Hey, I’m Leslie.
Writer. Consultant. Speaker. Currently unbecoming.
I've spent 15+ years helping brands — my own, and other women building theirs — find their voice, grow their audience, and figure out what actually matters. Now I'm doing the same thing for my life. In public.
Life under construction. Welcome in.
This is home base. It's where you can find my writing, learn about my consulting and speaking work, and get a sense of who I am beyond the professional bio.
I'm a journalist-turned-founder-turned-whatever-comes-next. I built Indy Maven from scratch, ran a coworking space, launched (and learned from) a hundred different ideas. Now I'm in a new chapter — moving from Indianapolis to Detroit, winding down some things, building others, and writing about all of it honestly.
If you're here because you want a consultant who's been in the arena, not just studied it — I'm your person. If you're here because you're in your own transition and need to know someone else is fumbling through one too — also welcome. Pull up a chair.
Leslie Bailey is Unbecoming
A newsletter about shedding, rebuilding, and figuring it out.
I write about living with more abundance through less, resilience, and the messy middle of major life transitions. The posts are personal. The observations are earned. The snacks are always a factor.
New essays drop regularly. Come along.
Power Hour
Stuck? Overwhelmed? Not sure what you're even stuck on? This 60-minute customized session cuts through the noise so you can move forward. Think of it as "pick my brain"—but with a plan.
Ready to work together?
Consulting
As a journalist, founder, and community builder, I help primarily women-led brands get clear on their story and show up with the visibility they've earned. Whether you need marketing strategy, media positioning, or someone to help you figure out your next chapter—that's my zone.
Speaking
I'll give your audience the real deal on entrepreneurship, resilience, media, and what it actually takes to build something from nothing. (I've done it. Multiple times. I have notes.)
What Clients are Saying
"Leslie has been so impactful on the development of my business and my mindset. She’s helped me get clear on goals, prioritize tasks, and develop a straightforward plan of implementation. She helped me get back time while steadily improving my business."
Olivia Steele, Olivia Steele Photography
"Leslie was warm, knowledgeable, and generous with her time. She provided a helpful summary that gave me a lot to think about. The session was so insightful."
Beverly Barr, Raise the Bar Coaching and Consulting
Let’s stay in touch!
Whether you want to follow along with my writing, explore working together, or just say hi — I'd love to hear from you.
