Tiger Sisters

Ever wonder how some people are just magnetic and can talk to anyone? 🤩 In our season finale, we dive into the secrets of becoming a better communicator, from chatting up execs at work 🏢 to dissecting the art of flirtation 💬. We’re sharing real-life tips on how to build confidence, connect with others, and create lasting bonds (hint: statement outfits and inside jokes are 🔑). Plus, some juicy gossip on energy, banter, and growing up different! 👀✨

🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe! Season 2 is gonna be EPIC! 😍🎉 #HowToTalkToAnyone #TigerSisters #SeasonFinale

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🐯👯‍♀️ Tiger Sisters Podcast | Career, Entrepreneurship, and Life

Welcome to Tiger Sisters, your go-to podcast for career mentorship and life guidance! Hosted by Cherie Brooke Luo and Jean Luo, we’re your internet big sisters here to demystify the ups and downs of navigating careers, tech, and entrepreneurship—while keeping it real about staying healthy, stylish, and joyful along the way.

Cherie is an influencer who has broken down the complexities of big tech, finance, and MBA programs for millions of viewers, with over 100M+ views across platforms. Jean is a tech product executive and investor, holding over 50 AI patents, who has built an impressive career in product management and institutional investment at companies like Goldman Sachs and Snapchat.

Between the two of us, we’ve survived stints at top investment banks and big tech firms, founded startups, and earned four Ivy League degrees—if we’re counting Stanford! Yet, we still find time to focus on wellness, friendships, fashion, and skincare, while sharing the lessons we've learned along the way.

Join us for candid conversations where we spill the tea on careers, technology, entrepreneurship, school, and life. Whether you’re here for career advice, stories about balancing life’s challenges, or just to hear our honest takes on what it means to pursue fun, wealth, and joy in all areas of life, we’ve got you covered.

💛 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/jean.ventures/

👩🏻‍💻 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanluo 

🎵 Music produced by Sammy Signal https://open.spotify.com/artist/2HsyknHuxhT8RoZfn5rqMS

🛍️ ITEMS REFERENCED:

💭 Hoffman feelings list – https://www.hoffmaninstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/Practices-FeelingsSensations.pdf 

♠️ Poker set, 🥛 drinking glasses, 🗺️ vision boarding materials, 📚 books, and more – https://amzn.to/3z0dx5b

⏰ Timestamps

00:00 - Magnetic Vibes ✨How to be instantly magnetic and charismatic.

00:38 - 🎉 Season Finale! Celebrating 10 episodes of fun and growth.

02:13 - Mailbag: We answer YOUR questions 

02:54 - Talking to Executives: tips for speaking with senior leaders.

03:45 - Get Your Reps In 

05:43 - #1 TIP: DO Your Research 

07:22 - #2 TIP: BOND Over Interests 

09:20 - Travel with us to Japan in May 2025!!!

10:44 - Exposure Therapy: how we grew up 

13:31 - Being bullied helped Jean communicate better.

14:57 - Volunteer for "Non-Work" at Work 

19:04 - Get "known" at work as a conversation starter

20:15 - Communicating as a woman at work

20:55 - Find allies in male-dominated environments

22:10 - How to find allies at work

23:04 - Ask for feedback right after a meeting

25:05 - Jean's hard truth: how are you perceived?

29:31 - Dating communication! (Flirting?)

32:28 - Cherie loves a funny guy

35:13 - “Normal Gossip”: Harmless tea = instant bonds 👀

37:40 - Why we buy statement pieces

41:38 - Convey your passion in what you wear

44:55 - Wrapping up season 1 - thank you!

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In this special episode of Tiger Sisters, Jean interviews Farah Jesani, CEO and founder of One Stripe Chai, a South Asian beverage brand bringing authentic chai to homes and coffee shops. Farah shares her journey from corporate life to launching a chai empire, navigating challenges as a female entrepreneur, and the personal stories behind her brand's success. Tune in for insights on following your passion, the complexities of business ownership, and the power of cultural representation in the marketplace.

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In this episode, we’re diving deep into the highs and lows of adult friendships – from making new besties to dealing with friendship breakups. Ever felt FOMO from childhood pals or struggled with finding your community in a new city? We got you.

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In this episode, we’re diving into whether dropping $500K on Harvard and Stanford MBAs was worth it. Cherie shares how the MBA boosted her confidence as we break down how knowing "enough to be dangerous” gives you an edge in life. We chat about the value of knowing the lingo in any field, how real estate classes could turn us into future Tiger Tycoons, and how improv skills apply to business. Plus, Jean reflects on whether she should’ve gone to startup school instead. Was the $500K investment really worth it? Tune in to find out! 💸🎓

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🎙️ In This Episode: Dating Confessions & Lessons from the Tiger Sisters! 🐯

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What are the most common industries that MBA students worked in before business school? In episode 4, Cherie and Jean discuss why Finance, Consulting, and Tech are the most common pre-MBA roles today from both the applicant and admissions officer perspective. Then, we share  advice on how to approach your application when applying from any industry, even unconventional ones. Roses & Thorns this week include Jean’s plea for recommendations from Tiger Pack listeners for the biggest issue in her life right now. And we debut another fun new segment: Force Ranking! Like and subscribe to get the scoop next episode on why we created the Tiger Sisters podcast (hint – the reason dates back over 25 years). 😯 

Hi everyone, it's Cherie and Jean, the Tiger Sisters. We’re your career mentors and internet big sisters! Cherie Brooke Luo is an influencer who’s demystified big tech, finance, and MBAs for millions with 100M+ views, and Jean Luo is a tech product exec and investor with over 50 AI patents. Between the two of us, we’ve survived stints at top investment banks and big tech, founded startups, and hold four Ivy League degrees – if we’re counting Stanford – all while doing our best to stay healthy and fit, nurture our friendships and hobbies, read, date, feed our shared love of fashion, and perfect our skincare routines. 

We’re here to spill the tea on all the ups and downs of our lives so let us know in the comments what questions you have about career, technology, entrepreneurship, school, and life. Join us in pursuit of fun, wealthy, and joyful lives!

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How did two immigrant and first generation sisters get into both Harvard and Stanford? In episode 3 of Tiger Sisters, Cherie and Jean share the life hacks and methods we used to manifest our grad school acceptances and other achievements. In Roses and Thorns – added based on listener feedback – we share our secret pleasures, deep-seated fears, and more. We introduce The Great Book Race (potentially another recurring section; thoughts?) and share our Vision Boards from the last 10 years. We hope you enjoy this episode and please share with a friend who would find it helpful.

ABOUT US:

Hi everyone, it's Cherie and Jean, the Tiger Sisters. We’re your career mentors and internet big sisters! Cherie Brooke Luo is an influencer who’s demystified big tech, finance, and MBAs for millions with 100M+ views, and Jean Luo is a tech product exec and investor with over 50 AI patents. Between the two of us, we’ve survived stints at top investment banks and big tech, founded startups, and hold four Ivy League degrees – if we’re counting Stanford.

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How old is too old and how young is too young for getting your MBA? This is one of the most common questions we’ve received from listeners and we tackle it head on in episode 2 of the Tiger Sisters video podcast series. We also start off with some candid highlights and lowlights from our week including a free peer therapy session for Jean’s fight against her engrained workaholic tendencies and Cherie’s feelings of "profound loneliness" post-non-stop socializing at business school. We hope you find this episode enjoyable and helpful!

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Hi everyone, it's Cherie and Jean. We're giving an inside look into our experiences at GSB (Stanford) and HBS (Harvard) MBA programs. This is the first episode of the Tiger Sisters video series and we hope you find it helpful.

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