brooke✍🏻 Substack – cherieluo.substack.com👩🏻💻 LinkedIn – / cherie-luo~ JEAN ~🤳🏻 Instagram – / jeanluo_👩🏻💻 LinkedIn – / jeanluo👉 Hit Subscribe & tap the 🔔, then WRITE A REVIEW and rate us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ on Spotify & Apple Podcasts!Share this with someone who deserves to be seen as a leader.🎵 Music: Sammy Signal – https://open.spotify.com/artist/2HsyknHuxhT8RoZfn5rqMS?si=Cn86viQJSveXynv4qhjxE🛍️ Items: 🍵 Sisters Matcha – www.sistersmatcha.com🌀 Everything else – https://amzn.to/3z0dx5b
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The Subtle Power Moves You Need Today to Get Ahead
What quiet superpower do most people miss? How do you read the room – and use it to your advantage? And how do you know when “excellence” is actually keeping you from your Zone of Genius? ⚡👀In this second unfiltered “Ask Us Anything” episode of Tiger Sisters, we get real about power – in life, love, and work. From decoding nonverbal cues to rebuilding your inner circle and choosing purpose over prestige, nothing is off the table.We share:✅ How to read the room – and act on what you see✅ Zone of Excellence vs. Zone of Genius (and knowing when to leap)✅ A practical productivity stack: sleep, food, therapy, gym, less alcohol✅ Why your energy is a luxury good – givers vs. takers✅ Where to meet aligned friends + the power of the follow-up✅ The “friends, fans, and lessons” framework to protect your circle🐯👯♀️ We’re the Tiger Sisters — Your Wall Street & Silicon Valley big sistersDecoding Money • Power • Love✨ New episodes every Monday | Shorts all week ✨🎯 This episode is sponsored by Read AI, a meeting co-pilot that takes notes, analyzes meeting sentiment, and shares smart next steps for you and your team. Try our favorite productivity tool free for 30 days: http://read.ai/tigersisters💌 Want to partner with us? Sponsorships: [email protected]⏰ Timestamps00:00 Welcome to our Power AMA ⚡01:34 Secret power: reading the room (nonverbal cues)05:00 How to build this skill through fiction, TV, reality TV08:16 Zone of Excellence vs. Zone of Genius (why Jean left Snapchat)12:38 Sponsor Break: ReadAI14:15 Productivity: passion you can monetize + life pillars16:51 Finding motivated, aligned, passionate friends17:19 Mini exercise: audit your five (+ one trait you admire)23:43 Where to meet your people 26:05 The power of the follow-up28:45 Wrap-up + thanks to Spotify for Creators👀 Newsletter: https://cherieluo.substack.com/🎁 Survey: https://forms.gle/rXpQtbpwU3qShHW26Why trust us?▫️ Cherie Brooke Luo – 100M+ views demystifying big tech, finance & MBAs▫️ Jean Luo – ex-Goldman, ex-Snapchat exec, 50+ AI patents, startup investor▫️ Together: 4 Ivy degrees • built billion-dollar products • two startups — decoded for youWhat you’ll get (and keep):▫️ 🚀 Ivy League cheat sheets – no $250K tuition required▫️ Personal finance playbooks – salary jumps, investing, money psychology▫️ Networking scripts – behind $100M+ deals, job offers & VC intros▫️ Real talk with unicorn founders, VCs, and billionaires▫️ Mindset resets – clarity minus the pricey life coach▫️ Style, wellness, and productivity hacks that actually work💛 LET'S CONNECT:~ CHERIE ~🤳🏻 Instagram – / cherie.brooke📱 TikTok – / cherie.brooke✍🏻 Substack – cherieluo.substack.com👩🏻💻 LinkedIn – / cherie-luo~ JEAN ~🤳🏻 Instagram – / jeanluo_👩🏻💻 LinkedIn – / jeanluo👉 Hit Subscribe & tap the 🔔, then WRITE A REVIEW and rate us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ on Spotify & Apple Podcasts!Share this with someone who deserves to be seen as a leader. 🎵 Music: Sammy Signal – https://open.spotify.com/artist/2HsyknHuxhT8RoZfn5rqMS?si=qgBvhtLARe25MdDKCvKoIQ🛍️ Items: 🍵 Sisters Matcha – www.sistersmatcha.com🌀 Everything else – https://amzn.to/3z0dx5b
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Are Our Standards Too High? Confessions of Harvard & Stanford MBAs
In this first-ever unfiltered “Ask Us Anything” episode of Tiger Sisters, we finally spill it ALL on dating, love, and the wild questions you sent us. From red flags to the most romantic thing a date has done recently, nothing is off the table. 👀We share:✅ Our biggest turn-offs✅ The reasons we’ve refused second dates ✅ The romantic gestures that made us melt✅ The mistake we kept repeating in relationships until we finally learned✅ Ghosting confessions✅ Why dating at work almost always ends in disaster ✅ The brutally honest titles our exes’ group chats would have🐯👯♀️ We’re the Tiger Sisters — Your Wall Street & Silicon Valley big sistersDecoding Money • Power • Love✨ New episodes every Monday | Shorts all week ✨Today’s episode is sponsored by:💰Square: Run your business smarter! Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://www.square.com/go/tigersisters #squarepod✨OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code TIGERSISTERS at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod💌 Want to partner with us? Sponsorships: [email protected]⏰ Timestamps00:00 Welcome to our Love AMA 💕01:12 What’s your instant “ick”?10:04 Pettiest reasons we’ve refused a second date16:01 Sponsor Break: Square17:08 The most romantic thing someone’s ever done for us22:46 The #1 mistake we kept making in relationships25:42 Sponsor Break: One Skin27:01 Ghosting confessions (including one that came back years later)31:24 Is it ever okay to date someone you work with?38:08 If our exes formed a group chat… what it would be called42:33 Wrap-up + like, comment & subscribe👀 Newsletter: https://cherieluo.substack.com/🎁 Survey: https://forms.gle/rXpQtbpwU3qShHW26Why trust us?▫️ Cherie Brooke Luo – 100M+ views demystifying big tech, finance & MBAs▫️ Jean Luo – ex-Goldman, ex-Snapchat exec, 50+ AI patents, startup investor▫️ Together: 4 Ivy degrees • built billion-dollar products • two startups — decoded for youWhat you’ll get (and keep):▫️ 🚀 Ivy League cheat sheets – no $250K tuition required▫️ Personal finance playbooks – salary jumps, investing, money psychology▫️ Networking scripts – behind $100M+ deals, job offers & VC intros▫️ Real talk with unicorn founders, VCs, and billionaires▫️ Mindset resets – clarity minus the pricey life coach▫️ Style, wellness, and productivity hacks that actually work💛 LET'S CONNECT:~ CHERIE ~🤳🏻 Instagram – / cherie.brooke📱 TikTok – / cherie.brooke✍🏻 Substack – cherieluo.substack.com👩🏻💻 LinkedIn – / cherie-luo~ JEAN ~🤳🏻 Instagram – / jeanluo_👩🏻💻 LinkedIn – / jeanluo👉 Hit Subscribe & tap the 🔔, then WRITE A REVIEW and rate us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ on Spotify & Apple Podcasts!Share this with someone who deserves to be seen as a leader.🎵 Music: Sammy Signal – https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Hsyk...🛍️ Items: 🍵 Sisters Matcha – www.sistersmatcha.com | 🌀 Everything else – https://amzn.to/3z0dx5b
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The Money Tips You NEED in Your 20s & 30s (We WISH We Knew These Tips)
Women are silently losing over half a million dollars across their careers — not from big mistakes, but from three subtle traps: Delay, Doubt, and Default.In this episode of Tiger Sisters, we expose how these invisible money leaks happen, why women are disproportionately affected, and the practical tools you can use to reclaim your wealth. Backed by research, real stories, and the frameworks we’ve tested ourselves, this episode will change how you think about money.We share: ✅ How delaying investments or salary moves can cost ~$500K+ — and the automation trick to stop it ✅ Why women are 29% more likely to feel “not investment ready” — and the role-play method that flips doubt into confidence ✅ The danger of defaulting to the first offer, 0% 401k contributions, or cash hoarding — and how wealth circles can boost savings by 45% ✅ Case studies from missed Bitcoin to comp transparency spreadsheets ✅ A mini exercise to identify your money story: survival, victim, or creatorIf you’ve ever felt behind, avoided your finances, or wondered why money feels harder than it should — this one’s for you.🐯👯♀️ We’re the Tiger Sisters — Your Wall Street & Silicon Valley big sistersDecoding Money • Power • Love✨ New episodes every Monday | Shorts all week ✨🎯 Sponsored by mbaMission, the #1 MBA admissions consulting firm (Poets&Quants). Their expert team has helped 15,000+ applicants get into top schools. Start with a free 30-minute consultation at https://www.mbamission.com/consult and select “Tiger Sisters.” Use code “TIGERSISTERS30” for 30% off onTrack, their guided MBA application platform.💌 Want to partner with us? Sponsorships: [email protected]⏰ Timestamps00:00 Why women lose $500K+ in invisible wealth02:01 Delay – The cost of waiting & power of compounding03:42 How to beat Delay: automate & reward yourself07:50 Quick Break: mbaMission 09:08 Doubt – Mindset traps & the 3 money stories13:24 Mini Exercise: Survival, Victim, Creator14:40 How to beat Doubt: role play & mock negotiations17:27 Default — Autopilot money decisions & UBS study21:02 How to beat Default: create a Wealth Circle22:04 Case study: salary transparency & collective bargaining27:07 Wrap-up + survey & subscribe👀 Newsletter: https://cherieluo.substack.com/🎁 Survey: https://forms.gle/rXpQtbpwU3qShHW26Why trust us?▫️ Cherie Brooke Luo – 100M+ views demystifying big tech, finance & MBAs▫️ Jean Luo – ex-Goldman, ex-Snapchat exec, 50+ AI patents, startup investor▫️ Together: 4 Ivy degrees • built billion-dollar products • two startups — decoded for youWhat you’ll get (and keep):▫️ 🚀 Ivy League cheat sheets – no $250K tuition required▫️ Personal finance playbooks – salary jumps, investing, money psychology▫️ Networking scripts – behind $100M+ deals, job offers & VC intros▫️ Real talk with unicorn founders, VCs, and billionaires▫️ Mindset resets – clarity minus the pricey life coach▫️ Fashion, wellness, and productivity hacks that actually work💛 LET'S CONNECT:~ CHERIE ~🤳🏻 Instagram – / cherie.brooke📱 TikTok – / cherie.brooke✍🏻 Substack – cherieluo.substack.com👩🏻💻 LinkedIn – / cherie-luo~ JEAN ~🤳🏻 Instagram – / jeanluo_👩🏻💻 LinkedIn – / jeanluo👉 Hit Subscribe & tap the 🔔, then WRITE A REVIEW and rate us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ on Spotify & Apple Podcasts!Share this with someone who deserves to be seen as a leader.🎵 Music: Sammy Signal – https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Hsyk...🛍️ Items: 🍵 Sisters Matcha – www.sistersmatcha.com | 🌀 Everything else – https://amzn.to/3z0dx5b
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The Secret to Power & Influence I Learned at Stanford's Business School
After spending $250,000 on a Stanford MBA, I realized the most valuable lessons were the invisible soft skills — the mental operating systems that help you build trust, influence, and actually lead everyone around you.In this episode of Tiger Sisters, we share the 3 most powerful frameworks from Stanford GSB that transformed how we show up as leaders — and how you can apply them immediately.We share:✅ The SBI feedback model from “Touchy Feely” — used by Netflix, Microsoft, Adobe✅ Power mapping from Jeffrey Pfeffer’s Paths to Power — why influence beats titles✅ Executive communication with the SCQA framework — clarity is stronger than being “smart”✅ Real company case studies (Sheryl Sandberg at Google/Facebook, Amazon product launches)✅ Mini exercises to practice each framework today🐯👯♀️ We’re the Tiger Sisters — Your Wall Street & Silicon Valley big sistersDecoding Money • Power • Love✨ New episodes every Monday | Shorts all week ✨🎯 Sponsored by mbaMission, the #1 MBA admissions consulting firm (Poets&Quants). Their expert team has helped 15,000+ applicants get into top schools. Start with a free 30-minute consultation at www.mbamission.com/consult and select “Tiger Sisters.” Use code “TIGERSISTERS30” for 30% off onTrack, their guided MBA application platform.💌 Want to partner with us? Sponsorships: [email protected]⏰ Timestamps00:00 Doing everything “right” but not seen as a leader00:08 $250,000 Stanford MBA & invisible soft skills00:23 The mental operating systems behind leadership00:33 Today’s 3 frameworks from Stanford00:41 Meet the Tiger Sisters — Top 10 Business Podcast01:08 This is Part 3 of our Stanford GSB series01:32 What to expect: case studies + mini exercises01:44 Sponsor: mbaMission03:02 Framework 1: Giving feedback the right way (SBI model)06:11 Why specificity matters — workplace & personal examples11:08 Mini exercise: practice situation → behavior → impact13:22 Framework 2: Power Mapping (Paths to Power)18:19 Case study: Sheryl Sandberg’s power map20:37 Case study: Carol Bartz at Yahoo22:05 Mini exercise: map your own power web23:21 Framework 3: Executive Communication (SCQA model)25:10 Example: marketing spend pitch & SCQA breakdown27:00 Case study: Amazon press releases & clarity28:12 Mini exercise: write & test your SCQA pitch28:41 How these frameworks changed our careers29:03 Wrap-up, reviews, newsletter, and next episode👀 Newsletter: https://cherieluo.substack.com/🎁 Survey: https://forms.gle/rXpQtbpwU3qShHW26Why trust us?▫️ Cherie Brooke Luo – 100M+ views demystifying big tech, finance & MBAs▫️ Jean Luo – ex-Goldman, ex-Snapchat exec, 50+ AI patents, startup investor▫️ Together: 4 Ivy degrees • built billion-dollar products • two startups — decoded for youWhat you’ll get (and keep):▫️ 🚀 Ivy League cheat sheets – no $250K tuition required▫️ Personal finance playbooks – salary jumps, investing, money psychology▫️ Networking scripts – behind $100M+ deals, job offers & VC intros▫️ Real talk with unicorn founders, VCs, and billionaires▫️ Mindset resets – clarity minus the pricey life coach▫️ Fashion, wellness, and productivity hacks that actually work💛 LET'S CONNECT:~ CHERIE ~🤳🏻 Instagram – / cherie.brooke📱 TikTok – / cherie.brooke✍🏻 Substack – cherieluo.substack.com👩🏻💻 LinkedIn – / cherie-luo~ JEAN ~🤳🏻 Instagram – / jeanluo_👩🏻💻 LinkedIn – / jeanluo👉 Hit Subscribe & tap the 🔔, then WRITE A REVIEW and rate us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ on Spotify & Apple Podcasts!Share this with someone who deserves to be seen as a leader.🎵 Music: Sammy Signal – https://open.spotify.com/artist/2HsyknHuxhT8RoZfn5rqMS🛍️ Items: 🍵 Sisters Matcha – www.sistersmatcha.com | 🌀 Everything else – https://amzn.to/3z0dx5b
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What the World’s Most Powerful Women Do Differently
We’ve uncovered the real daily habits that set the top 1% apart. In this episode of Tiger Sisters, we break down five habits that actually move the needle — not lemon water or 5 a.m. wakeups, but science-backed methods used by the most powerful women in the world (and tested by us). Each comes with case studies and mini exercises you can apply today. ✅ Separate fact from feeling to stay clearheaded✅ Audit your calendar so it reflects your real priorities✅ Language shifts that make you own any room✅ Why top women ask for feedback before they’re ready✅ Identity habits — the “I am” statements that rewire action🐯👯♀️ We’re the Tiger Sisters — Your Wall Street & Silicon Valley big sistersDecoding Money • Power • Love✨ New episodes every Monday | Shorts all week ✨🎯 Sponsored by mbaMission, the #1 MBA admissions consulting firm (Poets&Quants). Their expert team has helped 15,000+ applicants get into top schools. Start with a free 30-minute consultation at www.mbamission.com/consult and select “Tiger Sisters.” Use code “TIGERSISTERS30” for 30% off onTrack, their guided MBA application platform.💌 Want to partner with us? Sponsorships: [email protected]⏰ Timestamps00:00 Why do some women seem unshakable?00:18 The 5 habits that actually work01:38 Habit 1: Separate fact from feeling02:59 Case study: Indra Nooyi04:12 Mini exercise: Fact vs. Feeling05:42 Habit 2: Ruthless calendar alignment07:00 Case study: Sheryl Sandberg07:18 Mini exercise: Color-code your calendar08:50 Habit 3: Own the room with language10:41 Case study: Michelle Obama12:08 Mini exercise: Record yourself12:42 Habit 4: Ask for feedback early14:08 Case study: HBS class participation15:23 Why women must ship before it’s perfect16:29 Habit 5: Identity habits17:11 Case studies: Beyoncé & Simone Biles19:00 Mini exercise: Daily “I am” mantra20:21 Wrap-up & recap👀 Newsletter: https://cherieluo.substack.com/🎁 Survey: https://forms.gle/rXpQtbpwU3qShHW26Why trust us?▫️ Cherie Brooke Luo – 100M+ views demystifying big tech, finance & MBAs▫️ Jean Luo – ex-Goldman, ex-Snapchat exec, 50+ AI patents, startup investor▫️ Together: 4 Ivy degrees • built billion-dollar products • two startups — decoded for youWhat you’ll get (and keep):▫️ 🚀 Ivy League cheat sheets – no $250K tuition required▫️ Personal finance playbooks – salary jumps, investing, money psychology▫️ Networking scripts – behind $100M+ deals, job offers & VC intros▫️ Real talk with unicorn founders, VCs, and billionaires▫️ Mindset resets – clarity minus the pricey life coach▫️ Fashion, wellness, and productivity hacks that actually work💛 LET'S CONNECT:~ CHERIE ~🤳🏻 Instagram – / cherie.brooke📱 TikTok – / cherie.brooke✍🏻 Substack – cherieluo.substack.com👩🏻💻 LinkedIn – / cherie-luo~ JEAN ~🤳🏻 Instagram – / jeanluo_👩🏻💻 LinkedIn – / jeanluo👉 Hit Subscribe & tap the 🔔, then WRITE A REVIEW and rate us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ on Spotify & Apple Podcasts!Share this with a woman leveling up her daily habits.🎵 Music: Sammy Signal – https://open.spotify.com/artist/2HsyknHuxhT8RoZfn5rqMS🛍️ Items: 🍵 Sisters Matcha – www.sistersmatcha.com | 🌀 Everything else – https://amzn.to/3z0dx5b
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The 3 Stanford Tools That Rewired How We Think In 19 Minutes
Most of us were never taught how to make life’s biggest decisions — not in school, not in our first jobs. At Stanford GSB, we learned frameworks that rewired how we think about careers, relationships, and life itself.This episode is Part 2 of our most downloaded series (“Everything We Learned at Harvard & Stanford”), where we break down three powerful tools from Stanford Business School and show you how to apply them — with real company case studies and mini exercises you can try right now.We share:✅ Jobs to Be Done — why people really “hire” products (LinkedIn, Netflix, Sisters Matcha)✅ Mini exercise: uncover what people are hiring you for at work✅ Decision Trees & Expected Value — how billion-dollar companies (and you) make better choices without spiraling✅ “I may be wrong, but I’m not confused” — a decision-making mindset shift✅ A 4-step method to evaluate job offers, entrepreneurship, or any life pivot✅ Life as a Product Roadmap — how to use OKRs (Objectives & Key Results) to prioritize what matters✅ Real examples of health, fitness, and creativity OKRs — and how accountability helps you follow through🐯👯♀️ We’re the Tiger Sisters — Your Wall Street & Silicon Valley big sistersDecoding Money • Power • Love✨ New episodes every Monday | Shorts all week ✨🎯 Sponsored by mbaMission, the #1 MBA admissions consulting firm (Poets&Quants). Their expert team has helped 15,000+ applicants get into top schools. Start with a free 30-minute consultation at www.mbamission.com/consult and select “Tiger Sisters.” Use code “TIGERSISTERS30” for 30% off onTrack, their guided MBA application platform.💌 Partnerships: [email protected]⏰ Timestamps00:00 Why no one teaches you decision-making00:15 The 6-part Harvard & Stanford series01:56 Framework 1: Jobs to Be Done02:52 LinkedIn + Sisters Matcha case study04:10 Mini exercise: What are you “hired” for?05:37 Framework 2: Decision Trees & Expected Value06:31 Real example: job offer vs. entrepreneurship07:49 Case studies: Netflix, Amazon, VC firms09:23 “I may be wrong, but I’m not confused” mindset09:45 Mini exercise: Map your pending decision11:04 Framework 3: Life as a Product Roadmap (OKRs)12:04 LinkedIn + personal OKRs13:18 Examples: health & hobby OKRs14:34 How OKRs give focus + guardrails18:45 Mini exercise: Set your personal OKR19:24 Wrap-up & takeaways👀 Newsletter: https://cherieluo.substack.com/🎁 Survey: https://forms.gle/rXpQtbpwU3qShHW26Why trust us?▫️ Cherie Brooke Luo – 100M+ views demystifying big tech, finance & MBAs▫️ Jean Luo – ex-Goldman, ex-Snapchat exec, 50+ AI patents, startup investor▫️ Together: 4 Ivy degrees • built billion-dollar products • two startups — decoded for youWhat you’ll get (and keep):▫️ 🚀 Ivy League cheat sheets – no $250K tuition required▫️ Personal finance playbooks – salary jumps, investing, money psychology▫️ Networking scripts – behind $100M+ deals, job offers & VC intros▫️ Real talk with unicorn founders, VCs, and billionaires▫️ Mindset resets – clarity minus the pricey life coach▫️ Fashion, wellness, and productivity hacks that actually work💛 LET'S CONNECT:~ CHERIE ~🤳🏻 Instagram – / cherie.brooke📱 TikTok – / cherie.brooke✍🏻 Substack – cherieluo.substack.com👩🏻💻 LinkedIn – / cherie-luo~ JEAN ~🤳🏻 Instagram – / jeanluo_👩🏻💻 LinkedIn – / jeanluo👉 Hit Subscribe & tap the 🔔, then WRITE A REVIEW and rate us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ on Spotify & Apple Podcasts!Share this with someone figuring out their next big decision.🎵 Music: Sammy Signal – https://open.spotify.com/artist/2HsyknHuxhT8RoZfn5rqMS🛍️ Items: 🍵 Sisters Matcha – www.sistersmatcha.com | 🌀 Everything else – https://amzn.to/3z0dx5b
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Are You Settling in Love or Career — and Don’t Even Know It?
Are you settling in your career, relationships, or life — even if it all “looks good on paper”? In this episode of Tiger Sisters, we expose the hidden signs high achievers are wasting their prime years — and exactly how to break free without blowing up your life. From value drift that slowly pulls you off course to the sunk costs that keep you stuck, you’ll learn how to recognize settling in your career, love life, and personal identity — and the exact steps to get unstuck.We share:✅ #1 red flag you’re settling (and why “fine” is the danger zone)✅ How high achievers talk themselves into staying small✅ The psychology of staying too long: cognitive dissonance, sunk costs, fear of regret✅ 3 clarity questions that tell you when it’s time to move on✅ Mini exercises to stop settling — starting today!✅ Reese Witherspoon’s career pivot from her “zone of excellence” to her genius🐯👯♀️ We’re the Tiger Sisters — Your Wall Street & Silicon Valley big sisters Decoding Money • Power • Love ✨ New episodes every Monday | Shorts all week ✨🎯 This episode is sponsored by mbaMission, the #1 MBA admissions consulting firm five years in a row (Poets&Quants). Their expert team has helped 15,000+ applicants get into the world’s top business schools. Start with a free 30-minute consultation at www.mbamission.com/consult and select “Tiger Sisters” in the drop-down. And use code “TIGERSISTERS30” for 30% off onTrack, their personalized MBA application experience led by leading MBA expert Jeremy Shinewald.💌 Want to partner with us? Sponsorships and brand deals: [email protected] ⏰ Timestamps00:00 Are you settling without realizing it?01:35 Symptoms of settling02:47 Mini exercise: 12-month projection03:07 Why high achievers settle10:40 Dream job that still felt empty12:35 Mini exercise: “I’m scared to walk away because…”13:02 Sponsor: mbaMission14:21 Cognitive dissonance & why we stay too long15:25 Mini exercise: Rate career, relationships, identity18:30 3 questions to know if it’s time to move on19:11 Case Study: Reese Witherspoon & Hello Sunshine22:21 Mini exercise: Letter from your future self24:04 Practical steps to stop settling26:05 Visualize your future in 1, 5, and 10 years27:27 Find your “board of advisors”28:03 Wrap up 👀 Sign up for our newsletter: https://cherieluo.substack.com/ 🎁 NEW NEW SURVEY (#3)!! Win a $100 gift card — and help shape our partnerships: https://forms.gle/rXpQtbpwU3qShHW26Why trust us? ▫️ Cherie Brooke Luo – 100M+ views demystifying big tech, finance & MBAs ▫️ Jean Luo – ex-Goldman, ex-Snapchat exec, 50+ AI patents, startup investor ▫️ Together: 4 Ivy degrees • built billion-dollar product lines • two startups — decoded for youWe turn Harvard and Stanford MBA case studies + hard-won tech & finance lessons into frameworks you can use this week. What you’ll get (and keep): ▫️ 🚀 Ivy League cheat sheets – no $250K tuition required ▫️ Personal finance playbooks – salary jumps, investing, money psychology ▫️ Networking scripts – behind $100M+ deals, job offers & VC intros ▫️ Real talk with unicorn founders, VCs, and billionaires ▫️ Mindset resets – career clarity minus the pricey life coach ▫️ Fashion, wellness, and productivity hacks that actually work💛 LET'S CONNECT: ~ CHERIE ~ 🤳🏻 Instagram – / cherie.brooke 📱/ TikTok – / cherie.brooke ✍🏻 Substack – https://cherieluo.substack.com/ 👩🏻💻 LinkedIn – / cherie-luo~ JEAN ~ 🤳🏻 Instagram – / jeanluo_ 👩🏻💻 LinkedIn – / jeanluo👉 Hit Subscribe & tap the 🔔, then WRITE A REVIEW and rate us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ on Spotify & Apple Podcasts! Share this with someone who’s ready to level up.🎵 Music by Sammy Signal – https://open.spotify.com/artist/2HsyknHuxhT8RoZfn5rqMS🛍️ Items Referenced: 🍵 Sisters Matcha – www.sistersmatcha.com 🌀 Everything else – https://amzn.to/3z0dx5b
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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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