#289 Lora Chow: Reveries from the Trading Floor to the Concert Hall — Part One

You don’t expect a hedge fund manager to also be writing operas. But Lora Chow has always done things differently. In Part 1, she shares how a childhood love of music led her to Yale, how she pivoted from potential math major to economics and music, and how the Hong Kong hustle—and one very lucrative offer—put finance ahead of passion… at least for a while. This episode isn’t about quitting your job on a whim. It’s about trusting the detours that make the next chapter possible. Key Highlights of Our Interview: Music and Math at 17 “My heart wanted music. But my mom majored in math—and Hong Kong wanted finance.” Why she chose Yale over Cambridge. Ivy League Dissonance “Everyone was applying to Morgan Stanley. I followed the crowd—and got the job.” When ambition meets expectation. Hedge Funds and Harmony “I loved music. But I also wanted a home with a grand piano.” Trading dreams for stability… and circling back. A Voice Silenced “I lost my voice for a year. That’s when I started composing.” How injury redirected her path. From Opera to Opportunity How a summer program in Bulgaria unlocked a deeper calling—and a new kind of creativity. _______________________ Connect with us: Host: Vince Chan | Guest: Lora Chow ( YouTube Channel ) --Chief Change Officer-- Change Ambitiously. Outgrow Yourself. Open a World of Expansive Human Intelligence for Transformation Gurus, Black Sheep, Unsung Visionaries & Bold Hearts. EdTech Leadership Awards 2025 Finalist. 20 Million+ All-Time Downloads. 80+ Countries Reached Daily. Global Top 1% Podcast. Top 5 US Business. Top 1 US Careers. >>>180,000+ are outgrowing. Act Today.<<<