Tiger Sisters

What does it take to sell your companies to both Apple and Discord? In this spirited episode, the Tiger Sisters chat with cybersecurity expert and serial entrepreneur John Redgrave —and his energy is totally infectious. John opens up about how he wishes he took risks sooner, building an unstoppable work ethic, and why he believes anyone can become a master storyteller by learning from music, arts,...

Struggling to balance your career goals and quest for real love? Look no further! In this special Tiger Sisters bonus episode, Jean (mid-30s) and Cherie (late-20s) reveal their newly discovered 3-part formula—Stability, “Juice,” and that elusive X-Factor—to help you find (and keep) genuine connection. Expect raw truths on heartbreak, honest talk about dating apps vs. meeting IRL, and hard-earned l...

Ever wonder how someone goes from getting laid off on Wall Street to becoming Evan Spiegel’s right-hand man at Snapchat? In this riveting chat with the Tiger Sisters, former Chief Strategy Officer Imran Khan reveals the pivotal failures, lightbulb moments, and contrarian beliefs that propelled him from bottom-quartile banking analyst to a Wall Street Wunderkind and Silicon Valley Savant. Tune in t...

In this episode, the Tiger Sisters interview Vu Tran, two-time Y Combinator founder and CEO of Butterflies AI, The First AI Social Network. Join us to learn about how questioning constraints and breaking rules helped him launch two startups before turning 22, why being dumb led to his success today, and how he continues to apply his “go max dumb” mindset. Let’s get vulnerable together as we talk a...

In this season opener, Jean and Cherie sit down with David Shim—former CEO of FourSquare, founder of Read AI, and the entrepreneur who sold his startup to Snapchat for $200M. He reveals how he overcame relentless rejections, launched his first business at age six, and why “letting it wash off you” can be a superpower in sales. Stick around for Jean and Cherie’s post-interview debrief, where they b...

Note: We have donated 100% of the proceeds from Sisters Matcha purchases made since the LA fires to families in the Displaced Black Families GoFundMe Directory: https://tinyurl.com/mr22fn94 and we will continue to donate a portion of the proceeds for all orders made in January. The Tiger Sisters are back and diving into all the hot topics! In this special current events episode, Cherie and Jean ta...

In this season finale of Tiger Sisters , Jean and Cherie dive into your most burning questions about friendship, career, and navigating life changes. From rebuilding trust after a friendship breakup to making friends in your late 20s, we’re tackling it all with raw honesty and real-life stories. We also get personal about the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, the realities of corporate vs. start...

Ever wondered what it’s really like being the eldest daughter in an immigrant family? Jean and Cherie are back with Part 2 of their deep dive into the first-gen experience. From the pressures of being a cultural bridge to navigating friendships with parents, this episode has it all—the laughs, the tears, and the unfiltered honesty. Join us as we tackle "eldest daughter syndrome," the burden of par...

This is our most vulnerable, no-filter episode yet, where we dig into what really separates top performers from the pack. We're dropping the polished talk and getting into the raw truths: the surprising habits that worked for us, the moments that totally didn’t 😬, and the hard feedback that pushed us further. From navigating confidence to the art of bouncing back, we share the good, the bad, and...

In this episode, we’re taking you behind the scenes of our wild journey as sibling co-founders of SISTERS Worldwide and Sisters Matcha ! 🌱💼 Join us as we spill our “roses and thorns” from startup life. We’re also sharing why we decided to go ultra-premium with our matcha, working with a single-family farm in Japan and how that decision changed everything. 🍵✨ We’re giving you a front-row seat t...

Our Top Picks! Tech, Beauty, and Lifestyle Favorites | Tiger Sisters Join Cherie and Jean in this episode of the Tiger Sisters as they share their top picks in tech, clothing, beauty, and high-end items. 🎁 From wearable gadgets to luxury jewelry, discover what makes their everyday life easier, healthier, and more stylish. Plus, get the scoop on their new tea brand ✨SISTERS MATCHA✨ and favorite...

In the premiere of Season 2, we’re diving deep into our first-gen immigrant experiences, sharing the real, unfiltered stories behind how we were raised. We talk about guilt, sacrifice, and drive. We’re peeling back the layers to reveal how the first gen experience plays a bigger role than anyone might realize. This episode gets real. We open up about the toxic thought patterns we’ve had to unlearn...

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...

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...

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. We spill the tea on friendship seasons, balancing guy and girl friends, and proven communication methods Cherie learned from Stanford GSB used to fix thos...

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...

🎙️ In This Episode: Dating Confessions & Lessons from the Tiger Sisters! 🐯 In this episode, we dive deep into their personal dating stories—revealing what it’s really like to navigate relationships while balancing big tech, startups, and everything in between. We discuss what we look for in a partner, the pros and cons of dating ambitious people, and even share our top picks from this season’...

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 thi...

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 (potentiall...

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 Che...

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. Let us know in the comments what other questions you have about career, school, or life. We want to share the ups and downs of our experiences so you can learn from...