Hello folks, my name is Pamela Tyus-Smith! I was raised in Altadena, but have been a resident of Monrovia for almost ten years. I moved here with my son when he was 10 years old because I felt that Monrovia had a solid school district. I love this city and the people of this city. Oh, and I love getting complete strangers to dance….it makes me smile!
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I have one son that attended Clifton School and Monrovia High School, where he played football and was crowned Homecoming King his senior year. I got remarried on July 1, 2020: We met WAY back in 1978 while at Elliott Jr. High School in Altadena, then we attended John Muir HS in Pasadena and then UCLA. Never dated, always just friends. We reconnected via FB a few years back and just celebrated our one year wedding anniversary!
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I have spent he last 30+ years in Radio/marketing. I was with Salem Media for 17 years and in December 2020, I transitioned to a small, woman-owned Marketing Firm, MBI Media. The change has been invigorating! Our company specializes in community outreach and our clients include: Metrolink, SANDAG, SCAG – Southern California Assocation of Governments, the City of Los Angeles Department of Cannabis Regulation and Clean Power Alliance. Our goal is to ensure that ALL voices are heard when it comes to companies and their interaction with residents.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
I love The Diplomat and JB Burgers – the BEST Pastrami sandwich, hands down!
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
10 years
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
You know what? I’m not sure, because everyone has a a little something “interesting” about them!
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
Africa. I want to see the land of my ancestors. There are so many misconceptions about this continent and its people.
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Succession and Insecure – both on HBO. Entertaining, well acted and fun to watch!
Q: What advice would you give to people?
STOP JUDGING PEOPLE! Also, the world would be a better place if we treated others as we’d like to be treated. Period.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
Attending a Super Bowl game. And extra points if my COWBOYS are playing!
Q: What is your go to band when you can’t decide what to listen to?
It will always be anything and everything by PRINCE.
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Chuck E. Cheese and Applebees. I spent a lot of time there when my boy was little and it makes me depressed when I see the empty store fronts
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?
I think I’d like to take Michelle Obama on a walk up and down Myrtle. We would shop, grab lunch at the Diplomat and then grab ice cream at Moo Moo Mia
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
Location, location, location. I think we all take for granted the mountains we are blessed with. Sometimes I just stare at them, in awe.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Everyone tells me I should get into politics, so I’m exploring that!
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I can’t think of anything!
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
Grand Cayman and Saint Martin
Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
I have to go with September for fave month, Because I celebrate my birthday ALL month! My favorite day has to be Christmas day.
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
LOVE
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
Three very special people: me, myself and I
Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
Flowers and pizza, but not at the same time, LOL!
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Safe, peaceful, inviting
