RICHMOND, Va. - s4story -- Renée Barge Bailey has been crowned International Ms. Virginia 2025, marking a milestone in her journey from overcoming personal challenges to becoming a trailblazer in health, advocacy, and innovation. Bailey, a Richmond, Virginia native raised in Chesterfield County, is the former United States of America's Ms. Richmond. She is a certified health coach and nutritionist, and a recognized health advocate and climate lobbyist.

A former litigation paralegal turned serial entrepreneur, Bailey's story is one of resilience, faith, and transformation. After surviving heart surgery in 2020, and losing a remarkable 100lbs naturally, she turned a life-changing crisis into a powerful mission — to help others heal, rise, and thrive. She is the founder of Heart Strong House™ and Get Powered Pro™, two ventures uniting personal wellness and green innovation to drive healthier lives and a cleaner planet.

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"As International Ms. Virginia 2025, I want to use my platform to inspire hope and action — proving that even our hardest moments can become the fuel for something greater," Bailey said. Bailey continues to blend her experience in law, health, and sustainability into a larger purpose — empowering people to transform pain into purpose and passion into impact.

Renée Barge Bailey will represent the Commonwealth of Virginia as a delegate at the International Ms. USA competition in January 2026, highlighting her achievements and inspiring journey.

About Renée Barge Bailey
Renée Barge Bailey is an American entrepreneur, singer/songwriter, health advocate, and climate lobbyist. She is a USOA and International pageant title holder. A former litigation paralegal turned serial entrepreneur and Billboard-charting artist, she is a nationally recognized voice in wellness and green-tech innovation. A heart surgery survivor, Bailey founded Heart Strong House™ and Get Powered Pro™ to advance wellness, sustainability, and purpose-driven leadership. Her work empowers communities to rise stronger, live healthier, and build a more sustainable future; grounded in faith, transformation, and purpose.

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Renée Barge Bailey, International Ms. Virginia 2025
Founder, Heart Strong House™ & Get Powered Pro™
Health Advocate | Climate Lobbyist | Public Figure
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