Paris Jewellers is a Canadian, family owned and operated national retail jewellery brand with 23 stores across 4 provinces. Chau Lui is the co-owner, along with her sister Trang, who are now spearheading the company with a 90% women workforce. They are originally from Vietnam and didn’t speak English when they immigrated to Canada.

The company started in a 400 sq. ft. space in St. Albert, AB, and had 9 stores when Chau joined.  Chau lead the expansion plan to grow Paris Jewellers to 23 stores across 4 Canadian provinces with over 200 employees. She focused on implementing new training, processes and systems to sustain this growth and continue expansion across Canada.

Chau is passionate about the jewellery industry, the customer experience and about community partnerships and involvement.  Her biggest passion is her family, Chau is married with two daughters ages 8 and 6.

Using a turkey baster as her microphone at the age of three, Michelle fell in love with performing. Hoping to channel this energy, she was introduced to modelling and acting at the age of five, appearing in various fashion shows and commercials. Michelle always knew that singing was her first love and decided to pursue this more with formal vocal training. Trained in genres ranging from classical to pop, Michelle has competed in and won various vocal scholarships and trophies.

Michelle has been singing in Edmonton for over two decades, lending her voice to charitable organizations within the city. When Canadian Idol made its debut, she decided to audition, subsequently making it to the final round at the Calgary auditions. Michelle has had the privilege of being a featured performer in the Edmonton Singing Christmas Tree for the last 10 years as well as in Crescendo, an uplifting concert supporting mental health initiatives. She has had the incredible opportunity to perform alongside many talented local musicians as well as David Foster’s band and was an opening act for Michael Bolton.

Edmonton has always been home for Michelle. As a registered nurse working with sick children and their families, Michelle knows the importance of giving back to her community. She has spent over a decade working in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and recently embarked on developing a new role within the Stollery Children’s Hospital. The experience of working with so many special families is a great privilege and brings her much joy.