Lea Turner: You Don’t Have to Proofread Who You Are

In this powerful episode of How to Belong, Naomi Lloyd sits down with Lea Turner—a trailblazer who’s redefined what it means to belong by building a community where “square pegs fit perfectly.” From shaking up LinkedIn with her unapologetic honesty to founding The HoLT, an inclusive space for small business owners, Lea shares what it really means to show up as your full self—especially when you don’t fit the mould. Lea opens up about losing her father at a young age, and how that grief—and the legacy of strength he left behind—has shaped her path. It’s a story of turning pain into purpose, difference into power, and visibility into a tool for lifting others up. Together, Naomi and Lea explore self-belief behind the scenes, creating true community, and what it takes to stop editing yourself to fit in. If you’ve ever felt like you didn’t belong or that it’s “too late” to start again, this is your invitation to stop proofreading who you are—and start owning it. Key Topics Covered: Lea’s journey from outsider to community leader Grief and legacy: how losing her father shaped her mission Building The HoLT: a no-BS, burnout-free space for entrepreneurs Facing stereotypes, criticism, and loneliness with authenticity The messy reality of self-belief and resilience Practical advice for showing up as your true self Connect with Lea Turner: Website: leaturner.co.uk Subscribe to How to Belong for more stories about finding, losing, and rediscovering belonging in every chapter of life. Alongside hosting this podcast, I help people explore belonging through photography—whether that’s powerful headshots, dating profile images, personal rebranding, or family lifestyle shoots. Find out more at www.naomilloyd.co.uk