GET TO KNOW FALESHA

My Roots- I am a Bay Area native, as I like to say YAY AREA (in my E-40 voice) Although my roots are in the south mainly Arkansas, Missouri and Texas, I grew up in Benicia, CA.

My Nicknames- Fe, Fel, FeFe, D.Coco, Felite (my husband calls me this)

My favorite event was the 100mh! My alma mater, UW means the world to me. #HuskyNation

My Childhood- I am a 90’s baby all the way. I grew up watching All That, Sister, Sister, Moesha and everything in between. While listening to Aaliyah, Brandy, Blaque, Dru Hill. I am a R&B girl.

My Dream- I ran track in college at the University of Washington (yes, that is what brought me to Seattle) I was a two-time All- American in the 100mh and DMR. I had big aspirations to make the Olympics Trials in 2012. I was able to get a professional sponsorship from Brooks Running but missed making the USA Olympic Trials for 100mh by four spots.

My Love- I got married to my husband, Rome, in 2016 in Seattle, WA, after dating for five years. We met right after college in a nightclub. Well, he spotted me that night, added me on Facebook days later, and we messaged each other for a week before we officially met on our first date. We love to travel and attend sporting events. We cant wait to travel and attend games with our little one.

Fun Facts- Rome and I have created a tradition by traveling to away Seahawks football games and have done it every year since our first year of dating, so nine years. My favorite stadium has been Soldier Field. Fact about me, I was a tap dancer all through my youth, 12 years total. I was going to be a dancer before I even thought about running track.

My husband and I on the Brooklyn Bridge. New York is our favorite place to travel to.

My Guilty Pleasure- Reality TV! I mean, we all have our shows, right? Mine is Real Housewives of Atlanta, Real Housewives of Potomac.

My Side Hustle- I run a sports performance business, Felite Performance. When I am not working my 9-5 job as a fundraiser for the Foster School of Business. I am working with our youth athletes helping them get stronger, faster, and excel in their sport. 

My Happy Place- A bubble bath with a Lush bath bomb and a good book. I’m a book worm!

My Inspiration – My daughter inspires me every day. In her short time here so far, she has undergone multiple surgeries, and she always seems to surprise us with her recovery. Her strength fuels me. It has motivated me to create this blog in hopes to inspire others to overcome hardships and educate others on what it is like to live with a rare disease.

My Current Mantras- 

May my heart be kind my mind fierce and my spirit brave.

Choose purpose over perfect.

Accept what is, let go of what was, have faith in what will be.