Name: Thanou Thammavongsa
Facebook: @westysorganic
Instagram:@westysorganic
Website: westysorganic.com
Age: 41
Title: Founder
Married/Single: Married for 17 years to Alison, an Arizona native.
Kids: Benaiah (10) Josephine (8)
City you live in: Peoria
A typical day in my life includes… Taking the kids to school, leading the team through juicing days, developing ideas for our upcoming brick & mortar store, connecting with customers, fellow creatives, meeting with marketing clients, picking kids up from school, cook and hang out with the fam!
I was born… Paris, France
My favorite thing about Arizona… the 8 months of perfect weather.
I’m listening to… audiobooks & podcasts from strong leaders, entrepreneurs and thought leaders.
My family… is the best thing I can ever invest my time in.
If I could have dinner with anyone, it would be… Gordon Ramsay, Tony Bourdain, Michael Jordan & Coach John Wooden, separately.
One thing I cannot live without… Daily quiet time with coffee and my Bible, French cheese, sushi.
When I was younger, I wanted to be… a fighter pilot.
I’m inspired by… those who start businesses out of nothing and grow it to be a blessing to others.
The person/people who motivate(s) me is/are… Courageous friends who share their struggles, wins and dreams with me, and watch them get after it!
If I could change anything in the world, it would be… to have no more absent fathers.
The perfect day would be… Coffee and pastries with my wife in the morning, golf 18 at a beautiful course, grab a smoothie, get a massage, dinner with the family at a great restaurant, followed by going to a late movie.
My first job was… Raking leaves and shoveling snow!
My favorite escape… Travel and golf.
My life… is only here but for a few years, my impact could last for generations.
I’m currently working on… how to turn Westy’s into a very special place for the community to gather, eat well and find hope & inspiration.
Always… Pray about everything, even when you aren’t sure how to go about it, just start talking, God hears ya.
Never… Take anything for granted.
Favorite Quote… “We are urged to press on; not to speculate on what happens if we don’t” – Watchman Nee
Biggest Dream… To leave a legacy of bold, fearless and Jesus-following children to carry that on and do the same.
My Pet Peeve(s)… Dishonestly, entitlement and laziness.
