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 educators as the difference makers in kids' lives and strives to inspire them to BE LOVE for their students.
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, AVID, and the TX Say What Tobacco Free Organization. She has spoken for many events, from Drug and Alcohol Awareness Rallies, to STAAR Pep Rallies, Shattered Dreams Simulations, Teacher Professional Development, Mental Health Awareness Conferences, and much more.
FEATURED AUTHOR- Chapter 8 "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 23 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 above for more info)
More Messages for Adultos!
Teams
Communities of LOVE
Communities of LOVE
Rizo shares an inspiring message with adults on emotional intelligence, as well as the importance of building positive climates in their teams.
Communities of LOVE
Communities of LOVE
Communities of LOVE
Bringing educators of all levels together to help children grow through Workshops on LOVE!