Felisha Hazelman Tuiloma is the managing partner of The Rotisserie, well known for its roasting goodness. The eatery opened in Laucala during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.

This did not seem like good timing because sales dropped. To survive, the company diversified into deliveries, catering for family functions, and supplying to medical workers who were working during the pandemic.

“For now we’re focused on expanding in Suva and then we’ll see where that takes us,” Ms Tuiloma said.

Viber Group

The Savusavu native set up a Viber group that brought in 1000 members within a week.

Seventeen weeks later, the Viber group now has 17,492 members.

“The group is effective and it keeps us busy. I am rarely on social media, my whole focus is on Viber because I control it.”

How Many Places Have You Visited Around Fiji?

I’ve traveled all over – Lomaiviti Group, Vanua Levu, Levuka, and the Yasawas.

In terms of business, we are basically focused on Suva.

Naigani Island in the Lomaiviti Group.

What Is Your Favourite Place For Coffee/Pie?

I like Mana Coffee, Farmers Daughters – has the best coffee purely because it comes from the Coral Coast and it is very nice.

Mana Coffee.

What Is Your Favourite Backyard Spot?

I spend a lot of time with my kids and do what they like to do, do some drawing and crafty stuff, we go to the movies and eat out somewhere and go to Tom’s World or go swimming.

What Is The One Place In Fiji You Would Take Visitors To?

Savusavu and the Yasawas.

Yasawa Islands.

What Is One Place In Fiji That Remains On Your Bucket List?

Lau and Rotuma where my husband is from and to Korotubu in Labasa, my mom’s village.

Rotuma Island.

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