We were lucky to catch up with Leah Eber recently and have shared our conversation below.

Hi Leah , thanks for joining us today. What’s the backstory behind how you came up with the idea for your business?

I am a new author of the book, “Chocolate Affirmations”. I was in a place where there so were so many things I wanted to say but I was keeping inside. My book started as a personal journal and turned into a poetry book. At first I wasn’t sure whether or not I wanted to publish it for the world to see. It was my mom who encouraged me to share my thoughts with the world. My mindset was if I am thinking and feeling these thoughts as a black woman, I can’t be alone in my experiences. The goal is to create a space where black women and all women feel seen, accepted and valued. For me personally, feeling seen and understood has really been a struggle in my life. People see me in many different facets: a model, an athlete, a personal trainer and health and wellness coach, etc. I feel it’s hard for me to be accepted as everything I am. Not only am I a health and fitness business owner/ entrepreneur, but I am also a creative and that’s a big part of who I am as a person too. I have always loved writing and for me poetry is great because its small, yet powerful. Time is an issue for everyone, with my poetry book you can read a little at a time and leave feeling inspired and motivated until the next time you are able to pick back up and continue reading more! With this endeavor, I am excited about connecting with people and hearing more about their personal stories and experiences. My goal is always to inspire and help as many people as possible. Everyone has a powerful and important story and everyone deserves to feel seen and appreciated. I’m hoping that is what my book can achieve for those who read it.

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

I am a former collegiate and professional track and field athlete. I own a company called Life with Leah where I specialize in Personal Training, Health and Wellness Coaching and Nutrition Coaching. I help people become their healthiest self by making being healthy an easier process for my clients. By learning about their personal goals, I am able to create a custom plan to fit each client’s individual and specific needs. I am different because when it comes to health I look at a person from the inside out. I incorporate wellness practices into each person’s life so my clients can become more balanced and and ultimately more fulfilled. I love being able to help people see what being healthy can truly look like for them! I think that our health is our ultimate wealth in life and I try my best to lead by example to help inspire others.

Any stories or insights that might help us understand how you’ve built such a strong reputation?

Being a former elite athlete I have many years of experience and knowledge in athletics! This is something that helped me build knowledge and credibility with my business. I have been an elite athlete since I was 12 years old and throughout the years I have worked with some of the best coaches, athletes and trainers in the world. Including several Olympic champions. I have used what I have learned to help me grow so I can ultimately help others in return.

What’s been the most effective strategy for growing your clientele?

I get to know all of my clients as people. Even though I do run a profitable business yes, I still live by the motto of putting people first. When we put people first and try our best to understand and fulfill their needs, we see success. Many of my clients are referral based, meaning they have heard about me from someone they know or someone who has also worked with me. I value people above everything else and I care about what is best for them!

Contact Info:

• Website: www.thechocolateaffirmations.com
• Instagram: @chocolateaffirmations
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chocolateaffirmations
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/chocolate-affirmations/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/chocolateaffir1

Image Credits
Kate Sweeney Alyvia Luong