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Paris Richardson on C.R.O.W.N. of Health: Advancing Health Equity Through Community and Action

Author
Paris Richardson, Allison Walsh
Published
Tue 26 Aug 2025
Episode Link
www.shebelievedshecouldpodcast.com

In this Make a Difference series episode of the She Believed She Could Podcast, Allison Walsh welcomes Paris Richardson, Miss Florida 2025 and the visionary founder of C.R.O.W.N. of Health. What began as a high school project has grown into a prevention-focused initiative addressing social determinants of health through Community, Research, Outreach, Wellness, and Nutrition (C.R.O.W.N.).

Paris shares how growing up in Title I schools fueled her passion to close health gaps, how she scaled her impact through partnerships with organizations like the Boys and Girls Clubs, Blue Zones, PBS Kids, and the Jacksonville Jaguars, and why food access and health education are key to long-term equity. From authoring The Not-So-Perfect Garden Project to establishing the C.R.O.W.N. of Health Ambassador Program, her work blends evidence-based research with grassroots advocacy to create healthier communities across Florida—and soon, nationwide.

This conversation is a testament to perseverance, purpose, and the power of showing up fully for your community.

✨ This series is proudly sponsored by AdventHealth for Women and Be a Mindleader.

 

Memorable Moments

  • “Health equity isn’t just an ideal—it’s actionable, one community at a time.”
  • On starting GetRaw: “It failed the first time, but we came back stronger—and that’s how C.R.O.W.N. of Health was born.”
  • “Exposure is everything—put yourself in rooms where you feel like you don’t belong. That’s where you grow.”
  • On confidence: “Confidence is showing up even when you don’t feel ready—smile on your face, 110% effort.”
  • “I showed up as Miss Florida before I was crowned Miss Florida. That made all the difference.”

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