Meet Leah V

Leah V is an international model, author, and educator with a bold presence in the creative world. Holding a BS from Wayne State and an MA/MFA in Creative Writing and Publishing from Wilkes University, Leah is also the recipient of prestigious awards like the Gilda Award and the Edmond de Rothschild Foundation Award.

Leah’s unique voice has propelled her into the spotlight, where she's been featured in high-profile campaigns like Ugg’s “Feel You,” Dove’s “Hair Journey,” and Fitbit’s “Feel Your Power.” As the first visibly plus-size Hijabi creative to break into the mainstream, her content has garnered over 15 million views combined. She is also the author of the acclaimed memoir Unashamed: Musings of a Fat, Black Muslim.

Far from a typical influencer, Leah V is a disruptor and changemaker. She began her journey in 2013 while battling disordered eating, she realized there were no public figures who looked like her—fat, Black, Muslim—deemed “worthy” or “beautiful.” Armed with a grainy android phone and thrifted outfits, Leah began using her unapologetic presence as a form of activism, challenging industry norms and societal expectations on beauty.

In addition to her creative work, Leah V is a sought-after speaker. She has delivered keynotes and led discussions at renowned institutions like Columbia, Stanford, and the University of Ottawa.

Specialties: CRM, SEO, Project Management, Copywriting, Editing, Creative Direction, Blog/Articles , E-Comm, A/B Testing