She Wins

These are my top takeaways from my interview with Lauren Vizza Rich - Miss Louisiana 2012 & Miss Louisiana USA 2018.

If you haven't watched the full episode, check it out - https://youtu.be/I69r52lNbbM?si=2khUSGbXcKj3NPZj

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Website - https://www.laurenvizzarich.com/

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Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/laurenvizzarich

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

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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.

Heather Sumlin shares her takeaways from her interview with this dynamic mother/daughter duo who both have held the title of Miss New Hampshire and are both working in the medical field.

If you missed the full interview check it out - https://youtu.be/qNISOKkmwcM

Join my Patreon community for more beneficial content. We recorded a video specific to pageant prep for our Solutions for Pageantry members where they both share their best advice and how to utilize some outside of the box ideas for prep. The Patreon membership is my favorite way for my clients to gain access to information and help from Sumlin Solutions at an affordable price: https://www.patreon.com/shewins_solutionsandstories7

Building Your Interview Webinar is coming up next week - check it out - https://www.heathersumlin.com/shop/p/building-your-interview-webinar

To learn more about training with Heather Sumlin - https://www.heathersumlin.com/

This mother/daughter duo are classy and full of ambition. I have known these two ladies for over a decade and I have been part of Brooke's journey to Miss America from the beginning. Stephanie was Miss New Hampshire in 1995 and her daughter has followed in her footsteps and is the current Miss New Hampshire heading to Miss America - finals are January 14th at 7pm Eastern time. (you can watch the finals online for free - watchmissamerica.com)

We talk about their pageant journey to the crown including struggles Brooke faced growing up and in her teens. On top of the typical questions of advice you have received and how you define winning they also talked about their top tips for living a healthy lifestyle and advice for entrepreneurs.

Join the She Wins Patreon membership for more advice from Stephanie and Brooke as well as some exclusive content from Heather Sumlin specifically for women and pagant participants. For pageant participants the She Wins: Solutions for Pageantry Patreon members also have access to listen to the Mental Toughness for Pageantry audio program which is like sitting in a 3 hour seminar with Heather Sumlin on how to mentally prepare for pageant competition: https://www.patreon.com/shewins_solutionsandstories7

Follow Brooke on instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drbrookemills/

Listen to their podcast Half Hour to Health on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3nRja7BV4Ebl1WjeBtSToR?si=7845a935f3c84d9f

Dr. Stephanie Foisy Ryan has been a chiropractor for the past 24 years, with three clinics in New Hampshire. She served as Miss New Hampshire 1995, competing at the 75th anniversary Miss America Pageant in Atlantic City, NJ. Dr. Stephanie is an entrepreneur, radio show host, health advocate and mother to Brooke (24) and Emilee (22).

Dr. Brooke Mills is Miss New Hampshire 2023 and a recent graduate of Sherman College of Chiropractic. Brooke has served on 9 international mission trips, has received the President's Volunteer Service Award and is the founder of National Concussion Awareness Day. Brooke has logged over 4,000 volunteer hours since age 12 and truly has a heart for service.

Heather Sumlin shares several big takeaways from her inspirational interview with Mental Management Certified Coach and Dog Agility Trainer, Barbara Currier.

If you missed the full interview with Barbara check it out - https://youtu.be/IufKAPEP-qg?si=kGIqfaaxHZZIfZgx

Join my Patreon Community for more! Barbara is consistent contributor to the Solutions for Dog Handlers level on the She Wins Patreon. We also recorded two extra interviews after this podcast for the Solutions for Women and also for the Solutions for Dog Handler levels on the She Wins channel. The Solutions for Women interview was about communication with her husband which was very helpful and on the Dog Handler level she talks about advice she gave a student at a recent trial! https://www.patreon.com/shewins_solutionsandstories7

Barbara and I are holding a Turning Losses into Wins Webinar for Dog Agility Handlers on February 12th, 5pm central time - https://www.heathersumlin.com/shop/p/turning-losses-into-wins-webinar

To learn more about Sumlin Solutions and working with Heather Sumlin - https://www.heathersumlin.com/

Follow Barbara on Instagram - @barbaracurrierdogs

Follow Heather on Instagram - @heathersumlin Find more on Barbara - http://partyof2agility.com/

Barbara shares her personal struggles, how she managed to become a more positive person, the difference between mental health & mental game, why she reached out for Mental Management training and more!

Join the She Wins Patreon membership for exclusive content from Barbara Currier, Heather Sumlin and other guests. Barbara shares how her husband helps her in tough times in our Solutions for Women episode and she explains some advice she has given to clients at dog sport trials in the Solutions for Handlers episode on Patreon - each week we post new content for our members to help them grow in their Mental Management and reach their goals: https://www.patreon.com/shewins_solutionsandstories7

Dog Handler Patreon members also save on our webinars we do together - the next webinar in Turning Losses into Wins for Dog Agility Handlers on February 12th - https://www.heathersumlin.com/shop/p/turning-losses-into-wins-webinar

To learn more about Mental Management and Heather Sumlin - https://www.heathersumlin.com/

To order the book With Winning in Mind - https://www.heathersumlin.com/shop

Follow Heather on instagram - @heathersumlin

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Barbara's Bio:

Barbara Currier has been competing in Dog Agility and training dogs for over 25 years. She owns her own agility school, Party of 2 Agility, in Cumming, GA. She was introduced to Mental Management 8 years ago when she start working with Heather Sumlin to enhance her own mental game.

She got her competitive start in equestrian sports starting around age 4. She competed in Grand Prix show jumping into her early 20's before becoming heavily involved in dog agility. Barbara was one of the head dog trainer for the F.I.D.O. Program run at Georgia Tech, which creates wearable computing for military, SAR and service dogs.

Barbara has also worked as an animal wrangler for Marvel's Ant-Man, 90 Minutes in Heaven, the TV series Satisfaction and various commercials and print ads. She has successfully competed over 20 different breeds of dogs since she started competing in agility. She is a multiple National finalist and former world team member. Barbara continues to teach all over the country.

Barbara resides in GA and shares her home with her very supportive husband, Mike, Miso (Miniature Poodle), Eggo (Wocker), Fish (French Spaniel) and bearded dragon Saphira.

More about Barbara and her coaching: http://partyof2agility.com/

Heather Sumlin shares 4 big takeaways from her interview with Naval Officer, Podcaster, Model & Influencer Kellie Hall Sbrocchi. Enjoy!

If you missed the full interview with Kellie check it out! https://youtu.be/U-ufUSLI64Y?si=5xAqsxfO5uPtaqv1

Join my Patreon Community for more! Kellie did two extra interviews with me for the Solutions for Women and also for the Solutions for Pageantry levels on my Patreon channel. The Solutions for Women interview she talks about how she handles negativity online and her social media tips! https://www.patreon.com/shewins_solutionsandstories7

To learn more about Sumlin Solutions and working with Heather Sumlin - https://www.heathersumlin.com/

Follow Kellie on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kellie.sbrocchi/

I loved this interview and spending time with the truly remarkable Kellie Hall Sbrocchi. She inspires women to #doboth by pursuing passions outside of her work life that bring her joy and purpose.

For our Patreon members we posted two additional interviews with Kellie - for the Solutions for Women we talked about how she handles negativity. And for the Solutions for Pageantry she shares her tips from her years of competing. Join Patreon: / shewins_solutionsandstories7

To learn more about how to train with Heather Sumlin or to join the email list - https://www.heathersumlin.com/

Kellie Sbrocchi is a graduate of the US Naval Academy, active duty Human Resources Officer, a 4x Miss Congeniality winner, former runner-up MISS CALIFORNIA USA, model, speaker, and podcast host. She has an audience of over 130k on social media where she speaks of her platform #doboth, encouraging women to embrace their individuality in and out of uniform. Her podcast "MissUnderstood" is in its 4th season, has over 85k listens worldwide, and recently shared her 109th episode. She is a dog mom, newlywed, lover of black coffee, & never leaves the house without bold lipstick.

Follow Kellie on social media - @kellie.sbrocchi and @missunderstood.podcast

Heather Sumlin shares 3 big takeaways from her interviews with Teah Anders, Nose Work Trainer and Mental Management Certified Coach - both from her podcast interview and the Patreon specific interviews. Enjoy!

If you missed the full interview with Teah Anders check it out! https://youtu.be/0ygfcMRQ7Kk?si=iiiVEF42NlCN7zv8

If you want to join my Patreon membership I would love to have you - she did two extra interviews with me for the Solutions for Women and also for the Solutions for Dog Handlers levels on my Patreon channel - https://www.patreon.com/shewins_solutionsandstories7

To learn more about Sumlin Solutions and working with Heather Sumlin - https://www.heathersumlin.com/

Find more on Teah Anders - https://www.noseworkmind.com/

Teah and I are doing a 4 part series for Nose Work Handlers in January/February 2024 - https://k9nosework.com/product/webinar-mindful-training/

I had a blast interviewing one of my favorite dog handlers - Teah Anders! We talked about so much more than dog sports in this episode. Truly such a blessing every single time I talk with her! Enjoy!

To learn more from Teah and also receive exclusive weekly content join the She Wins Patreon Channel - https://www.patreon.com/shewins_solutionsandstories7

In her Patreon for Women extended interview we talked about how to apply some Mental Management strategies to difficult conversations - https://www.patreon.com/posts/teah-and-heather-94318182

In her Patreon for Dog Handlers extended intervew we talked about how to focus on process and how to handle negativity - https://www.patreon.com/posts/teah-anders-on-94317291

Interested in learning how to work with Heather Sumlin - https://www.heathersumlin.com/

Teah's complete bio:

Teah is a Certified Management Instructor (Level III) through Mental Management Systems in Texas. She has been sharing Mental Management concepts with clients who compete since 2013. She has presented on-site seminars around the country as well as many online seminars and private coaching sessions. Teah has helped many handlers learn more about how to effectively handle their thoughts during competition helping them perform at an optimal level, consistently under pressure.

Teah has been a Certified Nose Work Instructor through the National Association of Canine Scent Work (NACSW) since 2010 and currently teaches Nose Work Classes. She is a NACSW Certifying Official (CO) and Judge for trials and ORTs. She is a frequent NACSW Trial and ORT Host and has enjoyed instructing at NACSW/Dogs of Course NW Camps in CO, GA and PA. Teah is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers and is long-time member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT). She has also earned a CAP2 (Competency Assessment Program – Level 2) certification through Kay Laurence's Learning About Dogs organization in the UK.

In her career of over 21 years as founder, owner and lead trainer of Gentle Touch Pet Training, Teah has taught Nose Work, puppy kindergarten, elementary, intermediate, Feisty Fido's and advanced training classes. She has helped thousands of families with private in-home training and behavioral consultations.

In her free time, Teah enjoys training her own dogs and competing in the sport of Nose Work. She is currently competing in Nose Work with her dog Shamie, an English Cocker, at the Elite level. She is just starting her NW competitive journey with her youngest dog, Reacher, a Lab/Border Collie mix. In the past, Teah has competed in Musical Canine Freestyle with her Pug, Hally, who is the first Pug to earn both beginning and novice titles through the World Canine Freestyle Organization.

Teah holds a B.S. degree in business and an M.A. degree in Natural Resources Policy, Communications and Management. She lives with her husband, Chuck, and three dogs in Nipomo, CA.