Making a living from a hobby via Luto Nya

Niña “Nya” Regio initially just opened a page on a social networking site to “showcase my recipes and show my love for cooking and food”. But on May 10 (Mothers’ Day of 2020), “I wanted to try earning extra out of my hobby and thought of making lumpia with my favorite sisig recipe.”

So she made and sold five packs that day, immediately earning her PhP300.

This eventually led to the establishment of Luto Nya.

“I love cooking and baking. I enjoy making my family and friends happy with the food I cook,” Nya said. In fact, years back, “I made lumpia for my friends on their birthdays and on special occasions in the office. My mom said that what I am doing is… very boring. But on the contrary, I enjoyed doing this.”

The Covid-19 lockdown also helped push Nya to open a business.

“I’m taking care of my parents and I am a solo parent to a three-year-old girl. They made me realize the value of hard work and money,” she said. Plus: “I also have friends who became online sellers during the quarantine, and I was inspired to come up with a product that I enjoy making.”

Looking back, this was something she knew shed eventually go into.

“It was actually my dream to have a food related business,” she said.

There are challenges.

“There are days that I struggle to have sales,” Nya said. But “I patiently wait and make extra effort to promote my products. Now, with the help of my active resellers and friends, I am able to sell lumpia daily.”

For Nya, “yes, this is a profitable venture.”

For people who may want to also open their business, what tips can Nya give?

“Know your goal because hard work + passion + inspiration can help you succeed,” Nya ended.

To try the goodies of Luto Nya, head to Instagram: @LutoNya2019 and Facebook. You may also call 09177575228Store, or visit the production area in Daang Hari, Imus, Cavite. There is a Laguna reseller, Shena Go, who may be reached at 09176881160.