Online magazine The Luxe Life recently interviewed RoviMoss' CEO, Betty Hsu. The two talk about cherishing every moment, the most stylish city and taking a leap of faith. Check out the excerpt below and read the full article here.
"Betty Hsu, CEO of RoviMoss; Los Angeles
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While Betty Hsu’s line of electric hued handbags RoviMoss is relatively new to the game, Hsu is not. Since 2004 Hsu has helped build several contemporary handbag brands in Asia, including Botkier and Rebecca Minkoff (before that she worked on Wall Street). When she launched her line in 2012, she sought to create the bag she so longed to own herself. ”Many buyers I’ve worked with want a brand with staying power, that produces design-driven bags without a major price tag,” explains Hsu. “As a new mother, I want a bag that can take me to a board meeting to after-work drinks to dinner with the family. A handbag that adds balance to my life but is still chic. Clearly, there’s a void in the market.” We couldn’t agree more, and are smitten with her, and her philosophy on life, love and design.
What is your idea of happiness?
To be loved, to be confident in my choices in life, and to have a good laugh at least once a day.
What is your greatest fear?
Regret. Whenever I am faced with a difficult decision, I ask myself if I would regret not doing it when I am 85 and looking back on my life. If the answer is yes, then I would do it no matter how difficult!
What is your greatest extravagance?
This used to be a much more impressive list. These days, it is the opportunity to sleep on my back. Why? I nurse my baby at night and am always sleeping on my side. Mothers will know exactly what I mean!
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What do you most value in your friends?
The confidence to be themselves. Many people put up a front—it is just not necessary. People will like you for who you are.
Life is too short, there is no need to pretend.
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Best advice you’ve ever received?
My first job out of college was as an investment banker. I thought everyone needed to be a hard driving BSD (it was in the 90’s, the term is referencing the book Liar’s Poker) to succeed. After Wall Street, my next boss told me the greatest strengths you can have are to be yourself and have empathy for others. I think about this comment frequently, and always remember to be true to myself and care for the people around me."
Special thanks to eLuxe.com & The Luxe Life! Make sure to read the full article here.