To celebrate International Women’s Day, we had the opportunity to sit down and chat with our CEO and formulator, Janel Luu. Take a look at some of Janel's secrets to success as the leader of Le Mieux, an award-winning international skincare brand.

Did you face any unique challenges as a Korean-American woman who founded her own skincare company?

Being born into Korea, females were revered to be more subservient, to be more supportive, and not be in a leadership position that’s obnoxious or arrogant – it had a lot of negative connotations – and not to stir any disruptions. Status quo is very important for a female Korean woman. Stepping into a CEO position is the opposite of that.

 

"Status quo is very important for a female Korean woman. Stepping into a CEO position is the opposite of that." 

What are important qualities to have as a CEO?

You have to have strong leadership and a focus on growth. Honoring people is always important too.

 

 

What does strong leadership mean to you?

Part of me is very nurturing, but I’ve also prided myself in being strong. So, it makes me question what is strength at this age? Compassion can be a strength. I think compassion is directly related to strong leadership.

  

"I think compassion is directly related to strong leadership." 

What are your thoughts going forward?

There’s a fine line between showing strength and being humble. These opposite spectrums need to work together for us to be successful.

 

We hoped you enjoyed hearing more about Janel’s unique perspective as a Korean-American woman entrepreneur. If you want to see what her favorite Le Mieux products are, check out her hand-picked, curated selection here.