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Shamerick Simoneaux BY AMANDA MILLER PHOTO BY JORDAN ARNOLD
Occupation: CEO of Paint and Jam, LLC; Mrs. Louisiana America 2024–25; and homemaker Husband: Mark, Sr. Child: Mark Anthony, 16; Aiden Michael, 13; and A’mar Auer, 3 Hobbies: Painting, going to the gym and working out, and dancing
20 MARCH2025 | BRPARENTS.COM and cleaning and all the things, I would have to say my village, and that consists of my sisters, my mother, my in-laws, and my husband. If it wasn’t for them, I wouldn’t be the super mom that I am. away, and if my village wasn’t there, I wouldn’t be able to do it. It’s not just a me thing, but in order to get that me time, so that I can jump back into my job of cooking S hamerick Simoneaux wears Mrs. Louisiana America, she balances family life with running Paint and Jam, a mobile painting party business that blends creativity, music, and community. She credits her village with helping her maintain her super mom status. With faith at the center of her journey, Shamerick is passionate about inspiring others to embrace their talents, follow their dreams, and create joyful moments. AS A MOTHER, ENTREPRENEUR, AND ARTIST, HOW DO YOU FIND BALANCE BETWEEN ALL YOUR PASSIONS? SHAMERICK: Balance starts with your village. I find balance, because sometimes I need to take a nap, take a break, and get many hats—CEO, artist, pageant queen, and mom. As the reigning
SHAMERICK: My mother is super fun, very silly, loves to dance, and very positive. WHAT HAS BEEN THE MOST MEMORABLE PAINT AND JAM EVENT? SHAMERICK: When we did an event to give back to kids, that was the most rewarding. It’s just something about giving back to the community. Our motto is, “God created all of us to create,” so we believe everyone was made to be an artist, so no matter what your talent is. I just believe everyone’s an artist, and that was probably my most memorable, when we helped a nonprofit organization. WHAT ARE SOME WAYS YOU AND YOUR HUSBAND CONTINUE TO NURTURE YOUR RELATIONSHIP AND KEEP IT STRONG? SHAMERICK: It’s about communication. If you don’t feel like today’s your day, you don’t have it all, or you need time, we communicate. We’ve had ups and downs, but I really feel like Jesus Christ was the glue to our marriage. Challenges come, but I really feel like communication was the key. If I’m not having a good day or he wants to question something, we sit down
HOW HAS FAITH PLAYED A ROLE IN YOUR JOURNEY?
SHAMERICK: I have an attitude that I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. So with that, it’s just because of him that I’m able to do all the things that I’m doing. WHAT VALUES DO YOU HOPE TO INSTILL IN YOUR SONS AS THEY GROW UP? SHAMERICK: Always have faith. Always allow God to lead you. I’m raising boys so someday they’re going to aspire to be leaders, but I want them to know that it’s not about what they know and what they can do, but by God’s way, by letting God lead them. They’ve seen me through everything that I’m going through with the pageant, with my business; they watch their grandmother and their dad, and we all pitch in to help make this life that we have, and we’re very blessed. So I just hope that they see that and know God is the leader. IF YOUR SONS DESCRIBED YOU, WHAT WOULD THEY SAY?
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