Leanne Alie

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DISC Type : ID

Freelance Executive Producer at The Partnership Group

Greater London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Leanne Alie is an award-winning podcast producer and the Head of Podcasts at Unlocked, part of The Partnership Group. She is recognized for developing talent-led shows for diverse audiences and previously held commissioning and development roles at the BBC. Leanne studied Advertising and Marketing at Coventry University.

Born and raised in Reading with Bajan and Dominican heritage, Leanne is passionate about telling stories that reflect the Black British experience. Her own podcast, "Coiled, " documents her personal journey with Afro hair and has been featured in The Guardian and Stylist.

Her work on the "Coiled" podcast sparked a national conversation online after a clip challenging the CEO of a major hair retailer went viral.

Personality Overview

Values Relationships

Achievement-Oriented

Charismatic

They are charming and have the ability to align others behind their decisions.  They are more likely to be open to unproven but exciting technologies. They like to keep things under control.

Topics They Care About

Diversity in Audio
Champions underrepresented voices by creating programs like BBC Sounds Audio Lab and The Amplify Accelerator, and serving as a trustee for the Multitrack Fellowship.
Creator Empowerment
Advocates for independent producers regarding sustainable careers, revenue splits, and IP ownership, and provides resources for smaller shows to grow.
Black British Experience
Creates content exploring the intersectional Black British experience, most notably through her acclaimed documentary podcast "Coiled, " which focuses on Afro hair culture.

Media Appearances

Leanne has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2025
Freelance Executive Producer at The Partnership Group
1-2024 - 9-2025
Head of Podcasts, Unlocked Podcasts at The Partnership Group
11-2022 - 11-2023
Development Producer for BBC Sounds at BBC
5-2021 - 3-2023
Commissioning Producer for BBC Sounds Audio Lab at BBC
2-2020 - 5-2021
Commissioning Podcast Producer at BBC

Education

2013 - 2017
Bachelor's Degree from Coventry University

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Insights For Selling To Leanne

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them visualize the impact of their decision
  • Talk about yourself and some of your achievements at the start of the conversation
  • Display high self-confidence and expect them to have a strong personality.

DONT's

  • Avoid unnecessary negativity or slowness
  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a friendly approach
  • Do not look like someone who doesn’t know what they are talking about

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Leanne is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Leanne

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no albeit in a friendly manner.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Leanne move?

  • They can make decisions quickly if they develop trust in you and conviction in the product.
  • Can Leanne take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if necessary.

You And Leanne

Personality Compatibility


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