Home: Washington, DC. Age: 40-something. Birthplace: New Orleans, LA. Profession: Digital audio annotator. Organization: LoAudio. Title: Producer/Engineer. Alma mater: Middle Tennessee State University.
Current project: AI creative projects. Recent recognition: Recognition for audio annotation work. Latest contribution to others: Volunteer work supporting the community. What’s been your big (or biggest) leap? Advancing my skills in audio production and restoration. Hobbies: Working out, jogging, basketball, critical listening, audio production, sound restoration and engineering beats. Last book read: The Wisdom of Insecurity, by Alan Watts. Recently viewed and recommended: Harlem Nights.
Personality profile: Polite, mild-mannered and introspective. How do you define an ideal business relationship? Honest intentions that plan to benefit all parties involved—no manipulation or misleading. What is your greatest joy? Spending time with my son. What is your greatest fear? Not being the man I should be for my loved ones. What occupation, other than your own, do you most admire? Veterinarian, athlete, musician and engineer. What is your favorite place (or way) to spend money? Audio plug-ins. What is at the top of your bucket list? Learning to play poker. How do you relieve stress? Exercising and listening to music.
What book have you repeatedly read? The Biography of Quincy Jones. What movie have you repeatedly watched? Requiem for a Dream. Besides your parents, who has had the greatest influence on your life? My son and my brother. What’s the best advice you received growing up? Never be afraid of hard work. What’s the best advice you received in your career? There's no shame in admitting you don't know the answer. What is your go-to source of news and information? Bloomberg or Google News. What personal circumstance has had the greatest influence on your life? The birth of my son has had the most positive influence.
What change are you working on to effect in your profession or field?
Becoming better at networking and learning to thrive outside my comfort zone.
What change would you like to see in the world? Less emphasis on image and more focus on objective perception. What message do you want to send out into the world? If you've never interacted with, spoken with, or been in the presence of someone, never judge them outright. What widely held belief do you reject? The accepted history of dinosaurs. Should people give up on their big ideas if they haven't turned out as hoped? Never!
What title would you choose for the movie about your life? Setbacks & Triumphs: The Logan Willoughby Story. Who would you like to spend an evening with, in heaven? Various family members. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? Veterinarian or a football player. After your loved ones, what object would you first save from your burning home? Computer and hard drive. How would you choose to spend tomorrow, if you knew it was your last day on earth? With my family. What advice would you give your younger self? Trust your gut and stay focused. Opportunities that require youthful energy won't always be there. What day in your life would you choose to re-live? The birth of my son.
Personal mission: Family and upward mobility. Personal motto: Live for the moment while preparing for the future. Favorite quote: "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect" (frequently attributed to Mark Twain). Desired epitaph: He lived for the moment while preparing for the future.
