The People Project:
Stacey Laurent
By Ashley & Andrew LeSaicherre | June 18, 2022
Meet Stacey Laurent!
Stacey was born and raised in Ponchatoula. She is the youngest of three children and has two older brothers. She graduated from Ponchatoula High School in 2002. She attended and graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University in 2007 with a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice. She worked at First Guaranty Bank before starting as an Administrative Assistant at the Ponchatoula Police Department in 2008. In 2013, she graduated from the Police Academy and became a Detective/Evidence Technician. She does a variety of tasks, like conducting body camera audits, and scheduling details.
Stacey met her husband, Michael, on a blind date in 2009. They married in 2012 and have two sons, Brewer (6) and Maverick (2). They also have a chocolate lab named Jäger. Stacey is also a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
We want to thank Stacey 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 was interested in the profession, and when I had the opportunity to work there, it seemed like a good fit. I do something new everyday. I really like working there.
Q: What is your favorite restaurant in the area, and what do you like to get there?
A: Cena. They have so many good options. I get the steak panini for lunch. I love their brussels sprouts and the fusilli dish is great. Any of their drink specials, too!
Q: What is your favorite childhood memory?
A: My grandparents, and then my parents, owned a plant nursery when I was growing up, and we would go camping during their less busy season.
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be? And why?
A: Anywhere with white sand! We are going to Barbados for our 10-year wedding anniversary soon.
Q: What advice would you give a group of people?
A: Be true to yourself and live life to the fullest.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
A: Drive up the west coast, and hit up Napa on the way!
Q: What is your favorite type of music?
A: I listen to everything: pop, old country, classic rock
Q: What current or former business makes you the most nostalgic about the area?
A: Paul's Cafe. You always see someone you know when you go there. It is family-owned and our kids love it. I just learned recently that they serve mimosas!
Q: If you could choose one person to go to lunch with that you’ve never met, who is it?
A: A great, great relative to learn about them and hear the stories of their lives.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique that you love about the area?
A: That it is small, and family-oriented. Our food is really good, too.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
A: In Ponchatoula, in our dream home.
Q: What is something interesting that most people don’t know about you (even friends or family)?
A: That I went to the Police Academy. It was 13 weeks, and very intense. They spray you with pepper spray and then you have to perform officer tasks. They do it on a Friday, so you can recover during the weekend!
Q: What is a word or phrase that comes to mind when you think of the word “Home”?
A: Comfort, safety, family.
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: I want a full-time housekeeper and part-time chef!
Q: If you had to choose one type of cuisine to eat for the rest of your life, what would it be and why?
A: Louisiana seafood and cuisine.
Q: What do you do when you are alone in your car?
A: Listen to music or podcasts. I am getting into one called “Murder with my Husband.”
Q: What is the last gift you gave and received?
A: The last gift I gave was a birthday gift to my 5 year old niece. We got her a blow up hop scotch and a bathing suit coverup. The last gift I received was from a friend telling me she appreciated me.
Q: What is your favorite 2000s jam?
A: Backstreet Boys- I want it that way!
Q: If you could have a superpower, what would it be?
A: To heal people.
Q: What are some of your hobbies?
A: Going to our camp on the Tangipahoa River, fishing, and working out doing Beach Body.
Q: What is your most commonly used emoji?
A: Either the face palm or the thumbs up.
Q: What is something you are most proud of?
A: My kids and my family.
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: Sunscreen and my husband, Michael. We would learn how to make wine together.
Q: What is the funniest thing that happened to you recently?
A: Recently my son didn't take a nap, and he was riding in his toy car and fell asleep while it was still moving. He was just going in circles. We were cracking up!
Q: If you won the lottery, what would you purchase or spend money on?
A: My dream home, set money aside for my grandchildren's college and travel with my family.
Stacey was nominated by Ashley Barado
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