Tiger Sisters

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/subscribeAnd 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: partnerships@tigersisters.coWhy 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

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: partnerships@tigersisters.coWhy 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

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: partnerships@tigersisters.coWhy 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

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: partnerships@tigersisters.co⏰ 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.

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: partnerships@tigersisters.co⏰ 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

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: partnerships@tigersisters.coTimestamps: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

✨ 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: partnerships@tigersisters.co⏰ 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/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: partnerships@tigersisters.co⏰ 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

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: partnerships@tigersisters.co⏰ 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