Northshore Woman of the Month: Pemmie Sheasby

Pemmie Sheasby is the kind of woman who makes you feel like you belong the moment you meet her.

She’s warm, grounded, and full of wisdom earned through decades of experience—as a professional, a mother, a grandmother, and now, a new business owner.

After more than 30 years in advertising and publishing, Pemmie is stepping into a bold new chapter. She’s teaming up with her bonus son, Michael, to open Courtyard Bistro and Food Lovers Marketplace—a space built around great food, local connection, and the joy of gathering.

It’s a full-circle moment for someone who’s always believed in community.

A resident of St. Tammany Parish for over 20 years, Pemmie has poured her time and energy into causes that matter. She’s been hands-on with Habitat for Humanity, helped raise funds through the Youth Service Bureau’s Chef Soirée, and supported the next generation of culinary leaders through the Louisiana Restaurant Association’s ProStart Program.

She knows the power of showing up—for others, and for yourself.

At home, she’s the matriarch of a beautiful, blended family that includes 7 children, 12 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. She’s been married to her husband Reynolds for 43 years, and together they’ve built a life full of love, tradition, and Sunday dinners that probably belong in a Hallmark movie.

But don’t let the resume fool you—Pemmie is still growing, still learning, and still chasing new dreams.

That’s what brought her to EmpowerHER Life.

She joined looking for community, not competition. What she found was a group of women who inspired her to stay curious, open, and connected. Women who reminded her that no matter what season of life you’re in, it’s never too late to evolve.

Her favorite part of the group? The genuine friendships. The realness. The way women show up for each other—not just when things are going great, but in the messy, hard, everyday moments too.

Pemmie, thank you for being a voice of grace and strength in this community. Your journey reminds us that leadership doesn’t always look loud—and that sometimes, the best kind of power is the quiet kind that lifts others as it rises.

We’re proud to celebrate you.