We had the good fortune of connecting with Alanna Rizzo and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Alanna, can you talk to us a bit about the social impact of your business?
Guidry’s Guardian Foundation’s sole purpose is to help dogs get off of the streets and out of high kill shelters. It is our mission to provide financial assistance to those organizations & individuals committed to helping these dogs get the medical attention they need and the forever homes they deserve.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
Guidry’s Guardian Foundation is my philanthropic passion project. I have had a career in sports television broadcasting since 2004. I am a sports television host and reporter and have spent the last 15 years telling stories of sports at all levels. My primary focus for the last 14 years has been in Major League Baseball where I have covered all 30 Major League teams. I am currently a Contributor on High Heat with Christopher Russo on MLB Network. Prior to that, I was the Los Angeles Dodgers pre and post game co-host and Sideline Reporter. Dogs, baseball and wine are my passion. My platform in television has given me the opportunity to share my love of dogs and the importance of fostering and adopting.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
In Los Angeles, there are so many amazing places to choose from. I lived in Manhattan Beach for 5 years. The Strand House is my absolute go to. For breakfast, I love the food, atmosphere and people at The Local Yolk. Izakayi has great shishito peppers. Love & Salt never disappoints. I love Mercado by the Grove. You also can’t beat a beach picnic in Manhattan Beach during sunset. And of course, you MUST see a game at Dodger Stadium.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
Guidry’s Guardian Foundation would not be possible without our amazing community of donors. We are 100% donation based and rely solely on our committed donor community to help us provide the medical care, foster supplies & adoption fees, to help these deserving dogs. We are not government nor corporate funded. Our donors are the real heroes.

Website: www.guidrysguardian.org

Instagram: @guidrysguardian @alannarizzo

Linkedin: Alanna Rizzo

Twitter: @GuidrysGuardian @AlannaRizzo

Facebook: Guidry’s Guardian Foundation Alanna Rizzo

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