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Leah Richmond
Business Owner, Self-Employed
Location: Richmond, VA United States
Joined: Sep 7th, 2013

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I was born in Chicago, Illinois but raised in Long Beach, California. I currently reside in Richmond, VA. During high school, I was an All-American, varsity track and field athlete and continued to compete on a collegiate level. I received my Bachelors in Psychology from Hampton University. Upon completion of my undergraduate degree, I attended Virginia Commonwealth University for a year to pursue a degree in physical therapy, but my matriculation revealed that I have a genuine passion for sports and I wanted to venture off and start my own company, Amazing Athletes of Richmond Virginia.

Amazing Athletes is a sports based physical fitness program for children which teaches them the fundamentals and mechanics of nine different sports. The program helps to refine gross motor skills and increase cardiovascular endurance.

After witnessing my mother pass away from breast cancer, I became an advocate for living a healthy lifestyle by stressing the importance of eating healthy and staying physically active. I wanted to make a difference in people’s lives by helping them on a physical and spiritual level. I channeled this energy into my love for kids and now I am enjoying being an business owner!

Education (request update)

Hampton University class of 2011

Undergrad Major: Psychology

Claim To Fame:

2011 - Graduated from Hampton University on the Dean's List 2011 - Attended Virginia Commonwealth University's post baccalaureate health certificate program for aspiring business owners 2012 - Started an Amazing Athletes Franchise in Richmond, VA 2012 - Inducted into the National Association of Professional Women (NAPW) 2013 - Nominated for Franchise Rookie of the year among Amazing Athletes Franchise owners