International Women's Day: Breaking the Bias

In honor of International Women's Day, we bring you stories and advices from our #ILASHBABES who found the strength and confidence to break the glass ceiling and reach their goals!

Krystal
Krystal - Entrepreneur, Digital Creator
What is being a female entrepreneur like today? What's the most rewarding thing about it?
"I think being a female entrepreneur is pretty common nowadays. And I've seen a lot of successful cases. The most rewarding thing about being an entrepreneur is that you get to pursue something that you're passionate about and you get to chase your dreams."
What is a life changing decision that you've made for yourself that you are proud of?
"Leave a toxic environment and put yourself above anything."
What is the best piece of advice you would give to your younger self?
"Be confident of who you are."
If you find yourself on a low, what will you do to boost yourself up?
"Take a walk, watch a funny movie and listening to music."
What would you like to celebrate this International Women's Day?
"Self love and support female owned businesses."
Team less is more or more is more when it comes to beauty?
"Definitely team less is more because quality over quantity."

 

Cherry - Mother, Digital Creator

What is being a female influencer and full time mother really look like today?
"Most importantly is you must have time and interest to create content on social media."

What is a life changing decision that you've made for yourself that you are proud of?
"The courage to give birth to two lovely kids."

What is the best piece of advice you would give to your younger self?
"Be more daring."
If you find yourself on a low, what will you do to boost yourself up?
"I will find my children to play and talk to them, asking about their day."

Team less is more or more is more when it comes to beauty?
"When it comes to beauty, it is more about how you feel and think about yourself. May it be more or less."
 
Would you rather go out without filing your brows or without lash extensions?
"I feel comfortable not wearing any of them! I can go bare face to work and feeling good about it."
 

 

Xiao Qian - Entrepreneur, Digital Creator

 

What is being a female entrepreneur like today? What's the most rewarding thing about it?
"The generation today empowers women to be their very own boss, which is very encouraging unlike the olden days where people are more stereotypical. The most rewarding thing is it allowed me to build my own personal branding and at the same time empowered women to follow their dreams."

What is a life changing decision that you've made for yourself that you are proud of?
"I gave up my full time job as a stewardess to purse my life time passion and I'm proud of it."

What is the best piece of advice you would give to your younger self?
"Just follow your heart and don't be afraid of making mistakes."

If you find yourself on a low, what will you do to boost yourself up?
"I would usually go for a walk with my dog as a therapy. It's really the best therapy."

What would you like to celebrate this International Women's Day?
"To tell all the women in my life that I love them! So proud of all of them and they are worth it!"

Team less is more or more is more when it comes to beauty?
"Less is more for sure. This is the reason why I chose ILASH!"