Since 1958 Louisa began to live visual and literary art interpretation. Her Mother told her the stories of her slave ancestory. She won numerous awards for her performances, including Army World Wide Best of Show Performing Arts while serving in the Army until 1984. She also won an Irwin Berlin Award Trophy recognition and other awards too numerous to mention. Her favorite honor was the opportunity to sing Nat King Cole's, "The Christmas Song" with Lou Rawls in Concert in Korea, December 1983. He labeled her a performers performer.

She shares  her gifts with her church,  and other local  churches, community organizations; schools in the midlands of SC.   She is a life member of Disabled American Veteran (DAV) Association, National Association of Letter Carriers Union 233 with 25 year retirement honor  pin.

Louisa is charismatic, inspiring and enjoys speaking and seminar leadership on Human Self Development.  She is an accomplished public speaker who calls herself, "Motivation by Louisa".  She is a South Carolina Legacy as noted in the 1980 - 2010 Leadership Vision Service Awards Book.  "Living the Legacy"   Celebration.  "Challenges and Accomplishments"

She writes mostly about her life experiences, past and present.  It is her testimony   She also loves to laugh. She says God was showing off when He created  her, so it makes no sense to let creativity go to waste.  "Give God your very best."

 Philosophy:  Bloom  where you are planted and share the wealth of a smile.

Matthew 6:1-34   The Holy Bible