"Leah, you are such a great role model for all women and I think that I speak for each Mercy girl when I say that each thing you taught us will be carried with us always. Thank you for being so honest and open with each of us and sharing your amazing story. Thank you for also showing us that God is love." - Jenny Marino, NY, 2011
"Leah, thanks so much for coming to Our Lady of Mercy Academy, I had such a great time listening to your story. Your truely amazing and such a positive influence! keep doing what your doing because you are making a big impact on this world!" -Katie Capobianco, NY, 2011
"Leah, thanks you so much for telling us your story and the true meaning of love, fashion, faith, and happiness. I truly am changed because of your insightful words. I will never forget yesterday, thanks for being such a great role model to myself and all other girls hearts you have and will touch. Thanks again!!" -Sarah Rooney, NY, 2011
"Leah your talk at Our Lady of Mercy changed my life. I'll never look at love, fashion, or reality tv the same way again, nor will I allow it to determine my self-esteem. you're so honest, funny, and sincere, and I love you so much!!!" -Julia Marie, NY, 2011
"The vibrancy of Leah Darrow, her infectious enthusiasm, penetrating witness and love for Christ is changing lives and and renewing people’s faith in the Church. She presents a hope filled message that challenges young and old to greatness in the “eyes of God”. Whenever and wherever I hear Leah speak, inevitably someone approaches me and says something like “I wish my daughter (son, brother, sister or spouse) could hear her witness.” She is on the frontlines of the new evangelization and her message of reconciliation and love should be heard by all." -Fr. Michael Harrington, Director of Outreach and Cultural Diversity, Asst. Director of Vocations, Archdiocese of Boston
"I wanted to thank you so much for the talk you gave at Fan the Fire. Not only was it inspiring and uplifting, but you touched the hearts of every girl there. Right after the talk, every girl was talking. Many of us told our youth leaders and the boys, about how incredible the experience was. I was amazed. I had never before been so inspired and touched by a talk. Never have I left one and been in awe. But the quest for love that you shared, was so powerful. It brought everyone closer, and made me truly be glad for the love I generally see in God. And afterwards, as a few friends and I approached you, you were so kind! I can not express how uplifting it was to see you live a God-loving, beautiful and normal life, when I'm so used to having it be God, or no God. I hope that I may have the privilege of seeing you speak again in the future. But God bless you, and I hope you realize that you are changing lives everywhere". ~Madeleine (Fan the Fire, August 2010)
"You're talk at Fan the Fire was truly inspirational. It made me want to go out and do more in the world toward evangelization. I took every piece of advice you gave to heart and it has helped me to grow tremendously in my faith. What a great advocate you are for the Blessed Mother! You are a woman who has changed her life completely and now goes forward to teach women the dignity and beauty God has created within them. You are an amazing woman and God has hand-picked you for this courageous and challenging yet fulfilling mission. Never forget that you are a gift to the world and to soo many people, especially young woman, never stop shining your light. I appreciate you sharing your life story, especially the ones that are very difficult to talk about. Thank you so much for your inspiration and the encouragement you have given to so many young women". Thank you again, ~Mary Boyle (Fan the Fire, August 2010)
"I am very grateful the you took the time out to come to Fan the Fire and talk to us girls. Your words were inspiring and you have become one of my few role models that I have". (Fan the Fire Youth Rally, August 2010)
"Your talk was inspiring. You made me think about how precious "sex" is, honestly before I really wanted to just "do it" since I didn't really feel like it was important. But when you told your story I was like wow I'm happy I haven't done it. What makes your speech even better is that you were once a model and seen on TV. Nobody really expects someone like you to go up in front of a crowd and talk about your life experiences and how much you love and thank God now. You're really an inspiration to all girls". (Fan the Fire Youth Rally, August 2010)
"Your girl talk was so amazing! Deffinetly tied for 1st for my favorite speaker ever (sean forrest beging the other). Hearing your story was great because you didn't lecture us about what we should and shouldnt do. You gave witness to the stuggles we may encounter and are extremly adorable in how you tell your story. (I LOVE YOUR SHOES!) . The money game at the beginning was also really great and extremly generous. Thank you for coming!" (Fan the Fire Youth Rally, August 2010)
"I just wanted to let you know your talk at fan the fire was super inspirational. In a world where sex is no longer special because teens aren't waiting until they're married to do "it" , your talk helped me learn how to pray for them. I want to help my peers learn from what they've done and how turning to God can help save them. I also wanted to say your talk helped show people there's a little more to every person beyond what they see. There's more to life than just material things. And everyone should live knowing God is watching what they're doing so they should think about what they do before they do it". (Fan the Fire Youth Rally, August 2010)
"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. (November 2009)
"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, Canada (June 2009)
"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 (November 2009)
"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 (December 2008)
"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) (March 2008)
"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. (March 2008)
"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