Pretty UnPerfeKt Blog: Treasure in the New Orleans Streets...

       As I was walking the New Orleans streets, I stumbled upon a very Regal Persona sitting on a bench. Shoulders back, head up as if a camera crew was working on a perfect shot. I walked straight while never taking my eyes off of what I envision as the Epitome of "Sharpen The Edges". I bee-lined towards her without hesitation and asked, "May I please take your Picture for my Blog?" The Brightest smile I'd seen since stepping off the plane looked at me like" this is a relaxed day" before replying, "where do you want me to stand?"
   Her statute was long, lean, and curvy. Her clothes seemed as if they were designed, measured, sewn on her just hours before going to work. I was rushing to capture the essence of her fashion because her poise announced that her job was important and her time was valuable. Something about her captivated me.
       After taking her pictures, I thanked her and tried not to keep her any longer; but to my surprise she initiated small talk and I couldn't help but to "fist pump" in my head. I immediately bombarded her with questions on her fashion and inspirations. The conversation was short, informative, and left me wanting to know more. So I did what any harmless stalker would do... I GOOGLED her.

LaVerne Saulny is the Senior Staffer/Regional Manager of U.S. Senator Mary L. Landrieu’s New Orleans District office. Prior to joining Senator Landrieu’s staff, LaVerne founded “Write for You,” a consulting firm that provides management and development consulting to non-profit and for-profit organizations across the country. LaVerne is a best-selling author, among self-published authors, of “How to Run a Successful Home based Business” and published a hand-guide for the United States Senate called “ Tips for Successful Grant writing.” LaVerne serves on several boards and has received numerous awards and recognitions including: National Who’s Who, Young Leadership Council (YLC) Role Model of the Year, YWCA Role Model of the Year and nominee for City Business Woman of the Year, in addition to others. LaVerne graced the pages of Lagniappe for her voluntarism, she has been a Junior League member since 2004. As well as an active member of the JLNO Blooming Deals Thrift Shop Committee, and Dress for Success New Orleans. LaVerne loves reading, gardening, basketball and spending time with her grandson, Jordan. She is the mother of four adult children. LaVerne believes in living life to the fullest and living a first-class life everyday. She is officially my friend... in my head!!!