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READER
SPOTLIGHT
Julia Rachel
KUEHNLE
Why did you decide to make Madison
your home?
I decided to make Madison my home because it is
my favorite area in the Jackson Metro area. It has
great amenities, a great mix of people of all ages,
and everyone is so friendly!
How long have you lived in Madison?
I have only lived in Madison since July of 2020. But,
I am sure that I will live here for many years to come.
Tell us about your family.
I am the only child of two amazing parents that are
both from Natchez where I grew up. Our family unit
is very small, but I have a wonderful, large, extended
family that is located all over the state of Mississippi
and the United States. I love to visit and spend time
with them when there isn’t a global pandemic
happening!
What is your favorite memory of living
in Madison?
Since I have only lived in Madison for six months,
I have not made any long-lasting memories YET.
But, I look forward to making many memories in
the years to come of being a Madison resident.
Where are your three favorite places
to eat in Madison?
CAET, Newk’s, and Papitos
What are some fun things to do
in Madison on the weekends?
Because of COVID, I spend a lot of time on the
weekends working around my house and spending
time with my British Labrador Retriever named Tia.
But, when things are safe, I am looking forward to
exploring things like the farmers market and
shopping at the local boutiques on the weekend.
Share some things you enjoy doing
in your spare time.
In my spare time, I enjoy spending time in the
woods, duck and deer hunting, painting, Netflix
binge-watching my favorite shows, and reading.
What are three things on your
bucket list?
The top three items on my bucket list are: traveling
to all 50 states, getting my Master of Business
Administration, and starting a small side business
for digital invitations.
What is your favorite childhood memory?
My favorite childhood memory is spending
Wednesday afternoons after school with my
grandfather. He taught me so many things that
I will take with me throughout my entire life.
I would give anything to have one more
Wednesday afternoon with him.
Who is someone you admire and why?
I greatly admire Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith for
being the first woman elected to Congress to
represent Mississippi. No matter your politics,
you cannot deny that great achievement. I hope
one day that I can achieve something just as great
in my own way.
Where do you see yourself ten years
from now?
Ten years from now, I see myself married with one
or two children while still working in the banking
industry in the Madison area. I love working in the
banking industry, and I hope to start a family in the
years to come.
If you could give us one encouraging
quote, what would it be?
Be who you were created to be, and you will set the
world on fire. - St. Catherine of Siena
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