Shannon Faile 1Shannon Faile can do it all. During the past school year (2015-2016) Shannon worked as the AP U.S. History teacher at Gainesville High School while also running her clothing store, Image Boutique in Flowery Branch, and being actively involved in mission work through her church.
“Some of our favorite brands that we carry are Papercrane, Entro, Umgee and Andree but we carry around 25 to 30 brands, not really a specific style since we try to appeal to a variety of ages but most is contemporary styles,” Shannon said.
One popular line that her store carries is the Imperishable Clothing Company line, also a local company, and their popular T-shirts like the “Jesus Saves, Bro” T-shirt.
“I have always loved the message behind Imperishable Clothing Company that gives us such an easy way and opens the door to share the gospel and the love of Jesus with every person we encounter when we wear Nichole’s designs,” she said. “As well as the fact that they are local and we love supporting our local businesses.”
Shannon recently opened a second Image Boutique location on the downtown Gainesville Square, and decided that running her business will be her full time job. In each of these endeavors, her passion for people remains at the forefront including her mission work.
“For mission work, we have been involved with the International Missions for Christ in the past that focus on work in Uganda as well as  sponsoring children in Uganda through Helping Hands,” she said. “We would like to be even more involved now and continue to give more as well as go more!”
Recently we caught up with Shannon to find out more about her, her stores and her love for the Hall County community.
Question: What inspired you or led you to your current career?
Answer: “My husband and I always wanted to have a small business. We wanted more time to be involved in mission work also and we decided to open Image Boutique.”
Q: What is your favorite restaurant in Hall County, and what do you love there?
A: “Chick-fil-a!  I will have a #1 with a large sweet tea and lemon.”
Q: How long have you lived or worked in Hall County?
A: “I have lived and worked in Hall County for nine years.”
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met in Hall County?
A: “Lydia Sartain.  She is so energetic and fun and always has a good story to tell.”
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be? and why?
A: “I’d probably go to Italy because I’ve never been there before and its history interests me.”
Q: What is your favorite movie OR what is the first movie you remember seeing in a theatre?
A: “The first movie I remember seeing is ‘Star Wars.’ My mom fixed my hair like Princess Leia – but I’m not a Star Wars fan.”
Q: What advice would you give a crowd of people?
A: “Love God. Love People.”
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
A: “Skydiving. I’m slightly a thrill seeker.”
Q: What is your favorite music/ 3 bands you would like to see (dead or alive)?
A: “I would see the Eagles, Guns and Roses, and Bethel.”
Q: What local business do you love?
A: “Sweet Magnolia’s.  I love their chicken salad.”
Q: Choosing anyone alive and a non-relative: with whom would you love to have lunch?
A: “I would choose ‘The Two Tracys,’ Tracy Santimauro and Tracy Payton. Because they are good friends and we always have things to talk about. I would choose to take them to Chick-fil-a or Sweet Magnolia’s”
Q: What is your favorite thing about Hall County?
A: “Probably the community, everyone is supportive of one another.”
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 or 10 years?
A: “I hope to own a few more retail shops and have the freedom to be more involved in mission work.”
Q: Even for friends or family, what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
A: “I hiked the Grand Canyon when I was 7 years old.”
Read more about Imperishable Clothing Company here.
Interview By Abernathy Cochran Intern: Meredith Pannek
The Faces of Hall County is a project to showcase the amazing people that live or work in our community. If you would like to nominate an interesting person to be featured please email babernathy@gonorton.com.