Fashionpreneur & Stylist
Editor in Chief of InspireNStyle.com
Originally an attorney, Leah has established herself as a go-to stylist and mentor to other women looking to make a name for themselves in the fashion world. When she's not developing her personal brand, or styling her clients, or working with other hopeful fashionpreneurs, Leah is constantly working on her other responsibility - curating and editing content for InspireNStyle.com. She lives on social media (as many fashionpreneurs do), and she's very mindful of what's happening in the world of style. She's a fascinating businesswoman with amazing hair!
Dress code:
Leah likes pieces that make a strong style statement. She wears custom-made dresses to fashion events, but her daily working uniform is a high-waisted skirt with a belt, and a fun graphic print T-shirt. If she's not meeting with clients, Leah loves a dark wash jean for a more professional appearance. She is considerate of making a stylish first impression wherever she goes, a life lesson she learned from her mom.
Favorite shops/brands/designer:
Big fan of:
Charlotte Tilbury cosmetics
On her wish list:
A pair of Christian Louboutin shoes and Charmaine Marshall's exotic jewelry pieces
Daily Commute:
Leah begins her day with a morning devotional and workout and (when she's not traveling) enjoys a very short commute
into her home office.
Vehicle:
Listens to:
Leah enjoys listening to worship music, The Kidd Kraddick Morning Show, and when her inner #Boss needs to come out - Beyoncé.
Workday:
Typical work routine:
Leah's workday always begins with content for Inspire N Style and social media posts. From there, her schedule varies by what appointments she has for her business. She could be meeting with styling clients, being a stylist for photo shoots, gathering information for her next story, speaking at her fashionpreneur events and end her day by attending multiple fashion events.
Meeting essentials:
She keeps it simple with her calendar, a note pad and pen, and her iPad mini.
Job stress management:
Leah mainly focuses on breathing and keeping calm.
Work pet peeve:
Last minute requests.
Happiest work moments:
Helping clients find their confidence and publishing content that really connects with her readers.
Desk drawer:
Holly describes her office as an open and inviting space.
Favorite office supply:
On her wish list (for her office):
A custom-made bookshelf for all of her books.
Software/apps must haves:
Email management system:
Agenda:
Achieving daily goals:
Leah strategically maps out her editorial content calendar and she merges that with her client appointments to fully gain a good perspective of her schedule requirements. She also utilizes a career coach who gives her
to-do items to improve her personal business.
Favorite sites/style bloggers:
Courtney Kerr's What Courntey Wore
Blair Eadie's Atlantic // Pacific
Diamond Mahone's Diamond Janae
Career advice:
"There is no traction without action."
"Success doesn't happen overnight."
Work motto:
Keep it real and get after it.
Leah's London Fog bag includes (click on links below for more info):
Cantu Shea Butter for Natural Hair Leave In Conditioning Repair Cream
"I've always been obsessed with fashion and style,
so it was a no-brainer that it would be the area
I would focus on."
click here to read Leah's interview and her styling advice for career confidence
"... when you're an entrepreneur, you're
a small business owner and everything is up
to you."
Leah's makeup routine includes (click on links below for more info):
Motives for La La Mineral Lipstick in Naughty
Maybelline Volum' Express Pumped Up!
Make Up For Ever Second Skin Blush in #410
Mally Shimmer, Shape, and Glow powder in Deeper
Charlotte Tilbury On The Go Makeup Palette
Urban Decay Naked2 Eyeshadow Palette
Piermarini Beauty Lip Gloss in That Girl
Make Up For Ever Double-Ended Sculpting Brush
Charlotte Tilbury Beach Stick in Moon Beach
Charlotte Tilbury Beach Stick in Formentera
Leah designed her office to be functional, but also to display items that inspire her and motive her - such as fashion books, writing reference tools, clothing and accessories, and reminders of her family and faith. Sundae, Leah's sweet dog, stays close by as she works.
Leah uses a portable clothing rack in her office
to organize her latest styling projects.
Leah enjoys a mix of jewelry styles such as a Caravelle watch and her Leila "Blessed" necklace for daily staples
along with more interesting exotic pieces from designer Charmaine Marshall.
"I like to keep the space simple because I have so
many businesses going on at one time. I need to keep
it clean. Life is crazy, your desk shouldn't be."
Leah's home office allows her to focus her mornings on publishing Inspire N Style content without the distraction of a commute.
Leah's diplomas and law degrees hang in her office alongside art that was a gift from her mom as a sign of confidence.
Leah finds fun shoes and accessories from the site ShoeDazzle.
"I wanted something that
had "boss" on it and
"xoxo", because I sign
everything like that, little
nick knacks and fun
things to keep me centered
and remember that it's not
that serious. Love what
you do, make it fun."
Leah's workspace is full of fashion books such as:
Rachel Zoe's Living In Style, Sophia Amoruso's #GIRLBOSS, and Lauren Conrad's Style.
