College athletes have been banned from endorsement deals for decades, but not anymore. As of July 2021, student-athletes can monetize their personal brands, thanks to new laws around their name, image, and likeness, or NIL. As a gymnast here at UF, I experienced this shift …
I designed a gymnastics board game with my former coach, Claudia Kretschmer, and we co-founded Shine Creative to bring extra joy to gymnasts around the nation! Our mission is to create experiences that ignite the athlete spirit, and we hope to help young gymnasts find …
Let’s work together! Email business@leahclapper.com to chat about your goals and content creation needs! Rates will vary depending on scope of work, usage rights, and exclusivity. Feel free to reach out at all budget levels. Some of my favorite sponsored post examples ↓ Gymnastics Mindset Academy …
During summer 2021, I had the incredible opportunity to work with Nike as an intern on the Global EKIN Education & Experience team. In short, I helped set the global strategy for training and development of store associates. The internship was virtual due to …
During my second semester as a combined degree student, I took data visualization as a graduate elective. I enjoyed studying data visualization best practices and applying them to course projects and beyond. I also gained experience using the Tableau platform to analyze data and make …
I am so honored to have been named the 2021 SEC Scholar-Athlete of the Year! I couldn’t have done it without my coaches, teachers, family, and other supporters. I am so grateful they have helped me unleash my intelligence, athletic abilities, and determination into the …
I launched my own gymnastics podcast, Zest and Progress! On the pod, you’ll find, fun, unfiltered motivation through refreshing conversations from special guests. My goal as host is to uncover athletes’ stories of resilience, energy, and self-confidence. I hope to empower listeners to create positive …
I pieced together this video story to highlight the impact of COVID-19 on the University of Florida gymnastics team. It highlights our team’s journey and shows how the pandemic impacted our training and team mindset. This video was my final project for the course Visual …
My teammates and I have worked very hard to achieve excellence through the COVID-19 pandemic, and I created this short video to highlight our team mindset. I shot the videos during a typical practice, wrote the script, and collected voice memos from each of my …
Fall 2020 Dick Mondell’s is a unique burger and fries joint in Gainesville, Florida, known for their wit and bold colors. The brand was the first client my classmates and I worked with in the course Great Ideas in Marketplace Communications (UF – Fall …
Amidst the COVID19 pandemic in 2020, I kept busy with a new hobby: creating digital artwork. I downloaded Adobe Fresco on my iPad and instantly started playing around. I learned a lot of new techniques, and with a little practice, each piece got better and …
During the COVID19 pandemic, I had the chance to star in a few cooking videos for the Gators gymnastics social media channels. From the comfort of my own home, I demonstrated how to make some of my favorite creations, and Florida Gators gymnastics put the …
Spring 2020 The course Digital Insights thoroughly expanded my experience with marketing and advertising research, and it challenged me to apply my knowledge through real-world case studies. The class was full of lectures, quizzes, and exams, but the skills I learned all culminated in a …
I first started working with aha Pure Foods in July 2019 as a marketing intern. I spent time creating content, familiarized myself with the brand, and learned a ton about the works of a start-up company. With this, I connected with customers through weekly samplings …
Spring 2020 I took Professional Communication to satisfy the final English requirements for my undergrad, but the course offered so much more than just the credits I needed. Throughout the semester, I was introduced to the field of technical communication and explored humanistic tilted approaches …
Fall 2019 During the first full semester of my sophomore year, I took the course Advertising Strategy. Through multiple case studies, in-depth class discussions, and a semester-long group project, I got a sense of what it’s like to be an advertising account planner. For our …
Fall 2019 The course, Principles of Entrepreneurship, was one of the most eye-opening courses I took during my sophomore year. I got a taste of the startup world, what creating your own business actually looks like, and took on an entrepreneurial mindset. The course perfectly …
While studying abroad in Australia during May 2019, I took a travel reporting course. It was one of my favorite classes I have taken through UF, and I enjoyed documenting my experiences in a fun-to-read yet professional way. I improved on several skills while abroad, …
Since May 2018, I have been running a lifestyle blog, Zest & Finesse. It focuses mainly on healthy recipes and baking, so I can inspire others to fuel up with delicious and nutritious food alongside me. Although it started as an enjoyable side project, I have made …
I made this short video recapping a weekend trip to Melbourne during my May 2019 study abroad adventure in Australia. Collaborating with my dad, I compiled this video highlighting my club gymnastics career for use at my senior year gym banquet. Disclosure: not all …
Sydney Offering coffee and a variety of food options, Basket Brothers seems like any other Sydney café at first glance. However, the freshness and quality of the food, as well as the friendly service, set it apart from the rest. The coffeehouse, bar, and …
Rustic, aesthetically pleasing, and quite boho, are ways visitors describe The Grounds of Alexandria. With mosaic lanterns gently swaying in the breeze, arches covered in vibrant ferns, a canopy of bulb lights strung between roofs, and overflowing baskets filled with fruit, the sights are spectacular. …
On October 22, 1797 André Jaques Garnerin parachuted 3,000ft out of a hot air balloon for the first time. On June 2, 2019, I jumped out of a plane for the first time. Skydiving’s history dates much further back than the first successful parachuting venture. …
Fiji is home to a wonderfully dirty, cleansing escape. Yes, you read that correctly. Approximately a 30-minute drive from the city of Nadi, there exists two unique mud pools and hot springs. The surprisingly soothing dugouts are located at the foot of a beautiful mountain formation, …
For tourists and Melbourne residents, the Brighton Bathing Boxes are in a prime location, as the colorful huts on Dendy Street Beach sit less than a 30-minute drive from the central business district. Perhaps take a quick trip to escape the hustle and bustle of …
