My name is Olivia Castanha, I am a junior at The College of Charleston studying Business with a concentration in Real Estate, but I am originally from Seattle, Washington. I love to be outdoors, being by the water, and love skiing in the mountains. I grew up going to Hawaii, since my dad is originally from there, so family has a very special place in my heart. I enjoy surrounding myself around friends and family. I also am working in the community for a non-profit called The Green Heart Project, which helps sustain gardens in schools around the community. I hope to eventually be a realtor in Charleston and am very excited for the future.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
My dad is originally from Hawaii, and my mom is originally from Oregon. I grew up very family oriented with lots of cousins, who I love to be around. I have one older sister and we have a labor doodle.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I currently am interning with Chris Facello and I am planning on getting my real estate license this upcoming year.I love that I am going to be building connections with the community around me.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
My favorite restaurants would be The Daily and Frannie and The Fox.
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
I have lived in Charleston for almost 3 years.
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
If I could travel anywhere right now I would travel to Portugal. I would go here since it is originally where my family is from and visit the restaurant after my last name.
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
One of my favorite TV shows would be Gossip Girl.
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Everything is going to happen for a reason, and God wouldn’t put you their if it was not meant to happen.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
I would love to have a farm and have animals.
Q: What is your go to band when you cant decide what to listen to?
Ty Myers
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
I love going to the pop-up markets in Marion Square. You are able to buy from small local businesses which is my favorite to support.
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
I would have lunch with Zac Top since he is my new favorite country artist and is originally from Washington State as well, and go to The Daily since it is my favorite for brunch.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
My favorite thing about Charleston would be that everyone is always so kind to each other and giving eachother a smile.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
A realtor
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I am a picky eater.
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
Hawaii
Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
Christmas, since I love being able to spend it with my cousins and having a big dinner.
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
The peaceful sound of birds in the morning with a cup of coffee.
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My nana
Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
vanilla
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Comfortable, family, and happiness.
