Vivian Tu, aka Your Rich BFF, is a former Wall Street trader turned finance expert, entrepreneur, New York Times bestselling author, and the host of your favorite money podcast Networth & Chill.
She’s getting up close and personal, about the good, bad, and downright ugly truths about money. Each episode deep-dives into an industry or breaks down a new financial topic into words you’ll actually understand, just as if you were chatting with your best friend. Join Vivian as she talks to money experts, business pros, and your favorite celebrities to share their best money tips and tricks.
This week on Networth and Chill, Vivian sits down with comedian and writer Nimesh Patel to explore the finances behind building a sustainable career in comedy. Learn how Nimesh transformed his engineering background and comedy passion into multiple revenue streams, from writing for Saturday Night Live to headlining sold-out shows and developing his own content.
Nimesh shares the financial strategies that helped him navigate the unpredictable world of comedy and entertainment, including how he leveraged his technical skills to create unique opportunities in the industry.
Whether you’re an aspiring creative professional or simply curious about the business side of comedy, this episode reveals how diverse skill sets combined with strategic financial planning can create lasting wealth in the entertainment world.
Nimesh Patel: Born in New Jersey to Indian immigrants, Patel saw his career take off after Chris Rock saw him perform stand-up and hired him to join his writing room for his stint hosting the 2016 Oscars. Patel’s writing credits also include “Saturday Night Live,” “A Little Late with Lilly Singh” and the White House Correspondents Dinner. He was a producer for “Full Frontal with Samantha Bee” and has performed comedy on “The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon” and “Late Night With Seth Meyers.”
In 2023, Variety named him one of 10 Comics to Watch.
