About Laura Rizo

Born and raised in the projects, Laura Rizo's life experiences relate to both youth and adults. Her messages on overcoming poverty, mental illness, an identity crisis, and a lack of self love reaches the hearts of youth and adults. A former school counselor, Rizo strives to inspire youth to be boundless in overcoming obstacles and being their true authentic self. She strives to inspire adults to be difference makers in kids' lives and face their own challenges head on with tenacity.