When you think of LeAnn Taylor, it’s easy to think of the “girls girl,” with a firecracker personality, a soulful voice, and the warmest spirit, and you’d be right. But Lea is so much more than that. Lea’s journey is not just about pushing to achieve her dreams but inspiring others to do the same, too. As a rising pivotal figure in marketing, media, and accountability mentorship, her story of resilience and passion is empowering and a blueprint for navigating life’s seasons. Here’s how Leann lives: “Graceful Lea, abundant.”
Lea is your resident marketing consultant, creative director, and media personality. She is unrelentingly dedicated to guiding her clients and brands to success. And she does it with an authenticity and power that draws you in and beckons you to take a seat and indulge in what she has to share. This quiet confidence and a big personality are tools of the trade, but it took a faith jump to get there.
Called to The Mic
The moment Lea secured her first radio show at Old Dominion University and stepped behind the mic, she experienced an epiphany that transformed her career. It wasn’t just a breakthrough but a calling that turned her “aha” moment into a life-changing experience. Her voice, both literal and metaphorical, now serves as a beacon of empowerment and innovation, resonating with a diverse audience across her multifaceted platforms.
Being behind the mic allowed me to creatively use my voice to tell stories and connect with audiences in a profound way.
Embracing the No’s
This path to graceful abundance has not been smooth; truthfully, it has been marked with a plethora of rejection. Lea dreams in grandeur and sees the outcome of her dreams in vivid color, but getting others to buy into her vision has not been easy. She’s had significant challenges in inspiring others to share her ambitious visions and learning the hard lessons of valuing her ideas and advocating for fair compensation. These experiences taught her the crucial skills of effective communication, negotiation, and setting clear boundaries. Armed with unshakable confidence and an unapologetic sense of her worth, LeAnn has emerged as a more empowered and discerning entrepreneur, navigating an entrepreneurial space she’s carved for herself with poise and determination.
I thrive on these challenges. They are not just obstacles but opportunities to learn and to grow stronger. I’ve become more discerning about who I collaborate with and have learned to advocate for my worth and expertise.
Community and Connection
Lea values the community’s support, connection, and growth as critical components of her life. She has actively participated in neighborhood activities and various organizations, which have helped shape her. In her work and projects, she is dedicated to nurturing a supportive, collaborative environment that inspires others to embrace their unique identities and pursue their passions.
Her passion project, Baddies, Books, and Brunch, is more than an event; it’s a transformative movement seeking to empower individuals and strengthen community bonds. This initiative is LeAnn’s heart and soul poured out to create a space where diverse individuals can share experiences, engage in meaningful conversations, and grow personally and collectively.
Through Baddies, Books, & Brunch, I aim to create a space where people can come together to engage in meaningful conversations, share diverse perspectives, and support each other’s personal growth journeys.
Driven By Legacy
Building and strengthening the community is important for her work and involvement, and most importantly, it fortifies her legacy. Mapping and shaping her influence beyond professional accomplishments is imperative to ensure that she galvanizes a vibrant legacy that instills pride and confidence in her daughter. The birth of Leilani, aka Silk, profoundly reshaped LeAnn’s motivations and aspirations. She describes her daughter as her heart outside of her body, motivating every step she makes. Parenthood heightened her professional drive and deepened her commitment to crafting a legacy that will resonate through generations. It’s not just about passing through this world but actively shaping it and leaving it better.
LeAnn envisions herself as a fountain of creativity, continuously overflowing with innovative ideas. She inspires others to dream without limits, always pushing the envelope of what’s creatively possible. She aims to personify the combined brilliance of icons like Issa Rae, Teyana Taylor, Ms. Frizzle, and Willy Wonka— known for their wit, creativity, and boundless imagination.
Cultivating Abundance
From radio shows to creative enterprises, LeAnn’s journey is a testament to the transformative power of voice. Her journey amidst challenges showcases how mastering turning “no” into “not yet,” transforms potential discouragements into fuel for her relentless drive. Lea’s vision extends far beyond her immediate success, touching deep into the realms of storytelling, philanthropy, and societal change. She aims to wield the power of her voice and her platforms to speak and to spark—challenging perspectives, inspiring change, and uplifting spirits.
I want to be remembered as a visionary whose creativity knew no bounds, someone who inspired others to dream big and think larger than life
What’s up next for this creative continues to mold her brand. Ever the cultivator of collaborative space and the soulful storyteller, her next passion projects will bring more light into this world. From coordinating “Gworls Gone Mild,” luxury retreats designed to offer relaxation and rejuvenation for women, to bringing SITI Girl to Hampton Roads, Leann forges her path with intention and unmistakable passion.
As LeAnn Taylor shapes her impressive legacy with each initiative and project, she invites us all to harness the power of our dreams and overcome potential challenges. Let’s celebrate this visionary who not only tells stories but also creates legacies, inspiring us to find our voices and rise, unafraid, to meet our unique destinies.
LeAnn Taylor is a marketing director, creative director, and brand strategist from Hampton Roads, VA. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Communications from Old Dominion University.
Email: contact.leanntaylor@gmail.com
IG: @gracefulea.me
FB: Baddies, Books, and Brunch
Graceful Lea, Abundant