Lauren Gray Potter
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I’m a writer, independent journalist, and lifelong observer of the world around me. I’m interested in the questions people aren’t asking, the perspectives that often go unheard, and the stories that reveal something deeper about the way we live. I believe there’s more to almost every story than what first meets the eye. Through Riverbend & Region Journal, I hope to explore those stories with curiosity, honesty, and an open mind.
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About
- Education
- My educational background includes a Diploma in Human Nutrition, board certification as a Holistic Health Practitioner through AADP, and a 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher certification. Ive received a bachelor’s degree in creative writing. I’ve also pursued additional studies in biochemistry through Harvard’s online learning program, along with education in life coaching and holistic wellness. My interests have always extended beyond a single subject, and I value continued learning as an important part of both personal and professional growth.
- Experience
- My professional experience spans entrepreneurship, wellness, property management, writing, and community engagement. As the founder of The Zen Rose Holistic Health, Wellness & Beauty, I’ve had the opportunity to work closely with people from different backgrounds, listen to their experiences, and build relationships within the community. I’m also a published author, with a passion for exploring ideas, communicating meaningful perspectives, and using writing to connect with others. Each of these experiences has shaped the way I approach stories and the people behind them.
- Areas of Expertise
- Human-interest stories and personal profiles, Community news and local developments, Small businesses and entrepreneurship, Health, wellness, and lifestyle, Women’s issues and family-centered topics, Community events, arts, and culture, Youth athletics and local sports, Community advocacy and public-interest stories
- Why I Write
- I’ve always believed that communities are built by the people who make them what they are, and that everyone has a story worth taking the time to understand. I want Riverbend & Region Journal to be more than a place where people go to read the news. I want it to be a place where local voices are heard, small businesses are recognized, community events get the attention they deserve, and local teams and organizations have someone genuinely invested in telling their stories. I want to ask questions, bring attention to issues that matter, celebrate the people making a difference, and give people an opportunity to share experiences that might otherwise go unnoticed. I believe journalism can do more than inform. It can create connection, encourage conversation, hold people accountable, and bring communities closer together. Above all, I want to be someone people feel comfortable reaching out to, whether they have a story to tell, a concern they want addressed, or something wonderful happen
Insignia
1 piece featured in From Across My Local Press
- First FilingNov 2026
- Press PickNov 2026