DENVER MOGULS
(CON TI N U ED)
Esther Lee Leach
@ CHERRY CREEK FASHION
Former producer, newspaper journalist and fashion editor, Esther is the originator of Cherry Creek Fashion, a digitally-forward fashion magazine whose raison d’être is to inspire its audience to “show up as their most authentic self.” The magazine was inspired by Cherry Creek’s well-dressed residents and seemingly endless array of boutiques and stores. Its written and video content spotlights different women who express their personal styles while growing their own businesses, such that by leading with the personal styles of its subjects, Cherry Creek Fashion also supports small, local businesses, many of which are women-run. The magazine is confirmation that successful entrepreneurship is rooted in networking: “Denver has an amazing community spirit, and its entrepreneurs love to connect with others.” Esther has her own network of ladies she refers to as #bossbabes, with whom she shares relationships of mutual support, such as Keren Nimmo of networking company Found(h)er, Annie Bloj of event website AnnieBloj.com and Leigh Gordon of The Scout Guide Denver, among others. Since starting a television production company with her sister in St. Lucia years ago, Esther has always taken the entrepreneurial plunge, unafraid of failure, as she prefers to learn firsthand what works and what does not, because, “There is no one better than you to execute your idea, your brand and your business.”
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Cherry Creek Lifestyle | May 2019