I grew up in Covington & been here since I was 6 years old. I met my husband during high school but we didn’t date until 10 years later. We have been together for almost 20 years and we have the best adventures. We have 5 wonderful children and 1 handsome grandson. No dull moments at our house! Almost a decade ago we purchased our first jeep and not too much later our 2nd! We started NWA-Northshore Wrangler Association, a jeep club based in Covington, LA. Over the past 5 years our jeep club has given over $80,000 to various charities, Hospice House, Mary Bird Perkins, Ochsner. We have also donated meals, Christmas presents, and supplies to Northshore Humane Society. We have been in parades during Mardi Gras and during Covid we did lots of Birthday Drive Bys for kids, this was especially touching. After Covid we decided it was time for a career change and we opened up the NorthShore’s first jeep shop–Twisted Up 4×4. We absolutely love the jeep life. We are so happy to serve the community we love while providing a service to all our fellow jeepers.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
Husband, Mike Cangelosi 5 Children, 1 grand baby= Joseph 24,Shelby 22, Michaila 18, Tony 16, Juliet 14….Beaux 2
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
We opened up 2 years ago, we love the jeep community. My favorite thing we get to do is help people learn about and build up their jeeps!
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
We love eating local, But I cannot pick a favorite.
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
Lived here for 40 years
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
My Husband. He inspires me every day.
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
I love watching off road videos on youtube.
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Be kind. You never know what anyone is going through.
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Bosco’s, because that is where I had my first date with Mike.
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?
This is one I cannot answer.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
Lately, it is the Jeep Parades, we have been able to ride the homecoming courts in a few of the High Schools for their parade. This was so much fun!
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Doing something fun with my jeep.
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I love to bake.
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Jeep Life
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
my children
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
God, My Family and Peace
