Kristen Leanne-Photo by Olivia Bush
I have been a fan of this sexy and sweet lady for a few years now and SO excited to have her come out to our celebration next week! I had the pleasure of doing a fun Q&A with Kristen about her businesses, modeling, love life, favorite local band and more..check it out below.
You might get to meet her when you come to our event since she is bringing awesome giveaways from Sideshow By The Sea and IHeartKristenLeanne.
What inspired you to start your online shopping/retail site, Sideshow By The Sea?
I have always wanted to own and run my own boutique, and with internet shopping really becoming more prevalent, I decided to do an online boutique. It has really evolved and is always changing. Currently I am working on my very own cut and sew line..the first line is on it’s way to me right now!
Besides being a talented model and business owner you also do charity work – can you tell us what kind of charity work you do and how you became involved with helping others? Is there a specific charity that is particularly near and dear to your heart?
I’ve always done charity, ever since I was little. My family and I would volunteer at our church for Thanksgiving and serve the homeless/less fortunate. For Christmas we would drive gifts to families who signed up to receive help. Helping others has been something that was been ingrained in me from the get go. It gives an awesome feeling that I can’t really explain or get from anything else. Hand to Hand is a great charity in Santa Monica that I enjoy volunteering at. I also volunteered at the LADWC, LA downtown women’s center and volunteered every tuesday in the kitchen. Really enjoyed working with those women.
How did you get started with modeling?
I’ve been modeling with an agency since I was 5. I started doing it more seriously when I was 18.
What advice would you give other women who are interested in getting into the modeling business or that are considering running their own business?
Modeling is just something you have to start from the bottom up. If you’re interested in doing commercial and fashion, go straight to an agency and SHOW them why you are the next best thing. They just may believe you and you just might prove them right! For business entrepreneurs… understand that there are SO many obstacles. They can be overcome as long as you have patience and perseverance. You can’t give up, you have to roll with the punches and just expect it.
I have always loved your tattoos, do you have a favorite one?
My tattoos are like kids, I don’t have a favorite. 🙂 I love them all in different ways.
What has been one of your favorite photo shoots?
My favorite photo-shoot was with Christian Saint for Bizarre Magazine/Tattoo Life. Music video wise, “oh love” for Green Day was my favorite shoot, it was a blast.
What are your guilty pleasures food wise?
Hot cheeto fries and baked potatoes loaded with cheese and butter!
Sometimes you model for your bf’s underwear company Underwear Society- What’s the best thing and the most challenging thing when it comes to working with your boyfriend?
The most challenging thing working so closely everyday with my boyfriend is that he and I are such passionate people that when we feel strongly about something, we really have to communicate all points very well, or it can quickly turn into an argument! But I absolutely love working with him. We are literally together 24 hours a day, every day, except when we’re using the restroom, that’s the only time we’re apart. We even take every shower together!! Some may say that it’s unhealthy, but to me, it’s necessary. I love it.
What is your favorite band from Los Angeles or San Diego?
Fartbarf would definitely have to be one of my favorite electro/drum & bass bands from Los Angeles. They have an interesting name, and are not well known, but damn are they effin good live!!! They play in Hermosa Beach all the time.
xoxo
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