Home: Billings, MT. Birthplace: Gulfport, MS. Profession: Opera singer and voice teacher. Significant other: My husband Ben Muzzio. Alma mater: Florida State University; Louisiana State University; University of Northern Colorado. Languages spoken: English, German, Italian, Spanish.
Current project: Community opera company development. Recent recognition: SVI Vocology Certification. Latest contribution to others: Charitable gifts to Rimrock Opera. What’s been your big (or biggest leap)? Pursuing opera production and management. Hobbies: Sewing, Pilates, and yoga. Recent travel or adventure: Swimming in the Mediterranean in Malta, wine tour in France. Recently viewed and recommended: Outlander: Blood of My Blood.
Personality profile: Funny, caring, kind, open. How do you define a perfect friendship? Fun and supportive. How do you define an ideal business relationship? Encouraging each other and working together to achieve a goal. What is your greatest joy? My husband and our family. What is your guilty pleasure? I love Harry Potter. What is your favorite place (or way) to spend money? On travel, especially international travel. What is at the top of your bucket list? An autumn trip to Scotland. How do you relieve stress? Acupuncture, yoga, journaling.
What was your first paying job? Singing at an Italian restaurant. What was your favorite college course? Opera Workshop. What book have you repeatedly read? All the Harry Potter books. What’s the best advice you received in your career? Connection over perfection. What modern technology innovation do you most appreciate? Washer and dryer.
What change would you like to see in the world?
I want to see people treat each other with more compassion.
What message do you want to send out into the world? Do not let others define you. What mega-trend most concerns you? Hostility between political parties and the hateful social media presence of all sides.
What actor would you choose to play you in the movie about your life? Anna Kendrick. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? A ballerina. After your loved ones, what object would you first save from your burning home? My teddy bear from childhood. How would you choose to spend tomorrow, if you knew it was your last day on earth? With my husband, snuggling at home.
Personal mission: Create a safe, welcoming, and joyful home for my family, ensuring everyone feels loved and supported. Personal motto: God has already handled what you’re worrying about. Favorite quote: “What’s past is prologue” (Shakespeare, The Tempest). Desired epitaph: Devoted wife, mother and friend.
