The People Project:
Krystle Long
By Ashley & Andrew LeSaicherre | April 24, 2023
Meet Krystle Long!
Krystle is from Hammond and is the youngest of two kids. She has one older brother. She attended Holy Ghost Catholic School and graduated from St. Thomas Aquinas High School in 2002, then graduated from University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 2007 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Chemistry. She met her husband, Kerwin, in 2006 when she was working the men's fragrance counter at Dillard's. They married in 2009, and had their daughter, Kaylei (13).
Krystle works in management for Outshine Family Dental. She and her husband also coach the 7th and 8th grade St. Joseph Catholic School track team.
They also have a family dog, Koko Rose.
We want to thank Krystle for spending some time with us and letting us get to know about her life and her love of the area.
Q: What led you to your current career?
A: I started working at a dental practice in 2008 as an assistant. I wanted to be in the medical field. I have worked at a few different offices as an assistant, but I worked my way up to management. I have been doing that for about 5 years now. I am glad I have spent my career in this field.
Q: What is your favorite restaurant in the area, and what do you like to get there?
A: Punjabi Dhaba! I would always get the number 39, but they recently changed the numbers. I order a few things there. I love when you go in they have Indian music playing.
Q: What is your favorite childhood memory?
A: Riding go carts in the neighborhood with my friends, Rochelle and Shaunna. We spent a lot of time outside playing basketball or running around.
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be? And why?
A: Probably Australia. I would love to see kangaroos.
Q: What is your favorite movie? What is the first movie you remember seeing in a theater?
A: Friday! It is still funny. It wasn't the first movie I saw, but I remember seeing Titanic at the Town and Country theater in Hammond.
Q: What advice would you give a group of people?
A: Don't worry about them…you do you. Don't worry about other people's opinions.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
A: Going skiing and snowboarding. I have never been.
Q: What is your favorite type of music? Who is an artist or band that you would like to see (dead or alive)?
A: My favorites are R&B and Christian music. I would like to see Bruno Mars perform!
Q: What current or former business makes you the most nostalgic about the area?
A: The old Hammond mall. Rochelle and I would go to Chick-fil-a.
Q: If you could choose one person to go to lunch with that you’ve never met, who is it and where would you go?
A: Michelle Obama. And I would take her to Punjabi Dhaba!
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique that you love about the area?
A: How it is a close-knit community that is family-oriented.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
A: Working part-time and traveling more.
Q: What is something interesting that most people don’t know about you (even friends or family)?
A: I love fixing and putting things together. I recently fixed our garbage disposal with the help of YouTube. My next challenge is the ice maker!
Q: What is a word or phrase that comes to mind when you think of the word “Home”?
A: Relaxation.
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 who also cleans. They would do laundry, organize the house, be a tutor, literally everything.
Q: If you had to choose one type of cuisine to eat for the rest of your life, what would it be?
A: Pizza!
Q: What do you do when you are alone in your car?
A: Sing!
Q: What is the last gift you gave and received?
A: The last gift I gave was to Kaylei. I gave her some hair stuff. The last gift I received was from Kerwin. He got me shoes for Valentine's Day.
Q: What are you known for?
A: Being Kaylei's mom and always traveling for her sports.
Q: What is your favorite 90s jam?
A: Anything by Aaliyah.
Q: If you could have a superpower, what would it be and why?
A: I would want to be able to help people. Cure them of mental illness.
Q: What are some of your hobbies?
A: Outside of Kaylei, I like working out.
Q: What is your most commonly used emoji?
A: Thumbs up.
Q: What are you the most proud of?
A: Raising a human for this long!
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: Chapstick and deodorant.
Q: If you won the lottery, what would you purchase or spend money on?
A: Pay off all debts, add a patio for Koko (so she can have her space), and take a trip for a month.
Krystle nominated Claudia Patterson
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