Growing up in a Christian household with six siblings was definitely an adventure! I was homeschooled and often found myself curious about trying new things. At the age of 11, I got my first job assisting in a house remodel, then shortly after I did weed pulling, car washing, car flipping and wholesaling! During my spare time, I love to mountain bike and go to the gym. I like to live present and future focused. Though I do consider myself a shy person, I have been blessed with great friends!
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
My family is Ukrainian. I have one sister and five brothers.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I currently do wholesaling and have my car washing business. My goal is to be a real estate investor in the future.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Mikomi Sushi and Cafe De Olla
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
I grew up here in the city of Monrovia and have lived here my whole life!
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
Steve Herzig and Mayra Ascencio
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
Santorini, Greece! Beautiful architecture and sunset views.
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Don’t have one!
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Stay humble and stay consistent
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
Travel to all the places I’ve dreamed of traveling to
Q: What is your go to band when you can’t decide what to listen to?
Any music is good.
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Smart & Final! My siblings and I would get buckets of ice cream and finish it all before my parents came home!
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 know he’s not alive, but I would choose John F Kennedy because I’d love to ask him questions about his personal life. We would grab lunch at Mikomi Sushi!
Q: What is your favorite thing about Monrovia or something unique about our community that you like?
This city truly is a community and feels like a community. I love to see the improvements and maintenance in our city.
Q: What is your greatest regret?
Not asking for advice or help when I needed to.
Q: Even for friends or family, what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I was at risk of being born with down syndrome
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
So far, Washington State!
Q: What do you consider your greatest achievement?
Being able to treat my mom!
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Steak sandwich from Urban Plates!
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My mom.
Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
Coffee and the smell of BBQ
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Comfort, love and warm
