In Focus | P.A. Le

Meet P.A. Le! She moved to Victoria four years ago!

Who is your favourite person to spend time with and why?
My fiancé, he loves food as much as I do!

What is your favourite local store in Victoria and why?
Cold Comfort! They have the best ice cream sandwiches! Also, they have vegan options!

Describe yourself in one word.
Unique.

If you could go anywhere in the world right at this moment where would you go and why?
Bora Bora! I would love to relax in an Overwater bungalow with a view of the magnificent turquoise water!

What is your favourite activity in Victoria?
Eat! I am a total foodie!

What is the most embarrassing thing that has happened to you?
Too many embarrassing moments to keep track of!

What is the most inspiring thing that has happened to you?
Being surrounded by driven, hardworking and positive people inspire me.

Tell us your favourite childhood memory.
Hanging out with my friends and being carefree.

Where do you volunteer or give back to in the community?
I would love to give back more. At the moment I am registering to become a blood donor.

If you could change one thing in the world what would it be?
Less violence.

Where would you sneak away to in Victoria to spend some time alone?
Mt Tolmie.

Where would you like to see positive change in Victoria and why?
More affordable housing.

What do you think makes Victoria great?
The food and the beautiful landscapes.

What are 3 things on your bucket list?
1) Become an Entrepreneur
2) Travel the world
3) Experience a hot air balloon ride

Tell us something that not everyone may know about you.
I was born in Thailand

How do people connect with you, personally, through social media?
Instagram and Facebook.

What is the name of your business/organization?
The Minimalist Virtue.

Why did you get into/start this business?
I have a passion for fashion and beauty and wanted an outlet to explore my passion and network with others.

What is the goal of your business?
I would love to turn my passion into a career!

What has been your biggest struggle either at work or in life?
Not having enough time in a day.

If you could start all over again would you do things the same or would things be different?
Everything happens for a reason. I wouldn't change a thing!

What do you always find yourself saying?
Super Cute.

Tell us your best piece of life advice.
It's never too late to pursue your passion!

If you could spend one whole day with anyone in the world who is currently alive, who would you select?
I would like to spend more time with my parents, since moving away I don't get to see them all the time.

Why do you think it is important to shop locally?
When you support local business owners, you get a better level of service, as well as helping make your community a better place to live.

What has been your proudest accomplishment?
Graduating University with a BBA.

Give someone you think that deserves it a shout out and explain why!
My parents! They came to a foreign country with four kids, no money and barely spoke English. They taught me the value of hard work. I am the person I am today because of them!

My choice for the VictoriaNow In Focus spotlight is:
@tastingvictoria on Instagram.

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