EPISODE · May 20, 2026 · 1H 1M
Leah Yard
from The VOW · host Tanya Eklund
Leah Yard’s path into fashion was anything but traditional. Raised on a remote lighthouse island and leaving high school early, she spent years in entry-level jobs, feeling like she didn’t belong. It was through jewelry and personal style that she discovered a powerful shift—not just in how others perceived her, but in how she saw herself. Without formal training or industry connections, Leah built her Vancouver-based brand from the ground up, embracing slow fashion and creating timeless pieces using recycled materials. Today, she uses her journey to challenge the idea of a “right” path, advocating for confidence, individuality, and showing up—even when you feel like the least likely person in the room.
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Leah Yard’s path into fashion was anything but traditional. Raised on a remote lighthouse island and leaving high school early, she spent years in entry-level jobs, feeling like she didn’t belong. It was through jewelry and personal style that she discovered a powerful shift—not just in how others perceived her, but in how she saw herself. Without formal training or industry connections, Leah built her Vancouver-based brand from the ground up, embracing slow fashion and creating timeless pieces using recycled materials. Today, she uses her journey to challenge the idea of a “right” path, advocating for confidence, individuality, and showing up—even when you feel like the least likely person in the room.
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