E082: Xuan Liu talks Poker Powher, the Fear of Success, Dealing with Media & More!

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Timestamps:

00:09
Welcome Xuan Liu!

00:47
Poker Powher - What is it, what’s her role in the company, and how did she become involved?

02:24
As a child, Xuan used to practice poker hands with her stuffed animals.

03:01
Puppy cameo! Then Xuan talks a bit about her beginnings in poker.

05:15
Was it difficult to risk the money necessary to get deep into poker after having grown up with so little?

08:11
What do her parents think of her career?

09:27
Bad bankroll decisions: We’ve all made them.

10:48
A word from our sponsors at Run It Once!

11:43
Does she find that having side projects improves her quality of life vs earning a living from poker alone?

15:20
Does she feel more inspired to play poker and study poker now that she knows it’s not the primary focus of her life?

16:28
Thoughts on media opportunities in poker.

18:35
Should poker professionals feel obligated to appear on poker media? Is that essentially part of their duty as a poker pro?

22:14
Has being on the other side of poker media (running commentary, conducting interviews, etc) made it easier for Xuan and Jamie to navigate their own perceived media obligations as players?

24:32
Thoughts on feeling depressed after a big win. The fear of success.

27:43
After a big win, has she ever felt bad for those around her who are still struggling with their grind?

29:26
What in life makes her the most content?

30:39
Thoughts on feeling motivated to stay in poker in order to be a role model for other women.

35:07
Wrapping up. Thanks Xuan!

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