EP. 133 [EN] From Tokyo to the World: Celebrating and Empowering Individuality in Modeling Management - Kei Chen, Founder and CEO of Crossover

匠心濃醇 奢享哈根達斯嚴選高品質的鮮奶油與香滑牛奶，成分單純，不添加化學合成人工色素與香料。打造濃郁奢華、令人沉醉的經典風味。 https://fstry.pse.is/9lh2h3 —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— Kei Chen's journey into the modeling industry began unexpectedly during college in Tokyo, when a friend suggested she join a modeling agency seeking bilingual talent. Despite lacking prior industry experience, Kei quickly adapted and has since thrived in modeling management. Growing up in Kuala Lumpur's multicultural environment while being half Taiwanese, Kei developed a deep appreciation for diverse cultures, which she now leverages to help her talents succeed both in Japan and globally.  Crossover Japan’s management style diverges from traditional transactional methods, focusing on integrating diverse perspectives from different industries into the modeling world. With this approach, Kei creates new synergy while building long-lasting relationships, and encourages her artists to embrace their uniqueness. She believes that while appearance is important for certain brands, the personal values and opinions of talents are paramount.  With social media lowering barriers to fame and influence, Kei stresses it’s even more critical for artists to remain authentic while remembering they have more social responsibility to be role models with their platforms and influence. Looking ahead, she envisions greater diversity and women leadership in the talent management industry, emphasizing the need for support systems, compassion, and “seeing people for who they are, not just what they are.”   【 In this episode 】How Kei began her career Establishing trust with her team and talents Kei’s entrepreneurial journeyWhy diversity? Future of women leadership in talent management Support this show: https://open.firstory.me/user/cky6u8bgpwpn00858w0xrike6 Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/cky6u8bgpwpn00858w0xrike6/comments Powered by Firstory Hosting