I am originally from Alexandria, Virginia, and my family moved to Perrysburg, OH. I grew up in Ohio as well as New Orleans to visit my family. I graduated from Perrysburg High School and am currently enrolled at Loyola University of New Orleans for Psychology as well as a minor in Latin American Studies and Sociology. I really enjoy being around my family and embracing my culture in the south. During the hot and humid summers I prefer the north while visiting the people and places that mean a lot to me.
Q: What do you love most about what you do?
I love working with beautiful people while seeing us all individually grow.
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
Any land that touches the Mediterranean Sea/Latin America because I have family ties to both areas and both areas contain beautiful culture and history.
Q: What advice would you give to people?
When feeling physically sick, check in with your mental health.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
Drinking from the fountain of youth.
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 wonderful and beautiful woman that comes to the essence studio: Victoria Valle, and we would dine at plat8. Victoria is one of many sweet ladies that come to the yoga studio that make my job feel like I’m talking with my girlfriends. She compliments my personality and my smile which has impacted the way I approach work.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
The farmers market in Perrysburg has grown to support small businesses and community agriculture. I enjoy seeing all the green thumbs and local bakers while becoming acquainted with more members of the community.
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
An action that betters the people, Earth, and our sense of being.
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
Everyone everywhere. Human nature is full of beauty and seeing it in each individual makes me think of the future generations and how we’re borrowing the Earth from our children. There is much work to be done before I can comfortably pass the Earth to the next generation.
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
The heart, childhood, mama’s cooking.
