Tiger Sisters

Explore the impact of private equity on beloved brands and local identities. Discover why firms prefer buying entire companies over small investments. Learn about leveraged buyouts and their potential risks, illustrated by the Toys R Us story. Uncover the negative reputation private equity faces, including layoffs and media portrayals. Finally, delve into the complexities and ethical dilemmas within the industry, revealing how management styles can drastically shape outcomes for employees and consumers.

Discover the power of starting over, with insights from experts like James Clear and Brené Brown. Learn a four-step formula for habit change that lasts, and embrace vulnerability as a strength. Hear personal stories about rewriting life narratives after setbacks, including how to navigate broken engagements. The discussion emphasizes the importance of growth through relationships and encourages reframing failures as opportunities for self-discovery. It's all about cultivating a mindset that welcomes change and connection!

Curious about venture capital? This discussion breaks down the essentials in simple terms. Learn how VCs evaluate startups and apply those insights to assess your own life. Discover the high stakes and hidden pressures of the industry. Personal anecdotes highlight the significance of reputation in investor relationships. Gain practical strategies for making better choices using contrarian thinking and optionality. It's a fresh take on applying investment principles to your career and personal decisions!

🎁 Win a $100 gift card – and help us grow! Take our quick audience survey: https://forms.gle/jJWK219wzztjRc8W9We're building Tiger Sisters with you, not just for you. Your answers help shape future guests, episodes, and big ideas. It takes 2 minutes and we read every single one!💌 Want to partner with us? Sponsorships and brand deals: cheriebrookepartnerships@gmail.com------------------------------------------------------------------ 💰 From zero to $2.8 billion – no trust fund, no elite connections, no safety net. Just grit, leverage, and a deep love for family.Fernando de Leon is one of the few people on the Forbes list with a 10/10 self-made score – a title shared with Oprah and George Soros. In this episode, he shares the real playbook for building a fortune from nothing – and what it actually takes to keep it.𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲: ▫️ How he closed his first real estate equity deal at age 15 on the back of a napkin ▫️ The one mindset shift that separates billionaires from everyone else ▫️ Why fear is fuel – and how to train your brain to run toward it ▫️ Hot takes on Mark Cuban, Harvard, crypto, and elite credentials ▫️ What kind of partner it takes to build an empire – and how love fuels legacyThis is the Tiger Sisters blueprint for money, power, and love – straight from a billionaire who built his own empire brick by brick.🎙️ Follow Tiger Sisters on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube 📩 Fill out our listener survey (linked above!) to win a $100 gift card 💌 Share this episode with someone building from scratchSubscribe & tap the 🔔 so you don’t miss the next episode, and write a review and rate us ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. ------------------------------------------------------------------ ⏰ Timestamps00:00 He built a $2.88B empire – with no safety net02:41 Why Forbes gave Fernando the same score as Oprah 🐐06:18 “I want equity.” His first deal at 14 💼12:54 The most underrated secret in American capitalism14:54 How he ‘owned’ Chick-fil-A – without a single share 🍗20:38 Fear as fuel: the mindset that built his empire29:21 Tactics to create opportunities and build wealth39:00 The moment we finally talk about love on Tiger Sisters41:00 When he wanted to quit, her words changed everything45:22 🔥 Mark Cuban, Harvard, crypto – overrated or not?------------------------------------------------------------------ 🐯👯‍♀️ Tiger Sisters — Your Wall Street & Silicon Valley Big SistersDecoding Money • Power • Love✨ New episodes every Monday | Shorts all week  ✨ We turn Harvard and Stanford MBA case studies and hard‑won tech & finance lessons into frameworks you can use this week.What you’ll get (and keep) ▫️ 🚀 Ivy League Cheat Sheets in 30 min – no $250 K tuition required ▫️ Personal Finance Rules – salary jumps, automated investing, psychology of money ▫️ Networking Scripts  – DMs behind job offers, $100M+ deals, & Fortune 500 partnerships ▫️ Exclusive Sit‑downs with billionaire investors, unicorn founders, & media powerhouses ▫️ Mindset & Life Design Resets – growth mindset drills minus the pricey career coach ▫️ Wellness • Fashion • Habit Hacks that survive 12‑hour workdays, travel, and funWhy trust us? ▫️ Cherie Brooke Luo – 100 M+ views demystifying tech, finance, entrepreneurship, MBA life ▫️ Jean Luo – ex‑Goldman, ex‑Snapchat exec, 50+ AI patents, startup investor & advisor💛 LET'S CONNECT:~ CHERIE ~🤳🏻 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/cherie.brooke📱 TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@cherie.brooke✍🏻 My Substack – https://cherieluo.substack.com/👩🏻‍💻 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherie-luo/~ JEAN ~🤳🏻 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/jeanluo_/👩🏻‍💻 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanluo🎵 Music produced by Sammy Signal https://open.spotify.com/artist/2HsyknHuxhT8RoZfn5rqMS🛍️ Items Referenced:🍵 Sisters Matcha: ⁠www.sistersmatcha.com⁠🌀 Everything else: ⁠https://amzn.to/3z0dx5b⁠

Lorraine K. Lee, bestselling author and LinkedIn Top Voice, dives into the art of visibility and communication. She reveals the one word that can boost your persuasive power by 93%. Lorraine also addresses common body language pitfalls, like 'Resting Business Face,' and offers solutions to enhance presence, even in virtual meetings. Learn how subtle changes in communication and first impressions can propel your career forward, and discover strategies to confidently discuss your achievements without sounding boastful.

Explore how a hidden belief in your 20s can lead to being broke and single. Discover the scarcity mindset affecting your dating and career choices. Learn about the 3-V Formula that can enhance first impressions instantly. The hosts dissect the pitfalls of waiting for the 'perfect timing' and how it drains opportunities. They share transformative insights on trusting intuition and the importance of authentic connections. Finally, dive into the balance between pursuit of success and the risk of burnout.

Ryan Edelfson, a seasoned financial advisor with over 20 years of experience, dives into the world of financial therapy and investment strategies. He emphasizes the crucial money rule everyone should follow before investing. Listeners learn how a simple 5-minute index-fund setup can outperform day traders and discover the importance of a robust emergency fund to ease money anxiety. Ryan also reveals the intricacies of automated savings and the impact of childhood beliefs on spending. Perfect insights for turning paychecks into wealth!

Discover the unwritten rules that govern Wall Street survival! Unpack tips on mastering office politics, like backchanneling to secure insights before meetings. Learn the art of managing mentors with effective follow-ups that can turn casual chats into career opportunities. Delve into the perfection-driven culture of Goldman Sachs and tackle the fear of asking 'dumb' questions. Plus, master the science of first impressions by mastering visual, verbal, and vocal cues to leave a lasting impact!

Kofi Ampadu, a partner at Andreessen Horowitz and life-metrics VC, shares his unique journey from humble beginnings to backing overlooked founders. He challenges the notion that success requires an Ivy League education, revealing the 'credential trap' and why hustle culture is a myth. Kofi introduces his Daily Win Score, a three-number system that predicts productivity and burnout. He also discusses overcoming biases in business and emphasizes the power of decisive action, resilience, and self-awareness in achieving entrepreneurial success.

Uncover the hidden dynamics of office politics and enhance your career with essential soft skills. Learn the art of listening and how to use empathy to build strong relationships. Discover the secrets to projecting executive presence, from where to sit to how to speak. Flip your nerves into excitement with a quick cardio trick. Find out how to cultivate organic mentors and negotiate collaboratively, transforming zero-sum scenarios into win-win outcomes. Empower yourself with insights that could change your professional life!