Our Founder
Meet Leah alexander-leeks (Berdysz)
Leah, MSSA, LISW is on a mission to empower and educate young people through the discovery of social, mental, and physical components.
After graduating from John Carroll University with her B.A. in Exercise Science and Entrepreneurship, Leah founded Empowered & Poised. This inspired her to return to school, where she received a Master of Science and Social Administration (MSW equivalent). Her primary focus was studying children, youth, and families, as well as school social work.
Leah published her first book, Conscious Empowerment: A Guide to Helping Girls Build Self-esteem & Confidence in June of 2021. In the fall of 2023, she launched the Empowered & Poised SEL & Life Skills Curriculum.
Videos
Leah discusses the mission of Empowered & Poised.
Leah announces the campaign for her book, Conscious Empowerment: A Guide to Helping Girls Build Self-Esteem & Confidence.
She was a featured speaker during the Dare to Dream Retreat at John Carroll University in 2018.
WRITING
Leah is an accomplished writer and author of the book Conscious Empowerment: A Guide to Helping Girls Build Self-Esteem & Confidence, published by New Degree Press.
In addition to her book, Leah has written for Your Teen For Parents Magazine and has been interviewed by dozens of podcasts and publications.
“How to Build Self-Esteem In Girls: 5 Ways to Help Them Love Themselves”
Your Teen for Parents Magazine
“5 Ways to Help Children Boost Their Self-Esteem & Confidence”
Whole Child Counseling
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