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
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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 ...
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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...
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From a $1,000 investment to building a $1 billion whiskey empire – today on Networth and Chill, meet Fawn Weaver, the groundbreaking CEO of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey. Discover how she uncovered the forgotten story of Nearest Green, the first known African-American master distiller, and transformed it into America's fastest-growing whiskey brand. Fawn shares her journey to becoming a spirits industry pioneer, revealing the uncon...
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April 2, 2025 • 30 mins
Another solo Vivian yap session! On this episode of Networth and Chill, Viivan dives into how to actually build wealth, no matter how bleak the economic landscape looks. The US is in some murky financial waters, not quite recession land, but people are definitely prepping for the worst. With the economy up in the air, now is the most important time to get financially literate. From upping your savings to answering some of your burn...
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March 26, 2025 • 45 mins
Today’s episode of Networth and Chill features none other than Kato on the Track, the dynamic music producer who's been behind some of the biggest beats in the contemporary hip-hop and rap scene. We dive into his journey from underground beatmaker to working with artists like Tyga, B.o.B, K Camp, Snoop Dogg, E-40, Jay Park, Jack Harlow, Paul Wall, and even members of the Wu-Tang Clan. Kato breaks down the art of producing hit track...
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March 19, 2025 • 47 mins
Senator Elizabeth Warren joins us for a powerful episode tackling America's most pressing economic challenges. The former Harvard professor and creator of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CPFB) discusses her journey from academic to politician, breaks down complex financial regulations in accessible terms, and shares personal insights on building financial resilience. Senator Warren addresses Trump’s tax plan, the CFPB, an...
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March 17, 2025 • 48 mins
This week on Networth and Chill, actor and comedian Nico Santos joins Vivian live from SXSW for an intimate conversation about his journey from beginnings in the Philippines to Hollywood success. Nico opens up about the financial lessons he learned while working retail before his breakout roles in "Superstore" and "Crazy Rich Asians," discusses navigating the entertainment industry as an immigrant and LGBTQ+ performer, and shares h...
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March 12, 2025 • 49 mins
From Harvard research labs to Olympic podiums – today on Networth and Chill, meet Gabby Thomas, the track star who sprints at 200 meters and studies epidemiology in equal measure. As the third-fastest woman in history, Gabby breaks down how she balances her elite athletic career with her passion for healthcare equity and her Harvard education. She shares the financial realities of being a professional athlete, from managing sponsor...
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March 5, 2025 • 56 mins
This week on Networth and Chill, I sat down with Brandon Edelman, better known as Bran Flakezz, the Philadelphia-based influencer who's taking social media by storm with his self-described "feral party content". With his 1 million followers hanging on his every post, Bran doesn't just share his wild daily adventures—he gets refreshingly candid about mental health struggles behind the glitz and viral moments. The real highlight of t...
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