La Shonda Lands

My name is La Shonda Lands, I’ve lived in West Sacramento all 40 years of my life. My family was one of the first 5 Black families in the area.
My Parents Curtis & Helen Lands purchased our Ancestral home over 50 years ago in Broderick . I attended Alyce Norman Elementary & Golden State Middle school. I graduated from Sacramento High School. I have two Beautiful Children Dajshon and Destiny, who are my World.

 

Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I’m currently a legal assistant for a litigation firm. What I love most about my job is helping others out of bad situations.

Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Ay Jalisco and Carol’s are 2 of my favorites The best secret gem in the area is Whitey’s Jolly Kone, they have the best milkshakes ever.

Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
I have lived in West Sacramento all my life.

 

Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
Fiji, I’m intrigued by their Captivating Culture.

Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
My favorite movie is the Color Purple.

Q: What advice would you give to people?
The best Advice I can give anyone, stay positive no matter what life throws at you. Tomorrow is always a better day.

Q: What is something on your bucket list?
To travel to places in California that I’ve never seen or been too.

Q: What is your go to band when you cant decide what to listen to?
The Clark Sisters (gospel group)

 

Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
My best friend Jennifer and we would most likely meet at Carols for breakfast or Chevy’s on the river for lunch.

Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
Our Holly Cross Festivals. Its local and its everyone in the community coming together.

Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
In the next 5 to 10 years, I see myself owning multiple homes and expanding my children’s Non Profit Organization “Tiny Little Gestures” to other states.

Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
The most interesting thing that people don’t know I have a huge fear of heights.

Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
Thus far Catalina Island.

Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
Favorite Month is June My birthday month. Favorite Holiday is Thanksgiving. I have two best single days on the Calendar March 11th & April 7th These two days I was blessed to become a Mother.

Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
10 out of 10? This is a tricky question, nothing is perfect. But I would have to say being alive in this era gets 10 out 10 in my book.

Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My Children and My Sisters, they inspire me and push me to be a better me daily.

Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
The smell of Lavender is one of my favorites.

Q: What is one business you would like to have in West Sacramento? (which we don’t have one already)
99 cent only store. Love those stores and would love one in our community and not have to travel far for one.

Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Love, Comfort & Peace.