Mommy's Cooking Healthy Southern Style : Mill City Press, Inc. : 9781545647059 : 1545647054 : 19 Oct 2018 : On October 19, 1984, Alicia Alexandria Johnson was born in New Iberia, LA. As the eldest of 5 siblings, she was raised in Baton Rouge, LA with spiritual love. She was taught how to value the importance of Family, Faith and Compassion. Alicia's adolescent years were a struggle due to her personal insecurities. She endured the stress of childhood obesity, bullies and low self-esteem. However, Alicia never gave up on herself. Studied Mathematics at Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, LA, she began to discover the beauty contained within her smile and her spirit of compassion towards others. She developed a genuine love for encouraging and inspiring others. She began to pay more attention to her personal health. Better food choices and daily exercise became priorities in her life. Her self-esteem was restored quickly. On July 20, 2015, Alicia gave birth to her son Khyree.