Roxanne Tessa Lisa Wilson (born March 17, 1979) started her career as an appellate attorney in

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/ref> She is currently a public speaker and

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franchisee. She was television host for The Liquidation Channel and a contestant on the hit

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show '' The Apprentice 5'' with

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/ref> She was fired in week 14 as the first African American woman to make the final four.

Early life

Roxanne was born in Ames, Iowa, as the middle of three girls and the first American-born in her family. Her family is originally from Trinidad and Tobago. She earned a business degree in economics from

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while also being a member of the Baylor University Chamber of Commerce; the oldest organization and all-male fraternity which accepted Roxanne as the first female. She has clerked for two justices on the

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. She earned her J.D. degree from the

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Professional career

Roxanne Wilson worked for a premiere Texas law firm and clerked for two justices on the Supreme Court of Texas after earning a law degree at the University of Michigan. She was a host on The Liquidation Channel, a blogger, social media enthusiast, Jazzercise instructor, author, and well-traveled speaker. Roxanne hosts webisodes around Austin, "On The Road With Roxanne." Roxanne became a Jazzercise Franchisee in 2001 and owns and operates Jazzercise Riata in Austin, Texas where she teaches weekly.

Broadcasting

Roxanne was a contestant in season five of NBC's ''The Apprentice'' with Donald Trump, being the first African-American woman to compete in the final four on the NBC hit show. Roxanne co-hosted Texas' Christian talent search program, ''Inspire the Desire''. She co-hosted ''Family Friendly Mornings'' on Austin's Contemporary Christian station, 105.9 The River for two years. Roxanne joined the Liquidation Channel in 2010. Within eighteen months Roxanne moved from 'night owl' to prime time host on the twenty-four hour international home shopping network. In 2012 Roxanne debuted the Liquidation Channel's hit specialty show "Creature Couture," featuring animal jewelry and lifestyle products.

Publications

With ''The Apprentice'' TV show as the background, Roxanne's book ''Footprints in the Boardroom'' explains how modern believers can use their faith to overcome modern day challenges, especially in a dog-eat-dog business world.

Humanitarian interests

Roxanne is a member of the Junior League of Austin and serves as mentor to the high school girls at her church, Riverbend. Roxanne served as spokesperson for the

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Destination Joy campaign presented by

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and on the

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Austin Board of Directors, and teamed up with Scott & White and Entercom Austin to promote Balance Austin, a program dedicated to educating women on the importance of life balance.

Personal life

Roxanne resides in Austin, Texas with her Yorkie, Bear.

References

External links

Official SiteRoxanne on Twitter
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Talent profile of Roxanne Wilson on SlateCast.comNBC Bio
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