#404 Lora Chow: Trading Wall Street for a Steinway — Part Two

What does it really mean to follow your heart—without losing your head?  Lora Chow shares how her music venture, Virtuoso Fiesta, brings classical music to new audiences while keeping its soul intact. She opens up about funding live concerts, launching her new album Reveries on Ivories, and composing as a form of storytelling. This is more than a career pivot—it’s a case study in blending logic and intuition, technology and art, structure and spirit. Whether you’re chasing harmony or still stuck in the noise, Lora’s story will tune you back in. >>Reveries on Ivories (New Album) by Lora Chow<< Apple | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon Key Highlights of Our Interview: The Head Doesn’t Disappear—It Backs You Up “I still use my analytical skills. I just apply them to something more personal now.” Why Lora’s shift into music was powered by belief, not rebellion. Virtuoso Fiesta: Where High Art Meets Real Joy “Fiesta means party—and we want classical music to feel that way.” The mission to make elite music more inviting, not intimidating. Composing for Peace, Not Just Performance “We write music that addresses social issues and inspires change.” When harmony becomes a form of activism. Patronage and Purpose “We invest everything back into creating great music.” How the business model of Virtuoso Fiesta is built on community support and access. Tech with a Soul “AI can mimic sound. But it doesn’t have feelings.” How Lora uses AI as a tool—without letting it replace the human connection. Pen, Paper, and Confidence “You need to believe it’s possible before anyone else does.” Journaling, meditation, and why belief is the real starting point of change. _______________________ 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.<<< See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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