Mei Xu Quotes
20 quotes from Mei Xu — Founder and CEO of Chesapeake Bay Candle (sold to Newell Brands) and Pacific Trade International..
“You can learn a lot while you are building your business, don't wait until after you get a Ph.D.”
“The path to lasting success often starts with a leap of faith.”
“I wanted to create the beauty that I didn't see.”
“Candles have the power to evoke emotions, transform spaces, and provide a sense of home.”
“I recognized an opportunity to create something that merged my personal passions with my newfound independence.”
“I did something bold: I resigned.”
“With my success, I'm committed to helping other women find their own paths to success.”
“I believe in the power of community and collaboration among women entrepreneurs.”
“I spotted a trend, believing that this product category contained the highest innovation potential.”
“I wanted to bring fragrance-infused candles into the health and wellness space.”
“My journey is about creating something beautiful that reflects my culture and vision.”
“With my success, I'm committed to helping other women, particularly immigrants like myself, find their own paths to success.”
“We thought about it, and we didn't have children or a mortgage. So, we just said, 'OK, let's do it!”
“I believe that innovation is about infusing a founder's spirit into conglomerates, universities, and hospitals.”
“I want to inspire others to embrace their unique journeys and create their own definitions of success.”
“I was sent to a warehouse of a minerals exporter in Dalian and my job was to put a check mark on a clipboard when a truck came to pick up a load. It was very boring.”
“I noticed the abundance of sophisticated, contemporary ready-to-wear apparel compared to the scarcity of modern, home décor offerings.”
“It was a very difficult period of time. I knew I would never be admitted back into the system again.”
“We used American textbooks, so the history we learnt was divided into European, Asian, African and Islamic.”
“We're on a mission to elevate women's business by showcasing innovative, well-designed products made by women-owned brands from around the world.”
