Boteco Talks

Ep 23 - Lillian Chiu on Balancing a Spotify Corporate Job & a Youtube channel with +250k subs

In this episode, Mire & Fede welcome Lillian Chu to the Boteco, a business analyst at Spotify and a successful YouTube creator. Born in Taiwan and educated at New York University, Lillian shares her journey from moving to the U.S. to navigating the tech industry and growing her own YouTube channel to over 250k subscribers. We delve into how she strives to balance her 9-5 corporate job, content creation, brand deals, social life, and more without sacrificing her mental health. Tune in for more!

Ep 22 - From Bedtime Stories to AI & Human Creativity: Louis Markham on Building Yuna

In this episode, Mire & Fede welcome Louis to the Boteco, the founder behind Yuna, an AI-powered platform that helps children build a reading habit.. Early in his childhood, Louis relied on writing stories to help him fall asleep. Many years later, storytelling became Louis' life's work with the launch of Yuna. We talk about how he tranformed a passion into his full time job, the highs and lows of the journey as well as the future of storytelling. Tune in for an inspiring and down-to-earth conversation about turning your side-hustle into a business with some practical tips for aspiring entrepeneurs.

Ep 21 - From Finance to Music: Hedge Fund Analyst Chesko on Releasing His First Album

Join Mire and Fede in the latest episode of the Boteco Talks as they welcome Francisco "Chesko" Amador, a Hedge Fund analyst with a deep passion for music. In this insightful conversation, Chesko reveals how he balanced his career in the finance world while crafting and releasing his debut studio album, "Planes Desviados." Tune in to hear Chesko's practical tips on defining personal success, juggling multiple passions, and securing financial stability to follow his dream of making music. Follow Chesko on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/che__sko/?hl=en] and listen to his new album [https://open.spotify.com/album/5IS6jaITG0y59ZxrN2qYE8?si=iVv0HgqbSqSSwloYJ8zkhA&nd=1&dlsi=9a02ab95b273470e] on all streaming platforms.

Investing Q&A: 'Match' with the right High Yield Savings Accounts

In this episode, Mire and Fede chat about high-yield savings accounts using a dating analogy! Just as you search for the ideal partner who aligns with your values and goals, selecting the right bank for your savings needs careful consideration. We'll explore why big banks might be the popular choice but offer lower interest. Meanwhile, newer or online-focused banks pay higher APYs. Tune in to learn how to find the best 'match' for your savings!

EP. 19 - James Song: Artist, Creator, Entrepreneur & Venture Capitalist

Mire & Fede welcome James Song to the Boteco, to discuss his inspiring approach to balancing life as an artist, content creator, entrepreneur, and beyond. From the right mix of income streams, to practical tips on how to build a community on social, James shares his unique framework to monetize his side-hustle while optimizing for what matters the most to him. ✨Follow James on IG @artistjsong✨