

The Karat Podcast
Karat Financial
Ever wondered what your favorite creators are like behind the scenes? Karat Financial co-founders Eric Wei and Will Kim talk with today’s biggest creators to get to know the humans behind the content. Tune in to go deep, with topics covering hopes, dreams, philosophy, and insecurities.
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May 24, 2023 • 38min
EP. 29 - Fundy: From Failing School to Collabing with Dream [VIDEO]
@Fundy barely graduated. But he learned to code from Indian YouTube tutorials - and made lunch money through Runescape. When his first Minecraft video got 600 upvotes on Reddit, he cried.
Now he's huge and collaborated with Dream - and he's using his YouTube earnings to fund a game studio.
Join @Fundy and @trykarat cofounder @erictway to learn how he did it.
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May 17, 2023 • 1h 46min
EP. 28 - From Coffee Barista to 365,000 Subscribers on YouTube | Swell Entertainment [VIDEO]
Amanda Golka from @SwellEntertainment always wanted to be an actress. But before the pandemic, she was a barista. She set a goal - if she could make 3x as much for 3 months from YouTube as she did as a barista, she'd make the switch.
Today over 350K subscribers watch her commentary - and she has aspirations to do more.
Join us for 36 Questions to Fall in Love with Swell Entertainment.
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May 8, 2023 • 1h 11min
EP. 27 - How @zoeunlimited gained 2M subscribers in 1 year 👸🏻 [VIDEO]
@zoeunlimited blew up on YouTube even while her parents actively discouraged her career choice as trash and her as not talented.
She's thriving & succeeding nevertheless. Join us for 36 Questions to Fall in Love with zoeunlimited
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May 1, 2023 • 1h 1min
EP. 26 - @JimmyZhang Makes Me Cry [VIDEO]
@JimmyZhang ‘s story is crazy- the man’s been through a lot- from being afraid of talking to girls to becoming a popular comedic creator.
And yes- I cry a bit at the end- because hearing & appreciating his story helped me appreciate mine more too!
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https://www.trykarat.com/
Now available on Spotify
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https://www.youtube.com/jimmyzhang

Apr 21, 2023 • 1h 6min
EP. 25 - How Graham Stephan built a $20M Empire [VIDEO]
Before Graham Stephan became a successful YouTuber & millionaire, he was a kid sh*tposting on aquarium forums. Then he was a Craigslist real estate king - before taking a gamble to join a new firm with Jason Oppenheim. Today he's the top personal finance YouTuber. Join us as we play 36 Questions to Fall in Love with Graham.

Apr 14, 2023 • 1h 19min
EP. 23 - Elliot Choy Gets Real [VIDEO]
@ELLIOTCHOY is constantly pushing to do more. From redefining college vlogs to turning down venture money to launching his apparel and building a new creator institution in New York - Elliot's done it all.
Join us for an intimate conversation on how he does it with @erictway, cofounder of @trykarat.

Apr 13, 2023 • 1h 3min
EP. 24 - jasminericegirl Talks about Money and Sex [VIDEO]
@jasminericegirl supported her way through Wharton with OnlyFans. Now she tweets about sex to 300K followers and cofounded Fanhouse, a top creator startup backed by a16z & the Chainsmokers. Watch our podcast playing 36 Questions to Fall in Love with her and @trykarat cofounder @erictway.
Listen in as jasminericegirl and Eric plays 36 Questions to Fall in Love and explores her relationships and business.
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Mar 29, 2023 • 1h 22min
EP. 22 - Steezy Kane is Leaving YouTube to Focus on Hollywood [VIDEO]
@SteezyKane used to be broke and famous- think over a million followers, making less than $50K a year. He blew up with clever prankster videos - but his true passion is to produce creative documentaries.
Tune in to learn how he built his content into a financially stable business - and how he’s transitioning from clickbait to something more meaningful.
Learn more about Karat: trykarat.com

Mar 16, 2023 • 40min
Ep. 21 - Nate O'Brien on Finding Balance and Happiness [VIDEO]
@NateOBrien , a former farmer turned top finance and minimalism creator, shares insights on work-life balance, personal recharging, and self-awareness with Karat Co-Founder Eric Wei. He offers insightful advice on work-life balance, knowing oneself, and avoiding burnout to find true happiness. Learn more about us: https://www.trykarat.com/

Mar 8, 2023 • 1h 36min
Ep. 20 - Under the Influence Plays 36 Questions to Fall in Love
@barchemistry and @jeremykimkardashian are stars with over 1M+ people following their podcast @undertheinfluence. Today @erictway falls in love with them over a candlelit @trykarat podcast