Ronni Edmonds

You might say that Ronni Edmonds has a lot going on for herself. The beautiful, charming mother of two is a real estate agent and the manager of Blaze Restaurant on Hope Street. Somehow, in between, she manages to find time for her family and to pursue her passions.

“I love to sing,” Ronni says. “I write poetry, too. Because these things are part of who I am, I guess they are more than a hobby. But they are activities I do more than anything else, so...” The East Providence native recently made her singing debut at a Sunday night blues jam in Providence, and also channels her creativity through a regular food column that she writes.

Ronni is a member of Save the Bay, which, she says, “lets me express my passion for the environment. I love the green movement, and I do my share each day to contribute to helping create a better, more sustainable Earth. It’s something I try to encourage in my son [Kyle] and daughter [Miyah], as well.”

The nominations we received for Ronni – and there were quite a few – all emphasized how she has so many talents (among them, “she’s an amazing cook, not afraid of spices” and “she always looks like a fashionista”) but she balances them with genuine care and compassion for other people. One of her nominators says, “she is a great friend to have. She’s beautiful on the inside and out,” while another emphasizes that “she always has positive things to say about someone when others may be spewing negativity.” Of herself, Ronni says, “I like to think of myself as being multifaceted and able to flow and interact in different settings. Being open and adaptable is key to exploring life’s many experiences.”

Ronni also has a clear picture of the kind of person she could see herself starting a relationship with. “Honesty and integrity are important in a mate,” she explains. “He should also have a good sense of humor, be giving and kind, care about the environment, like kids, and be spontaneous and adventurous.” However, she wants to start simply. “I love a nice smile and kind eyes,” she says, “So, if he has both of those, then that would be a great start.”