The B.A.W.S.H. Woman

Leah M. Forney is a 9X published author, Sought-After Professional Speaker, Your Visibility Activator, and Podcast Host of Internationally Recognized & Syndicated Hey Queen, Thrive & Sexual Assault Thriver & Advocate. She is the Founder & Creator of BAWSE Women Pitch where she advises BAWSE Women Entrepreneurs who desire more exposure on how to strategically position their book &/or brand to attract & secure more valuable opportunities through media & stages. As a native of Queens, New York who is currently residing in Maryland writing and speaking came naturally to her. Leah Forney is the oldest girl of six siblings. She grew up without her mother and father raising her. She learned early on the importance of having a relationship with Jesus Christ from her maternal grandmother who raised her in the church. Leah’s love for writing came at a young age when she would pen poems to release the pain, she felt from not having her parents in her life. Never knowing where her writings would take her, Leah penned her first book. As she continues to accept the calling that God has placed on her life, Leah is open to seeing where her gifts and talents will take her. She has released seven books over the last 4 years. Her 8th book Born to be Unbound is now available. She is an award winner of I am H.E.R. International Awards Woman on the Rise (2021), nominee of I am H.E.R. International Awards Podcaster of the Year (2023), nominee of I am H.E.R. International Awards CEO of The Year, Trailblazer of The Year, & Filmmaker of The Year (2024) , Speak up Sis Awards (2023)Phenomenal Leader Award, & Inspire U Awards (2023) Podcaster of the Year, Speaker of the Year, & Coach of the Year nominee, ACHI Magazine (2023) Woman on the Rise, Woman of Inspiration, Community Leader, & Podcaster of the Year Nominee. She has been blessed to be featured in over 214 different media publications including but not limited to international magazine FEMI Magazine and Speak Woman Magazine. She has been blessed to land partnerships with state and national organizations to lend her voice in the fight to end sexual violence. As a Sexual Assault Thriver & Advocate, She has used her survivor story to train law enforcement on how to bridge the gap between victims and law enforcement, as well as trained attorney general's office. She is the coordinator of Maryland Women of Color Network where she meets monthly to discuss issues that impact women of color regarding sexual violence and the legislation that needs to change. She has been in rooms with senators and other legislators to speak up and out about the policies and procedures that are impacting sexual assault victims/survivors/thrivers. You can follow Leah on many social media sites. Facebook: Leah M. Forney, Instagram: Leah_M_Forney, TikTok: Leah M Forney, LinkedIn: Leah Forney and Website: www.leahmforney.com