I’m a Caribbean transplant who finds myself living and working in one of the most beautiful cities in the world. In 2020, I co-founded Sunnyside Veterans Consulting, a medical consulting firm that helps veterans with their disability claims. I am also the owner and founder of Sunnyside PT & Wellness, a boutique physical therapy and wellness clinic that offers a unique holistic treatment approach to chronic pain management. I cultivate a heart of service (something I learned from my parents) and I am passionate about helping veterans across the United States earn the benefits they deserve.
My hobbies and interests are diverse ranging from beach outings, gym, traveling, cooking, dancing, and exploring new places with my family and friends.
About Lude Ricard
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I have a wonderful family who I enjoy spending time with. My son is officially a young scholar who appears to love school
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
My passion is to serve the veterans community at large – particularly local veterans. I have a special place in my heart for Vietnam War veterans
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Never stop Learning
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Owning A thriving national enterprise
Lude Ricard & Our Community
Q: What are a few of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Chart House, Poseidon, Eddy V’s, Swami’s in Encinitas
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
Since 2007
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
Can’t pick one
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
I miss the old theater that used to be at the corner of La Jolla Village Drive near the old Elijah’s Restaurant
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
The beach, the laidback atmosphere
Q: If you could choose anyone alive today and not a relative, with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would you meet for this lunch?
Napoleon Hill to ask him all sorts of questions about life in general and business. Eddi V’s La Jolla
For Fun
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Scandal (a few years back) I don’t watch TV much
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I aspire to become a public speaker and a writer
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
God
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My son
Q: What community organizations and/or local nonprofits do you admire/support?
VANC, DAV, Travis Manion Foundation, Marines Reconn
Q: What is the best advice you’ve ever received?
To make money, you must learn to save money
Q: What Neighborhood do you live in?
La Jolla
What I love about my Neighborhood:
Its proximity to the beach
Please describe your ideal San Diego weekend:
Laid back, early walk on the beach followed by an oceanfront lunch, shopping, ending with a dinner with a live band
Q: Finally, what three words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Love, laughter, family
