Mama, We Made It!

“Stay curious.” Leslie was born in Historic Filipinotown, Los Angeles, but moved to South Central when she was 4 -  a place that raised her, became her home, and her community.  Leslie was influenced by her mother, who encouraged her to stay active, as Leslie delved into sports, performing arts, and student government throughout her youth.  Elected Senior Class President in High School, Leslie was able to use her leadership role to inspire change, and bring people together.  “Being a leader is not only being able to captain the ship, but being able to teach everyone how to captain the ship.”  Using her influence, Leslie began to host events, and high school parties, which became the foundation of her career.  But it’s often after High School where life quickly changes. On one hand, we become more free, and on the other, we become more lost.  For Leslie, being lost was what made her who she is today.  Struggling to find her directi