In this weeks episode, I speak with Leah Yard from Leah Yard Designs and the Voted Least Likely Podcast.
Leah is a designer, business owner, and podcast host. She is also a high school drop out and failure expert.
From living on a lighthouse island as a child, to dropping out of high school and working entry-level jobs for over a decade, to accidentally becoming an entrepreneur: her story is far from glamorous. And yet she somehow ended up working in the fashion Industry.
She started her jewellery brand Leah Yard Designs in 2013. In an industry that values prestige and glamour, she constantly felt like an imposter. Because of this, she now proudly shares her story on the Voted Least Likely Podcast. Her mission is to demystify what it takes to be successful. She wants her piece of internet real estate to be a place for people to share the stories that make them who they are.
In this episode we discuss:
- Growing up on a lighthouse island in BC
- Hiding in a bathroom at an event when you don’t feel like you belong
- Launching her podcast “Voted Least Likely”
- Lessons of running a jewellery brand for 9 years
- Imposter syndrome
- Dealing with the facade of entrepreneur success noise on social media
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Host
Lindsay Dent, Founder & Creative Director of Pink Crown Creative
@_lindsaydent & @pinkcrowncreative
Email lindsay@pinkcrowncreative.com for sponsor opportunities, guest appearances or collaborations.
Guest
Leah Yard, Founder, Leah Yard Designs & Host of Voted Least Likely Podcast.
Connect with Leah:
Leah Yard Designs: www.leahyarddesigns.com
IG: @leahyarddesigns
Leah Yard: www.leahyard.com (the Voted Least Likely Podcast "hub")
IG: @leahyard
Episode References
Voted Least Likely Podcast
Use 20% all purchases from Leah Yard Design by using promo code: "HAVEYOUMETHERYET20" at check out
Episode Resources
Use promo code "CREATIVITYANDLOVE" to receive $25 your next Creative Strategy Hour Booking with Pink Crown Creative
We are listed as one of the Top 5 Canadian Women in Business Podcasts - read the full list here.
Artwork
RD Design
Music
"Happy Days" by scottholmesmusic.com
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Wishing you Creativity & Love. Thanks for listening!
Let's get social!
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