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Vivian Tu

Vivian Tu, aka Your Rich BFF, is getting up close and personal, about the good, bad, and ugly on how money impacts all of our lives. Instead of your traditional boring business podcast, Networth and Chill covers financial topics as they relate to YOUR ACTUAL LIFE, all while feeling like a conversation with your best friend. Each episode breaks down a complicated economic or business concept into easy to understand terms, while tapping experts, professionals, and some of your favorite famous faces to give actionable tips & advice on how to make the most of your money. Grab a drink and get ready to Networth and Chill. Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network.

Networth and Chill with Your Rich BFF

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Vivian sat down with Dr. David Kim to explore the complex finances of building a dermatology career across clinical practice, entrepreneurship, and content creation. Dr. Kim breaks down where people actually waste money on skincare versus where they should invest. He answers the big questions about what doctors actually earn compared to years of training, managing ethical lines as a doctor-creator in the age of brand deals, and how to maximize a skincare budget for actual results. From Stanford Medicine to content creation, Dr. Kim proves that sometimes the best investment is understanding what's actually worth it for the skin staring back at you in the mirror.

Follow Dr. Kim on Instagram and TikTok and check out his sunscreen LIGHTSAVER!

Keep up with the podcast on Instagram and TikTok!Got a financial question you want answered in a future episode? Email us at podcast@yourrichbff.com
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Skincare as an Investment: What Actually Pays OFF, According to a Dermatologist

Preorder Vivian’s second book WELL ENDOWED HERE!

Vivian is diving deep into the strategy of holiday savings without the financial hangover. She breaks down which holiday expenses are actually worth splurging on, how to set a realistic budget that doesn't leave you panicking in January, and why starting your shopping early isn't just about avoiding crowds. Vivian dives into the psychology of holiday spending, from the guilt that makes us overspend on gifts, why we consistently underestimate our total holiday costs and how retailers count on our emotional spending. Plus, she answers your burning questions about navigating family gift expectations and how to get gifts without breaking the bank! 

Follow the podcast on Instagram and TikTok!Got a financial question you want answered in a future episode? Email us at podcast@yourrichbff.com
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How to Save Your Money & Sanity During the Holidays

Vivian sat down with Joel Kim Booster to explore the surprisingly complex finances of building a comedy career across standup, writing, and acting. Joel breaks down what comedians actually earn from Netflix specials, how he navigated the transition from day jobs to full-time comedy, and why selling out theaters doesn't automatically mean financial security. He answers the big questions about balancing artistic integrity with commercial opportunities, managing the unpredictable income streams of the entertainment industry, what building wealth looks like as a performer, and how being an openly gay Asian American comic has shaped his approach to money and success. Joel also shares what it's really like working in writers' rooms versus touring solo, from "Fire Island" to his standup specials, and why maintaining creative control has been just as important as landing the biggest gigs. 

Keep up with Joel on Instagram and watch LOOT on Apple TV!

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How Student Loans Nearly Ruined Comedian Joel Kim Booster's Life!

Vivian sat down with Cole Walliser to explore the surprisingly complex finances of creating those iconic slow-motion red carpet moments. Cole breaks down what directors actually earn from viral GlamBot videos, how he built a business around a single innovative camera technique, and why going viral doesn't automatically translate to getting paid. He answers the big questions about balancing creative vision with commercial viability, managing the feast-or-famine nature of freelance directing, what building wealth looks like and how being a filmmaker outside of Hollywood has shaped his approach to money and success. Cole also shares what it's really like working with the biggest names in entertainment, from Ariana Grande to Miley Cyrus, and why protecting his creative independence has been just as important as chasing the biggest paychecks.

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How Cole Walliser Turned a $100 Dollar Gig into the Red Carpet Glambot!

Vivian is diving deep into the art of Black Friday shopping without the chaos. She breaks down what deals are actually worth it (spoiler: that "70% off" TV might cost you more in the long run), how retailers use psychological tricks to make you spend more, and why that doorbuster deal always seems to be sold out. Vivian dives into the controversial world of retail tactics, from fake discounts and manufactured urgency to the math behind "buy now, pay later" schemes, explaining why stores lose money on some items just to get you in the door and how they make it all back. Plus, she answers your burning questions about when to actually shop (hint: it might not be Friday), how to spot genuinely good deals versus marketing gimmicks, and whether Black Friday is actually the savings goldmine everyone makes it out to be.

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Black Friday or Black Hole? Where Your Money Really Goes

Vivian sat down with Sophia Bush live at Tech Futures to dive deep into the money side of Hollywood stardom. Sophia breaks down what actors actually make from iconic TV shows (spoiler: those One Tree Hill paychecks weren't what you think), how residuals really work in the streaming era, and why that show you've binged 47 times barely pays the actors anymore. Sophia gets real about navigating Hollywood's pay gap, from her early days saying yes to everything to learning how to negotiate like a boss in an industry that doesn't want women asking for more. Plus, she reveals how she's built serious wealth beyond acting through podcasting, directing, producing, and becoming a GP at a VC fund, explaining why diversifying her income was the smartest financial move she ever made. She answers the big questions about balancing activism with getting paid, preparing for Hollywood's feast-or-famine cycles, what retirement looks like when you're an actor, and how coming out changed the way she thinks about money and relationships.

Keep up with Sophia on Instagram and find her Work in Progress podcast HERE!

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Sophia Bush on Pay Gaps, Podcasting Money, and Getting Rich While Staying True to Herself

Vivian is diving deep into the world of private equity. She breaks down what private equity actually is (spoiler: it's way more than just rich people buying companies), how these firms make billions through the "buy-improve-sell" model, and why that protein bar you love suddenly tastes terrible. Vivian dives into the controversial world of PE "optimizations," from cost-cutting and layoffs to price gouging and healthcare takeovers, explaining why your local gym got more expensive and your favorite menu items disappeared. Plus, she answers your burning questions about investing in PE as a regular person, what to do if your employer gets bought out, and whether private equity is actually the villain everyone makes it out to be.

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What is Private Equity ACTUALLY & How Does it Affect YOU?

Marina Larroudé joins Vivian to spill the tea on building wealth in the fashion industry and beyond in this refreshingly honest conversation about money, style, and success. Marina opens up about her journey from fashion insider to entrepreneur, sharing the financial lessons she learned while working with luxury brands and launching her own namesake shoe company. Marina and Vivian dive into the psychology of luxury spending, the business of fashion, and why financial confidence is the ultimate accessory. Plus, Marina shares her practical tips for making strategic shoe purchases that actually hold value and the money mindsets that helped her transition from employee to founder.

Check out Larroude Shoes at https://larroude.com/ and on ⁠Instagram⁠ , and find Marina on ⁠Instagram!⁠

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Marina Larroudé on Disrupting Luxury Footwear (Without Going Broke)

Vivian sits down with authors and career experts Laura Brown and Kristina O'Neill to explore what really happens when you get fired and why it might be the best thing that ever happened to you. Drawing from their book "All The Cool Girls Get Fired" and interviews with powerhouses like Oprah, Katie Couric, and Jamie Lee Curtis, Laura and Kristina break down how to navigate today's brutal job market with resilience and strategy. Whether you're facing a layoff, stuck in a months-long job search, or wondering if it's time to leave a toxic situation without a backup plan, they share the real tactics that work when everything feels uncertain.

This conversation goes beyond traditional career advice to help you untangle your self-worth from your job title, turn unemployment into opportunity, and position yourself for roles that actually pay what you're worth. If you've ever felt defeated by rejection or wondered how to bounce back stronger from a career setback, this episode is your roadmap.

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So You Got Fired Job - Now What? How to Find Your Next Job!

Live from NYC, it’s Networth & Chill! Vivian sits down with Jennifer Hyman, co-founder and CEO of Rent the Runway, to explore her groundbreaking journey revolutionizing the fashion industry and redefining how women access luxury. From Harvard Business School idea to billion-dollar disruptor, Jennifer shares the bold decisions, calculated risks, and resilient mindset that built her empire.

Whether you're contemplating launching your own venture, or wondering how to turn an unconventional idea into serious wealth, Jennifer breaks down the real talk on scaling a business, and navigating setbacks that could make or break your financial future. If you've ever dreamed of building something from scratch or wondered what it really takes to go from startup founder to CEO of a company valued in the hundreds of millions, this episode is your insider playbook.

Check out Rent the Runway

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From Idea to Empire: Jennifer Hyman on Building Rent the Runway

On this week's episode of Networth and Chill, I'm joined by the founder and CEO of LearnVest, Alexa Von Tobel and we are chatting about all things investing. Investing can be a great tool to increase your wealth, but knowing where to start can feel overwhelming. Not only that, but it can feel like a huge risk to put your hard earned money into something that feels risky. Alexa is an expert when it comes to the world of investing, and she is here to break down the basics and walk us through the easiest ways to get started. We talk about the biggest mistakes people make when investing, and how to not let a fluctuating market scare you into making a rash decision. Plus, I ask Alexa what her opinion is on some of the most popular investing categories, from real estate to collectibles to crypto.

 Got a financial question you want answered on a future episode? Text me or leave me a voicemail at 908-858-3410.

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Investing 101: What To Do & HOW To Do It with Alexa Von Tobel

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