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Timestamps:

00:09Welcome Xuan Liu!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

16:28Thoughts on media opportunities in poker.

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

22:14Has 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?

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

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

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

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

35:07Wrapping up.  Thanks Xuan!