Jessie, a management consultant and entrepreneur from Toronto, Ontario, shares her passion for Porsche, and currently owns a Macan GTS and Targa GTS, both with a signature black exterior and bordeaux red interior.
Her fascination with Porsche dates to seeing a Guards Red Porsche 911 (964) in China in the 1980s, igniting her love for the brand's iconic design and performance and driven by the allure of its reputation.
Despite obstacles, Jessie pursued her dreams fueled by love and support from friends and family, advocating for others to seize opportunities for greatness. Her motivation stems from pure gratitude for her life's journey and the future that she is creating for herself.
Jessie's advice to fellow dreamers is to seize opportunities and embrace love as a powerful force in overcoming obstacles. Gratitude keeps her focused on her goals, while the symphony of power and control when driving her Porsche brings her immense joy.
For Jessie, the thrill of driving her Porsche embodies power, control, and adrenaline, symbolizing her mission-driven approach to life. Ultimately, driving her Porsche evokes intense emotions, symbolizing the thrill of pursuing one's passions.
She finds inspiration in the harmonious connection between car, road, and driver, evoking a sense of pure exhilaration. Looking ahead, she aspires to own a Guards Red Porsche 911 (964) or maybe it will be black with a red interior, adding to her collection and experiencing the legacy of Porsche firsthand.
Q&A
Tell us your name, and the province and city you are from? I’m Jessie, and I’m originally from China but have lived in Toronto, Ontario, Canada for more than 30 years.
What Porsche model(s) do you own? I own a 2023 Porsche 911 Targa GTS (Jet Black Metallic paint with Black/Bordeaux Red leather interior) and 2021 Macan GTS (Jet Black Metallic with Black/Garnet Red leather interior.
Can you tell us a bit about yourself, your background, your job, career, education, upbringing etc? I am a management consultant, and entrepreneur with an insatiable passion for turning dreams into reality. With a heart brimming with creativity, a mind buzzing with innovative ideas and a keen understanding of financial strategies, I embark on a journey to empower aspiring individuals and help them achieve their entrepreneurial dreams.
Can you give us some details about your Porsche(s)? My Porsche’s always have black exterior with red interior. The combination looks just sassy to me.
Speak a bit about how your relationship with Porsche started. I saw a Guards Red Porsche 911 (964) for the first time in my hometown in China in 1980’s. Everyone turned their heads on the street. I immediately fell in love with its iconic shape and how sexy it looked driving down the street.
What was your earliest memory with the brand? I was always fascinated by the fact that “everyone wanted 911”. What’s so special about it? Once you know and once you experience a 911, you will want a 911.
What speaks to you the most about Porsche? Simply about performance and always about performance.
As a child, did you dream of owning a Porsche, and if so, how? Yes, I dreamed of owning a 911 ever since I was a young girl.
What inspired you to pursue your dreams? Life is a journey and I want to try my best.
What’s one piece of advice you would share with other dreamers out there? Take the chance as you might reach greatness.
How have you overcome obstacles along the way to achieving your dreams? Surrounding myself with great friends and family. Love is powerful.
How do you stay motivated and focused on your dreams and goals? I am always grateful for what I have, who I am, and what I do.
What do you enjoy the most about your car(s)? When the car, the road, and the driver harmonize, the exhilarating feeling of performance takes over, creating a symphony of power, control, and pure adrenaline.
Why is your Porsche(s) special to you? The sense of mission and consistently working towards the mission inspires me daily.
Is there anything that is unique about your Porsche(s)? I enjoy the art of driving and engaging with my Porsches while in the city or out in the country. Both my Macan and 911 Targa are very sporty GTS models finished in Black with Red Interiors and provide me with a very sporty and exhilarating experience every time I’m behind the wheel.
Out of all of the Porsche models you’ve owned, what is the one that stands out the most? My 911 Targa GTS and the fact that I have realized a childhood dream to own not one but two Porsches at the same time which allows me to enjoy and always be behind the wheel of a Porsche no matter what season or weather in Toronto.
In a few words what emotion(s) does your car evoke in you? The heart pounds, the senses heighten, and for that fleeting moment, there's nothing else in the world but the road ahead and the pure, unbridled thrill of performance. It is the HIVE.
Is there a Porsche model in history that is on your bucket-list to drive or own? Yes, I’d love to own that Guards Red Porsche 911 (964) that originally started my love affair with Porsche.
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