LEADERSHIP TEAM

What is the best way to start the day?

A cup of coffee by the ocean, but if not, then I suppose going to HIIT class would be a close second.

What is your favorite restaurant?

Hickory & Oak in Bowling Green, KY. Not a bad item on the menu!

Do you have a personal motto?

You didn’t come this far, to only come this far.

What book or author has inspired you the most?

David Goggins has one of the most inspiring stories in his book Can’t Hurt Me. He was failing at every aspect of life and now he is a world record holder, a Navy SEAL, a triathlete…the list goes on.

Who has motivated you the most?

My two daughters. I strive every day to be better for them. They mean the world to me.

What is your favorite grocery store?

Trader Joe’s, I always get the chili and garlic cashews and dried mango slices.

What is your favorite pizza?

Pesto pizza from Little Italy in downtown Auburn, Alabama.

What is your favorite color and why?

Blue, because it is the color of the ocean. I love the beach!

What is your favorite cuisine?

I love Mexican food! There is nothing better than a Fat Boy burrito and a pomegranate margarita from Taco Mama.

What is your favorite season?

Summer, because I enjoy going to the beach with my friends and family.

What is your go-to meal?

Fresh Gulf of Mexico Southern Seafood Gumbo with Fresh crab, shrimp, and oyster.

Where did you grow up?

Houston, TX

Which historical figure would you like to meet and why?

Mark Twain to discuss adventures.

If you did not have to sleep, what would you do with the extra time?

If I didn’t need to finish a book I was reading, I would watch vintage 70’s GOOD Rock n Roll and old school country live concerts on youtube. Don’t send me bro country.

If you could live anywhere, where would it be and why?

Younger me would say Bora Bora, but I am right where I need to be in Nashville, TN, with my son Phoenix. Anywhere he is, I will be.

Do you have a personal motto?

I have two: “Never a bad day just bad a moment.” “Rather have 4 quarters than 100 pennies.”

What book or author has inspired you the most?

The Five Dysfunctions of a team – Patrick Lencioni, shows empathy, accountability, and hard work..

If you could choose to do anything for a day, what would it be?

Be a kid again, no worries, no bills, just have fun with my friends at school.

Favorite childhood memory?

I hit a homerun in a state championship game, to win it but I would never forget the way to dad reacted, pure joy in his face. Core memory..

What are some small things that make your day better?

Being active gives me energy and confidence, so I love a good gym class or walk around the neighborhood. I’m also a cat mom, and I love that my furballs keep life interesting!

What is the best advice you’ve ever heard?

My grandparents always said, “you can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar.” Being kind to people goes a long way in a world where kindness is sometimes hard to find. You never know what people are battling; a smile or wave might make someone’s day.

If you could have an unlimited supply of one thing, what would it be and why?

Baby wipes. I love a good baby wipe, especially the ones that smell like shea butter or cucumber. They can be used for anything at home or on-the-go!

What three items would you bring on a deserted island and why?

I’d bring a fishing net, a sheet of heavy canvas, and a cast-iron kettle. The net is necessary for catching food; the canvas can be used for shelter and can be dried in the sun if it gets wet; the kettle can be used to collect water or cook food over a fire. Seems practical to me!

If you could bring back any fashion trend, what would it be?

Doubled-up, alternating neon socks with splatter paint, ruffled denim skirts. All you 80s babies know that the first day of 2nd grade was like a fashion show in our white Keds, with our ponytails on the side! I could also rock 1920s garb, and 1950s A-line dresses are a favorite too!

What is the best way to start the day?

Enjoying a cup of hot coffee with breakfast.

Who is your hero and why?

Indra Nooyi because beyond being ranked on the Forbes 100 Most Powerful Women list, she was the first female CEO that I read about in a Pepsi case study during my last semester in college.

What is your favorite childhood memory?

Going on a cross country road trip with my family to Yosemite National Park and Yellowstone National.

What risks are worth taking?

The risks that you know will pay off in the long run and can help those around you.

What stereotype do you completely live up to?

Athlete, self-confidence and the ability to strategize while working as a team.