Paula Trujillo

Q: Tell us about yourself, including a little bit about where you grew up, your education, your family, interests, passions, and career?
I was born in Cali Colombia and raised in New York. I am a college graduate and am married with 2 beautiful girls and a handsome boy. I love traveling and especially to my home country.

Q: How long have you lived or worked in The Golden Strip?
10 years.

Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
Many people do not know that I financially helped families in my home country.

Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in The Golden Strip?
Lazaro and Shadid Montoto.

Q: What current / former local business makes you the most nostalgic about The Golden Strip?
The shoe repair store in Mauldin

Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about The Golden Strip?
The growth that I have experienced through the years.

Q: With so much growth in our area, there are always new places popping up. Tell us about the a “new to you” place that you recently tried.
The new Cryotherapy place, has a lot of wellness options.

Q: What 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME or NEIGHBOR?
Peace, comfort, safe place.

Q: If you had friends or family visiting you from out of town, what is the one place that you must take them to?
Downtown is a beautiful and a unique area.

Q: If you had a free day with no plans, what would you do? Or where can we find you on the weekends?
Home.

Q: If you were cast into a major motion picture and had your choice of anyone to be your co-star, who would you choose?
My daughter.

Q: What is something on your bucket list?
Open other restaurant locations.

Q: What advice would you give to a crowd of people?
Always try, even if you fail at least you know you tried.

Q: Who would you like to see nominated for this project, The Faces of The Golden Strip?
I would have nominated myself if I hadn’t been nominated by the blog hosts!