Hi. My name is Petra!
I am simply a woman who is trying to help others solve their problems and inspire them to live their lives to their full potential.
My husband and I live on the Northshore since 2006. I grew up around business .My parents definitely taught me the true value of hard work and what is required to be successful. I’m always open to learn new ways in the world of business and give a chance to new opportunities.In the last 3 years I found my passion to help others to achieve their success though new platforms on social media.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
My husband Stephen and I have been married for 16 years. We are blessed with 3 children. Two teenage daughters Sara and Addison and a son named Ethan.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
In my business I love to help clients solve their problems and also share with them an opportunity to improve their lives. I’m always touched to hear their stories and either how our products or how our opportunity gave them hope or new purpose in their lives.It’s truly heartwarming and life changing. Also I’m truly honored to be partnered with the company that gives so much back to the community-simply from every purchase of the epoch line or whitening toothpaste; a portion from each tube goes to the Force for Good Foundation.
Last year, I became the Nourish the Children Ambassador. I’m so proud of it! This program is truly remarkable. Last year we donated over 700 million meals to malnourished children around the world through the Nourish the Children initiative. This means children in 60 countries are nourished by VitaMeal every day! That’s thrilling progress—but as global hunger grows, we have to improve our response. According to the World Health Organization, hunger impacts more than 800 million people worldwide.
I also love being part of Mobile Surgery International because of my background. MSI is focused on delivering free surgery and care to all children who suffer needlessly with untreated cleft lip and cleft palate facial deformities throughout Mexico. And there is much more worldwide.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
LOVE Pardos, Lola, Coffee Rani, Leonardo’s ,Chivos and Nuvolari’s.
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
I’ve been in Mandeville since January 2006.
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
This is really a hard one. I admire this community. Everyone I met makes some impression on me.
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
I don’t watch tv that much, but my favorite actor is Al Pacino. I would watch pretty much any movie he is in. I used to watch Gray’s Anatomy. My husband & I sometimes watch 911 or Chicago.
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Live the life you always dreamed of. Be kind, humble and patient. Be fearless in the face of adversity. Never stop learning. Use your imagination whenever possible. Recognize the beauty that surrounds you. Remember where you come from, but never lose sight of where you’re going.
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Nuvolari’s restaurant. It’s the place where my husband and I had our first date.
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?
Inspirational speakers and coaches Debbie Neal and John C Maxwell. I would ask them so many questions… I would take them to Pardos.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
I feel like the North Shore is one big family. Everyone knows everyone. Everyone is always welcomed. There is always something going on. And it is definitely a great place to raise family!
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Still living here. Hopefully making an impact on many people’s lives and leaving a legacy for my family!
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I was born and raised in former Czechoslovakia. After high school I attended Dental school at LFUP university in Olomouc, Czech Republic.
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
My family!
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My husband and my kids!
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Love, support and comfort.
