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Leanne Alie

Trailblazer · DISC type ID
Freelance Executive Producer at The Partnership Group
📍 Greater London, England, United Kingdom

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.

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Experience
9 Years
Current Role
Freelance Executive Producer
Job Level
Junior
Location
Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Leanne shows up

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.

Priorities

Topics Leanne cares 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.
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Career

Work history

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

Media appearances

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Education
2013 - 2017
Bachelor's Degree
Coventry University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

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