Welcome to LeAnn.LLC!
Last year, I decided to leave behind what society typically considers "normal" in pursuit of a more balanced life. This included leaving my day job! My resume reflects a diverse career adventure, from starting in the TV and film industry to working for Radio Disney for almost 10 years, teaching behind-the-scenes secrets at Apple Retail, and creating events for singles at one of the largest churches in America.
What a Difference a Year Makes.
When you look at yourself in the mirror everyday you don’t notice the incremental changes that turn in to big ones overtime. It’s amazing how much your body keeps tabs on all the other factors happening around you. Stress, anxiety, lack of sleep, being overworked, lack of proper nutrition, being prescribed one medication to alleviate the side effects of another.
Balance & Boundaries
I’ll be the first to admit that, historically speaking, I’ve had a terrible work life balance. But when you love your job, it doesn't feel like it’s a bad idea, right? It feels fun, exciting, warm, fuzzy and like you’re making the world a better place. All of which are probably true. However, at the same time you are slowly emptying a piece of yourself with no plan to fill it up.
Best of ATL…
I moved to Atlanta right after college. Ponce City Market was City Hall East. There was no Beltline. 10th & Piedmont was an intersection, not a restaurant and you could still hang out at one-tweezy with Ludacris & Jermaine Dupri. I had to mapquest AND PRINT OUT directions. This also meant that I got lost a lot. The best part about getting lost is what you find along your way back to your destination.
Welcome to Atlanta
Let’s start with the most important information—no one calls it “Hotlanta.” There are signs at the airport dedicated to this fact. Local breweries have named beers after this tidbit. Commit this to memory.
The making of The Hollywood of the South - Part 2
You’ve read my account of how Atlanta became the Hollywood of the South, now check out a random compilation of some MUST SEE movies and TV shows that were filmed in Atlanta since Georgia passed the Entertainment Industry Investment Act.
The making of The Hollywood of the South - Part 1
Let me take you back to 2004. I landed a paid internship (which eventually turned into a full-time job) at a post-production company called LAB601 on the corner of North Ave and Glen Iris in the Old 4th Ward. During that time, Atlanta's film and TV industry was centered around Ted Turner’s subsidiaries (TBS, TCM, Cartoon Network, etc), The Weather Channel, and the Independent Movie scene.
A year Later…
1 year ago was my original post about the journey that led me to get these arrows. These are reminders of not only places but people. People who's lives have changed mine
Direction & Guidance
Written July 28, 2018.
All of my tattoos have a story - some just a little more personal and special than others….Singular arrow tattoos represent movement and direction.