Name: Elizabeth Leon
Age: 25
Title: Personal Stylist / Entrepreneur
Married/Single: Married to the kindest, most patient and supportive man on the planet.
Kids: Yes, Iâm the proud mom of a beautiful a six-year-old girl. No, sheâs not a fashionista like mom. Yes, she lives in athleticwear and absolutely loves it. Iâve grown to love it too.
City you live in: Phoenix (Maryvale more specifically).
A typical day in my life includesâŚ
crazy mornings trying to get coffee made, lunches prepped and breakfast on the table. After dropping off my daughter at school Iâll usually head to a morning yoga session to start my day with the right mindset. After that, itâs usually computer work which consists of responding to emails, drafting blog posts, business development, and adding things to my Poshmark closet. After picking up my daughter the day winds down with dinner, homework, and bedtime routines. A Thursday will include all of this with a dash of Goodwill shopping in between. I love Thursdays (theyâre Goodwillâs dollar tag days in case you didnât know).
I was bornâŚ
in Los Angeles, CA, but moved to Phoenix at 4. I totally consider myself a Phoenician.
My favorite thing about ArizonaâŚ
is the weather. Sounds crazy right? As an Arizona native, I love the warm weather. Yes, 115-degree days are tough, but so am I. Thereâs nothing a good pool day (and air conditioner) canât fix.
I’m listening toâŚ
Youâre Not Lost by Maxie McCoy on Audible. The book is filled with advice, exercises, and action items to help you create the life you deserve. If youâre into self-help books, I highly recommend it.
My familyâŚ
is filled with the craziest, kindest, and most genuine individuals.
If I could have dinner with anyone, it would beâŚ
Oprah Winfrey. I love her success story. I also love her balance between success, leadership, spirituality, and philanthropy. If thereâs anyone thatâs doing like right, itâs Oprah.
One thing I cannot live withoutâŚ
my car. I commute a lot, and with limited public transportation in my neighborhood, a car is the best way to get around. I could survive a day without my phone, laptop, Wi-Fi, etc., but not my car.
When I was younger, I wanted to beâŚ
a fashion designer. Iâve always loved fashion, so it was obvious that fashion design would be my gateway into a career in the industry. I later realized that I wasnât a good artist or seamstress, so that idea went out the window.
I’m inspired byâŚ
my followers. I absolutely love getting comments, messages, and emails about how Iâve changed their outlook on fashion, confidence, and personal style. Those messages and feedback inspire me to continue doing what Iâm doing. If not me, then who?
The one person who motivates me isâŚ
my husband. He believes in me more than I believe in myself sometimes, and I canât thank him enough for that. Heâs supported my decision to follow my passion since day one and continues to do it every single day. He constantly reminds me of my worth and growth. How amazing is that?
If I could change anything in the world, it would beâŚ
how people shop. The fashion industry doesnât just have an incredibly negative effect on our planet, but on our self-esteem and personal style as well. If we stopped buying everything we were pressured to buy and instead were more intentional about it, our minds (and the planet) would be so much healthier.
The perfect day would beâŚ
a healthy balance of work, family, thrifting, and a good home cooked meal. Oh, and a clean house to end it. I donât ask for much.
My first job wasâŚ
at Macyâs. I was a sales associate and lasted a whole two months. It was then that I realized I was not meant for retail. I quit. Since then, Iâve been quitting jobs and following my heart to where Iâm truly meant to be (shopping at a thrift store, of course).
My favorite escapeâŚ
thrift store shopping. Whenever Iâm feeling unmotivated, uninspired, or simply unproductive, I like to browse the racks of my favorite Goodwill. Iâm almost instantly revived and am reminded of my purpose and passion. A little retail therapy never hurt anyone.
My lifeâŚ
is a rollercoaster ride filled with ups, downs, scary moments, and exciting ones. No matter what, at the end of the day, Iâm so grateful I have the opportunity to ride it with my favorite people.
I’m currently working onâŚ
revamping my entire business plan. So much has changed since I ventured off on my own last year. Iâve learned so much about myself, my purpose, and the needs of the community. Iâm so excited to start working on a variety of projects that encompass all my interests and goals. Stay tuned.
AlwaysâŚ
trust your gut. Your intuition is a real thing and is usually trying to tell you something. Iâm might not seem like the perfect decision at the moment, but itâll all eventually lead you to exactly where youâre meant to be.
NeverâŚ
put your happiness in other peopleâs hands. Youâre in charge of your life and have the ability to do whatever you put your mind to. Everyone and everything else is irrelevant.
Favorite QuoteâŚ
âYou have as many hours in a day as BeyoncĂŠ.â Itâs gotten backlash because, of course, we donât all have BeyoncĂŠâs team, money, and resources. However, I strongly believe that what we choose to do with our time is completely our decision. Make the best of it.
Biggest DreamâŚ
to build a life full of freedom. The freedom to take time off as I see fit, freedom to do only what makes me truly happy, and of course, financial freedom. I think freedom is fundamental to a life of content.
My Pet Peeve(s)âŚ
people that throw everything away. Like, EVERYTHING. Iâm shocked and heartbroken when I see perfectly good toys, home dĂŠcor items, furniture, and clothes in trash cans. Not only will it all end up in the landfill, but there are people looking to purchase those items. Donating to your favorite non-profits has so many benefits, so stop tossing and start donating. Trust me, it feels great, too!
