Just a few days ago, we were privileged to witness the union of two unstoppable female force, Madam Lyn Macanas and Madam Kwan Wannathong, at the elegant Hilaya restaurant within the Nuwa Hotel City of Dreams, Parañaque City. These women are not just business moguls; they are living examples of empowerment, showing us that with hard work, dreams can indeed become a reality.

The atmosphere was charged with inspiration as Madam Lyn, the CEO of Chrizmarie Builders and Construction Supply, shared her remarkable life story. “I used to walk 9 kilometers to school and worked on a farm just to survive,” she shared, recounting her struggles as a young girl without parental support. Her resilience and determination have propelled her from those challenging beginnings to establish a successful construction empire. Now, she’s pivoting to the beauty industry with the launch of LM Make Up and Skin Care, partnering with Kwan’s VEGA Natural Thailand in 2025.

The bond between Lyn and Kwan runs deep as they both resonate with shared experiences of rising from hardship. Madam Kwan, the President and CEO of Vega Cosmetics, began her journey as a street vendor selling fish balls in Bangkok. Today, she expresses excitement about collaborating with Lyn, stating, “It touched my heart to see how she takes care of the people around her.” This partnership represents not just a business endeavor but a beautiful illustration of women lifting each other up in a male-dominated industry.

Their partnership agreement was signed on March 8, 2025, coinciding with International Women’s Day—a day dedicated to recognizing and celebrating women’s achievements globally. The two leaders were joined by their supportive families, who celebrated this milestone with them, embodying the spirit of solidarity and empowerment.

The upcoming LM Make Up and Skin Care line promises innovative beauty products tailored for the Filipino market, utilizing cutting-edge French and Spanish technology. Lyn’s vision of creating a cosmetics line resonates deeply with her personal life, especially being a mother to daughters who share her passion for beauty. She Maria Milagros Macanas emphasizes, “I want my children to see that when you work hard and pray, everything falls into place.”

Both Madam Lyn and Madam Kwan aspire to reach beyond the Philippines, planning to distribute their products across Southeast Asia. With their inspiring journeys and heartfelt missions, they are poised to make a significant impact on the beauty industry.

Here’s to more stories of empowered women like Lyn and Kwan, proving that with perseverance and a little help from one another, we can all achieve greatness!