Who is your hero and why? I have 2 heroes. My grandparents, Leonard and Almeda Weeks. I had the best teachers growing up. My grandmother taught me how to do everything. She was a “jack of all trades.” She had the gift of perceiving the world through a different set of eyes. She saw beauty in everyone. She had a way of uplifting people when they were at their lowest. That’s why I rarely consider anything a challenge and why I always want to provide a positive impact on everyone that I encounter.
My grandfather was a huge servant in the community. He arranged pick-ups with the local grocers to repurpose discarded groceries. He started a food pantry in our garage, and he would provide food boxes to less fortunate individuals. He would often say that he was put on earth to serve others. I try to carry on his legacy of service to others in everything that I do. It is also the reason why I often go out of my way to bring joy to others.
If you could choose to do anything for a day, what would it be? I would choose to fly to Belize and immerse myself in the vibrant culture. I would live as a local by enjoying the sights, food, sounds, people and not to mention the beach.
What is the best piece of advice someone has given you? Don’t ever shy away from life experiences. Good or bad, those experiences help to shape and mold you into the unique individual that you are.
What’s the most daring thing you’ve ever done? I am not a daring person. While I do not shy away from challenges, I haven’t done anything daring and adventurous. I like to play it safe. I would like to go skydiving. Skydiving is on my bucket list.
Who knows you the best? My son, Seymour, knows me best. Even though I would never admit that to him.
What would you do if you won the lottery? Several things come to mind. First, I would take a long vacation and fly around the world. While on vacation, I would identify locations in greatest need. I would build homes, schools and teach the residents how to build sustainable communities. Secondly, I would also establish scholarships to provide single parents with funds for housing, tuition and school expenses and childcare expenses to help build a support system for success. Lastly, I would go back to my hometown in Fairhope and give back to the community. If there was any money left, I would invest it.
