I am Araceli, and I was born in Mexico, Guanajuato. I own Grove Nutrition, a new business in Dahlonega featuring healthy shakes and protein drinks.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
We are a big family–we are 7 in total.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I own Grove Nutrition, and I love helping people feel healthy, but also enjoy what they eat.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
GROVE NUTRITION! and Spirits Tavern
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
We have been here for almost a month.
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
Everyone. They are all so welcoming, and like family.
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
To Paris to see the Eiffel Tower and enjoy the views.
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
COURAGES
Q: What advice would you give to people?
That HEALTHY doesn’t have to taste nasty.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
To be free of any money stress.
Q: What is your go to band when you cant decide what to listen to?
Gospel music.
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Everything around me.
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?
My godfather, because he was my best friend at Grove Nutrition.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
The mountains and fresh air.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Hopefully, helping college kids with any financial money and seeing my business prosper and grow.
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
That I am always thinking ahead and preparing my next move.
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
Gatlinburg, TN
Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
JULY, Christmas, January 19
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
The generosity here in Dahlonega.
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My kids.
Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
Lavender and cinnamon.
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Relax, family and food.
