From Corporate Life to Full-Time Creator
This week on Busy Mom Talk, Kianna sits down with Leanne Lee, the creator behind Life With Leanne Lee - a highly influential digital storyteller across YouTube, Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram. Leanne opens up about the moment she realized her corporate job was no longer aligned with her values or mental health, and how she made the bold jump into full-time content creation. She shares what it really looked like behind the scenes to walk away from stability and choose a path that felt more honest, creative, and deeply fulfilling.
When Friends Don’t Get It
Leanne and Kianna dive into one of the most unspoken parts of being an online creator: how people in your “real life” respond. Leanne talks about the sting of friends not supporting her the way they might celebrate a more “traditional” career path, and how becoming visible online can make people see you differently. This conversation explores identity, judgment, and what it means when your life becomes content in the eyes of others — even when you’re still the same person at your core.
Going Viral in the COVID Era
Leanne reflects on how the early COVID era and shifting algorithms helped skyrocket her visibility. She explains what it was like creating wholesome, relatable content at a time when people craved connection more than ever — and how that season changed everything for her platforms. From short-form video booms to algorithm experiments, she shares what worked, what didn’t, and how she learned to lean into authenticity over trends.
Wholesome Content, Real Impact
At the heart of Leanne’s brand is content that feels like a warm hug: cozy routines, family moments, real-life struggles, and slices of everyday joy. She and Kianna discuss why wholesome content resonates so deeply right now, especially for moms and women who feel tired of comparison and perfection. Leanne explains how she stays grounded while being highly visible, and how she chooses what to share versus what stays private.
Kids, Boundaries, and Online Safety
As a mom and creator, Leanne is intentional about child safety and digital boundaries. She shares why she uses different names for her kids online, how she protects their identities, and how she balances storytelling with safety. This segment is especially powerful for parents who want to share their lives online but feel uneasy about how much is “too much.”
Tips, Tricks, and The Unknown Future
The episode wraps with Leanne offering insider tips and practical advice for anyone wanting to start (or grow) as a content creator — from mindset shifts and consistency to understanding platforms and staying true to yourself. She also talks honestly about the uncertainty of this career path, how she makes peace with the unknown, and why trusting herself has been the best decision she’s ever made.
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