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What started as a small online operation balancing financial risks and delivery logistics has today grown into a successful business for Farheen Shabana Hussein.
Hussein’s entrepreneurial journey began in May 2021.
While working as a Lab Technician at CWM Hospital during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, she noticed a critical shortage of medical scrubs in Fiji.
“There was high demand, but it was extremely difficult to find ready stock locally. I saw a clear opportunity and decided to start on a small scale from home.”
Today, the daughter of Labasa has officially transitioned from a successful online entrepreneur to launch her first physical outlet at the CJS Nakasi Complex in Nakasi.
She invested a significant $150,000 in Lizaz Collection.
While planning her wedding, she struggled to find quality bridal lehengas and men’s suits.
This led her to expand into custom-made gents’ suits and bridal wear.
The move to a physical storefront in 2026 marks the culmination of five years of sleepless nights and disciplined personal savings.
The new outlet aims to provide a “one-stop shop” experience for her diverse clientele.
She is providing three full-time jobs for local families.
For Hussein, the long 40-minute walks to school under the scorching Seaqaqa sun were not just a daily commute – they were the early lessons in resilience that would eventually build a business empire.
