How I made Forbes 30 Under 30 (why I applied, getting rejected, my *honest* thoughts)

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  • @chloeshih
    @chloeshih  Рік тому +11

    shout-out to Fastmail for sponsoring today's video!! check them out and sign up!: www.fastmail.com/try-it-chloe/
    they're giving us 30 days free or 10% the 1st year!

  • @TechGalDiaries
    @TechGalDiaries Рік тому +62

    Congrats Chloe - the best revenge sometimes is just moving in silence! Good for you on using criticism / negativity as fuel to go towards your dreams :))

  • @sabbbzzz
    @sabbbzzz Рік тому +43

    Chloe, thank you for continuing to show up and share your stories as an Asian American Woman! You continue to inspire me. Happy International Women’s Day to you and huge congrats on being recognized as Forbes 30 under 30!
    Continue to be a rebel girl💖

    • @chloeshih
      @chloeshih  Рік тому +1

      aww anirbas! thank you!! i'm real glad this video resonates with ya. happy international women's day to you too

  • @wamyy5
    @wamyy5 Рік тому +7

    Love how real you are, Chloe. Great on you for proving those doubters wrong, but even more amazing that you know your value and success even if you didn’t get the official title!

    • @chloeshih
      @chloeshih  Рік тому

      aw thanks amy! haha glad you enjoy these honest conversations~ yeah, i really had to try my best to stay grounded during this whole process. still grateful how things turned out!

  • @Swordyfiish
    @Swordyfiish Рік тому +10

    Congrats Chloe!! You are doing amazing work and I really felt it with your journeys with your managers. I feel like you could always be giving your all but having a supportive manager just makes a world of a difference!

  • @brief-partiality
    @brief-partiality Рік тому +11

    Thank you for always keeping us informed on how you navigate these otherwise inaccessible places! You're really helping us underrepresented girlies out!

  • @dr.johnyoo
    @dr.johnyoo Рік тому +11

    !!!!!!!! you're crushing it!!! congratulations on the huge achievement Chloe

    • @chloeshih
      @chloeshih  Рік тому +1

      OMG John!! Thank you! Appreciate it!! Super grateful for the award!

  • @jeanchampion284
    @jeanchampion284 Рік тому +7

    What I like most about you, is that you're an achiever. Congratulations!

    • @chloeshih
      @chloeshih  Рік тому

      aww thank you, jean! i appreciate your support 😊😊

  • @godwinhschan
    @godwinhschan Рік тому +9

    Really appreciated this candidness and transparency on the process Chloe! I'm turning 28 this year so I'm going to apply and see what happens 🙂

    • @chloeshih
      @chloeshih  Рік тому +1

      ayyee lfg godwin!! make sure to ask your nominators early!!

    • @LisaChauTGM
      @LisaChauTGM 5 місяців тому

      What happened?

  • @Megantuano
    @Megantuano Рік тому +3

    Thank you so much for making this video as a woman in tech, I resonated a lot with what you said especially about being doubted here in there-even with friends.
    It was really insightful to hear about your journey and your overall thoughts about being on Forbes. Looking forward to your next video 🎉

  • @HilliinUtah
    @HilliinUtah Рік тому +3

    So proud of you, Chloe❤️ I love how you kept pursuing this and found out amazing mentor/manager to support you. Inspiring❤️

    • @chloeshih
      @chloeshih  Рік тому

      aw thank you minjy!! i'm very thankful as well. sad that he's left the company now :( but we'll keep in touch!

  • @nubuke
    @nubuke Рік тому +1

    This just popped up on my feed. And this is so beautiful ❤ congratulations Chloe. I wish you all the best with your future endeavours (lol that sounded so official). And I’m glad there’s faces like you up there! ❤️

  • @clarehsu7372
    @clarehsu7372 Рік тому +4

    Congratulations Chloe! Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us and being so transparent about it. You're so inspiring and so proud of you for pushing through

    • @chloeshih
      @chloeshih  Рік тому

      aww thank you, clare!! glad you enjoyed today's story. thank u for your support!!

  • @rhkilis
    @rhkilis Рік тому +4

    Congratulations again, Chloe! Thank you for sharing with us your journey and all your emotions. Also, love this video style of talking while doing something else!

  • @LifeOfACre8tive
    @LifeOfACre8tive Рік тому +3

    Congratulations Chloe 🎊
    Also needed to say you inspire me a lot to want to get into the PM role! I've been following for almost 2 years and I've finally decided to give it a shot!

    • @chloeshih
      @chloeshih  Рік тому

      yasss!! so glad to hear it!! lmk how the journey is going!

  • @sainarayanan3954
    @sainarayanan3954 Рік тому +1

    Hey Chlo, Congratulations on Forbes! I was overjoyed to see you on the list this year. As a fellow PM girlie, I love your candor and will always root for you! Happy IWD!!!

    • @chloeshih
      @chloeshih  Рік тому

      aw thank you, sai!! and yasss another PM girlie!! hope work is going well for you!! happy IWD!

  • @denizasr
    @denizasr Рік тому +1

    i LIVE for your transparency!! you deserve the world

    • @chloeshih
      @chloeshih  Рік тому +1

      haha thank you deniz!! the application process is actually really straight-forward, i def wanted to share the actual emotions that went behind every decision. glad you enjoyed!!

    • @denizasr
      @denizasr Рік тому

      @@chloeshih yesss I actually meant the emotional side of the story. you're not hiding your vulnerability & it's so so so relatable. thank you!!!!

  • @aleee900
    @aleee900 Рік тому +1

    So I'm starting to do a 20 min indoor walk daily and I'll do is to watch your videos because you pass me your beautiful and cheerful vibe and also you INSPIRE ME 😭❤️ I'm currently jumping in into a PM role so I found your content enlightenment!
    Keep doing these 🙌❤️ pura Vida! 🇨🇷

  • @pamelamvaldez
    @pamelamvaldez Рік тому +2

    Thank you so much for this in depth video Chloe! This is one of my goals and I felt the same way you did when you said people doubted you and didn't believe you. Coming back to this video when I make the list

    • @chloeshih
      @chloeshih  Рік тому

      wooo!! rooting for you, pamela!!

    • @pamelamvaldez
      @pamelamvaldez 9 місяців тому

      Coming back to my comment a year later. The 2025 North American list just opened! Applying and hoping to come back to this video with my acceptance next year. Wish me luck!

  • @swatilekha_roy
    @swatilekha_roy Рік тому +1

    This is probably the most inspiring video I have seen in such a long time! ❤

  • @FilmwColleen
    @FilmwColleen 11 місяців тому

    loved the structure of this vid Chloe. thanks for all the in depth details!

  • @hellopoulomi
    @hellopoulomi Рік тому +10

    so proud of you! i remember how cool it felt to know that you had made it to the list. i sort of struggle with the same "elder sister syndrome" that you often talk about (as in, i had to give up a lot of dreams early on and push on for stability, constantly running the race). i remember telling my dad at 9 that i wanted to be a singer and i got shouted at. i'm still young so i really want to get back into my passion again but there's just sooooo much on my plate right now. uni and work are already a lot to handle. i'm really scared of being on stage too. how do you recommend navigating through this, multitasking and pursuing music (as a hobby) on the side?

    • @chloeshih
      @chloeshih  Рік тому +2

      hi toki! wow, thank you so much for sharing about your situation. i'm glad some of my topics have resonated with you! i totally feel where you're at. i remember having very similar experiences with my parents and with pursuing music. i actually still have insane stage fright, but the trick is really to practice so much that i can't help but sing it right in any situation. it's mostly a lifestyle change. set systems+habits, not goals!
      i'm not sure what your entire situation is, but if i could go back and tell my college self how to navigate life, i'd tell her to not do everything that is "what you're supposed to do". there are a handful of life skills you just need at a baseline - like personal finance/budgeting and taxes. I took on way too much bc I thought I had to, but I really spent my college years drowning and never being fully present my natural flow, understanding my strengths, and knowing what i gravitate towards.
      but yes, less is more. focus on fewer things so you can go farther with them. also not every problem needs to be solved (like toxic friendships). there are things that are worth just walking away from that don't need your energy.
      wishing you all the best, toki!!

  • @JanetMandu
    @JanetMandu Рік тому +1

    Congratulations Chloe! And good for you for not giving up 🙌🏼! Thank you for sharing your experience. I just came across your channel yesterday and so happy I did. You are awesome! 🥳💓

    • @chloeshih
      @chloeshih  Рік тому +1

      aww thank you, janet!! woo glad you're here!! how did you find my channel? :o

    • @JanetMandu
      @JanetMandu Рік тому

      @@chloeshih I did a search with “product managers” here on YT and you were about the third video in the search results.

  • @DrBardDeMuse
    @DrBardDeMuse Рік тому

    Loved this one! Fastmail looks really good, hadn't heard of them before. Also extremely glad you added that last interview story - what an incredible ending. The speaker unboxing blooper was also a fun addition.

    • @chloeshih
      @chloeshih  Рік тому

      ayyee! glad you're looking into fastmail!
      and haha yes the interview story was wild. i was so stunned on the call o___o
      glad u liked the bloops!!

  • @MultiVission
    @MultiVission 9 місяців тому

    just came across your video and I'm glad I did. I love your honesty and detailed reaction in your experience. Congrats once more CHLOE 🎊

  • @lorenajiang
    @lorenajiang Рік тому

    Congratz! I would love to see a series on this on periodic updates on how life has changed, what other things have happen (experiences) since you got the Forbes title. By the way, love the new hairstyle!

    • @chloeshih
      @chloeshih  Рік тому

      hi lorena!! ah yes, I'm hoping to share more updates on life! my latest videos have been more life topics. lmk if those are what you mean!
      and thank u! the hair is def growing out and a lot to manage o_o i think the bangs era will end soon

  • @Kei_chan_tries
    @Kei_chan_tries Місяць тому

    Hi Chloe. Thank u so much for sharing ur experiences... really aspiring as even i just started as Program manager at Amazon after completing my STEM degree in robotics.. def not what i wanted but ur videos made me believe that this isn't a bad start. And this also gave me a goal finally as i was very aimless and confused towards my career. Also love ur 30 lessons series ❤ . Overall, a huge thanks 😊

  • @mariahwisdom-peters6919
    @mariahwisdom-peters6919 8 місяців тому

    This is so inspiring, I feel like I'm nobody right now but I'd really like to get on this list too, I'm currently 28 with a birthday in Feb, lets see how it goes!!

  • @joyfullencounters
    @joyfullencounters Рік тому +1

    chloe this is inspiring me to set another big goal in my twenties :)

  • @onomyco
    @onomyco Рік тому

    What an incredible accomplishment! We're so excited for you!

  • @zoeunlimited
    @zoeunlimited Рік тому +5

    Chloe you already know this but you’re an inspiration!!🫶🏻✨

  • @kitty2894
    @kitty2894 Рік тому +6

    Love the villain origin story, LOVE it

    • @chloeshih
      @chloeshih  Рік тому +1

      LOL i felt that was the most proper chapter title hahah

  • @jessgriffith2678
    @jessgriffith2678 Рік тому

    Wow Chloe… thank you for being so honest 🙏🏽🙏🏽 you are lovely and so encouraging - keep doing you 💛💛✨

  • @aznpridebuhhd
    @aznpridebuhhd Рік тому +1

    Thank you for sharing this! Def feel you on the part where people are like idk how I got on, I woke up like this. Whereas the journey is diff for others, so that “advice” really isn’t helpful.

    • @chloeshih
      @chloeshih  Рік тому

      hey cynthia! aghh I know! I very much envy those people when things just happen for them. :< but it's okay - I learned a lot along the way!

  • @kodeplay_untyped
    @kodeplay_untyped Рік тому

    So encouraging ❤❤🎉🎉 well done Chloe!

  • @justlovegreenapples
    @justlovegreenapples Рік тому +1

    I'm so proud of you!!

    • @chloeshih
      @chloeshih  Рік тому

      thank you, bark!! 😊😊really grateful for this honor!

  • @hillsidess
    @hillsidess Рік тому

    Congrats again and thanks for showing your journey!! you're such an inspiration and SO resilient - I admire how hard you work! :)

    • @chloeshih
      @chloeshih  Рік тому

      aww thank you, bea!! it was quite the journey, but i hope these videos help make the path easier for others!

  • @demzre
    @demzre Рік тому +1

    Congratulations Chloe! This is inspirational.

    • @chloeshih
      @chloeshih  Рік тому +1

      thank you, albert!! glad you enjoyed the video :)

  • @stephanieleyva_
    @stephanieleyva_ Рік тому

    Very relatable! I went through the same thing twice and it feels shitty to not feel seen. It def felt like people who had bs positions were making the list just bc of who their circle is. I had so many people nominate me (even a very popular alumni who was on the cover) & still 😢 thanks for sharing your story!

  • @productgirl
    @productgirl Рік тому

    You deserve it Chlo!! 🎉

  • @yee2minty
    @yee2minty Рік тому

    Oh my congrats Chloe!! I'm so glad I found you and appreciate all the videos you put out!! With your guidance I got my dream salary and loving my job as well. :P

    • @chloeshih
      @chloeshih  Рік тому +1

      omgoodness congrats!! love hearing that for you!! :D

  • @tinagurung364
    @tinagurung364 Рік тому

    I’m so happy for you! Woo! So inspired that girls who look like me can do it too! :’)

  • @sanjanaudar1905
    @sanjanaudar1905 Рік тому

    Congratulations! 💪🌼
    And thanks for sharing your story!

  • @phuonglinhnguyen6815
    @phuonglinhnguyen6815 Рік тому

    SO INSPIRING Chloe

  • @ashleyrice3797
    @ashleyrice3797 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for sharing Chloe! I love watching your videos. You always give wonderful life advice and also some good laughs! ☺️

    • @chloeshih
      @chloeshih  Рік тому

      aw thank you, ashley!! i am so happy to hear you had some good giggles from this video haha. i try to make it more fun to watch for y'all!

  • @hieule8
    @hieule8 2 місяці тому

    I just finished finals and looks like i got something to binge hard now

  • @HiPriscilla
    @HiPriscilla Рік тому +3

    Hey Chlo, thank you for sharing your experience and journey with getting Forbes- and huge congrats!! I too mentally would put everyone on the list on a pedestal & teetered between wondering if it’s a goal I should intentionally shoot for, but I like how you framed it as getting recognition for your good work. How have you thought about going to start your own company vs really working hard as a PM for another company?
    Hope this opens up opportunities to do what you really want to in the future 🥰

    • @chloeshih
      @chloeshih  Рік тому +2

      hi priscilla! yeah i definitely struggled a lot with this goal, so i really had to keep myself grounded in that it's just an accolade and i should keep doing my thing.
      i've already started my own company - it's this content and community business! it's a part-time thing, but i've been really fascinated by the process. i've come to realize that i don't think i want to be a traditional tech startup founder. the life isn't that suited for me esp since i'm gonna be in my 30s this year worrying about family things, but i do want to launch my own small business. i think that fits a lot more with the lifestyle i want to build for myself!

  • @Maxi855
    @Maxi855 Рік тому +1

    Hellooo!! Congrats, what an inspiration!! You deserve everything good 😊

    • @chloeshih
      @chloeshih  Рік тому +1

      aww thank you maxi!! appreciate the good vibes ~~

  • @justinwlin
    @justinwlin Рік тому +1

    Damn thanks for sharing this story - honestly is so crazy to hear this grind-set. Also just been amazing to see you blow up and do it! And crazy how fate crosses over with you meeting your manager at discord and finally hitting that goal~ 🔥🔥🔥Also lol, i want a home karaoke machine and great bloopers 😆

    • @chloeshih
      @chloeshih  Рік тому

      ayyee justin! you were there from the beginning man! endlessly grateful for your continued support from the east coast. :)
      and yes i'm really trying to make the at-home karaoke machine work. idt it's working very well, but will report back in a future video!!

  • @exquisiteintricacy
    @exquisiteintricacy Рік тому

    Thank you so much for sharing your journey! Your perserverence really paid off, you are so inspiring ❤

    • @chloeshih
      @chloeshih  Рік тому

      thank you, sarah!! it's been a lot of years getting here, but i'm so glad it happened!

  • @harshpatel105
    @harshpatel105 Рік тому +3

    hey yo chloe. Early gang!

    • @chloeshih
      @chloeshih  Рік тому +1

      aye early gang!! :D good morning (from california)!

  • @Kitsune9916
    @Kitsune9916 Рік тому

    Congratulations Chloe 🤍

  • @aaronquadd3019
    @aaronquadd3019 6 місяців тому +1

    Unichlo is such a clever name

  • @jacquit.693
    @jacquit.693 Рік тому

    Chloe you're such an admirable gal - TY for sharing this, and congratulations!!!, but I've also heard from some pretty influential ppl that Forbes is not that reliable, and that their lists are pretty rigged :(((

    • @chloeshih
      @chloeshih  Рік тому +1

      hi jacqui!! thank you!
      and yes i've heard that too :( so far i've not met anyone who's paid to be on the list, so it's been a great community of people to meet!

  • @user-ry9se3hv7l
    @user-ry9se3hv7l Рік тому +1

    Congrats Chloe! And thanks for sharing your honest stories as always. Love your story, and you're such an inspiring woman.
    Just out of curiosity, do you have a script before filming or improvise as you film?

  • @TomikaKelly
    @TomikaKelly 8 місяців тому +3

    I dont understand what she did that qualified her for the Forbes list though?

  • @mydogisbailey
    @mydogisbailey Рік тому

    congratulations!

  • @confidantduk
    @confidantduk Рік тому

    so happy for you 🤗

  • @KasiaZ
    @KasiaZ Рік тому +1

    I am not a fan of forbes. How often you see a female on the cover? hardly ever. They put on covers people like Holmes and others who failed miserably. Hard to think of them as a credible source of truth. I am proud you made the list because I know how much effort and determination took, but I think you are worth so much more

    • @chloeshih
      @chloeshih  Рік тому +2

      🥹🥹🥹 thank you, KasiaZ! on the edition that I made it on, they actually put megan thee stallion on the cover!! super cool!

    • @KasiaZ
      @KasiaZ Рік тому

      @@chloeshih That is cool indeed! ❤️

  • @thebokchoyboy
    @thebokchoyboy Рік тому

    WOOOOOOO you deserve it!

  • @fpeng3706
    @fpeng3706 Місяць тому

    Taking a dump while being on a call is such a power move!😂

  • @nguyenlevietanh1320
    @nguyenlevietanh1320 Рік тому +1

    Hi Chole, i really love your content❤ I’m currently a high school student and planning to become a product manager in the future. I’m planning to take the “Sales Engineering and Product Management” degree at a university in Germany. Do you think this is a good path or should i go with “Industrial Engineering”?

  • @nateeesantos
    @nateeesantos Рік тому +1

    Inspiring! ❤

  • @mila3432
    @mila3432 11 місяців тому

    You are that girl!

  • @GGGThree
    @GGGThree 11 місяців тому +7

    Forbes 30 under 30 is based on who you know

  • @mariapuej
    @mariapuej Рік тому

    Hi Chloe, thank you for uploading this video.
    Coming from a different field and country, the Forbes title does not seem impressing to me (as you said, it is just a tittle). However, I'm really impressed by the persistence and the work that you put into it. Because of this, big congratulations! You're an inspiring person ;)

  • @chan90s
    @chan90s Рік тому

    I'm 28 male, came from underprivileged background. Tried startup in a foreign country, changed country again now. Down but not out. 28 now, not sure if I can get into Forbes

  • @FlyDragonair
    @FlyDragonair 6 місяців тому

    What kind of people did you have nominate you? Were they all from your company?

  • @jaakan
    @jaakan Рік тому

    Curious to know how you were under leveled at FB when you haven’t had much industry experience? FB is known for fast promo if you’re capable …

  • @pm-ua
    @pm-ua Рік тому

    Where is the new video, huh? 😪

  • @SherryW-sn1dk
    @SherryW-sn1dk Місяць тому

    Hi Chloe, I am curious how long was your essay?

  • @NhiNguyen-tj4co
    @NhiNguyen-tj4co Рік тому +1

    …I wasn't sure why the list is full of scammers…Now I see…😅

  • @michaelbowen4275
    @michaelbowen4275 Рік тому +1

    Great story

    • @chloeshih
      @chloeshih  Рік тому

      haha glad you enjoyed, michael!

  • @guhreenskittles
    @guhreenskittles Рік тому

    Chloe you should connect with my friend! She won Forbes 30 under 30 Games in 2019

    • @chloeshih
      @chloeshih  Рік тому

      oooh!! what's her name?? :o i'd love to meet her!

  • @TheMikster95
    @TheMikster95 Рік тому

    I have a meeting in 5
    Minutes and didn’t even brush my teeth yet! Omg me every day

    • @chloeshih
      @chloeshih  Рік тому

      haha why are we in this vicious cycle lol

  • @Porcelynnn
    @Porcelynnn Рік тому

    NUHHHH UHHHH HE WAS TAKING A DOO DOO 😭😭😭😭😭😭

  • @hannguyenngoc7269
    @hannguyenngoc7269 Рік тому

    Do anyone know if BA can become PO? Btw congratsss my girl 🎉

  • @jameshizon4861
    @jameshizon4861 Рік тому

    Wow Chloe - I'm also from Bay & moving to LA. This the new tech trend?

  • @dashinarnie
    @dashinarnie Рік тому

    What a story

  • @keanulewis1294
    @keanulewis1294 Рік тому +1

    Because you paid.

  • @nitsoo
    @nitsoo Рік тому

    Kinda like this style of vlog :)

  • @JordanLynn
    @JordanLynn Рік тому +1

    Funny, sounds like your fb career, and Forbes, journeys were similar. A lot of expectations, then a turd dropping dropping in the toilet when it's all said and done 😂

    • @chloeshih
      @chloeshih  Рік тому

      lmaooo yes the turd dropping was the pinnacle of it all 😂😂

  • @HanhNguyen-vj1pb
    @HanhNguyen-vj1pb 11 місяців тому +1

    I want to be Rick

  • @runayu2574
    @runayu2574 Рік тому

    The camera man is picking out from the back shadow hahahah

  • @signaljobs7184
    @signaljobs7184 Рік тому

    It’s a bit late watching this video but I still wanted to say Congratulations!!! Yes🎉👏 this is just a reminder of the growing process to become great at anything. We help military veterans transition into tech jobs. The humble way you came to success is really inspiring! Thanks for sharing 🫶

  • @aidou97
    @aidou97 Рік тому +6

    Don't most people on 30 under 30 pay for their selection?

    • @chloeshih
      @chloeshih  Рік тому +6

      i'm not sure, but I wouldn't be surprised? I definitely did not pay for my selection and the people I know we got on also didn't pay. :/

  • @yougetaspear7799
    @yougetaspear7799 Рік тому

    Who's that guy with my Asians cutie 🤔🤔

  • @PeterKim666
    @PeterKim666 Рік тому

    U voice is so Sweat