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= Elizabeth Lyn Vargas =

Elizabeth Lyn Vargas (born March 22, 1975) is an American entrepreneur, philanthropist, television actress, reality television personality, and social media influencer. Vargas is the founder and CEO of an online digital music network, Edge Music Network, Inc. ; the founder and CEO of Vargas Spirits, Inc., which launched a new, handcrafted premium vodka, Vargas Vodka on December 20, 2020 ; and is involved in/or has ownership of multiple other companies. Vargas gained widespread attention as a cast member of the Bravo reality TV series, The Real Housewives of Orange County (RHOC), season 15. As a philanthropist, Vargas has used her personal wealth, celebrity, and a percentage of the proceeds from her various companies to promote not-for-profit organizations.

Early Life
After studying jazz vocals and music theory at Cornish College of the Arts and attending Bellevue University to study international business and political science, Vargas worked to turn her love of music and business into a career.

In college, Vargas founded The Vargas Girls Cabaret, a dinner theater/jazz cabaret based on the 1950s pinup-model era. The Vargas Girls Cabaret became an instant live and online success.

Good Time Golf was Vargas’s next venture. After acting as the lead host of the show, which ran for 45 episodes, she then invested in the series and became a partner. The series featured six lady golfers who traveled throughout the world golfing and doing extreme stunts.

Next, Vargas invested in a Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp; she then started Elizabeth Vargas TV, where she interviewed rockstars and sold the content.

Edge Music Network (EMN)
In 2011, Vargas began Edge Music Network (EMN) to reinvent the way music is heard. EMN was supported by an advisory board of renowned musicians and industry professionals, and in partnership with leading content creators, independent artists, and marquee music labels, like Universal and Capitol Records as well as  backed by industry giants such as billionaire philanthropist John Paul DeJoria and Aerosmith lead singer Steven Tyler. Vargas created a music video streaming service that delivered live and on-demand video content through a powerful syndication platform. EMN gave fans uninterrupted access to the music they loved —anytime, anywhere, while enabling the artists to receive the royalties they deserve.

The Real Housewives of Orange County
In 2020, Vargas joined the cast of The Real Housewives of Orange County (RHOC) season 15 , which premiered October 14th, 2020.

Vargas Spirits
Partnering with an industry legend, billionaire philanthropist John Paul DeJoria and co-foundeder of the Patrón Spirits Company, began Vargas Spirits. Vargas understood the need for a sustainable funding resource for her animal rescue and combined her passion for high end spirits and philanthropy and created a handcrafted ultra-premium Vargas Vodka in 12/20/2020. A portion of proceeds from every bottle of Vargas Vodka sold is donated to We Care Rescue Ranch, Inc.

Philanthropy
Vargas strongly believes in altruism. As a philanthropist, Vargas has used her personal wealth and a percentage of the proceeds from her various companies to promote not-for-profit organizations. Vargas also supports charities that aid veterans, victims of natural disasters, women and children, as well as cancer initiatives, addiction and mental health programs, and charities that feed the hungry.

We Care Rescue Ranch, Inc.
In December of 2019, Vargas founded We Care Rescue Ranch, Inc., a charitable organization that adheres to a “no- kill” animal rescue who's mission is to prevent pet overpopulation and homelessness. Working with the community, local animal shelters, rescue groups, and veterinary professionals she hopes dramatically reduce the number of unwanted animals born and ultimately killed in shelters today.

Personal Life
Vargas resides in Orange County, California with her Huskies, Coda and Mika.