She Wins Interview with Lauren Vizza Rich - Miss Louisiana 2012 & Miss Louisiana USA 2018

I loved catching up with Lauren. She is a go-getter in everything she pursues and I got a great glimpse into why she is that way in this episode. Having held a state title in both the Miss America and Miss USA systems she has so much experience as a competitor and titleholder to share. Join the She Wins Patreon channel to learn even more from Lauren and Heather. We did two additional interviews. One for women where she talks about how to handle the opinions of others. And we did an interview for the Solutions for Pageantry level where she discusses her top tips for pageant prep! Check it out: https://www.patreon.com/shewins_solutionsandstories7 Follow Heather Sumlin: Website - https://www.heathersumlin.com/ Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/shewins_solutionsandstories7 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/heathersumlin/ Follow Lauren Vizza Rich: Website - https://www.laurenvizzarich.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/laurenvizzarich/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/laurenvizzarich Lauren's complete bio: Lauren moved to Washington in the summer of 2020 and began working for a global corporate real estate company in March 2021, supporting a Fortune 50 client in Redmond. Today, the role has expanded to lead the regional communications strategy including executive communications and additional business operations scope. Lauren's career experience gives her the expertise to adapt to new industries and identify communications priorities and operational efficiencies. Raised in Shreveport, Louisiana, Lauren graduated from Caddo Parish Magnet High School in 2009. She went on to graduate from Louisiana Tech University with a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Political Science and History with a minor in English. Lauren is a member of Sigma Kappa Sorority, and served as president of the local alumnae chapter. After graduation, Lauren returned to her hometown to pursue a career in television journalism, accepting the job of Morning Anchor for KTAL NBC 6 in 2016. Prior to accepting that position she helped create a lifestyle show, and launch a new morning news show. In 2017, Lauren was recognized for her achievements and community contributions when chosen as a 40 Under 40 Honoree out of over 250 applicants. Recently, she was featured featured in the book 30 & Under: Short Life Advice from Outliers Under 30 by Peter Cuderman, a book featuring life advice from various professionals, athletes. Olympians, and Forbes 30-Unders. After four years behind the news desk, Lauren moved to Richmond, Virginia to be with her husband for the final year of his posting at Fort Lee. She began work with the Virginia Chamber of Commerce to assist in the development of a communications department. Initially hired as a communications consultant, she was quickly brought on full-time managing communications and external affairs. In the summer of 2020, Lauren and her husband moved to the state of Washington and she continued to work with the Virginia Chamber of Commerce as a Strategic Communications and Digital Advocacy Consultant. Today, they are thriving in the as they explore the PNW and all it has to offer.