EP. 81 - I got laid off & went viral: Chloe Shih interview [VIDEO]

Jun 8, 2024

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.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Navigating Layoffs and Virality in the Tech Industry

01:37 • 10min

Embracing Identity and Overcoming Adversity

11:26 • 3min

Navigating Past Trauma Towards Joyful Creativity

14:15 • 18min

Exploring the Power of Cuteness in Problem-Solving and Happiness

32:03 • 2min

Choosing Positivity in Relationships

33:56 • 8min

Shaping a Positive Self-Image and Unexpected Connections

42:12 • 3min

Navigating Breakups, Therapy, and Personal Growth

45:37 • 6min

Exploring Typography, Creativity, and Overcoming Challenges

51:16 • 11min

Reflecting on Decisions and Creative Pursuits

01:02:21 • 9min

Subscribe to our new pod together at @jomopod ! and try our new Karat Insights tool at https://link.trykarat.com/yt-insights ~ @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. ------------------ Follow Karat at https://www.instagram.com/trykarat/ Now available on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode Follow Eric Wei at https://www.instagram.com/erictway/ Follow Chloe here: @chloeshih https://www.instagram.com/chloe.shih/ Follow JOMO podcast on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0sJAtVorz8TsYDzzyM04cq?si=a60a4b3007de44f4 -------------------------- 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