Name: Ashanta Rogers
Published 12:00 am Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Age: 27
Occupation and title: Licensed Financial Representative
Spouse’s name: L. Keith Rogers
Children’s names and ages: Alexis & Kemond Rogers
Church affiliation: New Life Church
What’s the best part of your day? Going home
If you could select another profession, what would you do? Mentor for teens
Why do you choose to live in Franklin/Southampton/Isle of Wight County? It’s home
If you had two weeks’ vacation and money were no object, how would you spend your time? Cruise w/ family, Week w/ hubby in Europe
Favorite food: Seafood
Favorite weekend destination: Massanutten
Favorite color: Purple
What’s the best life lesson you’ve learned, and who taught you? It’s not what you say but how you say it. My mother
Favorite Bible verse: Psalms 23 chapter
What’s the best decision you’ve made in life? To take responsibility for my own actions, do not make excuses or point blame
Which local charitable or non-profit organization do you wish more people would support? Cancer association
Tell us something about yourself that most people don’t know. I am a cry baby
What’s your hobby? Spending time w/ my family
If you could re-live one day of your life, which would it be and why? The day my daughter was born so I could record it
What gives you the blues? Disappointing news, seeing people hurt
What’s the most Southern thing you’ve ever done? Hair on the porch
What’s your best childhood memory?
Going to work with my mom
Tell us one true thing. I am blessed
What frightens you most? Losing loved ones
If you could live anywhere else in the world, where would it be and why? The Caribbean. It’s beautiful and relaxing.
Who’s your favorite ex-president?
Bill Clinton
If you could pass or change one law, what would it be? Minimum wage
What last brought tears to your eyes? A client who had lost a loved one
What three objects would you take with you to a desert island? A boat, my husband, matches
What kind of music do you like, and who’s your favorite performer? I like R&B, and my favorite performers are Alicia Keys & Jaheim.
Tell us about a good movie you’ve seen lately and why you liked it. “Why Did I Get Married.” it was a good movie because it showed couples that everyone has there battles to fight, but if we communicate more we can overcome our issues.
Who’s a famous athlete or entertainer you admire? Steve Harvey
What’s the last book you read? “Zane, Sisters of the APF.” A must read
To whom are you grateful and why? My mother. She has always been there for me, never turned her back on me no matter how bad things got, always told me I could do anything. My aunt always stood by me, kept me uplifted. My husband — he is everything. I am not, therefore, making us a perfect fit. He always has my best interest in mind. He loves me unconditionally. My family and friends — everyone who enters my life impacts it in some way and they influence me to keep reaching for the goals I have set