Let's Go Local: Cancer Survivor Thrives in Business World
“I had cervical cancer and I was pregnant. I wanted to be productive while bedridden,” she said.
Friday 01 September 2023 | 04:54
Cynthia A Cebujano in front of her display at the Pacific Islands Entrepreneurship Expo in Suva on August 30, 2023.
The local business community is a diverse, growing group of entrepreneurs who are helping to rebuild the economy. Cynthia A Cebujano is one of these promising business owners dedicated to supporting women in Fiji through purposeful products and services.
Originally from Manila in the Philippines, Ms Cebujano has called Fiji home for the past 18 years.
She is not only the founder and owner of two thriving small businesses, but also a cervical cancer survivor since 2019.
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“I had cervical cancer and I was pregnant. I wanted to be productive while bedridden,” she said.
“So I started a digital business, 8finity Advertising where I do social media marketing, graphic design, and website design.”
Two years into this business, the 40-year-old mum of two launched a clothing line with a unique purpose.
Style Maya Fiji is a boutique offering comfortable yet fashionable clothing options for breastfeeding mothers as a solution to a problem she faced as a new mother. SunBiz spoke with the entrepreneur to learn about her businesses, and her favourite local destinations for food, leisure, and travel.
What Are Your Favourite Local Restaurants Or Cafes To Eat And Unwind?
I always eat at the Corner Café, The Coffee Hub, and Bad Dog Café in Suva.
Coffee at The Coffee Hub Nadi. Source: @thecoffeehubfiji · Coffee shop FaceBook Page
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