中欧体育

Name: Viva Andrada O鈥橣lynn

Please describe your current role.

Entrepreneur,

GL Communities Neighbourhood Connector

Global Media Relations and Host of 鈥淚nspiring Millions Show,鈥� World Humanitarian Drive

Secretary, Filipino Association of Gloucestershire

Publicity Committee,

Community Panel, Voices Gloucester 

Community Producer, Hi-Street Festival

My several roles enable me to share love, joy, and inspiration with others. I bring people together to enjoy moments with their community and celebrate life.

What is the maxim you live by?

I would like to share two: 鈥淟ove life all you can while you still can鈥�– to make the most of every moment. 

鈥淭here鈥檚 always something better if you make it so鈥� — to not be stuck; to keep going and finding better opportunities. 

Tell us the biggest challenge that you faced and how you overcame it.

I battled homesickness and loneliness by connecting with others. It鈥檚 not easy starting out in a different country, carving a life for me and my husband. I lived in the Philippines for most of my life. When I moved here, I didn鈥檛 know anyone, just my husband. I鈥檓 lucky to have an outgoing personality; that I welcome adventures and challenges. It made me open up and adapt faster. Of course, my husband helped with the transition as well — love makes life easier. I miss my family and friends back home, but it鈥檚 wonderful to be able to get in touch with them on social media, call, and text.

Every effort you make matters, even if it seems you’re not living your dreams. With every step, you鈥檙e gaining skills and experience inching you closer to the best version of yourself. Who knows where your path may lead? Open up to new opportunities.

What is the one achievement that you are most proud of and why?

I was awarded Creative Business of the Year in 2019 and International Women鈥檚 Day Top 5 Business Women in the 中欧体育 in 2020 by the Women鈥檚 Business Club. I was also one of the top winners of World Humanitarian Drive鈥檚 COVID Times Poetry Competition representing the Philippines. However, I believe my greatest achievements are yet to come. I give my best in everything I do. I’m guided by my values: to share love, joy, and inspiration with the world.

With my Love Viva Cakes and Crafts business, whenever I make my customers happy with the products and services I offer, that I feel is my greatest achievement.

What is your advice to young Filipino girls of today?

Life is a constant journey through self-discovery. You’ll keep learning more about yourself with every step you take.

When you鈥檙e baking or cooking and if what you鈥檙e making doesn鈥檛 taste right or look right, maybe you鈥檙e using the wrong recipe. You just have to keep experimenting, fine-tuning your recipe and try again.  

Every effort you make matters, even if it seems you’re not living your dreams. With every step, you鈥檙e gaining skills and experience inching you closer to the best version of yourself. Who knows where your path may lead? Open up to new opportunities.