Networth and Chill with Your Rich BFF
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.
Episodes
September 10, 2025 • 27 mins
The last episode of season 2 is here! Don't worry, we won't be gone for long 😉
Vivian breaks down the mental and practical roadblocks keeping you stuck before six figures in this no-BS episode about cracking the $100K code. She dives into why hitting your first $100K isn't just about budgeting harder or side hustling more. From the psychological barriers that keep high earners living paycheck to paycheck to the compound effect t...
Mark as Played
September 3, 2025 • 57 mins
Vivian sits down with trailblazing model and entrepreneur Iskra Lawrence for a raw conversation about turning rejection into financial rebellion. They dive into Iskra's journey from facing industry rejection at 13 for not being the "ideal size" to becoming one of the first mid-size models to break barriers in fashion. Iskra opens up about the financial reality of losing her major Aerie contract while six months postpartum, and how ...
Mark as Played
August 27, 2025 • 46 mins
Vivian returns with another explosive round of "Am I The Financial A-hole?" diving into listener submissions that range from relationship betrayals to family money drama. She dissects the messy intersection of love and money through stories of cheating fiancés and house profits, manipulative exes who rack up debt, and the complex dynamics of supporting aging parents while building your own wealth. From navigating split checks as a ...
Mark as Played
August 20, 2025 • 32 mins
Vivian explores the money-saving strategies that can slash education costs at every level, from mastering student discount platforms like UNiDAYS to uncovering travel hacks that save 5-40% on flights. She breaks down the evolution of 529 plans beyond just college savings, revealing how these tax-advantaged accounts now cover everything from K-12 tuition to trade school and the game-changing new option to roll unused funds into a Ro...
Mark as Played
August 13, 2025 • 58 mins
Vivian sits down with Alyson Stoner, the multi-talented performer and advocate, to uncover the shocking financial realities behind childhood stardom. From dancing backup for Missy Elliott at age 5 to starring in Disney Channel Original Movies, Alyson's journey reveals the complex money management challenges that child actors face—and the strategic decisions required to build lasting wealth beyond fleeting fame. Whether you're curio...
Mark as Played
July 30, 2025 • 44 mins
This week on Networth and Chill, Vivian sits down with Lucy Guo, the serial entrepreneur and co-founder of Scale AI, to explore the financial blueprint behind building multiple unicorn companies before age 30. From dropping out of Carnegie Mellon to co-founding Scale AI—now valued at over $13 billion—Lucy's story reveals the strategic decisions and calculated risks that transformed her from a college dropout into one of tech's most...
Mark as Played
This week on Networth and Chill, Vivian sits down with Dan Rossi, the legendary Hot Dog King of NYC, to unpack the remarkable financial journey behind one of New York's most iconic street food empires. From building a pushcart empire of nearly 500 permits across the city to losing it all through regulatory changes, Dan's story is a masterclass in entrepreneurial resilience and the brutal realities of small business ownership. Disco...
Mark as Played
July 16, 2025 • 34 mins
This week on Networth and Chill, Vivian breaks down the massive financial implications of Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill, the landmark tax legislation signed into law on July 4, 2025. Explore how this $4.5 trillion dollar legislation will impact personal finances, from the fourfold increase to the cap on state and local tax deductions to changes in middle-class tax relief. Vivian analyzes the potential pitfalls for different incom...
Mark as Played
July 9, 2025 • 50 mins
This week on Networth and Chill, Vivian sits down with rapper, songwriter, and entrepreneur Saweetie to explore the finances behind building a multi-faceted empire in hip-hop and beyond. Learn how Saweetie transformed her viral social media presence and musical talent into multiple revenue streams, from chart-topping hits and record deals to lucrative brand partnerships with major companies like McDonald's and Morphe. Saweetie shar...
Mark as Played
July 2, 2025 • 26 mins
War, what is it good for? This week on Networth and Chill, Vivian breaks down how military action impacts the United States Financial picture. She dives deep into which sectors benefit from Middle East tensions, why the American economy faces the unwelcome prospect of reignited inflation, and the investment strategies that protect wealth when headlines drive markets wild. Whether you're worried about your energy stocks, considering...
Mark as Played
June 25, 2025 • 43 mins
This week on Networth and Chill, Vivian sits down with design superstar Bobby Berk to explore how money mindset shapes everything from career pivots to creative success. Fresh off his Queer Eye fame, Bobby opens up about his journey to building a multi-million dollar design empire, sharing the financial lessons he learned while transforming both homes and his own bank account. From navigating the feast-or-famine cycle of creative c...
Mark as Played
June 18, 2025 • 39 mins
This week on Networth and Chill, Vivian dives into the messy world of money and relationships with a special "Am I The Asshole?" finance edition. From heated debates over splitting dinner bills on dates to family drama around lending money to siblings, Vivian breaks down real listener-submitted scenarios where financial decisions have caused major relationship friction. Whether you've been the one asking to borrow money or the one ...
Mark as Played
June 4, 2025 • 51 mins
This week on Networth and Chill, Vivian sits down with comedian and writer Nimesh Patel to explore the finances behind building a sustainable career in comedy. Learn how Nimesh transformed his engineering background and comedy passion into multiple revenue streams, from writing for Saturday Night Live to headlining sold-out shows and developing his own content. Nimesh shares the financial strategies that helped him navigate the unp...
Mark as Played
May 28, 2025 • 47 mins
On this episode of Networth and Chill, Vivian sits down with renowned chef and restaurateur Mario Carbone to explore the financial recipe behind building a culinary empire. Learn how Mario transformed his passion for Italian-American cuisine into multiple successful restaurant ventures, including the acclaimed Carbone brand that has redefined fine dining across major cities. Mario shares the financial strategies that helped him nav...
Mark as Played
May 21, 2025 • 32 mins
On this episode of Networth and Chill, Vivian dives into smart strategies for summer travel that won't break the bank. Learn how to score the best deals on flights, accommodations, and activities while still creating those Instagram-worthy vacation memories. Vivian shares personal travel hacks that have saved her thousands, plus insider tips on timing your bookings and leveraging loyalty programs. Whether you're planning a quick we...
Mark as Played
In this episode of Networth and Chill, Vivian sits down with reality TV star turned renovation expert Tyler Cameron to uncover his money-saving strategies for home improvements. The former Bachelorette contestant shares his journey from construction background to television personality, and how he's combined both worlds to develop practical approaches to home renovations that won't break the bank. Tyler reveals his top tips for pri...
Mark as Played
May 7, 2025 • 37 mins
On this week’s episode of Networth and Chill, I’m sitting down with Elaine Welteroth. The former Teen Vogue Editor-in-Chief and Project Runway judge pulls back the curtain on her groundbreaking venture, birthFUND, a nonprofit dedicated to helping reduce the maternal mortality rate in the United States. Elaine shares how personal experiences led her to create birthFUND and why giving birth in this country can be so darn expensive! P...
Mark as Played
April 30, 2025 • 34 mins
Ever wonder how healthcare actually works? What insurance should you actually get? And what even is an HSA? In this week’s episode of Networth and Chill, Vivian explores the intersection of healthcare and financial wellbeing. She demystifies HSAs, FSAs, and the hidden costs of insurance plans while offering practical strategies for negotiating medical bills and avoiding debt traps.
Follow the podcast on Instagram and TikTok!
...
Mark as Played
April 23, 2025 • 36 mins
The comeback is always greater than the setback! In this week’s episode of Networth and Chill, Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino gets candid about his journey through financial turbulence. Mike shares the harsh lessons learned from his tax evasion case that led to prison time, and how he rebuilt his financial portfolio from rock bottom. Mike reveals his current business ventures and how sobriety has transformed not just his personal ...
Mark as Played
April 16, 2025 • 58 mins
This week on Networth and Chill, we explore the mindset behind wealth with Lewis Howes, former pro athlete who transformed his championship mindset into entrepreneurial millions with his podcast “School of Greatness”. From sleeping on his sister's couch to building a digital education empire, Lewis reveals how disciplined thinking became the foundation of his financial success. He breaks down the mental shifts that allowed him to s...
Mark as Played
Popular Podcasts
Ding dong! Join your culture consultants, Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang, on an unforgettable journey into the beating heart of CULTURE. Alongside sizzling special guests, they GET INTO the hottest pop-culture moments of the day and the formative cultural experiences that turned them into Culturistas. Produced by the Big Money Players Network and iHeartRadio.
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
Charlie is America's hardest working grassroots activist who has your inside scoop on the biggest news of the day and what's really going on behind the headlines. The founder of Turning Point USA and one of social media's most engaged personalities, Charlie is on the front lines of America’s culture war, mobilizing hundreds of thousands of students on over 3,500 college and high school campuses across the country, bringing you your daily dose of clarity in a sea of chaos all from his signature no-holds-barred, unapologetically conservative, freedom-loving point of view. You can also watch Charlie Kirk on Salem News Channel
The World's Most Dangerous Morning Show, The Breakfast Club, With DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious, And Charlamagne Tha God!
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.