The People Project:
Taylor Addison
By Ashley & Andrew LeSaicherre | April 11, 2023
Meet Taylor Addison!
Taylor grew up in Amite, Louisiana. She was adopted, and has 7 sisters and 5 brothers. She graduated from Amite High School in 2013. She attended Southeastern Louisiana University, Southern New Hampshire University and is graduating from Arizona State University in 2024 with a bachelors in Urban Planning. She is a Community Development Coordinator for Tangipahoa Government. She also has her own business as a Wedding and Event Coordinator, Taylor'd Events.
She has a daughter, Aubrey (11), and a long-term boyfriend, Brandon.
We want to thank Taylor 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: When I was in high school I was in Keys Alliance group, where I met some people from parish government. After I graduated, I was told they were looking for a part-time coordinator. I applied, and have worked in a few different departments, and went full time in 2016.
As far as my event business, it was during COVID, and I had time to develop the business. I do coordination for the day of and also can assist with the planning process.
Q: What is your favorite restaurant in the area, and what do you like to get there?
A: Thai Green Leaf. I order the curry with pineapple shrimp or the sweet black chicken.
Q: What is your favorite childhood memory?
A: We had a camp off the Amite River, and my mom would put me in a walker and let me scale fish while she fished.
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be? And why?
A: Croatia, the photos there are beautiful. And I heard it isn't that expensive once you get there.
Q: What is your favorite movie? What is the first movie you remember seeing in a theater?
A: The Wizard of Oz is my favorite. I don't know if it was the first movie I saw in a theater, but I remember seeing Cheaper by the Dozen for a friend's birthday party. I also remember seeing The Bee Movie with my sister and nephew.
Q: Do you have a favorite book?
A: My favorite book series is The Housewife Assassins.
Q: What advice would you give a group of people?
A: Be kind to yourself.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
A: To plan my own wedding!
Q: What is your favorite type of music? Who is an artist or band that you would like to see (dead or alive)?
A: Country is my favorite. I would like to see Shania Twain or Jelly Roll perform.
Q: What current or former business makes you the most nostalgic about the area?
A: The movie theater in Amite that doesn't exist anymore.
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: I'd like to go to Thai Green Leaf with Kellie Rasberry from the Kidd Kraddick show.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique that you love about the area?
A: Our food. We have a huge variety.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
A: Successful, in my own house that I built. Still working for the parish. Still working in my wedding planning business.
Q: What is something interesting that most people don’t know about you (even friends or family)?
A: That I have 12 siblings!
Q: What is a word or phrase that comes to mind when you think of the word “Home”?
A: 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: A housekeeper who also does laundry and a driver. I don't mind driving, but I could be getting work done while getting from one place to another.
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: Cajun food.
Q: What do you do when you are alone in your car?
A: Listen to music and sing.
Q: What is the last gift you gave and received?
A: The last gift I gave was a car wash kit to Brandon for his birthday. And the last gift I received was a colorful tumbler from Ms. Paula at an awards night for our department.
Q: What are you known for?
A: My mom. She had a store in Amite, and growing up I was there with her.
Q: What is your favorite 90s jam?
A: Waterfalls by TLC.
Q: If you could have a superpower, what would it be and why?
A: To be super strong so I wouldn't have to rely on anyone else.
Q: What are some of your hobbies?
A: I like to read, listen to music, sleep, binge Netflix and crochet. I have been working on a blanket for Aubrey.
Q: What is your most commonly used emoji?
A: The laughing face.
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: My phone and sunscreen.
Q: If you won the lottery, what would you purchase or spend money on?
A: I would pay off debts, buy my Mom a house and Aubrey a car, and go on a Disney cruise for a month.
Taylor nominated Bridget Bailey
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