In today’s episode, Cherry Rose sits down with Glenys to discuss the rise of female billionaires and what their success reveals about modern entrepreneurship. From cultural icons like Taylor Swift and Kim Kardashian to founders like Sara Blakely and Whitney Wolfe Herd, the conversation explores how personal branding, authenticity, and resilience have become powerful drivers of wealth and influence.

Cherry Rose also shares her 19-year entrepreneurial journey, building companies focused on financial inclusion, mental health, and women’s empowerment. She reflects on launching the mental health movement #REALTALK for the tech industry and her experiences working closely with tech CEOs and billionaire founders. Along the way, she opens up about the personal challenges that shaped her path in 2018, including a life-changing family loss, mental health struggles, and a car accident.

Throughout the episode, Cherry Rose and Glenys unpack key lessons about success, from why no one is truly self-made to how money often amplifies who you already are. They also discuss the importance of vulnerability in personal branding, the unique barriers women face in business, and how sharing your story (layer by layer) can build trust and impact.

Tune in to discover what it really takes to build wealth, influence, and impact as a modern female entrepreneur!

What You Will Learn

1. Why the rise of female billionaires is changing the landscape of entrepreneurship
2. How personal branding and vulnerability can accelerate business success
3. Why no entrepreneur is truly “self-made” and the role of community in building wealth
4. Cherry Rose’s 19-year journey building companies in financial inclusion, mental health, and women’s empowerment
5. How money amplifies character and the importance of staying grounded as you scale
6. The “onion theory” of storytelling and how to share your story authentically

Resources

1. Cherry Rose Tan https://cherryrosetan.com/
2. #REALTALK - Mental Health Stories of Tech Entrepreneurs https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/realtalk-with-cherry-rose-tan/id1512495640
3. The Soul of Money by Lynne Twist https://www.amazon.ca/Soul-Money-Reclaiming-Wealth-Resources/dp/0393353974/
4. Personal Branding for Introverts by Goldie Chan https://www.amazon.ca/Personal-Branding-Introverts-Goldie-Chan/dp/1541705467/

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In this episode of One Percent-Her, Glenys and Cherry Rose explore one of the most important questions for any entrepreneur: what keeps you going—and how do you find your why? The conversation dives into the personal motivations that drive them to continue building, even during difficult moments in their entrepreneurial journeys.

Glenys shares how her motivation is deeply rooted in family and legacy. She dreams of having a big family and wants to build financial security for the life she envisions, while also working toward a short-term goal of helping her father retire. Cherry Rose, on the other hand, is motivated by building a family foundation, breaking generational cycles tied to her Filipino-Chinese upbringing, and honoring a promise she made to her late brother.

The hosts also discuss how your “why” evolves over different seasons of life. For many women entrepreneurs, the journey may start with financial goals, but over time, it can grow into something deeper: purpose, impact, and fulfillment. They emphasize that having multiple layers to your motivation can make your mission stronger.

Throughout the episode, they share practical ways to discover your own why, such as: by paying attention to emotional triggers, learning from other people’s stories, and trusting the patterns you notice in what truly matters to you.

Tune in to discover the deeper motivation that will keep you building, even when the journey gets tough!

What You Will Learn

1. How to discover the deeper motivation that keeps entrepreneurs going
2. Why your “why” can change as you move through different seasons of life
3. The personal motivations that drive Glenys and Cherry Rose to keep building
4. Practical ways to identify your own purpose and what truly matters to you
5. Why having a strong “why” helps you push through the hardest moments in business
6. How to recognize emotional triggers and patterns that reveal your purpose

Resources

1. Cherry Rose Tan https://cherryrosetan.com/
2. Start with Why by Simon Sinek https://www.amazon.ca/Start-Why-Leaders-Inspire-Everyone/dp/1591846447

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In this debut episode of the One Percent-Her podcast, co-founders Cherry Rose Tan and Glenys Omenya introduce themselves and share the story behind building One Percent-Her, a global movement and platform designed to empower ambitious women entrepreneurs.

Glenys begins by sharing how the journey started with Boss Girls Now (@bossgirlsnow), a TikTok page she launched during the 2020 pandemic featuring motivational clips from successful female entrepreneurs and celebrities. The page quickly grew to over 800,000 followers and 40+ million views, but despite the traction, monetizing the platform proved challenging. After connecting through a mutual friend, Glenys partnered with Cherry Rose to rebrand and build something bigger by putting real voices and real stories behind the brand.

Cherry Rose then explains the meaning behind One Percent-Her. A serial entrepreneur with 19 years of experience and roots in five generations of entrepreneurs, she shares how the name reflects the reality that women, especially women of color, represent less than 1% of top founders and entrepreneurs, while also embracing the mindset of getting 1% better every day.

Together, they share their vision of building a powerful community that empowers women to own their ambitions and create lasting impact. We hope you enjoy this first episode!

What You Will Learn

1. How Glenys grew Boss Girls Now (@bossgirlsnow) to 800K+ followers and 40M+ views on TikTok during the pandemic
2. The story behind the rebrand and why One Percent-Her was created
3. The meaning of “One Percent-Her” (a play on the phrase “one percenter”) and the mindset of getting 1% better every day
4. Cherry Rose’s journey as a tech founder, VC investor, and entrepreneurship professor
5. Their vision for One Percent-Her this next decade

Resources

1. @bossgirlsnow on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@bossgirlsnow
2. Cherry Rose Tan - Website https://cherryrosetan.com/

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