HEARTS before MINDS
Born and raised in the projects, Laura Rizo's life experiences relate to both youth and adults. Her messages on overcoming poverty, depression, alcoholism, an identity crisis, and a lack of self love reaches the hearts of her audience. She connects to youth through experiences she overcame and connects with adults through her transparency.
A former School Counselor, now Speaker and Developer, Rizo strives to inspire youth to be boundless in overcoming obstacles and find their purpose with passion. She highly values adults as the difference makers in kids' lives and strives to inspire them to BE LOVE for kids. In all fields, Rizo inspires to REACH HEARTS BEFORE MINDS.
She has been a youth mentor for over 20 years for various organizations, such as MADD, Extreme Youth Leadership, Project MALES, Teens in the Driver Seat, Advancement Via Individual Determination, TX Say What Tobacco Free Organization, family engagement programs, amongst many others. She has spoken for many events, from drug and alcohol awareness presentations, to STAAR pep rallies, Shattered Dreams simulations, teacher workshops, mental health awareness conferences, to corporate events, and much more.
FEATURED AUTHOR- Edumatch Snapshot in Education "the power of selove"
Serve. Love. Inspire.
Rizo is able to empower and inspire students to reach their full potential no matter the obstacles.
The Power of SELove
Rizo gives a message that will inspire teachers to connect more with each other and their students, including engaging activities and strategies.
Red Ribbon Week!
For over 24 years. Rizo has been working with Prevention Programs that brings drug and alcohol awareness!
Leadership Conferences!
Rizo can plan a leadership conference for you and all you have to do is bring the youth and facilitators! (See services for more info)