How One Immigrant Woman Rose from Poverty to CEO and Built a Life of Purpose, Power, and Possibility
by ZHEN TAO
From Zero to Global is an inspiring, transformative series that follows the real-life journey of Zhen Tao, from growing up in rural poverty in China to becoming a powerful CEO, mentor, and global voice for entrepreneurship and healing. Each book builds on the last, guiding readers through personal awakening, business growth, and the mindset shifts needed to rise from survival into sovereignty.
Whether you're an immigrant, a dreamer, a business owner, or a woman rebuilding her life, this series is your blueprint for rising.
One story. Many awakenings. A journey from silence to global impact.
From Zero to Global: An Immigrant’s Journey
How One Immigrant Woman Rose from Poverty to CEO and Built a Life of Purpose, Power, and Possibility
By Zhen Tao
She came to America with broken English, no money, and a dream bigger than the village she left behind.
What she built wasn’t luck. It was grit, faith, and the courage to keep going.
In this powerful memoir, spa CEO and global entrepreneur Zhen Tao shares her journey from rural poverty in China to building a purpose-driven business in the United States. From Zero to Global isn’t just her story, it is a guide, a mirror, and a call to every reader who has ever felt invisible, stuck, or left behind.
Born into silence and hardship, Zhen was shaped by hunger, loss, and the trauma of China’s one-child policy. After surviving abandonment, grief, and cultural isolation, she learned how to turn pain into power and rebuild from the inside out. Along the way, she became a business owner, a leader, and a voice for others like her.
This book is for anyone who:
• Is an entrepreneur tired of burnout and ready to lead with vision
• Feels stuck in survival mode and wants to create real freedom
• Has ever felt unheard, unseen, or unworthy of success
• Wants to build something meaningful without losing themselves
Inside this inspiring book, you will learn:
• How to rise from adversity and reclaim your voice
• How to build, systemize, and grow a business rooted in purpose
• How to use your story as your brand and your superpower
• Why your background is not a weakness but your greatest gift
Whether you are starting over, starting from nothing, or just starting to believe in yourself again, this book will remind you that you are not too late, too small, or too broken to begin.
You do not need a perfect start. You only need one brave decision.
I will not give up on myself.
Read From Zero to Global and take the first step toward everything you were meant to become.
“From Zero to Global is more than a book, it is an invitation to transform pain into power, to see that your story matters, and to believe that your dreams can become your destiny.””
Zhen Tao
Immigrant, entrepreneur, author, and speaker—Zhen Tao transforms silence into sovereignty.
Zhen Tao is an entrepreneur, author, and motivational speaker who embodies resilience, courage, and transformation. Her journey began in a small village in China, where poverty and government policy shaped her childhood. Determined to create a better life, she immigrated to the United States, facing language barriers, financial struggles, and cultural challenges. With nothing but determination, she pursued her education, became a licensed cosmetologist, and built her first spa business from scratch. Over the years, she discovered that hard work alone was not enough—true success required vision, leadership, and systems. Through mentorship and relentless learning, she transformed from an overworked service provider into a strategic entrepreneur and CEO. Today, Zhen is the founder of Zhen Tao Enterprises and Zhen Tao Global, a platform that blends wellness, beauty, education, and entrepreneurship. Her memoir, From Zero to Global: An Immigrant’s Journey, tells her extraordinary story of rising from poverty and silence to become a voice of empowerment for others. She now travels the world speaking to entrepreneurs, business professionals, and communities, teaching the power of storytelling, branding, and systems for growth. Her mission is simple yet profound: to help people turn pain into power, silence into voice, and struggle into freedom.