Lauren Richards - The List

Location

Washington DC

School

Boston University

Expertise

Mindfulness, Yoga, Photography

• Lauren has visited 29 states and six countries throughout her life, and hopes to add to that list every year.
• She is a photographer who's shot and published material ranging from food and drink to portraits. She especially loves documenting her travels in her photos.
• In addition to news writing and feature writing, Richards enjoys writing poetry and fiction. She is inspired by the places she visits and the people she meets along the journey.

Experience

Lauren was very involved during her time in undergrad. She was a feature writer for Charcoal Magazine, where she regularly wrote in-depth profiles and dabbled with poetry. She interned as a news writer for BU Today, Boston University's official newspaper. She was also the business editor for the school's student-run, award-winning Daily Free Press. In addition to these ventures, she traveled whenever she could. From weekend road-trips with friends to international visits, she was always on the go.

Education

Lauren graduated from Boston University in spring 2022 with a bachelor's degree in journalism. She recently was accepted into various graduate schools and currently plans to further her education this fall at George Washington University. She plans to study clinical mental health counseling.

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Stories By Lauren Richards

• A Look At Michael Strahan's Messy Custody Battle With Ex Jean Muggli

  Michael Strahan is a devoted father, but his custody battle over his twin daughters with ex-wife Jean Muggli has been brutal and seemingly unending.

• The Affair Rumors That Rocked Ainsley Earhardt And Will Proctor's Marriage

  Ainsley Earhardt finally revealed that she is dating Sean Hannity, but her marriage to Will Proctor ended due to cheating rumors. His cheating rumors.

• Hallmark's Jonathan Bennett Makes His Food Network Return With New Generational Series

  Jonathan Bennett is returning to the Food Network with a new series, "Battle of the Decades." Here's what we know about the new generational cooking show.

• Why Tiffany Haddish Used To Habitually Crash Weddings

  Before Tiffany Haddish made it big in the entertainment world, the actor and comedian admitted she used to crash weddings. And she had a heartbreaking reason.

• What Does Miley Cyrus Really Think About Her Controversial Past In The Media?

  Miley Cyrus has completely evolved since her Hannah Montana days, and now that she's an adult, she reflects on her controversial public transformation.

• What Hallmark's Autumn Reeser Learned About Herself After Divorce

  Following her divorce, Hallmark star Autumn Reeser did a lot of self reflection to discover who she was after the relationship ended and what she wanted.

• How Sharon Osbourne Made It Through Husband Ozzy's Cheating Scandal

  The Osbournes are known for some outrageous behavior, but Ozzy's cheating was almost the breaking point for his wife Sharon. How did the couple survive?

• Everything We Know About Denzel Washington's Wife, Pauletta

  Denzel Washington's marriage to wife Pauletta is one of the longest and strongest in Hollywood, and here's everything we know about his multi-talented spouse.

• Whoopi Goldberg Helped Meagan Good Through Her 'Painful' Divorce

  Meagan Good never expected to divorce her ex, DeVon Franklin. But when the end of their relationship came, Good leaned on none other than Whoopi Goldberg.

• Kody Brown's Worst Parenting Fails

  "Sister Wives" star Kody Brown may be excited to have so many children, but he doesn't seem as thrilled to raise them. Here are some of his biggest flubs.

• Joanna Gaines Once Told Oprah Her Relationship With Religion Was 'Like No One Else's'

  You might know HGTV star Joanna Gaines for her impeccable design chops, but what do you know about her faith? Learn more here.

• Why HGTV's Christina Hall Paused Posting Her Son Online

  What specifically happened for HGTV's Christina Hall to decide not to post her son online anymore? Read on to find out more.

• Chip Gaines Almost Married Another Woman Before Meeting Joanna

  Chip and Joanna Gaines are an iconic couple who have built a home renovation empire together. But shockingly, Chip once had his sights set on another wife.

• Why Sacrifices Are Needed For A Healthy Relationship

  Being in a long-term relationship is no easy task. It requires hard work and sacrifice, the latter of which is crucial in saving your relationship.

• A Look At Lisa Rinna And Heather Locklear's Friendship

  After meeting on Melrose Place, Heather Locklear and Lisa Rinna have forged a lasting friendship.

• Andy Cohen Regrets Asking Oprah Winfrey About Her Sexuality After Getting An Awkward Answer

  Andy Cohen is renowned for his interviewing skills, but the Watch What Happens Live host recalled a cringe-worthy question that he asked Oprah Winfrey.

• Angela Bassett's Secret To Her Lasting Marriage With Courtney B. Vance

  Angela Bassett and Courtney B. Vance have one of the strongest marriages in Hollywood, and Bassett has revealed the secret to their lasting success.

• Russell Crowe Used To Sleep On Naomi Watts' Couch Before Making It Big In Hollywood

  Hollywood A-listers Russell Crowe and Naomi Watts used to be occasional roomies before Crowe made it big in Hollywood. He crashed on her couch a few times.

• How Dwayne Johnson Planned A Special Surprise For Adele At The Grammys

  Adele is a huge Dwayne Johnson fan; well "The Rock." And the former wrestler shares the admiration, so much so, he surprised her at the Grammys.

• Chrissy Teigen Was Left 'Spiraling' After DNA Test Told Her She Had A Twin Sister

  Chrissy Teigen went through a bit of an identity crisis when a DNA test told her she had a twin sister. The shocking story eventually led to the truth.

• Why Hallmark's Andrew Walker Once Called Nikki DeLoach A 'Witch'

  Andrew Walker and Nikki DeLoach have worked together on several successful Hallmark projects. So why did he call her a witch? It's probably not what you think.

• Pamela Anderson Once Wrote A Strangely Steamy Political Poem For Donald Trump

  Pamela Anderson had a lot of political opinions during Donald Trump's presidency. So she turned them into a poem.

• Sister Wives' Kody Brown Treated His Sons Better Than His Daughters, According To Gwendlyn

  Sons and daughters got different treatment in Kody Brown's households, says Gwendlyn Brown.

• Jenna Bush Hager's Emotional Ectopic Pregnancy Experience

  Jenna Bush Hager opened up about her ectopic pregnancy, detailing how the emotional experience ushered in a period of grief and growth.

• Gwendlyn Brown Says She's Left 'Emotionally Scarred' After Kody's Harsh Punishments

  Many Sister Wives fans have questioned Kody Brown's decisions as a parent, and his daughter Gwendlyn has opened up about how his treatment hurt her in the past.

• Why You Rarely See Fran Drescher In Hollywood Anymore

  Fran Drescher is known for her iconic role in beloved '90s sitcom "The Nanny." But the funny lady has taken on way fewer roles in recent years.

• Ivanka Trump's Journey With Postpartum Depression

  Ivanka Trump opened up about her experience with postpartum depression, after all three of her pregnancies, in an effort to help other women feel less alone.

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