I am the owner of a unique and completely original company here in the upstate called Wittez. I use a robot to print on walls, doors, glass, brick -anything! Absolutely fascinating and fun. Wittez has become my life and I enjoy every minute.
Q: Tell us about yourself, including a little bit about where you grew up, your education, your family, interests, passions, and career?
I am originally from Connecticut. I have a love of learning and passion for reading . My career took a sharp and strange turn a year and a half ago. I was completing my masters in teaching and my friend started this business…after a few struggles to launch, they asked me to take over. So I quit teaching and started wall printing!
Q: How long have you lived or worked in The Golden Strip?
I moved here from GA about 2 years ago.
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I know how to bake amazing oatmeal cookies.
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in The Golden Strip?
Wow, just one…Nechia Caliwile, she is amazing. Absolutely unflappable in her drive to give back and help others. I don’t know when she sleeps and I hope to grow up and be just like her.
Q: What current / former local business makes you the most nostalgic about The Golden Strip?
Franks House of Pizza in Fountain Inn, right off 385. It reminded me of New York- I miss the food.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about The Golden Strip?
The volume of successful small businesses. The network of professionals that work to support each other. There is a thriving symbiosis among the owners that makes living and working here such a joy.
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.
Most recently I was turned on to a little coffee shop called Crossroads 4 Coffee and Tea. It is an adorable shop off East Standing Rd. in Simpsonville. Yummy, clean, lots of local extras, and I highly recommend.
Q: What 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME or NEIGHBOR?
Comfort, freedom, gratitude.
Q: If you had friends or family visiting you from out of town, what is the one place that you must take them to?
Cedar Falls Park in Fountain Inn and the Ice Cream Station in Simpsonville.
Q: If you had a free day with no plans, what would you do? Or where can we find you on the weekends?
Dancing in my home, hiking around new parks, followed by comfort food and and a good book- best day ever.
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?
Cary Grant – crush or Hedy Lamarr – best friend. I love vintage movies.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
I don’t have one and never thought of making one. I do what I want, rather than dream of when.
Q: What advice would you give to a crowd of people?
To communicate is to listen without planning what you will say next…just listen- you will be heard more if you listen first.
Q: Who would you like to see nominated for this project, The Faces of The Golden Strip?
Rachel Wiles
