41 min
How The Culture Surrounding Racism Is Shifting & The Power Behind Creativity with Esther Lee Leach What Didn't Kill You? with Michael Silverman
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In today’s episode, I’m joined by Publisher and Editor in Chief at ‘Cherry Creek Fashion’, Esther Lee Leach! Esther is a force to be reckoned with in the fashion and content production industry. Her story has taken her from starting her first company as a teenager in St. Lucia to global experience across multiple fields in the creative space. Her work ethic is incomparable and she has such a genuine drive to put her ideas into the world.
Esther was generous enough to share her thoughts on what the fashion scene looks like throughout the world, why she chose a career in this industry, as well as how her magazine is changing the way people interact with content surrounding fashion and beauty.
We also talk about the value behind having a diverse and inclusive workplace and how that has impacted the culture at ‘Cherry Creek Fashion’. Esther has experienced racial bias and been subject to ignorance first hand, and aims to create an environment that feels collaborative and open for all involved. She shares her personal experiences with the subject, and offers her perspective on how she has changed her mindset towards it over the years.
For more insights on Esther’s background and to hear our thought provoking conversations in more depth, tune in to Episode 5 of What Didn’t Kill You!
Some Questions I Ask:
How did you get started in modeling and fashion? (1:14)What were your biggest challenges getting started in production? (5:17)Did you start pursuing fashion and modeling around the same time you were working in production? (6:38)Were you still actively producing content in the fashion world after leaving Saint Lucia? (8:03)How does production of content and exploration of fashion tie into your identity? (13:04)How did you start ‘Cherry Creek Fashion’? (16:59)What impact has Coronavirus had on the growth of the magazine? (20:36)Has racial bias and the terminology surrounding racism had any affect on you from a career standpoint? (28:50)Have you ever felt like you’ve been on the wrong side of systematic and institutional racism? (30:38)How does having a more diverse and inclusive company strengthen your product (32:52)What advice can you give to other entrepreneurs of colour who are wanting to break the mould in their own industries? (35:24)What does the future of ‘Cherry Creek Fashion’ look like? (36:27)Do you have any practices that help you maintain the mindset you have? (37:13)
In This Episode You Will Learn:
Background on Esther Lee Leach and her first experience producing a television show (1:23)How being a producer from such a young age has influenced and encouraged Esther today (4:06)What Esther’s life in the London fashion scene looked like (9:37)How Esther made her move to the US and continued her creative endeavours (10:35)How starting a family impacted Esther as someone who is so driven by her work (11:33)What the transition going back into fashion was like for Esther after taking time away to raise her baby (14:00)A brief background on the community aspect of ‘Cherry Creek Fashion’ (14:32)How being a fashion creator in Denver differs from other cities (15:48)Why Esther’s magazine challenges the traditional concept of the medium (18:50)How ‘Cherry Creek Studios’ was born (21:41)What role activism and social change plays in the content at Esther’s magazine (23:49)How racism is more prevalent for Esther in Colorado as opposed to other cities (26:25)The involvement of younger generations combating racism and holding white people accountable (27:51)
Connect With Michael Silverman:
What Didn’t Kill You - InstagramMichael Silverman - Instagram
Connect With Esther Lee Leach:
InstagramLinkedInEmailCherry Creek Fashion - WebsiteCherry Creek Fashion - Instagram
Resources:
Article - ‘Style Profile: Esther Lee Leach’, 303 Magazine
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In today’s episode, I’m joined by Publisher and Editor in Chief at ‘Cherry Creek Fashion’, Esther Lee Leach! Esther is a force to be reckoned with in the fashion and content production industry. Her story has taken her from starting her first company as a teenager in St. Lucia to global experience across multiple fields in the creative space. Her work ethic is incomparable and she has such a genuine drive to put her ideas into the world.
Esther was generous enough to share her thoughts on what the fashion scene looks like throughout the world, why she chose a career in this industry, as well as how her magazine is changing the way people interact with content surrounding fashion and beauty.
We also talk about the value behind having a diverse and inclusive workplace and how that has impacted the culture at ‘Cherry Creek Fashion’. Esther has experienced racial bias and been subject to ignorance first hand, and aims to create an environment that feels collaborative and open for all involved. She shares her personal experiences with the subject, and offers her perspective on how she has changed her mindset towards it over the years.
For more insights on Esther’s background and to hear our thought provoking conversations in more depth, tune in to Episode 5 of What Didn’t Kill You!
Some Questions I Ask:
How did you get started in modeling and fashion? (1:14)What were your biggest challenges getting started in production? (5:17)Did you start pursuing fashion and modeling around the same time you were working in production? (6:38)Were you still actively producing content in the fashion world after leaving Saint Lucia? (8:03)How does production of content and exploration of fashion tie into your identity? (13:04)How did you start ‘Cherry Creek Fashion’? (16:59)What impact has Coronavirus had on the growth of the magazine? (20:36)Has racial bias and the terminology surrounding racism had any affect on you from a career standpoint? (28:50)Have you ever felt like you’ve been on the wrong side of systematic and institutional racism? (30:38)How does having a more diverse and inclusive company strengthen your product (32:52)What advice can you give to other entrepreneurs of colour who are wanting to break the mould in their own industries? (35:24)What does the future of ‘Cherry Creek Fashion’ look like? (36:27)Do you have any practices that help you maintain the mindset you have? (37:13)
In This Episode You Will Learn:
Background on Esther Lee Leach and her first experience producing a television show (1:23)How being a producer from such a young age has influenced and encouraged Esther today (4:06)What Esther’s life in the London fashion scene looked like (9:37)How Esther made her move to the US and continued her creative endeavours (10:35)How starting a family impacted Esther as someone who is so driven by her work (11:33)What the transition going back into fashion was like for Esther after taking time away to raise her baby (14:00)A brief background on the community aspect of ‘Cherry Creek Fashion’ (14:32)How being a fashion creator in Denver differs from other cities (15:48)Why Esther’s magazine challenges the traditional concept of the medium (18:50)How ‘Cherry Creek Studios’ was born (21:41)What role activism and social change plays in the content at Esther’s magazine (23:49)How racism is more prevalent for Esther in Colorado as opposed to other cities (26:25)The involvement of younger generations combating racism and holding white people accountable (27:51)
Connect With Michael Silverman:
What Didn’t Kill You - InstagramMichael Silverman - Instagram
Connect With Esther Lee Leach:
InstagramLinkedInEmailCherry Creek Fashion - WebsiteCherry Creek Fashion - Instagram
Resources:
Article - ‘Style Profile: Esther Lee Leach’, 303 Magazine
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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