Accidentally starting two 6+ figure businesses by the age of 22 with the amazing Lily Wu
Oct 20, 2020
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Lily Wu, founder of Austern international and the Head of Programs at NewCampus, shares her journey of accidentally starting two 6+ figure businesses by the age of 22. Topics include: starting a successful shoe business, the importance of traveling and immersing oneself in different cultures, challenges with exchange rates and shipping in 2010, organizing internships in China, utilizing anchor speakers in marketing, and building relationships and leveraging credibility when starting a business.
Experimentation and trying out different opportunities in university years can help individuals discover their passions and find what truly resonates with them.
Building relationships and leveraging social proof can expand networks and open doors to new opportunities.
Relying on intuition and core values can guide decision-making and help navigate careers towards fulfillment.
Deep dives
Starting Aus-Tern and the Importance of Experimentation
Lily Wu shares how she started Aus-Tern, an internship program for Australian students in China. She highlights the value of experimentation and trying out different opportunities during the university years. By being open to new experiences and taking bold actions, individuals can discover their passions and find what truly resonates with them.
Building Relationships and Leveraging Social Proof
Lily Wu emphasizes the importance of building relationships and leveraging social proof. She shares how she successfully reached out to influential individuals and organizations to collaborate and build credibility for her businesses. By focusing on building relationships and finding anchor speakers or partners, individuals can expand their network and open doors to new opportunities.
The Role of Intuition and Core Values
Lily Wu discusses the role of intuition and core values in her decision-making process. She explains how she relies on her intuition to guide her and make decisions that align with her core values, such as curiosity, adventure, learning, relationships, and creativity. By staying true to one's values and making decisions that align with them, individuals can navigate their careers and find fulfillment.
Continuous Growth and Learning
Lily Wu emphasizes the importance of continuous growth and learning. She shares how she prioritizes personal development and always seeks opportunities for growth in her career. By constantly seeking challenges and being open to learning, individuals can stay engaged and motivated, ensuring their career path remains fulfilling.
The Power of Experimentation and the Freedom of Choice
Lily Wu encourages individuals to embrace experimentation and the freedom of choice in their career journeys. She highlights the value of trying out different paths and exploring various interests to discover what truly ignites passion and provides fulfillment. By experimenting and being open to different possibilities, individuals can forge their own unique and fulfilling career paths.
This week we were lucky enough to chat to the amazing Lily Wu who is the founder of Austern international and the Head of Programs at NewCampus. Lily has lived an incredibly colourful life that ranges from starting a 6-figure business in high school to being a delegate at Harvard Project of Asian International Relations. We spoke about how she started two incredibly successful businesses, chooses what she wants to do in life and her advise to university students. Lily is an artist at heart and this episode is filled with many interesting stories.
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