

The Burnouts with Phoebe & Sophia
Phoebe Gates & Sophia Kianni
As former Stanford roommates and now business partners, Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni share their experience as startup founders and the complexities of being young professionals—from financial literacy, social impact, and navigating networking (ever been hit on through LinkedIn?). With exclusive access to top experts, they offer an inside look at their chaotic lives alongside career insights from their network of thought leaders. Watch The Burnouts pursue their dreams while trying to keep their lives from going up in flames. Will they burn out? We’ll find out.
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Apr 15, 2025 • 28min
Recessions make millionaires: Money moves you NEED to know (ft. Mrs. Dow Jones)
Feeling lost in the chaos of the economy right now? Same. Between inflation, tariffs, and TikTok panic, it feels like we’re all one iced coffee away from a full-blown recession spiral.In this episode of The Burnouts, Sophia Kianni and Phoebe Gates call in financial dominatrix Haley Sacks — aka @MrsDowJones — for a much-needed crash course in surviving your first economic downturn. We talk Roth IRAs, recession anxiety, index funds, investing FOMO, and why press-on nails might just be the ultimate economic indicator.Whether you’re getting your first paycheck, trying to start investing, or just wondering WTF to do with your money, this episode is for you.💸 It’s funny. It’s practical. And it might just change your financial future. 🔖 CHAPTERS0:00 – Our first economic freakout2:15 – Should we actually be scared?5:20 – The only money moves that matter right now9:45 – Haley’s worst investment ever13:00 – Roth IRAs, index funds & investing without crying17:20 – Budgeting when your paycheck hits21:10 – Renting, home buying, and financial hot takes 📚 RESOURCES Free Emergency Fund PlannerInvestment Returns Calculator3 Index Funds We LoveFree Customized Money PlanMoney Book 2.0Investing 101& more HERE! Mrs. Dow Jones Instagram & Newsletter 🔗 FOLLOW US@theburnouts@phoebegates@sophiakianni@mrsdowjones Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 9, 2025 • 30min
How Kris Jenner went from flight attendant to billionaire through manifestation
Kris Jenner, the savvy matriarch behind the Kardashian empire, shares her incredible journey from flight attendant to billionaire. She reveals her secret to overcoming rejection with creativity, like using brownies to negotiate. The conversation highlights the importance of confidence, the art of vintage fashion, and the power of manifestation in business. Kris also discusses valuable lessons for young women entrepreneurs and how clean car interiors can impact your life. Get ready for inspiration and practical advice from this iconic mom-ager!

Apr 1, 2025 • 30min
Burning Out: Stanford cheating rings, fake assistants, and that perfect orange glow
This conversation dives into the world of entrepreneurship with amusing anecdotes about Bluetooth tampons and a clever fake assistant. They discuss the pressures of competition and collaboration at Stanford, sharing their experiences with a notorious cheating ring. Phoebe and Sophia reflect on their journey from college roommates to business partners, highlighting humorous missteps along the way. Their tales illustrate the importance of offering value in outreach and balancing personal growth with entrepreneurial ambitions.

Mar 28, 2025 • 55sec
Welcome to The Burnouts
Burnout is real—and building your career while figuring out who you are? Even harder. Enter The Burnouts: Join best friends Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni as they try to launch their first company and make sense of the chaos that is a career in your 20s.They’re not pretending to have all the answers—but they’re asking the people who just might. Sophia and Phoebe sit down with guests who’ve actually made it to talk candidly about careers, ambition, burnout, and everything they wish they knew sooner.Whether you’re navigating your first job, thinking about a big pivot, or just trying to survive Monday, The Burnouts is here to keep it real. New episodes every Tuesday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


