Voice Hugs #62 - The reality of quitting your 9 to 5 w/ Chloe Shih (@chloe.shih)
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Sep 11, 2024 
Chloe Shih, a talented content creator and product lead with experience at Discord, Meta, TikTok, and Google, shares her journey of balancing corporate life and creative passions. She discusses overcoming workplace challenges and transforming tough moments into growth opportunities. Chloe introduces her innovative Life PDR concept to define personal purpose, emphasizing self-discovery and empowerment. The conversation also explores the emotional complexities of transitioning from a traditional career to embracing entrepreneurship and creativity.
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Chloe's Early Life and Drive
- Chloe Shih was a happy child but became driven in high school, joining clubs and excelling academically.
- Despite facing bullying and cultural adjustments, she pursued engineering and a tech career, ultimately feeling like she didn't belong.
From Tech to Content Creation
- Chloe's content creation journey started with behind-the-scenes work in media, then shifted to a tech career before returning to content creation after facing workplace challenges.
- Negative experiences, including a manager belittling her and losing a promotion, fueled her desire to share her story and empower others.
Navigating Layoff and Viral Fame
- After being laid off, Chloe's video went viral, leading to media attention, legal concerns, and a period of exploring content creation full-time.
- She experimented with representation and brand deals but found it unfulfilling, realizing the need to find her unique path.