EP. 81 - I got laid off & went viral: Chloe Shih interview [VIDEO]
Jun 8, 2024
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Former Discord Product Manager, Chloe Shih, shares her viral journey after being laid off, getting hate comments, and receiving job offers. She discusses starting a platform based on positivity, overcoming trauma, and finding love. The podcast also touches on the power of cuteness in problem-solving and the importance of choosing positivity in relationships.
Chloe Shih turned job loss into viral success, gaining 25M views.
Embracing positivity and resilience transformed Chloe into a successful content creator.
Chloe's journey from corporate life to creative freedom inspires self-discovery.
Deep dives
Turning Adversity into Growth
Chloe Shue recounts how losing her job at Discord led to viral videos, garnering 25 million views, transforming her into a successful creator. Despite facing challenges like being kicked out by her parents and workplace bullying, Chloe turns setbacks into opportunities, now a full-time creator making six figures.
Embracing Positivity and Overcoming Trauma
Reflecting on her past toxic relationships and self-doubt, Chloe credits her fiancé, Kevin, for helping her shift from a dark mindset to prioritizing joy and self-love. By choosing cuteness and kindness over negativity, she redefines her character from victim to main protagonist in her life story.
Shifting Mindset and Empowering Others
Chloe aims to inspire others to control their narratives, advocating for a positive outlook after challenging experiences. Through her content, she encourages viewers to break free from victimhood, embracing a quirky, resilient character akin to an anime persona like Kaguya from 'Kaguya-sama: Love Is War.'
Embracing Creative Freedom and Overcoming Toxic Relationships
The narrator discusses embracing creativity and overcoming toxic relationships. They reflect on how therapy helped them cope with toxic breakups, leading to positive changes in their life. The narrator also shares their journey of self-discovery and transitioning from a corporate path to pursuing more artistic endeavors like drawing and learning about typography.
Balancing Personal Growth and Career Challenges
The narrator explores the balance between personal growth and career challenges. They highlight the importance of self-expression through content creation, even if it means sharing vulnerable moments like layoffs publicly. The discussion delves into the authenticity of storytelling and the impact of embracing one's true self, leading to personal and creative fulfillment.
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@chloeshih lived two lives: by day she was a PM at Discord, by night she was a YouTuber. Then Discord laid her off.
She made videos about it and went viral - getting over 25M views and coverage in the Wall Street Journal. Today she shares what that was like - and her journey going from tech worker to empowered creative.
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00:00 - Intro
02:41 - Why Discord laid me off
05:39 - Getting hate for being Gen Z…IM A MILLENNIAL
06:53 - Why your viral vid should reflect your channel
08:27 - Getting hundreds of job offers after Discord
10:20 - Having a RSF (Resting Smiling Face)
12:40 - I left America because I was bullied so much
15:54 - The smartest way to get started as a content creator
18:02 - Having a traumatic childhood
20:30 - Finding the motivation to work hard
22:53 - Starting a platform based on positivity
25:32 - I left a toxic relationship and met my soulmate
29:05 - My parents kicked me out for going to UCLA
32:29 - Flying the Hello Kitty airplane cured my anger issues
35:31 - What it's like marrying a software engineer
37:41 - Being my fiancee's first date
41:51 - What is a 30's mindset?
44:46 - Eric left me on read on LinkedIn
46:36 - Starting therapy after my ex dumped me
50:52 - Finding a new passion after Discord
55:51 - Chloe's first YouTube video
58:32 - Getting on the cover of Forbes 30 under 30
1:01:22 - Living a life of CHIF...what's CHIF?
1:03:00 - Two things I regret in life
1:08:09 - Producing my first short film
1:10:32 - SURPRISE ANNOUNCEMENT
1:11:46 - Outro
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