Lesley Hampton is the founder and designer of the LESLEY HAMPTON brand. Lesley defines herself through the amalgamation of the indigeneity, to her Anishinaabe and Mohawk heritage, as well as, her early nomadic upbringing. Diversity is at the core of every piece created by LESLEY HAMPTON; with a focus on evening-wear and occasion-wear. The brand draws inspiration from notations that embody inclusivity, and broader perceptions of beauty that leads to mental health awareness and body-positive advocacy.⁣ ⁣ In This Episode Lesley Shares: ✅ Using her creativity as a means to discovering more about who she is as an Indigenous woman⁣ ✅ Her commitment to highlighting Mental Health and Body Positivity causes within the fashion industry ⁣ ✅ Being intentional about inclusivity and representation in each phase of the creative process⁣ ✅ The importance of #MentalHealth and sometimes putting yourself before your business⁣ ⁣ ⚡️LIGHTNING ROUND: What makes her a good quarantine buddy: She's calm and easy-going ⁣ What makes her a bad quarantine buddy: She can be messy⁣ Fave Quote: "You're the equal of the 5 people you spend the most time with" ⁣ At-Home Workout: Going for walks and stretching⁣ Snack: Popcorn 🍿⁣ Book: "Alexander McQueen:Savage Beauty" by Andrew Bolton 📸⁣ Netflix Show: "Never Have I Ever" // "Working Moms" // "The American Meme" ⁣ Skill/Hobby: Cooking - made her first casserole and experimenting with spices⁣ Connect: @lesley_hampton // 🐦@lesleyhampton // https://www.lesleyhampton.com⁣ 

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Produced by: katiezeppieri @jromito

*Recorded on April 29 on Instagram Live*