Born in Alexandria, Virginia, Carrie Simmons completed high school after being in several theatrical productions and went onto the Savannah College of Art Design in Georgia. She majored in fashion design, then moved to New York City and worked for several top designers, wanting to start her own label. She moved to LA and began an environmentally friendly fashion company, then landed several parts in movies and acting and worked as a print model. When she gained sobriety, she decided to go back to school and earn a master’s degree in clinical psychology as an LMFT. She helps & uplifts many people every day, and when she’s not passionate towards her clinical work, she’s writing songs, recording and performing on stages. Carrie also just completed a Hot8yoga certification & EMDR accreditation. You can listen to all her music and songs on recovery and sobriety on Spotify or Apple iTunes, as well as her website.

www.CarrieSimmonsOfficial.com

Q. If you are in recovery, what was your drug(s) of choice and when is your sobriety date?

A. Alcohol and cocaine! 10-6-2007.

Q. Is there anything special in your sobriety toolkit that helps keep you sober?

A. Going to at least three meetings a week and working with a sponsor.

Q. Do you think addiction is an illness, disease, a choice, or a wicked twist of fate?

A. Yes, I believe it is a disease, a genetic predisposition and a mind illness.

Q. Where are you from and where do you reside now?

A. I’m from Alexandria, Virginia, but I live in Los Angeles, California now.

Q. What is one word you would use to describe yourself?

A. Vivacious.

Q. If you ever retire, would you prefer to live by the ocean, lake, river, mountaintop, desert, or penthouse?

A. Lake or ocean. I love where the surf meets the turf.

Q. How do you measure success?

A. By wanting everything I have and having everything I want.

Q. What is your biggest pet peeve?

A. An impatient person or unempathetic.

Q. If you had an extra million dollars, which charity would you donate it to?

A. Safe Passage.

Q. Who has been the biggest influence throughout your life?

A. My mother.

Q. If you could give advice to your younger self what would it be?

A. Relax, everything is gonna work out!!!

Q. Who made you feel seen growing up?

A. My mom.

Q. From what school of thought or teacher did you learn the most from?

A. AA, Al Anon, and all 12 step programs!!!

Q. What is a phrase that has kept you sober during challenging times?

A. God is in Control.

Q. What major event or realization shaped who you are?

A. Becoming an LMFT.

Q. What do you love most about living sober?

A. I get to put God first and be of service to others.

Q. What’s your concept of a Higher Power?

A. Definitely the Lord Jesus Christ. I got born again, baptized and saved in recovery.

Q. What is your Astrological sign?

A. Pisces.

Q. Who is your favorite celebrity in recovery?

A. Robert Downey, Jr.

Q. What book(s) have you read more than once?

A. You Are a Bad Ass, The Universe Has Your Back, and Super Attractor.

Q. What books are you reading now?

A. LET THEM.

Q. If you were giving a dinner party for your 3 favorite authors, living or dead, who would they be?

A. Ernest Hemingway. Micheal Daily. Frank Simmons.

Q. Which film have you watched the most?

A. Probably The Social Network and Legally Blonde- lol.

Q. Who is your favorite film director?

A. Francis Ford Coppola and his daughter Sophia.

Q. What book would you most like to see turned into a movie or TV show that hasn’t already been adapted?

A. The Universe Has Your Back.

Q. Are you binge watching any TV series?

A. Unfortunately, my guilty pleasure is reality shows so all The Real Housewives lol.

Q What is your favorite App?

A. Pinterest.

Q. Who is your favorite performer, living or dead?

A. Madonna.

Q. What are some of the most memorable songs in your life?

A. Crazy For You, Lucky Star, Borderline, Like A Virgin, Dress You Up In My Love, Like A Prayer.

Q. What is your favorite city?

A. NYC.

Q. What is your favorite hotel?

A. Four Seasons.

Q. What is your favorite restaurant?

A. Mastro’s.

Q. What is your favorite cuisine?

A. Italian.

Q. What is a style trend you wish would come back?

A. Jelly, bracelets, and shoes.

Q. What are five things you always carry with you?

A. I always wear my diamond cross and diamond earrings to keep myself centered and full of high healthy self-esteem.