My business is my biggest testimony, says Shahina Sainaz Nisha.

She owns The Shiner-Nail Lounge, located in Nadi.

She uses her success story to help others.

“I never planned to have my own business. I was happy being an employee,” she said.

“In October 2021, during the second phase of COVID-19, I received a prophecy about my business from my pastor.

“I only had $300 in my bank account at the time. We were paying $550 for rent every month.

“We weren’t financially stable.

“I had no idea we would ever build up this business.”

Ms Nisha dropped out of university to work in Nadi, refining her skills as a nail technician until she could open her own salon.

She registered her business in May, 2022.

What do you enjoy about your line of work?

I get to make my clients feel good about themselves.

I love that my job gives me a chance to minister to so many people – the broken and the misunderstood.

While I do their nails, I am able to remind them that they are beautiful and special, and that its time for them to shine.

What are your go-to places for a delicious meal?

Galito’s in Nadi and McDonald’s.

McDonald’s Lautoka.

What is your favourite local travel destination?

I haven’t travelled much in the past few years.

But I am now planning to step out to discover Fiji. I would love to visit Savusavu.

My best friend from university lives there so I’m keen for us to see the waterfalls together.

Salt Lake in Savusavu, Vanualevu.

What is your top bucket list destination in Fiji?

I haven’t been out at sea much so I would love to go on a boat and explore the Mamanuca Islands.

The Mamanuca Islands

What makes Fiji such an ideal place in the Pacific for travel and to do business?

Fiji is a family-friendly country, which makes travelling and business more fun and exciting.

The food is amazing.

We have opportunities and options for business and growth for our people.

Fijians entertain tourists, Fijians greet tourists with songs, Some staff of a Fijian resort.

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