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messages from people all over the world, who want to do what I do, and they always ask me
“XiXi, how can I be like you on the red carpets, interviewing celebrities?” And so I say to them,
don’t wait to get hired to start working; nowadays with the power of social media, you don’t
need to wait for anyone to give you permission to start working. If you want to be a host, start
creating your own show on Youtube. If you want be a writer, start writing your own shows. If
you wanna be an actor, start making your own projects. Learn all levels of operation. It really is
just simple.

Erika (Q): ​What’s the #GlobalMoguls mantra? Break it down for us!

XiXi (A):​ Pieces of advice I’d like to give to the readers would be:
1. Take ownership of your life. Take responsibility for your thoughts and actions. You are the
driver of your own life. Don’t let anyone steal your seat!
2. Be selective of who you let in to your inner circle. Your tribe dictates your vibe. Sometimes,
it’s better to be alone than to be in bad company.
3. Celebrate your failures and embrace rejections. Each time you fail, you are actually one step
closer to your goal! If you’re not getting rejected every day, you’re not aiming high enough.
4. Don’t hide your vulnerability. Part of empowerment is giving yourself permission to be seen
as exactly as you are. Sometimes your weaknesses are your biggest strength.
5. OWN IT! Be you. Do you. For you. No one else is you in this world and this is your greatest
gift!

Erika (Q): ​Lastly, I know you’re a product junkie. What are some of the must-have fashion or
beauty products for all the ladies this season?

XiXi (A): ​I am absolutely obsessed with my girl Tiffany @HairLuvByTiffany’s new Bleu Luna
hair products! I’m obsessed with protecting the natural integrity of my hair and after trying Bleu
Luna, I’m blown away by all the products. They are all organic, vegan, sulfate-free, and

paraben-free. Makeup-wise, I love anything from BH Cosmetics. I’ve been feeling a lot of
vibrant colors lately and the pigment of their vibrant eyeshadows look fantastic on my skin! As
far as fashion goes, I am so excited for my best friend celebrity fashion designer’s new collection
with Revolve! Michael Costello x Revolve is absolutely sickening. I don’t know how he keeps
coming up with more and more creative styles! Michael knows my body… what do you think
about this sexy bodycon LBD of his that I’m currently wearing?

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