Fevhie “Vhie” Laurilla vividly recalled arriving in Dubai some 20 years ago. She started her overseas career as a waitress and through her perseverance and dedication, she was able to rise through the ranks in the F&B industry and appointed as the restaurant manager, and handled six restaurant branches. When asked about why she opted to work abroad, she said that she has the same reason as many OFWs--to provide her family a better life, including a good education, enough food on their table, and to support them financially.
With her passion for organizing events, she shifted from F&B to the events industry--which became a rewarding passion for Laurilla.
Following her passion, today, Laurilla is a freelance event strategist, commentator, and social media influencer under the Dubai Media City license.…
