Leah M. Forney is a 8X published author, Transformative Speaker, Your Visibility Activator, Podcast Host of International Streamed Hey Queen, Thrive & Sexual Assault Thriver & Advocate. She is the CEO & Founder of Purposely Faithfull, LLC which is her coaching and consulting firm specializing in working with purpose driven women with a desire to increase their visibility while making impact through the power of story telling. As a native of Queens, New York who is currently residing in Maryland writing and speaking came naturally to her. Leah Forney is the oldest girl of six siblings. She grew up without her mother and father raising her. She learned early on the importance of having a relationship with Jesus Christ from her maternal grandmother who raised her in the church. Leah’s love for writing came at a young age when she would pen poems to release the pain, she felt from not having her parents in her life. Never knowing where her writings would take her, Leah penned her first book. As she continues to accept the calling that God has placed on her life, Leah is open to seeing where her gifts and talents will take her. She has released seven books over the last 4 years. Her 8th book Born to be Unbound is releasing Summer 2022. She is an award winner of I am H.E.R. International Awards Woman on the Rise. She has been blessed to be featured on 135 different media publications including but not limited to international magazine FEMI Magazine and Speak Woman Magazine. She has been blessed to land partnerships with state and national organizations to lend her voice in the fight to end sexual violence. As a Sexual Assault Thriver & Advocate, She has used her survivor story to train law enforcement on how to bridge the gap between victims and law enforcement, as well as trained attorney generals office. She is a member of Maryland Women of Color Network where she meets monthly to discuss issues that impact women of color regarding sexual violence and the legislation that needs to change. She has been in rooms with senators and other legislators to speak up and out about the policies and procedures that are impacting sexual assault victims/survivors/thrivers. You can follow Leah on many social media sites.