First Things THRST E117 - Why I Deleted Everything & Started Again: Leana Deeb's Modesty Journey
Nov 20, 2025
Leana Deeb, a fitness creator and founder of Uplift U, candidly shares her journey of deleting past content to embrace authenticity after reconnecting with her faith. She discusses the isolation of sudden fame, her transition to modesty, and the challenges of creating modest fitness wear in a male-led industry. Leana reflects on the pressure of perfection versus vulnerability, the importance of alignment over engagement, and her mission to empower women through genuine representation. Tune in for insights that redefine success in the digital age!
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Overnight Fame Left Her Unprepared
- Leana described blowing up overnight on social media and growing millions of views and followers in a short time.
- She says that rapid fame left her feeling lonely and unprepared to manage the pressure.
Faith Reframed Purpose And Identity
- Leana realized her rapid success felt empty and drove her to reconnect with faith for deeper purpose.
- That spiritual reorientation led her to rethink modesty, validation, and public identity.
She Deleted Her Past And Started Fresh
- Leana described gradually covering up then making a sudden decision to delete past content and start over.
- She deleted content immediately despite brand and manager concerns because she needed to commit fully.