LEF's story
Challenging the norm. Rethinking success.
We are a global community amplifying the raw, unfiltered stories of women who rethink success, drive change, and challenge outdated narratives—at any scale, in any space. From grassroots changemakers to bold entrepreneurs, from mothers to movement builders, their stories matter.
Because real impact isn’t about fitting into the mold.
It’s about breaking it.
Why LEF?
Women’s stories are everywhere—but not always in the way they should be. Too often, they’re simplified, sidelined, or shaped to fit someone else’s version of success. LEF exists to change that.
💡 LEF is a global community and storytelling platform amplifying raw, real, and diverse stories of women making an impact—at any scale, in any space.
Like many, we had big dreams but hesitated. What if we fail? What if we’re not enough? We watched others take action—sometimes in awe, sometimes with quiet jealousy—wondering, How do they do it? Surely, we weren’t alone.
What even is success?
Everywhere we looked, success stories were polished and perfected—but the messy, uncertain, real journeys? They were missing. The doubts, the struggles, the figuring-it-out-as-you-go? Nowhere to be seen.
The truth is, we don’t even know what success really means. Titles, money, checking off society’s boxes—it never quite fit. Maybe success isn’t a destination. Maybe it’s a process, a question, an ongoing conversation. And we’re here for all of it.
And this is why we’re here
LEF is a space where impact isn’t about perfection, but courage. Where success isn’t a fixed outcome, but something we define—together. Because the truth is, you don’t need it all figured out to make a difference.
This isn’t just about storytelling. It’s about shifting power, creating space, and proving that every woman—at any scale, in any space—has a story worth telling. And when those stories are heard, they spark real change.
Stories don’t just create visibility—they shift power, spark new ideas, and shake up the status quo.
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The people behind LEF
Sanne van ‘t Net
Founder
Yashpriya Sharma
Founder
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