Um-i-Laila Sohail has spent 13 years working in the Financial Industry. She holds an MBA Degree from The Institute of Business Administration in Karachi, Pakistan.

Laila describes herself as a focused and diligent person. Perhaps it was this diligence that motivated her to learn how to cook once she landed in Singapore and is also the inspiration behind her first write up for FUCHSIA: 'Cinnamon Date Orange Cake-The Spice of Life in Dessert'.

Laila is married with 3 children. She loves to visit historical places and secretly wishes she were a mathematician. Other than perfecting her baking and cooking skills, she plans to learn Photography and add some form of exercise to her daily routine. While pursuing these goals, she also plans to follow her motto in life, which is to Smile!