Los Angeles, March 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Third Annual Outstanding Asian American Women Who Dared Charity Event, held at the Taglyan Complex on February 27. 2024 in Los Angeles, shone a spotlight on the achievements of Asian American women across various sectors. This prestigious event, co-presented by the China Institute in America and the Yue-Sai Kan One World Foundation, and chaired by Yue-Sai Kan—celebrated by People magazine as “the most famous woman in China” and dubbed “the Queen of the Middle Kingdom” by Time magazine—featured renowned fashion designer and entrepreneur Sue Wong as one of its distinguished honorees. The event was also Emceed by Actor and Film Producer Archie Kao.
Sue Wong, the visionary founder of the Sue Wong fashion empire, delivered a powerful and deeply personal speech that stood out as a highlight of the evening. Her speech took the audience on an inspirational journey from her humble beginnings in the Taishan region of southern China to her rise to international acclaim in the American fashion industry. Wong’s story is one of resilience and perseverance, embodying the ethos of dreaming big and overcoming adversity. She emphasized the cyclical nature of success and failure, sharing her belief that “Conflict and adversity are blessings in disguise” and showcasing her ability to rise not once but three times from the ashes like a Phoenix. Ms. Wong underscored the importance of following one’s bliss, a principle taught by one of her favorite teachers, Joseph Campbell.
In her speech, Wong proudly proclaimed, “I am completely self-made,” highlighting her self-reliance and the creative spirit that has fueled her career. She also spoke about her future aspirations, including the Sue Wong Fashion Museum, her biopic “RED LOTUS,” various book projects, and her dream of designing a tropical retreat in Hawaii. Wong’s message was a call to action for all to pursue their dreams with passion and resilience, and to…
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