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Our stories give us grounding.

They transform experience to roots. They harvest fruits from where there once was only mud. They contain the seeds of what’s to come.

 

I’m Leah, and I’m a writer and editor, visual artist, and storytelling strategist, as well as farmer, cook, and astrologer. I’m an articulator of integral truths; a connector of common threads and community bonds; and an advocate for regenerative healing on both human and environmental scales. 

The Core Stories is the small plot I’ve carved out on the internet — a place to plant and share creative projects with fellow diggers, sowers, and growers of true tales with heart. Welcome. 

BROWSE THE LATEST STORIES

[the blog]

The Core Stories | A story about the chives you're here to chop.

A story about the chives you’re here to chop.

A story about the salty sweetness of connection.

A story about breaking through.

The Core Stories | A story about a movement..

A story about a movement.

The Core Stories | Light

A story about light in the dark.

The Core Stories | A story about loss and redemption.

A story about loss and redemption.

READ THE WRITING

[copywriting and editorial portfolios]

A few favorite projects include an essay for Clementine Daily on the subversive act of growing food, an article for Birchbox Magazine on astrologically-informed leadership styles, and a behind-the-scenes look at the Smithsonian’s archives for My Modern Met.

Read more selected clips here.

SEE THE PHOTOS + ILLUSTRATIONS

[visual portfolio]

Illustrated Client Projects

Secular Sabbath

Farm-to-Photo

Weaving in Oaxaca with Thread Caravan

Foodie Illustrations

sweetgreen opening at Columbia University

Hand Lettering

Portraits of Niki Russ Federman

Portraits of Flynn McGarry

GET THE GOODS

[shop cards + prints in The Core Stories Shop]

WORK WITH ME

Click here to learn more about how I can help you or your brand capture a meaningful moment or communicate a heartfelt message, whether with words, visuals, or digital communications strategy.

GET MY STORY (+ SAY HI)

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  • A story about the chives you’re here to chop.
  • A story about the salty sweetness of connection.
  • A story about breaking through.
  • A story about a movement.
  • A story about light in the dark.

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