My guest today is Monica Woo. Monica grew up in the United States. She attended Yale University, where she majored in Economics, and briefly dabbled in investment banking after leaving college. A few years later, Monica decided to attend Columbia Business School and switch fields into marketing.
Thus, began her career in luxury goods and beauty marketing. Monica worked in marketing and strategy for brands such as Christian Dior, Lancôme, and Target in the US and then for Chanel following her move to Hong Kong 15 years ago with her family. Monica goes into detail in the podcast.
In order to have more flexibility in her life to spend time with her children Monica left the corporate world around 10 years ago and started her own online fashion business. Around three years ago, she stumbled upon a Singaporean skincare brand called DR’s Secrets and she has now become very involved in the brand as a skin consultant and a team leader. Monica is passionate about helping her clients, her friends and her team members to realise their full potential. Monica goes into detail in the podcast.
Timing
3:19 The very first part of my life I grew up in Hong Kong… We moved to the East coast of US
3:54 My first career…investment banking… I switched into the beauty and fashion world… LVMH, Christian Dior- makeup…
5:10 My family relocated to Hong Kong… I worked for Chanel… Beauty, Fashion and Jewelry…
8:15 I studied business at Columbia… then LVMH. I moved Lancome…
11:02 I moved to Minneapolis with my husband’s job…working with Target… in mass retail…
13:23 I have two boys… I wanted to spend more time with them… I focused on a beauty business…
17:55 I saw an amazing transformation in my skin using “DR’s Secret” I decided to join them… I now have a team working for me …
21:53 This brand is not a traditional brand…straightforward business model… I have tried it and I believe in it…
24:53 [Business evolution] …
25:28 [Friends story] … Exzema…
28:08 [Challenges]… Spending time on skin care… Growing a team…
31:59 [Staying on top of things]… Best World Lifestyles… constant training… importance of supplements… newest training in nutrition and diet…
36:16 [Motivation and Passions]… helping clients, friends, team members… being social… all around beauty…
38:16 [Setbacks – Success]…. I need flexibility… developing different markets…
41:30 [Key Message]
Contact Monica
IG : Monica_DRS_Secret
monica.c.woo@gmail.com
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