"TV Star and Model"   

Travels from: St. Louis, MO

I am the poster child for the “Prodigal daughter” … “I’ve been there, done that and am NOT going back” said Leah Darrow.

 “Satan’s has had his fun with me for too long, I have been blinded by ignorance and corrupted by vanity and pride,  I take back from satan what is Yours and I give my entire self to You…Dear Lord, make me new again in You.”  -- A private entry in Leah’s journal.
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On the feast day of St. John the Baptist, in the year 1979, Leah entered into this world.  The oldest of six children, Leah was born and raised on a small farm in Norman, Oklahoma, and quickly realized the value of her faith.  With the tragic murder of her grandfather, Leah saw her family turn to God for support.  It was then, at the tender age of 12, she became aware that it was God alone that would mend any problem – even death.

Leah attended private Catholic school up through her freshman year in high school in Oklahoma when in 1994 her father’s job transferred their family to St. Louis, Missouri.  She went on to attend and graduate from the University of Missouri-St. Louis.  At UM-St. Louis Leah earned a B.A. degree in Psychology, receiving every possible award from her department and served two consecutive terms as the Chapter President of Psi Chi, the National Honor Society in Psychology, and still being able to graduate with Magna Cum Laude Honors.

Not too long after college, Leah made her TV debut on Season 3 of the hit reality TV Show, America’s Next Top Model.  Having modeled briefly before Leah became swept away by the Fashion industry and soon came to realize its dark depths and the suggestive nature of where her new career was trying to take her.  Leah’s “prodigal daughter” experience happened in the abyss of New York City, in the midst of the madness, the craziness, and the lonely; she found her way back to Christ.  

At a very young age, Leah was drawn to fashion and as God would have it, He led her to Brenda Sharman, National Director of Pure Fashion.  
    
“I briefly saw a story for Pure Fashion on EWTN and wondered why those cute girls and adorable outfits were being showcased on the ‘catholic channel’.  I immediately found out more information on Pure Fashion’s website and decided to write Brenda an email thanking her for putting together the program.  Little did I know what one small email can do; Brenda called me personally and we talked for what seemed to be only 20 minutes when in actuality hours had passed.”

With Pure Fashion up and running, Brenda helped Leah link up with Chicago’s Pure Fashion Team and Leah has since helped put together the first St. Louis Pure Fashion team as well.  Leah loves sharing her personal testimony as well as her new strategy to modeling, “I bring each modeling opportunity to Our Blessed Mother, if I feel that I can participate in it with Her by my side, then I know Jesus will be happy with it too,” said Leah.

Leah’s wonderful and what some might call “stubborn” faith in God has brought her to many crossroads in her young life.  After much reflection Leah realized that her journey has not been in vain.  She, like many, has reformed …. better yet, repented and is willing to allow the Holy Spirit to guide her as He takes her on another journey of sharing her life’s events with others.  

Some of Leah’s speeches cover topics such as modesty, chastity, the pro-life message (including the death penalty), “catholic” fashion, conversion from sin, and living your life for Christ.

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 Comments Posted By The Public ...

Posted 11/20/09

"Leah came to speak to our teen boys and girls and literally changed the way they think of every day. She made it clear that every decision they make on a daily basis has an effect, and if you are going to be a woman/man of God you need to stand behind your decisions. She talked at length to the girls about dressing appropriately, because the way we dress has a direct correlation with how we live our lives. Leah was such an amazing person to work with, and we fully plan on bringing her back for next year's conference." - Dominoe I. in Reno, NV.

Posted 11/20/09

"Leah spoke last evening at an Extreme North event at St. Adelaide Parish in Peabody, MA. Her message really hit home with the young adults that were there and it was amazing to hear the comments from the attendees the day after this event. Leah -please know that you were wonderful last evening and I pray that the Holy Spirit remains at your side in all that you do. God Bless." - Tim B. in Peabody, MA      

Posted 6/25/09:

"Leah, honestly I don't know if I could ever thank you enough, you are an amazing person who is a real inspiration to me along with many young women."  - Rhianne F., Edmonton

Posted 12/7/2008

"Leah Darrow is one of the most talented up and coming speakers. She would make the perfect model for the Pro-life movement." - Fr. Bill Bellrose CPM, Front Royal/VA

Leah's experiences in the secular worlds of modeling and reality TV make her attractive to teens. Leah's love for the Lord makes her attractive to those who work with teens. Add in her personable speaking style and sense of humor, and Leah is an excellent choice for any youth event focused on the virtues of modesty, purity, chastity and respect for life.
Christina Heddell
Director, Respect Life Apostolate
Archdiocese of St. Louis
 
Leah's brave and honest testimony really impacts young people and adults. She helps them examine their own lives and see where they might be failing Christ.  Leah's testimony really gets them working to bring the power and beauty of the Good News to the culture around them. Leah is leading a real revolution of beauty and truth in the world. Don't miss out on hearing her.
 Fr. Ernest Daly, LC, editor, Our Faith In Action (www.ourfaithinaction.com)
 
Leah Darrow conveyed a powerful message of giving yourself to Christ.  She taught many young adults at our Theology on Tap series that while we are part of the real world with all its distractions, we must fight the good fight for Our Lord and show Christ to everyone in all our actions. 
Mario Bruschi, Co-Director of Theology on Tap-NYC.

Leah Darrow was our keynote speaker at the 5th Annual Dallas Pure Fashion Show.  She did an amazing job communicating to a sold out audience of over 500 girls, parents, teens and young adults the importance of balancing modesty and purity with fashion and beauty.  The audience thoroughly enjoyed hearing her testimony and the committee truly appreciated her flexibility, kind spirit and hard work preparing for the big day together.
Anni Christman 2008 Dallas Pure Fashion Chairperson