Leka is a West Coast-based stylist and women's health coach whose career bridges the worlds of fashion, fitness, and functional wellness. Known for her discerning eye and timeless, modern aesthetic, Leka brings elevated style and intention to every project. An asset to any team, clients, art directors, and photographers find her enthusiasm infectious and her insight essential when working to create a desired image, produce content, or elevate a brand.
With a BA in fine art photography (UC Santa Cruz) and Graduate work in Fashion Studies at NYC’s Fashion Institute of Technology, Leka cut her teeth styling major runway shows and editorial campaigns. She’s worked across high fashion, action sports, tech, and lifestyle brands—always bringing a unique blend of artistry, edge, and warmth.
Leka merges her creative expertise with her deep knowledge of women’s fitness, hormone health, and longevity. A 5x CrossFit Games athlete and 2023 Masters Champion, she holds certifications in CrossFit (L2), USAW Weightlifting, Nutrition (PN1), and XPT Performance Breathing. Her mission is to help women feel strong, confident, and aligned—from the inside out.
Off the set or outside the gym, you’ll find her coaching, surfing, traveling, hanging with her rescue pit bull, or spending time with her two grown daughters.
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PHOTOGRAPHERS: Anna Palma, Charlie Nucci, Dag Larson, Dana Neibert, David Martinez, Daymion Mardel, Emma Roth, Ericka McConnell, Jim Jordan, Joe Budd, Kate Powers, Katrine Naleid, Mark Andrew, Markku, Peter Z. Jones, Robert Mizono, Stephanie Rausser, Todd Cole
ADVERTISING & CATALOG: Ascent, Adidas, Apple, Atlantis Resort, Charles Schwab, Discover, Duracell, Eli Lilly, Gymboree, Hewlett Packard, Johnson & Johnson, Lee Jeans, Levi Strauss, LMNT, Macy’s, Mercury, Microsoft, Pottery Barn, Princess Cruises, Smirnoff, Sony, State Farm, Sundance, T- Mobile, Target, The Body Shop, Toyota, Visa, Walmart
EDITORIAL: Bon Appetit, Brides, Child, Cooking Light, Entertainment Weekly, Esquire, Fit Pregnancy, GQ, Health Magazine, LA Magazine, Parenting, San Francisco Magazine, Yoga Journal