What if your side hustle made you a millionaire—and taught millions of women how to become one too?
In this episode of The Burnouts, Vivian Tu (@Your.RichBFF) joins Phoebe and Sophia to unpack the story behind her Wall Street-to-TikTok glow-up, the money myths that hold women back, and how she’s rewriting financial literacy for a new generation.
Vivian opens up about surviving workplace racism, being your office’s unofficial 401(k) whisperer, and building a media empire that started with one viral video—and became a New York Times bestselling book, a chart-topping podcast, and a full-time career.
She also shares the real talk behind her relationship: who paid more rent, how German cockroaches accidentally fast-tracked her move-in, and why every couple should go on “dessert walks.”
Also: the genius trick to automating your savings without even thinking about it.
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🔍 CHAPTERS
0:00 - Intro
1:02 - Why dating gets harder when women get more successful
4:55 - How to actually budget (no spreadsheets, no shame)
8:00 - What to do with your first paycheck
13:50 - Getting pushed out of Wall Street—and finding a new path
18:20 - When to quit your job for your side hustle
30:55 - Talking about money in relationships (without making it weird)
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