While many little girls dream of one day being in the Miss America pageant, Lauren Bradford actually did it! As the 2021 Miss Alabama, Lauren had already graduated from Auburn University Summa-Cum-Laude with a degree in Finance. Currently a graduate student at Vanderbilt University, Lauren is pursuing a career in strategic consulting and wealth management. She hopes to improve the impact that businesses make on the world while showing that women can be strong leaders in the world of Finance and Global Markets.
Lauren grew up in Gulf Shores, Alabama and is active in several outdoor sports. When she was fifteen, Lauren began her UNPLUG campaign to educate parents and children about the harmful impacts of tech overuse and to share practical ways to balance consumption. Lauren is approachable and friendly—especially with children—and laughs easily…all traits that will enhance her contributions to Wisdom Harbour. And in case you were wondering, Lauren finished the Miss America pageant as First Runner-Up!
We live in a world that’s always “on,” but what happens when we finally hit pause? In this edition of The Way I See It, Lauren Bradford explores our constant connection to screens and the toll it takes on our health, relationships, and peace of mind. Drawing from her own experience creating “Unplug: The Digital Diet Plan,” Lauren shares practical ways to find balance—reminding us that technology is a great tool… just not a great master.
How many different species would you guess are on Earth? One-hundred thousand? One million? Not even close. Scientists estimate there are over 8.7 million! Watch and listen as Lauren Bradford takes you on a tour around the globe and discusses a paw-full of facts that we betcha didn’t know!
Have you ever found yourself in the midst of a moment when you’re just plain embarrassed? Former Miss Alabama Lauren Bradford has! In this Salty Mug, she relates to you how she was embarrassed in front of millions of people…at the Miss America Pageant!
A riveting Betcha Didn’t Know from American History…. Lauren Bradford delivers the true story of the only woman to be awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor! You’ll wonder why you never heard this one!!!