Thurs, May 13th Reception at 5:45 p.m., presentation at 6:30 p.m.

2645 Financial Court, Suite C,  San Diego
(in Rose Canyon near Costco)

Giovanna Pang Garcia, author of Why Chinese Women are not Broke, will share the secrets of how she and 100 of America’s most successful Chinese American women have achieved the American Dream at Art Expressions Gallery, in conjunction with an exhibition by famed Chinese contemporary artist Jian Wang.

In her new book Garcia profiles presidents, vice presidents, and top executives at the likes of Coca-Cola, Wal-Mart, and IBM, highly respected educators at top-notch universities, including Harvard, USC, Cal Tech, and Columbia, leaders in the political and legal fields, such as ambassadors, congresswomen, and U.S. attorneys.

            “My book focuses on what the American Dream is all about,” says Garcia.  “At a time when fear is beginning to trump hope, these leaders have a message that is important for Americans to embrace today.”

            Garcia’s own life is a rags-to-riches success story.  She immigrated to the U.S. by herself at 16, pulled herself up by her bootstraps and turned a $300 living room start-up into a multi-million dollar computer corporation. Since retiring before age 40, she had devoted herself to sharing her own blueprint for success.  She characterizes the book as “Chicken Soup for the Soul meets The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People.”

            Garcia emphasizes that the keys to success are applicable to all people.  “These Chinese immigrants share the same values as immigrants to America for hundreds of years.  They have all brought a willingness to work hard, take risks, persevere in the face of setbacks and live with integrity,” she says.

To learn more about Art Expressions Gallery go to www.artexpressionsgallery.com

Why Chinese Women Are Not Broke

By Giovanna Pang Garcia

A Chinese immigrant and highly successful entrepreneur reminds us of what it takes to achieve the American Dream

Giovanna Pang Garcia emigrated from Hong Kong to the United States all alone at the age of sixteen, speaking no English.  She suffered many difficulties in her first few years in the U.S.  However, with a lot of hard work, and strength of will, Giovanna quickly improved her lot in life.  She started her own computer company with only $300 and turned it into a multimillion dollar corporation by expanding the company into a multifaceted computer network and consulting corporation, which she then sold before she was forty to retire financially independent and start a family with her husband, the love of her life.  

All of our forefathers were immigrants… sometimes it takes an immigrant like Giovanna Pang Garcia to remind us what it takes to achieve the American Dream they came searching for.

Sharing her secret

Giovanna has made it her goal to help others achieve success in their lives, so she is sharing her secrets of success in her newly released book, Why Chinese Women Are Not Broke: Real Life Stories and Proven Keys for Success. She attributes her success to a creative mingling of the core values she learned from her heritage and good old American ingenuity, creativity and entrepreneurism. After interviewing 100 trailblazing Chinese American women, Giovanna confirms that this same alchemy led to their successes as well. She writes about her experience and theirs, and the valuable lessons they have all learned in Why Chinese Women Are Not Broke.

Balance of Chinese Core Values and American Freedom and Ingenuity

*Discipline vs. Freedom *Humbleness vs. Assertiveness

*Conformity vs. Individuality and Innovation *Selflessness vs. Selfishness 

Giovanna has shared the stage with many of the country’s top inspirational speakers.  She has spoken at events such as Summit in San Diego, California, the Corp Event for executive development center in New York, San Diego, and Los Angeles, Empowerment ‘09 in North Carolina, The More Heart than Talent Mindset Conference 2010, and Braveheart Women Global.

“There is no Drive-Thru to success.”