The People Project:
Chauncey Griffin
By Ashley & Andrew LeSaicherre | June 17, 2023
Meet Chauncey Griffin!
Chauncey grew up in Kenner, Louisiana with his grandmother. He moved to St. John Parish and graduated from St. Augustine High School in 2003. He attended Delgado Community College, then transferred to Southeastern Louisiana University. It was there that he met his wife, Tyroneca. He has five wonderful children.
He is the Amite High School Agriculture teacher. He teaches his students how to grow their own food, and how to raise chickens, among other things. He is also the Assistant Coach to the Amite High School Basketball team.
Chauney has a business, GriffnGardensNGrowth, where he assists people with creating their own gardens. He builds raised beds and provides the seeds. He has written ebooks about how to garden, and how the process gives you peace.
We want to thank Chauncey for spending some time with us and letting us get to know about his life and his love of the area.
Q: What led you to your current career?
A: After I attended college, I started working. I worked various jobs, and finally found a job that I love. Teaching students how to grow their own food is wonderful. I also get to help them with other life issues besides school.
Q: What is your favorite restaurant in the area, and what do you like to get there?
A: Don's Seafood. I always order the same thing, the alligator.
Q: What is your favorite childhood memory?
A: When I was about 7 years old, my grandmother would bring people communion after church on Sundays, and bring me along. I would play outside while she visited inside. That is where my love of nature began. I would play in the dirt and with dragonflies.
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be? And why?
A: Jamaica, the pictures of the water and palm trees are beautiful. The images of nature make me want to go.
Q: What is your favorite movie? What is the first movie you remember seeing in a theater?
A: My favorite movies are Legends of the Fall and Finding Forrester. Finding Forrester made me want to become a writer. The first movie I remember seeing in a theater was Who Framed Roger Rabbit!
Q: Do you have a favorite book? What do you love about it?
A: My favorite books are Standing at the Scratch Line and Echoes of a Distant Summer both by Guy Johnson.
Q: What advice would you give a group of people?
A: Take care of each other. Always be aware of your surroundings.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
A: I don't really have a bucket list. I have to think about that one.
Q: What is your favorite type of music? Who is an artist or band that you would like to see (dead or alive)?
A: I love reggae music. I would have liked to see DMX perform.
Q: What current or former business makes you the most nostalgic about the area?
A: Steel mills make me feel nostalgic. A place where they build things.
Q: If you could choose one person to go to lunch with that you’ve never met, who is it?
A: I would have liked to go to lunch with Geronimo Pratt. Also Monster Kody, a former gang member from California.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique that you love about the area?
A: There is a tribe of people here to care for each other. Community is something here.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
A: On my farm at peace. Barefoot in nature. Watching my business grow.
Q: What is something interesting that most people don’t know about you (even friends or family)?
A: I used to box for a short period of time.
Q: What is a word or phrase that comes to mind when you think of the word “Home”?
A: Peace of mind.
Q: If you could have a full-time staff member that is fully paid for, what would that be? (Chef, housekeeper, driver, coach, personal trainer, etc.)
A: An assistant! Someone to keep me organized and on track.
Q: If you had to choose one type of cuisine to eat for the rest of your life, what would it be?
A: Shrimp, prepared any way.
Q: What do you do when you are alone in your car?
A: Try and find music to ride to.
Q: What is the last gift you gave and received?
A: The last gift I gave someone was a manicure and pedicure for my daughter. The last gift I received was my favorite snack from the store from Ty.
Q: What are you known for?
A: Gardening
Q: What is your favorite 90s jam?
A: Just Got Paid by Johnny Kemp.
Q: If you could have a superpower, what would it be and why?
A: To read people's minds. But I want to be able to turn it on and off. I want to get straight to the point and know how people feel.
Q: What are some of your hobbies?
A: Gardening, reading, farming, chickens. I try to be spontaneous and drive somewhere once a week.
Q: What is your most commonly used emoji?
A: The one saying a curse word!
Q: What are you the most proud of?
A: My family. That I was able to create such greatness.
Q: What two items would you take with you if you shipwrecked on a deserted island where food and water were taken care of?
A: A weapon and Ty.
Q: If you won the lottery, what would you purchase or spend money on?
A: Land for a farm, a pick up truck with a trailer and weapons.
Q: What do you want your legacy to be?
A: That people know my name and my brand. That I tried to be a pathway of love and respect.
Chauncey was nominated by Tyroneca Griffin
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