Tiger Sisters

✨ 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

✨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

✨ 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

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

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