The People Project:
Robin Abrams
By Ashley & Andrew LeSaicherre | April 27, 2024
Meet Robin Abrams!
Robin grew up in Independence, Louisiana. She graduated from Independence High School in 1985. Robin has worked at a variety of local companies throughout the years, such as Rolling, Perrilloux & Sledge, the District Attorney's office, and TARC. She currently holds a seat on the Tangipahoa School Board. She is in her second term. Robin also started and continues to execute the Very Special Miss Louisiana Pageant.
She is a founding member of the Independence Sicilian Festival Board, which started 17 years ago. She served as the Chairman in 2013 and in 2024.
She met her husband, Charles, in high school. They began dating in 1983, and were married in 1988. They had their daughter, Jeni, then a son, Taylor. They moved to Loranger when the kids were of school age.
They also have 5 grandchildren, Amelia (6), Charlie (4), Marae (4), Thomas (2), and Stella (newborn). She also is the owner of Demi, a 9 year old cat.
We want to thank Robin 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 decided to retire from traditional working when I ran for the school board. There are many roles and obligations outside just the meetings that keep me busy. I worked part time for TARC doing fundraising and the Very Special Miss Louisiana Pageant. It is the most rewarding thing I have ever done. My goal is to have each state have a Special Miss, and then a national competition!
Q: What is your favorite restaurant in the area, and what do you like to get there?
A: Bar B Que Station, and I usually order the brisket salad. I am proud of my nephew and his wife who own the restaurant.
Q: What is your favorite childhood memory?
A: Being the flag captain of the Independence High Band. The band director, Dan King, is one of my supporters in life.
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be? And why?
A: Definitely, Italy or Sicily. It's beautiful.
Q: What is your favorite movie? What is the first concert you remember seeing?
A: A Walk in the Clouds is my favorite movie. The first concert I went to with my mom was Leif Garrett!
Q: Do you have a favorite book?
A: Anything by V.C. Andrews!
Q: What advice would you give a group of people?
A: Never judge a book by its cover. Everyone is special in their own way.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
A: To visit every state.
Q: What is your favorite music or an artist/band that you would like to see (dead or alive)?
A: I love 80's music! I try to go anytime Bag of Donuts or Peyton Falgoust is playing in our area.
Q: What current or former business makes you the most nostalgic about the area?
A: Roller Kingdom! My best friend's mom would drop us off every Saturday night. Also Monopoly's. It was a dance hall for teenagers, and the dance floor was the monopoly board.
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: Maria Shriver. She does a lot of work helping special needs children.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique that you love about the area?
A: Our festival season, it starts in March and keeps going!
Q: Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
A: Retired, living my best life on the river.
Q: What is something interesting that most people don’t know about you (even friends or family)?
A: That my hair is naturally gray! So many think I dye it this color!
Q: What is a word or phrase that comes to mind when you think of the word “Home”?
A: My grandmother, Mama Mannino.
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: A housekeeper.
Q: If you had to choose one type of cuisine to eat for the rest of your life, what would it be?
A: Italian!
Q: What do you do when you are alone in your car?
A: Talk on the phone!
Q: What is the last gift you gave and received?
A: The last gift I gave was to my great great niece. I gave her a bird made from my mother's funeral flowers. The last gift I received was from my husband. It is a ring with roses on it that reminds me of my mom.
Q: What are you known for?
A: My ability to fundraise and organize an event.
Q: What is your favorite 80s jam?
A: Don't Stop Believin' by Journey.
Q: If you could have a superpower, what would it be and why?
A: The ability to read people's minds, so I would know how to respond! But no one would know I could do it.
Q: What are some of your hobbies?
A: Being at the camp, spending time on the river, being on the Silician Festival board.
Q: What is your most commonly used emoji?
A: Laughing crying face.
Q: What are you the most proud of?
A: My kids.
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 way to listen to music and my husband.
Q: If you won the lottery, what would be the first 4 things you would purchase or spend money on?
A: I would pay off all debt, pay off all my kid's debt and buy a huge camp on the river.
Q: What do you want your legacy to be?
A: That I always gave myself for the betterment of the community.
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