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Jul 14, 2025•32 min•Season 5Ep. 1
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Jul 07, 2025•53 min•Season 4Ep. 14
In this Tiger Sisters episode, we sit down with the best-selling author of Unforgettable Presence and LinkedIn Top Voice Lorraine K. Lee to unpack the unspoken rules of communication, visibility, and executive energy. You’ll learn: ◦ The one word that makes people 93% more likely to say yes ◦ Subtle body language mistakes that instantly kill your credibility ◦ The fix for “Resting Business Face” (yes, it’s a real thing) If you’ve ever felt overlooked, talked over, or underestimated at work—this ...
Jun 30, 2025•39 min•Season 4Ep. 13
What if one hidden belief in your 20s is the reason you’re broke and single? In this episode the Tiger Sisters decode “The Scarcity Trap.” Cherie Brooke Luo and Jean Luo share the Stanford communication insight that reveals how a single mindset can sabotage promotions and dating before you even open your mouth — and break down the tiny rewires that flip you into abundance. You’ll learn: ▫️ The scarcity sentence recruiters and first dates hear in your tone—before you speak a word ▫️ Why “waiting ...
Jun 23, 2025•37 min•Season 4Ep. 12
We handed our entire life-savings to him. In today’s episode, financial advisor Ryan Edlefsen shares the #1 MONEY RULE he demanded we follow before he’d touch a single dollar — plus the exact habits that turn ordinary paychecks into passive wealth. What you’ll learn: ▫️ The rule that lets you stock-pick guilt-free ▫️ How a 5-minute index-fund setup beats most day-traders long-term ▫️ The six-month emergency-fund formula that wipes out money anxiety ▫️ Ryan’s automation ladder: employer match → R...
Jun 16, 2025•41 min•Season 4Ep. 11
Every new grad walking into their first big-company job is judged by ten unwritten Wall-Street “commandments.” Do you know them? Or are you have you been breaking them since day one? Goldman insider Jean Luo and sister Cherie unpack rules 6-10 of the infamous list, exposing the office-politics maneuvers, perfectionist rituals, and first-impression hacks that still dominate Fortune-500 boardrooms. We chat about: ▫️ The back-channel secret: how top performers get what they want ▫️ Mentor managemen...
Jun 09, 2025•28 min•Season 4Ep. 10
What if the game of success really is rigged – and the secret to beating it has nothing to do with pedigree, 90-hour weeks, or hustle culture? Kofi Ampadu is a two-time founder who went from living in his sister’s basement to becoming a partner at Andreessen Horowitz , where he runs the firm’s Talent x Opportunity initiative backing overlooked founders. He’s also the “life-metrics” VC who turned his own days into data — proving you can win without the Ivy League, endless grind, or blind resilien...
Jun 02, 2025•51 min•Season 4Ep. 9
Your office may look friendly, but behind every project, promo, and status meeting there’s an invisible game of power & influence. In 34 minutes Jean (ex‑Snap Head of Product) and Cherie (ex‑LinkedIn Senior PM) hand you the playbook of four “soft‑skills” that quietly decide who gets budget, who gets heard, who gets the raise, and who gets cut out. 🔑 What You’ll Learn • Power Moves Framework for Listening → Executive Presence → Networking Allies → Win‑Win Negotiation • The repeat‑back empath...
May 26, 2025•34 min•Season 4Ep. 8
In this Networking 101 masterclass, the Tiger Sisters break down the mindset shifts, ice‑breakers, and conference hacks that turn small‑talk into intros and deals. You’ll leave with a play‑by‑play script for starting, steering, and gracefully ending any conversation, a mini‑framework for communicating effectively with execs, and personal anecdotes from Jean and Cherie! 🔑 What you’ll learn • 7 Non‑Cringe Secrets MBA grads swear by including how to “pre-game” an event • Conference Lobby Hack: ski...
May 19, 2025•26 min•Season 4Ep. 7
Jean dug up the literal Day 1 handout she received as a Goldman Sachs analyst in 2010 – a yellowed sheet titled “Top 10 Tips for Success at Goldman Sachs” to share the 10 Commandments of Goldman Sachs. In this Part 1 episode we unpack the first five “commandments,” show how they still shape promotions in 2025, and remix them into actionable tactics you can deploy this week. Why hit play • Insider lore – Hear the wild onboarding mantra that had every first‑year paranoid about elevators – and why ...
May 12, 2025•30 min•Season 4Ep. 6
Stuck in neutral? 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝘂𝘀 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗶𝘁 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙩 𝗶𝗻 30 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 (or less). In this episode the Tiger Sisters break down three research‑proven frameworks – Bridges’ Transitions, Carol Dweck’s Growth Mindset, and Bill Burnett and Dave Evans' Designing Your Life – and reveal the exact micro‑exercises they used to walk away from a broken engagement, quit a seven‑figure tech job, and launch an entirely new career all in the same year. 👀 What you’ll learn - Why most “...
May 07, 2025•25 min•Season 4Ep. 5
In this Tiger Sisters sit-down, hosts Cherie Brooke Luo & Jean Luo grill People President Leah Wyar on the “7 Power Rules” that took her from junior beauty editor to running a billion-dollar magazine & media empire by using feelings as her secret weapon. You’ll hear: ◦The lightning-fast pitch that won over “money-bags” advertisers ◦Leah’s “rage-and-reset” ritual for turning harsh feedback into promotions ◦The one “just say yes” moment that catapulted her into the C-suite Ready to out-thi...
Apr 28, 2025•56 min•Season 4Ep. 4
They didn’t teach this at Harvard or Stanford, so we hacked it ourselves – and hit our first million before 26. In 37 power‑packed minutes we hand you the exact blueprint, from “free‑money” beginner plays to advanced billionaire‑tier moves. What you’ll gain in this episode: The degree‑plus‑first‑job formula that 10×’d our earning power The 10‑second 401(k) tweak you can do today Our 4‑bucket “guilt‑free” budget that ends scarcity brain for good Backdoor Roths, HSAs & the zero‑cost collar por...
Apr 21, 2025•37 min•Season 4Ep. 3
What does Harvard really teach you about becoming a powerful leader? In Part 2 of our viral series, Cherie and Jean go beyond strategy and finance to break down the HBS soft skills that matter most: leadership, influence, and building a network that changes your life. We cover: - The 4 leadership styles taught at HBS (with real-world examples) - How leadership shapes company culture, innovation, and even stock price - Tactical tips on networking –how to build a circle of people who actually help...
Apr 14, 2025•38 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Grab your notebooks (and maybe a matcha latte), because Cherie and Jean are cramming an entire Harvard MBA into one crash course! In this Season 4 opener, we zoom through classic frameworks – like Porter’s Five Forces and STP (segmentation, targeting, positioning) – and walk through real-world examples (Starbucks, Warby Parker, Netflix) to illustrate how these theories actually work in a known entity. From must-know finance terms to breaking down how to build a product people actually want, we’v...
Apr 07, 2025•30 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Cherie and Jean are back to wrap up an incredible Season 3, where they interviewed top founders, billionaires, and powerhouse CEOs. In this finale, they dish on the season’s biggest lessons, from Imran Khan’s “stay level-headed” mindset, Vu Tran’s “go max dumb” approach, to Jonah Goodhart’s “permission to hit pause.” They also get real about personal wins (hello, baby abs!) and life transitions (serious dating convos) as they ramp up for a brand new season of life and Tiger Sisters . Don’t forge...
Mar 31, 2025•26 min•Season 3Ep. 14
In this bonus episode, Cherie and Jean dig deep and get more vulnerable than ever before as we discuss mental well-being. We cover everything from heartbreak-fueled therapy sessions to spiritual self-care methods to SSRIs. Join us for our experience with “therapist dating,” spirituality, finding mantras that stick, and tapping into something bigger than yourself. Missed our physical health episode? Head back for that one too, because mind and body go hand in hand. Don’t forget to subscribe and g...
Mar 26, 2025•39 min•Season 3Ep. 13
Join the Tiger Sisters to uncover what it’s like to save a life as a high schooler, work at legendary hedge funds, retire early, and then come roaring back in a totally new industry – cryto. Meet John Wu, President of Ava Labs and former investor at powerhouses like Tiger Management and Kingdon Capital. In this episode, John dishes on the advice he’d give his 35-year-old self, breaks down the black-and-white myths of crypto (fraud and genius, all in one “petri dish”), and demonstrates why resili...
Mar 24, 2025•41 min•Season 3Ep. 12
TikTok’s Head of Special Projects Michelle Huang (ex-Blackstone, ex–Loro Piana) gets real about envy, anxiety, and how to stay sane in a world of “what’s next?” She spills on the time her life fell apart – heartbreak and relationship over, dream school rejection – and how those “failures” turned out to be blessings in disguise. Stick around to join Cherie and Jean’s discussion about feeling the pressure to keep up when everyone around you seems to be crushing it and find out why having “low expe...
Mar 17, 2025•31 min•Season 3Ep. 11
Ever panicked because you can’t beat yesterday’s Peloton score or “forgot” the gym for six months straight? Because – same. In this extremely transparent bonus episode, the Tiger Sisters spill all the tea on physical health and body image, from our Hot Pockets obsession growing up to trying to complete a juice cleanse while hitting the slopes (why tho??). It’s our most honest thoughts on ditching toxic goals, dropping scale-obsessions, and finding your own groove – whether that’s “strong, not sk...
Mar 12, 2025•47 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Meet the low-key business mogul who sold his startup to Oracle for $850M, invested in 100+ companies on the side, launched a new startup, and co-owns the hottest spots in Aspen and Montauk. In this episode, the Tiger Sisters sit down with Jonah Goodhart to uncover how he stays so mesmerizingly chill while juggling more projects than we can count. Jonah spills his game-changing secret of learning how and when to pause , explains the “happiness quotient” and why finding joy in what you do actually...
Mar 10, 2025•35 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Ever wondered how a Math Olympiad–turned–venture capitalist became the master of his own universe? In this Tiger Sisters episode, we sit down with Jeremy Liew —the guy who famously was the first investor ever to bet on Snapchat before it was cool—and get all the tea. He drops wisdom on skipping detours (“If you know what you want, just DO it”), confesses to getting fired (and how it led to bigger moves), and casually floats the idea of nationalizing AI. Meanwhile, Cherie and Jean lose their mind...
Mar 03, 2025•44 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Should you be using LinkedIn for dating? In this fun, unfiltered follow-up to our Valentine’s Day episode, Jean and Cherie tackle your burning questions about modern romance. They’ll show you the surprising (and hilarious) ways people use professional platforms to find dates, reveal the “interrogation” method for relationships, and open up about the emotional rollercoaster of egg freezing. If you’re an ambitious woman—or dating one—this episode is a must-watch. We share personal stories and acti...
Feb 26, 2025•45 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Ready to meet the mastermind who turned canned water into culture? In this electrifying Tiger Sisters interview, Jean and Cherie chat with Peter Pham, the culture-obsessed venture studio co-founder who grew up in a refugee camp, rolled with gangs at 10, and now shapes brands the world can’t stop talking about. Discover why Peter says removing “wanting” unlocks true success, how he spots brands that transform customers into die-hard fans, and why a short memory (yes, really) might be your biggest...
Feb 24, 2025•58 min•Season 3Ep. 6
What does it take to sell your companies to both Apple and Discord? In this spirited episode, the Tiger Sisters chat with cybersecurity expert and serial entrepreneur John Redgrave —and his energy is totally infectious. John opens up about how he wishes he took risks sooner, building an unstoppable work ethic, and why he believes anyone can become a master storyteller by learning from music, arts, and even corporate America. He dishes on his favorite public speaking hacks (including a ChatGPT ti...
Feb 17, 2025•34 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Struggling to balance your career goals and quest for real love? Look no further! In this special Tiger Sisters bonus episode, Jean (mid-30s) and Cherie (late-20s) reveal their newly discovered 3-part formula—Stability, “Juice,” and that elusive X-Factor—to help you find (and keep) genuine connection. Expect raw truths on heartbreak, honest talk about dating apps vs. meeting IRL, and hard-earned lessons about building long term relationships—applicable for both single and coupled people. Want to...
Feb 12, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Ever wonder how someone goes from getting laid off on Wall Street to becoming Evan Spiegel’s right-hand man at Snapchat? In this riveting chat with the Tiger Sisters, former Chief Strategy Officer Imran Khan reveals the pivotal failures, lightbulb moments, and contrarian beliefs that propelled him from bottom-quartile banking analyst to a Wall Street Wunderkind and Silicon Valley Savant.Tune in to discover: • Why getting fired turned out to be Imran’s lucky break• How “compounding” applies to bo...
Feb 10, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 3
In this episode, the Tiger Sisters interview Vu Tran, two-time Y Combinator founder and CEO of Butterflies AI, The First AI Social Network. Join us to learn about how questioning constraints and breaking rules helped him launch two startups before turning 22, why being dumb led to his success today, and how he continues to apply his “go max dumb” mindset. Let’s get vulnerable together as we talk about Vu’s upbringing and why he considers poverty to have been a gift – and why embracing your roots...
Feb 03, 2025•42 min•Season 3Ep. 2
In this season opener, Jean and Cherie sit down with David Shim—former CEO of FourSquare, founder of Read AI, and the entrepreneur who sold his startup to Snapchat for $200M. He reveals how he overcame relentless rejections, launched his first business at age six, and why “letting it wash off you” can be a superpower in sales. Stick around for Jean and Cherie’s post-interview debrief, where they break down their biggest takeaways, share personal stories that connect with David’s journey, and off...
Jan 27, 2025•47 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Note: We have donated 100% of the proceeds from Sisters Matcha purchases made since the LA fires to families in the Displaced Black Families GoFundMe Directory: https://tinyurl.com/mr22fn94 and we will continue to donate a portion of the proceeds for all orders made in January. The Tiger Sisters are back and diving into all the hot topics! In this special current events episode, Cherie and Jean talk about the LA wildfires and share how they’re staying safe, dish on the TikTok ban and what it mea...
Jan 20, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 9
