Meet Theresa Thao Nguyen

Age: 22
Occupation: Brand & Communications Specialist, Launch Media
Website: theresabigidea.blogspot.com.
Twitter: @theresabigidea

Your theme song: “Pursuit of Happiness” by Kid Cudi.

Most thought-provoking read: The Giver, by Lois Lowry. It was a required reading in grade school, but it remains my favorite to this day!

Favorite fictional character: Ariel, from The Little Mermaid. There’s something so interesting about underwater life.

Clothing/accessory you can’t do without: I really enjoy wearing hats of all kinds. I’m definitely that weird person wearing a thinly knit beanie in the summer.

Best place to meet up with friends: Kona Grill’s happy hour has the best deals.

Coffee order: I began drinking coffee regularly when I started working full-time after undergrad. I’m not really picky, but I do enjoy Community Coffee’s Breakfast Blend. My mornings would be completely different without it.

Best meal from the past week: Zorba’s Lamb Souvlaki. It was amazing. Go medium rare.

Ice cream flavor: Pistachio almond. Hands down.

What is always in your fridge: Sriracha.

The best dish you can cook yourself: My chicken noodle soup really hits the spot. Currently I am trying to perfect cooking Pho, a vietnamese noodle soup.

Accomplishment you are most proud of: Recently, my greatest accomplishment is being elected as one of the youngest board members of the American Advertising Federation of Baton Rouge. It’s really an honor to be a leader of such an amazing and accomplished organization.

Who inspires you the most: Creative Directors. They’re rock stars to me.

Who is the most famous person you’ve met? Jane Maas, advertising legend and mother of the iconic “I Love New York” campaign. I was so excited when she called me a “fellow mad woman.”

Baton Rouge needs: Launch Media is currently in the process of developing The Creative Bloc, a collaborative work environment for creative professionals specializing in video production, photography, and design. It’s a unique idea that Baton Rouge needs to support and keep talented professionals in this city.