Being in the voiceover industry, my husband often teases me that I am the “The Voice of Lakeville” so it seems only right that I have been recognized as one of “The Faces of Lakeville”! I have recently started a voiceover business, Flapping Flamingo. You might not know me, but trust me, you have probably heard me! I love our community and serve as an active member in the Lakeville Chamber of Commerce – I’m actually the 2023 Chair! Careerwise, I’m a Financial Planner with Thrivent. And super fun fact, my husband and I are licensed foster care parents!
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
My husband, Shannon, and I were married in 2010. We are both from Minnesota, but it took us both moving to California to finally meet. And we are happy that we made our way back to Minnesota. We have a son Adam [30] and daughter Journey [6] and are looking at possibly adopting additional children.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I’m a financial planner. I love helping people organize their money and leading them to feel financially secure. I also love doing voiceover work and being a part of the creative process of the project.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
I have a few I enjoy! Rudy’s Redeye Grill, Red Fox Tavern, Lakeville Brewing Company and B-52 Burgers and Brew are some of my tops – they all have good quality food, a great variety of options and fun atmospheres.
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
I’ve lived in Lakeville since 2015.
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
Japan – we have friends stationed there with the Navy. I’d also love to go to Fiji to go scuba diving.
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Movies: Pretty Woman, Can’t Buy Me Love, E.T. [it was the first movie that I saw in the theatre]. As far as TV Shows: House, Bones, Jack Ryan.
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Live in love, not fear. Listen to your intuition. Try and do something nice for someone every day. Live a life of gratitude – there’s always something to be thankful for.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
To go to the moon! Drive around the NASCAR racetrack and go to Fiji to scuba dive.
Q: What is your go to band when you can’t decide what to listen to?
Prince and Queen are top bands. I also enjoy listening to 80’s music, Jazz and Christian artists like Cory Asbury, Lauren Daigel, Zach Williams, Casting Crowns and Francesca Battistelli.
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Lakeville Art Center because of its age and beauty. And I love that it used to be a church.
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? John Elway [former Quarterback of the Denver Broncos] – I’ve always been a fan of his skills. Janet Jackson – she’s a phenomenal artist and helped influence pop culture.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
I love the many lakes and parks here in Lakeville. The people are so friendly and there’s such a strong sense of community here.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Living in Lakeville, traveling, raising a family, volunteering and supporting the community. Also doing the things on my bucket list and having lunch with the people I’d love to meet (see above).
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I once swam with 10–15 foot sharks! Right off the coast of Hawaii. I also took a class at Stevie Ray’s Improv Company and got to tell jokes to a crowd as a standup comedian.
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
Alaska. It’s one of my all-time favorite places – it’s just so majestic there!
Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
Month: May; Holiday: Thanksgiving; Day: May 1st as it’s May Day … and did you know that it’s also National Naked Gardening Day?! – Or so I’m told.
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Chocolate and watching the NFL – SKOL Vikings!
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
God, my husband, my son and daughter and close friends.
Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
Baked goods and fresh cut grass.
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Love, happiness and comfort.
