Leah McSweeney

Leah McSweeney is a streetwear pioneer, female entrepreneur, cultural provocateur, and mother of 14-year-old Kier living in New York City. In 2004, Leah famously launched Married to the Mob, one of the first streetwear brands for women, by women. Following the incredible success of Married to the Mob, Leah launched her second brand, Happy Place, in the fall of 2020. Highlighting the intersection of sustainability and comfort, Happy Place showcased a different side of Leah’s aesthetic and artistic ability.

When she is not building her empire, Leah is a frequent contributor to Penthouse Magazine, Hypebae and Mass Appeal. On and off-screen, Leah continues to advocate for female empowerment, street culture, and creative entrepreneurship, and leans into lifestyle topics like health, fitness, and mental health awareness. 

Always inspired to elevate her life, Leah recently welcomed a new four-legged friend to her family, and continues her journey to convert to Judaism.