I grew up in New Orleans and have lived in St. Tammany for the past 21 years. I am one of 4 girls and am the proud daughter of two of the most amazing , faith-filled parents. I went to St. Mary’s Dominican High School and graduated from LSU with a degree in Kinesiology.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
My husband Chad and I have been married for 21 years and are blessed with 3 amazing children. Everette, 20, is a Junior at Southeastern . Grant, 18 is a Freshman at Southeastern and Chloe, 14 is a Freshman at SSA. We also have two amazing pups, Scooby and Gunny.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I started out my career in pharmaceutical and medical sales, where I learned many things that helped when opening my own business. In 2006, I opened About Face of Mandeville and have been the owner/operator for the past 16 years. I love watching my coworkers grow into amazing women and seeing them achieve their goals. I also love making women feel good about themselves and appreciate the beauty that is within each of us.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Liz’s Diner, Pat’s 527, Del Porto
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
20 years
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
David Boetner, CEO of The New Orleans Mission.. He came and spoke at a Professional Women of St. Tammany meeting years ago and his story inspired me. To see what he has done with The New Orleans Mission since his involvement is unbelievable.
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Goonies
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Have faith, when times are tough or things don’t make sense that’s when you trust in it the most.
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Donut King
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?
527- Tim Ballard, ever since seeing Sounds of Freedom I have a million questions and want to know how to help.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
The support for local businesses
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Doing more charity work, spending more time with my husband, and possibly loving on a grandchild or two …closer to 10 years on this,lol.
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I can not walk around barefoot, I have to have some type of shoe/sock on
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
My life
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My husband and my children
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Safe, Love, Laughter
