Cheryl Lau [https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheryllau/] is a podcaster and strategic content partner based in Singapore. She is best known for hosting EDIT HISTORY [https://open.spotify.com/show/5wQUAEUHdtyDROGdVUTS4w?si=9d1af2321caa49c4], a podcast where successful entrepreneurs and creators revisit, review, and critique the content that contributed to their success.



Her journey into entrepreneurship began after leaving law school in 2018 and later dropping out of her PhD program in 2022.



Cheryl's podcasting career has been marked by several achievements, including winning the 2023 Golden Crane Award for "Best Entrepreneur/Solopreneur Podcast" and being shortlisted for the 2024 Asia Podcast Awards in the "Best Money and Business Podcast" category.



00:00 Introduction

00:52 Cheryl's Journey: From Law School to Podcasting

02:55 The Power of Consistency

07:12 Quitting the PhD: A Tough Decision

08:49 Finding Permission to Quit

14:41 Measuring Success Beyond Metrics

19:37 The Importance of Authenticity in Content Creation

29:05 Parental Influence and Work Ethic

31:13 Gratitude and Parental Expectations

32:42 Breaking the News: Leaving Law School

34:31 Advice for Asian Entrepreneurs

38:26 Building Listener Relationships

53:27 Dealing with Criticism

58:29 Final Reflections and Future Aspirations

143 - Redefining Success: Cheryl Lau's Journey from Law School to Podcasting

This is my podcast, where I speak with folks to explore the nuances of modern work and its idiosyncrasies. Beyond just the enablers and vendors who are transforming this space, I will also include intimate conversations with people navigating newfound career pivots. They have successfully transitioned to their new careers, and I hope to distil their ups and downs in this unstructured journey so the rest of us can learn from their best practices.