TFS#181 - Aine Cima Abella The Voice of the Philippines, Food Trailer Business, Aboriginal Experience

THE FLIP SIDE with Andy Mai

Aine Cima Abella, born and raised in the Philippines and now living in Weipa, Australia, is a talented artist and entrepreneur. As a member of the girl group "Sorority" in The Voice Generation Philippines, she mesmerizes audiences with her soulful voice.

In Weipa, she runs a successful Filipino food trailer, blending her cultural heritage with her entrepreneurial spirit. Aine embodies the fusion of Filipino and Australian cultures, enriching communities through music and culinary delights.

Connect With Aine!

instagram.com/aine.cimaabella

tiktok.com/@ainecimaabella

CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Introduction

02:58 - Meet Aine Cima Abella

05:11 - Aine on Operating Her Filipino Food Truck

09:23 - What Makes Aine's Food Stall Unique Compared to Others

10:51 - Aine's Social Media Presence

12:09 - Operating Her Food Truck During Covid

13:13 - Aine on Living in Weipa, Australia

15:22 - How Do People in Mining Sites Buy Food?

17:07 - Why Is Australia Called the "Land of No"?

17:43 - Aine on Her Plan to Move to Cairns, Australia

18:16 - Aine's Family's Role in Managing Her Food Trailer

20:25 - Aine on Living and Studying in Australia

23:48 - How Hot Is It in Weipa While Selling Food at 40 Degrees?

24:54 - How Did Aine Get Fired Multiple Times from Her Job?

26:51 - Aine on Joining The Voice Generation Philippines

28:57 - Is Aine Still Performing?

30:51 - Aine on Her First Food Trailer and Franchising Plans

32:31 - Aine's Advice for People Starting a Business

35:11 - Managing a Food Business in Sydney, Australia

39:07 - What Gives Aine's Food Business a Unique Edge?

40:27 - Aine's Current Business Plan

41:50 - Aine's Favorite Book: Overcoming Procrastination

46:08 - Andy's Experience with Locals from Cairns

47:22 - What Does Weipa Look Like?

48:48 - Aine's Experience with Aboriginals and Aboriginal Funerals

52:10 - Aine on Aboriginal Sacred Land and Aboriginal Elders' Funerals

55:42 - Weipa, Australia: Minesite

58:13 - How Does Mining Affect Local Aboriginals?

59:41 - Do People Know Each Other in Weipa?

01:00:53 - Aine's Family's Decision to Choose Weipa, Cost of Living

01:03:26 - Aine Reflects on Her Personal Growth

01:04:50 - Aine's Desire to Live in Sydney

01:06:17 - Aine's Recent Life Discoveries: "Atomic Habits" Book

01:07:07 - Aine's Plans for the Next 6 Months

01:08:00 - Property and Business Investment Goals

01:10:46 - Connect with Aine!

01:11:33 - Outro