011: Lin Lin on Bridging Misconceptions and Staying Grounded in China's Beauty Market

<p class="p1">Lin Lin is the co-chair / CEO of the China International Beauty Expo (CIBE). As the largest and leading industry beauty trade fair, CIBE welcomes an average of half a million people over the course of three days, several times a year. Tracy speaks to Lin Lin about the importance of staying grounded when faced with the daunting and overwhelming task of producing an event of this magnitude. Lin Lin also shares her story of what it was like growing up with a female entrepreneur, who is her business partner, and her mother in China. She dives into why having a support system will make or break it for you in entrepreneurship, and the importance of making mindset, attitude, outlook and taking care of yourself a priority in your own success.</p> <p class="p1"><strong>In This Episode:</strong></p> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li1">[00:05] About Lin Lin and her professional career.  </li> <li class="li1">[07:55] When you are a successful entrepreneur, you're also playing the role of the educator.</li> <li class="li1">[12:15] Lin Lin speaks about growing up with her mom, a female entrepreneur, in China. </li> <li class="li1">[18:20] At a young age, Lin Lin ran away and started her own creative agency. </li> <li class="li1">[25:15] All about Lin Lin’s CIBE events.  </li> <li class="li1">[28:45] How Lin Lin and her mother work together. </li> <li class="li1">[34:10] Tips and tricks on staying calm in a busy workplace. </li> <li class="li1">[44:45] Sadly, China has the youngest suicide rate for entrepreneurs. Lin Lin talks about the importance of mental health. </li> <li class="li1">[50:35] About Lin Lin’s first job. Plus, we chat about Lin Lin’s future aspirations. </li> </ul> <p class="p1"><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></p> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li1">If you're not educating and serving, then you cannot find success as an entrepreneur. </li> <li class="li1">It's essential to be extremely grounded when running massive events. </li> <li class="li1">Even if you have a lot of pain, you don't have to be a pain