Oldest vs. Youngest (how childhood still shapes us today)
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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 parental expectations, and the unique struggles that come with being first-gen. Plus, get our takes on how to balance being a parent and a friend, our favorite book picks in Book Club (including a spicy romance and a chef's wild ride), and how our upbringing still shapes our lives today.

Expect humor, realness, and lots of sisterly love. If you're first-gen, the child of immigrants, or just curious about the intersectional journey of two sisters making their way through life, this episode is for you. Like, comment, and share with someone who could use a little Tiger Sister energy in their day! 🐯❤️✨

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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— all while 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, always sharing the lessons we've learned along the way.

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:

🍵Sisters Matcha & SISTERS Merch: www.sistersmatcha.com)

✨Tiger Sisters & Friends Japan Trip (May 2025): https://trovatrip.com/trip/asia/japan/japan-with-cherie-luo-may-2025)  

♠️ Everything else: https://amzn.to/3z0dx5b)

⏰ Timestamps:

00:05 - Part 2! Diving deeper into the first-gen experience 📚  

01:14 - Book Club is back! 📖 Our fave reads  

01:30 - Cherie’s book rec: Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain 🧑‍🍳🍲  

05:32 - Jean’s pick: Big Fan by Alexandra Romanoff 💖✨  

09:10 - Should you be friends with your parents? 🤔👀  

13:00 - Filling out FAFSA —the universal first-gen struggle ✍️  

13:34 - Customer Service phone calls as a 9 year old 📞  

14:28 - Billion dollar CEO’s hot take on friendship with kids 🤝👨‍👧  

20:40 - “Eldest Daughter Syndrome” is real 💭  

29:05 - Eldest Immigrant Daughter Syndrome, a next-level challenge 🥇🌎

33:30 - The perks and quirks of being the youngest child 👶✨    

35:30 - Reflecting on how our upbringing shapes us even now 🥹