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TEXT｜Lynn Tan , TRANSLATION | Eugenia Yang

傳承如水，在涓涓細流之中，流淌的是一切對於善與美的追求，以及人際之間情誼的聯繫與壯大。台灣藝術時尚協會創會理事長周珊旭，與國際時尚高階管理碩士在職專班（GF-EMBA）學姐陳亞蘭、王冬富共同發起成立校友會，不但聯繫著校友間的情誼，也藉由透過跨界專業人才的並肩偕手，將校友的正面能量傳遞而出。暖心的她長期關注慈善領域，對於良善事物推動的力量也傳承至兩名女兒——蕭翔菱、蕭翔庭，讓她們生命中有著滿滿的暖意。

美的使命

國際旭菱資產管理股份有限公司董事長、同時身兼台灣藝術時尚協會創會理事長的周珊旭，臉龐之中散發著氣質之美，舉手投足間帶有明亮的氣勢，這股層次飽滿的魅力是源自於她長年來在人生各個面向的積累——對於學習無止盡的追求、在美感領域學識的致力推廣、以慈悲心長期在慈善事務的參與。這些滋養也讓她得以壯大自身的能量，進而向外鋪展出一份使命感。2017年她與國際時尚高階管理碩士在職專班（GF-EMBA）的第二屆畢業生陳亞蘭、第三屆畢業生王冬富共同發起，引領至今六屆約150位校友成立臺師大國際時尚高階管理碩士在職專班（GF-EMBA）校友會，預計2024年初能夠正式成立。「我喜歡接受從0到1的挑戰，在整合過程中認識跨領域的菁英好友，一起為臺灣的時尚產業走向高產值而努力。」校友會的校友大多是從事時尚、藝術、文創、科技、金融、設計等跨產業相關的企業家、高階主管、品牌經理人。周珊旭覺得透過跨界專業人才的並肩攜手，能夠將校友們的正能量傳到全台各地。「一個人走的快，一群人走得遠。」

傳承夢想

與臺師大GF-EMBA的結緣，源於周珊旭在兩個女兒於美國求學期間的空檔，為學習新知識、開闊視野，以及認識各領域專業人才，她報考與修讀這項被譽為最難考的EMBA，也足見周珊旭對於計畫的堅持與執行力。「在這一年多的時間，我和各企業的精英彼此切磋經驗及觀點，打破我原有格局，開拓不一樣的視野。而且有名師指引以及各類課程的實踐操作，讓我收穫相當豐盛。」對於提升自我的精神也體現於下一代：二女兒蕭翔庭對於未來有著屬於自己的夢想。「我有很多想法和想做的事，希望有一天我也能夠自己創業。至於目前的細節和規劃還在慢慢摸索當中。」在這家庭之中傳承的不僅是夢想，還有對於事業的延續。兩名女兒目前都任職於父親蕭漢彬的公司榮盛企業集團。長女蕭翔菱提到：「父親對我是慈父也是嚴父，愛之深責之切。我很感謝爸爸在工作上嚴厲的教導我，讓我能夠快速的進步，希望不久的未來我能夠達到他的期許！」二女兒蕭翔庭也分享類似的感受：「在公司裡，爸爸很信任我們，也放手給予空間讓我們自己學習，有任何問題可以隨時請教他。不過當我們犯錯時，爸爸也會嚴厲的指正我們。」

良善之貴

除了對於事業與夢想的追求，良善之美也在周珊旭的家庭中傳承著一股暖流。「我告訴女兒，人生無法避免負面的事情發生，但不要被這負面情緒影響太久，要將時間花在其他更有價值的事物上。」也許正是因為秉持如此積極正面的心態，使得周珊旭的人生持續精彩而美麗。而她與先生蕭漢彬長年來皆熱衷慈善公益，她曾在關懷新移民子女及其家庭的慈善機構「賽珍珠基金會」擔任董事。也在2020年時成立社團法人台北市榮盛關懷協會，協會關懷服務的對象不僅是有急難需求的個人或家庭，其中有更為深層的意義。「我們結合了專業諮商領域資源與人才培訓計畫，以期建立更多身心健康的個體，並促進社會的正向循環，讓更多的好事發生在我們這塊土地上！」問到周珊旭平日如何將這般良善之心與慈善的精神傳承至下一代？「我們全家都是基督徒，因此小孩平日也耳濡目染慈善的精神。基督的愛是無條件的愛，是在給予，無論對方回應如何，都會願意盡其所能去奉獻。關於這個部分我特別要引用主耶穌的話『施比受更為有福』。」 

暖流之心

這般慈愛的心思，在周珊旭的家中就像是瀰漫在宅邸裡的空氣般自然而然。感情好的兩姊妹，若是同時愛上的物品只有一個，姐姐絕對會讓給妹妹。笑起來甜美的蕭翔庭說到：「從小姊姊就很照顧我，我就像有兩個媽媽一樣，所以看到她找到自己的幸福，我真的非常替她開心。也祝福姊姊和姐夫能夠永結同心、白頭偕老。」貼心的她還補上一句「現在姊姊出嫁了，我會多花一些時間來陪伴父母。」一句簡潔的話深深道盡對於家人的情誼與掛念。在9月完成婚禮的蕭翔菱與母親周珊旭也有著深刻的情誼，她與我們分享到：「媽媽是一位很有智慧的人，有時候當我遇到問題時，她不會直接告訴我該怎麼做，而是透過引導讓我慢慢明白透析，這樣的教導方式，對我在日後的處事很有幫助。」對於甫步入婚姻的她，父親在婚禮上也提供了讓她印象深刻的教誨。她擷取一段婚禮中父親的致詞與我們分享：「你們彼此相愛，同心合一，就沒有什麼困難能攔阻你們！我和你媽媽結婚28年，我們都把這些信念刻在心裡面！記住，夫妻相處的最高境界，就是『你雖虐我千百遍、我仍愛你如初戀！』」。最後一段幽默的話語，讓蕭翔菱與夫婿在當下會心一笑，也再次讓人感受到瀰漫於周珊旭家中濃濃的溫情。

Inheritance of Beauty & Kindness 

Inheritance flows like water, in gentle streams that carry the pursuit of kindness and beauty along, while bringing people together and strengthening their friendships. The chairman of Taiwan Arts and Fashion Association, Yvonne Chou, together with her fellow NTNU Global Fashion Executive MBA (GF-EMBA) alumni Judy Wang and Ya-Lan Chen, co-established the alumni association. This initiative not only builds a strong network between alumni, but also channels the positive energy through collaborations with cross-disciplinary professionals. With her gentle heart, Chou continues to devote herself to charity and has passed on the same benevolence onto her two daughters, Joyce and Christine Hsiao, successfully imbuing their lives with warmth and kindness. 

The Mission of Beauty 

As both the chairman of Hsu Ling Investment Group Ltd. and Taiwan Arts and Fashion Association, Chou exudes a graceful beauty in her demeanor. Her each and every move radiates with a bright dominance, a multi-dimensional charm that has been cultivated over the years through her life experiences – her ceaseless pursuit of learning, her dedicated efforts towards the promotion of aesthetic knowledge and her long-term involvement in philanthropy. These enriching experiences have empowered her from within and further supported her to fulfill her life mission. In 2017, together with Ya-Lan Chen, who graduated from GF-EMBA program last year, and Judy Wang, who graduated in 2020, Chou initiated the establishment of the NTNU GF-EMBA Alumni Association, which consists of 150 members and is set to be officially launched in early 2024. “I enjoy taking on the challenge of going from 0 to 1. Through the integration process, I got the chance to meet elites and friends from different fields, and together, we will strive to elevate the Taiwanese fashion industry.” Mostly entrepreneurs, senior executives, brand managers and professionals, the members of the alumni association are from diverse industries such as fashion, arts, culture, technology, finance and design. Chou believes that by collaborating with cross-disciplinary professionals, the positive energy of the association can be spread throughout Taiwan. As she puts it, “One person may walk fast, but only a group can go far.” 

Inheritance of Dreams 

Her connection with the NTNU GF-EMBA program began when Chou had some free time when her two daughters studied abroad in the States. To gain new knowledge, broaden horizon and meet professionals from various fields, she applied for and successfully completed what is considered as one of the most challenging EMBA programs. This demonstrates Chou’s determination and execution when it comes to her plans once she sets her mind on it. “Over the past year, I’ve exchanged experiences and viewpoints with elites from various companies, which broke me out of my old patterns and widened my perspectives. The guidance of renowned professors and practical exercises offered by the courses have really taught me a lot.” The same commitment towards self-improvement can also be seen in her daughters, as her youngest child, Christine, already has her own plans for the future: “I have many ideas and things I want to do and I hope that one day I can start my own business. As for the details and plans, I’m still exploring them step by step.” Within the family, the inheritance is not just about the dreams, but also about the continuation of careers. Both Christine and Joyce are currently working at their father Robin Hsiao’s company, Doksa Investment Inc.. Chou’s eldest daughter, Joyce, mentions, “Our father is both a loving and strict parent when it comes to work. He loves us deeply but also has high expectations for us and I am extremely grateful for his strict guidance which has allowed me to improve rapidly. I hope that in the near future, I will be able to meet his expectations.” Sharing similar sentiments, Christine notes, “At work, our father trusts us a lot and gives us space to learn on our own. Although, whenever we make mistakes, he corrects us sternly, he is always available for advice when we have questions.” 

The Value of Kindness 

In addition to pursuing careers and dreams, the virtue of kindness is also an important inheritance of Chou’s family. “I always tell my daughters that it is hard to avoid negative things from happening in life, but never let these negative emotions affect you for too long. Instead, spend your time on other more valuable things.” Perhaps it is this exact positive and proactive mindset that has filled her life with continuous vibrancy and beauty. Meanwhile, both she and her husband have been actively involved in charity and philanthropy over the years. Chou previously served as a board member of the Pearl S. Buck Foundation, a charitable organization that focuses on helping children and families of immigrants, and in 2020, she founded the Taipei Doksa Care Association, which not only assists individuals or families in urgent need but also carries a deeper purpose. “We combined resources from the professional counseling industry and young talent training programs to build individuals who are mentally and physically healthy, in the hopes of promoting positive social cycles and allowing only good deeds to happen on this land we all live on.” When asked how she passes on her philanthropic spirit on to the next generation, Chou replies, “Our entire family are Christians and my kids grew up surrounded by this charitable spirit. The love of Christ is unconditional, for it is about giving, regardless of how the other person responds. I particularly want to quote the words of Jesus – ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”

A Heart of Warmth 

Such a loving mindset is like the air that naturally permeates in Chou’s home. Sharing a good relationship with her younger sister, Joyce always lets her younger sibling have what she wants, even if they both set their eyes on the same item. Smiling sweetly, Christine admits, “Ever since we were kids, my sister has always taken good care of me. It feels like I grew up with two mothers, so when I saw that she found her happiness, I was genuinely happy for her and I wish my sister and brother-in-law a lifetime of happiness.” Thoughtful as she is, she also adds – “Now that my sister is married, I will spend more time with my parents.” Recently married in September, Joyce also shares a deep bond with her mother, as she notes, “My mother is a very wise person. Sometimes when I encounter problems, she tries to guide me towards the solution without telling me directly what to do. This has been very helpful for me when it comes to handling things in the future.” Speaking of her recent marriage, she recalls her father’s memorable advice given during the wedding. “With love, you two become one heart and mind, and nothing difficult can stand in your way. Your mother and I have been married for 28 years and we have followed this belief with our heart. Remember, the highest realm of marital relationship is that ‘Though you may annoy me a thousand times, I will still love you as if you are my first love!’” A humorous banter that marked the end of his speech and brought smiles to Joyce and her husband’s faces. In that moment, the love that holds Chou’s family together once again shows itself and warms the hearts of the guests who were blessed to witness the beautiful ceremony.