Linda Richardson born and raised in Las Vegas, she is a mother of two, a wife and an instrumental member of the Las Vegas community! She has dedicated her life to her family and her community. She helped build and fund the first college preparatory private school in Las Vegas, The Meadows School. She volunteered countless hours being a room parent, parents association president, board member and fundraised to develop the campus to what it is today! She has volunteered her time and money to Make A Wish Foundation which she began her journey as a wish granter and worked her way up to President of the MAW Board. Her passion is helping children so all of her charitable efforts always surround this main mission. To know Linda is to love Linda! Her laugh, her voice and her selfless generosity are infectious.

Melissa: What is your particular morning routine and particular nighttime routine?

Linda: Wake up feed my two dogs, Peaches and Bentley, then I make a cup of coffee and watch Good Morning America

Melissa: What are your go to brands that are particular to you? Tell us your go-to denim, white t-shirt, bra or underwear, shoes, PJ’s or brand you splurge or invest in?

Linda: Favorite Denim: Agolde White Shirt: Tom Ford Shoes: Valentino or Gucci slides I wear these all the time.

Melissa: What’s your particular restaurant of choice?

Linda: When I am in San Diego I love going to Javier’s. I order beef tacos with a chicken enchilada all while sipping my classic margarita with Casa Amigos Blanco and make it skinny! When I am in Las Vegas I love Vitner Grill for their chicken salad and their Cosmo light pink with Tito’s.

Melissa: What is your particular travel destination?
Linda: If I could go anywhere it would be New York City and the South of France on a yacht
Melissa: What particular item in your closet or home that you could never part with?
Linda: I would never part with my Hermes handbag collection!
Melissa: What particular thing you would have told your younger self?
Linda: I would say to follow your dreams and to always give back to your community!

Melissa: Particular turning point in your life?
Linda: When I met my husband and married him 6 months later. We have been together for almost 50 years! WOW!
Melissa: Particular moment you’re most proud of?
Linda:The philanthropy work I have done is one of my proudest moments helping especially children in my community!

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