Sunday, February 5, 2017

Journey to my dream

Giovanna
My name is Giovanna and I come from Venezuela. Four years ago I planned my trip from Venezuela to Sydney to meet the man who would eventually become my husband. I met him 6 months earlier when he came to Venezuela for a holiday. When I first arrived I had very little English and it was super-hard to feel comfortable here. It was the hardest year of my life, as I had no idea how difficult it would be.

In Venezuela I worked as a product developer and my passion was to develop a women's clothing range. So when I arrived in Australia my dream was to run an international women's' fashion company with products imported from Venezuela. 

I began by dream in 2012 by working part-time in a Mexican restaurant while studying English full-time. I was exhausted, nonetheless money was what I needed. My next job was as a sandwich and salad maker in a salad bar. I had to work long hours. Finally I worked in a small coffee shop close to the city of Sydney. I began as a waitress, but soon my boss trained me in a managerial role, since he saw my professional and a proactive nature. 

At first I learnt English privately and progress was slow because I had to start learning English from scratch. Next I began learning English in the Navitas AMEP classroom, then switched to Navitas Distance Learning as I was working. DL has given me the opportunity to study and work at the same time and has also boosted my confidence in speaking with people. My teacher's encouragement has driven me to to work hard towards my dream.

So now I am realising my dream. I have started an online ladies fashion company called 'Cacao Tropical Clothing'. It sells and tailor makes beautiful, ladies jewellery and accessories. I import from Venezuela and sell online and through a Facebook page Cacao Tropical Clothing.I am very proud of my achievements but I am still learning English everyday. Without learning English I wouldn't have been able to settle in this country and call Australia my lovely home.

Congratulations to Giovanna for reaching her dream and starting her jewellery and accessories business.

  • If you were to start your own business what service or product would you sell?
  • How would you advertise your business?
  • What skills would you need to manage an online business?

19 comments:

  1. That is an amazing story Giovanna, I absolutely love hearing success stories like this. I always tell my students please be patient and strive for what you want and you will get it

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  2. Hi,Giovanna, It's an amazing story.

    If I were to start my own business I would to become a consultant for aged care in China,So I can contribute to the new and flourishing sector, introduce new ideas and skills to help the older people,boost development of the nursing home in China.

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  3. Giovanna you are an inspiration!
    Well done, step by step you got there, many people would have given up. DL English lessons can really bridge the gap and allow students to work as they study and working is a great way to consolidate your English, I'm sure many would be encouraged by your journey.

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  4. Your story is encouraging  Giovanna!  
    If I could have my own business I would sell Vietnamese street food and I'd advertise my business in the local newspaper and letter box leaflets.

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  5. What a lovely story of success Giovanna!
    I admire the fact that you have stuck to your guns and seen your dreams through. Well done.

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  6. Hi Giovanna
    its a really good success story. If I were to start my own business, I would start a Palestinian restaurant.

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  7. A very inspiring story Giovanna! keep up the good work

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  9. Hi Giovanna,

    Congratulations, you are very brave because starting a business is risky and unpredictable, but i'm pretty sure you will be very successful.

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  10. Wonderful story Giovanna! I am vert happy for you. Well done!

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  11. Not everyone can run a business and have the skills for it. So, you should be proud of yourself for what you have achieved so far. Who knows where you will be at, in 5 years' time?

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  12. Hi Giovanna your story sounds like my story I came from Thailand to live in Perth 3 years ago. Hopefully I will be successful like you one day. thanks for sharing your story.

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  13. Hi Giovanna! Well done! If I have a business of my own I want to have a small cafe in our town Wagin. My friend and I are planning to form a business partnership. We will serve Portuguese and Filipino food. Since Australia is a multicultural country, we want Australians to taste delicious dishes of two cultures.

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  14. Hi Giovanna, that's amazing story. Your story really inspired me to sett up my future family day care.Good luck on your future life.

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  16. Nice story. I shared this with my SLPET class and got some good feedback. Quite a few were asking me how they could start their own online business

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  17. Congratulations Giovanna,Well done!Your lovely stories is encouragement has driven me to work towards my dream too.If I have my own business,I'd like to sell Thai food.That what I like and I'd advertise my business in the local newspaper ,letter box leafletsand Web site too.Thank for sharing your lovely stoies.

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