Joie

Hometown:  P.G. County, MD

Dance and Cheerleader Experience:  3 yrs NFL (Atlanta Falcons), 2 yrs NBA (Washington Bullets), 6 yrs AFL (Georgia Force), High School Competitive Cheerleading, college competitive cheerleading, and various music artist concert dance performances. Sang and danced in a Six Flags over DC sock hop revue.

Other life, scholastic or career accomplishments or experiences:  After more than 15 years of management and client advisory experience as a Vice President at a major financial institution, I made the plunge and launched the Stuff Happens Home Inventory Corporation – a company that assists homeowners prepare for potential insurance claims and estate transfer by cataloging their personal items, important documents, and various financial accounts annually.

Long-Term Goals:  I hope to be a role model for young people encouraging lifelong financial health, physical fitness, and faith in God. I also want to write a book that young people can use as a roadmap to ensure a prosperous financial future.

Marital Status:  Married!

Siblings:  I have an older brother & a younger sister

Pets (name and type):  I have a Maltese dog Ted E. Bear (who is being cared for by my mother in MD because I am now allergic to him. However, I do pay puppy-support. I miss him.)

My proudest moment:  I can’t really narrow it to one moment, but I am proud any time I have the opportunity to make a positive impact on a young person’s life.

Something my teammates don’t know about me:  Although my name means “joy” in French, I speak Russian! Privyet! Kak Deela?

Farthest away from home I’ve been:  Ipanema, Brazil

Favorite book:  Smart Women Finish Rich

Favorite author:  Ilyce Glink

Favorite Atlanta-area restaurant:  Two Urban Licks

Favorite Atlanta-area landmark or tourist attraction:  Grant Park

Favorite college football team:  Maryland Terrapins (Go Terps! Fear the Turtle!)

Favorite thing to do on a lazy afternoon:  A home improvement project (I don’t do lazy)!

Favorite outfit or piece of clothing in my closet:  My Nappy Tabs or Mak Attack outfits

Favorite American Idol contestant:  Umm… Sanjaya? I hate AI, sorry

Favorite television show:  CSI: Miami (Horatio Caine is the MAN)!

Favorite charitable organization or cause:  Habitat for Humanity

Favorite website:  Thinkglink.com

My dream automobile:  Some kind of sexy HYBRID two seater… why can’t that be done?

My first automobile:  My first car was a hand-me-down from my brother (like everything else in my childhood, but I didn’t mind) – a grey Maxima – drove it till the wheels fell off! I used to start it with a screwdriver from under the hood!

Favorite Falcons player:  Ovie Mughelli

Person with whom I would most like to have dinner:  Bill Cosby

Favorite vacation destination:  Hawaii!

Favorite solo artist:  Prince or Sadé

Favorite musical group:  Black Eyed Peas

One of my biggest inspirations growing up:  My Mawma

Song that will ALWAYS be on my iPod:  Is it a Crime - Sade

Favorite comedian:  Dave Chappelle

All-time favorite movie(s):  Coming to America

Favorite actor and actress:  W and Gabrielle Union

Favorite junk food or guilty culinary pleasure:  Don’t eat junk food, but LOVE sashimi!

Favorite gourmet food:  Escargot (Yes, they're snails but they're so good)