The Current is OLEADA’s editorial space for cultural conversations & behind-the-scenes stories from women who design life on their own terms.
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I Quit a Six-Figure Private Equity Job for Fashion. Was It a Downgrade?
A TikTok I made about being a creative director took off, and suddenly women were in my DMs asking how I became one. Did I have advice? Could we connect?
Before OLEADA, my résumé said engineering and private equity. My camera roll told a...
From the Studio | September 2026
Welcome to From the Studio. A monthly note from inside OLEADA. What we designed. What we refined. What we couldn’t stop thinking about. And a bit of BTS on how we’re building this brand, little by little.
September was the fashion g...
Handbags 101: Why we Won’t Apologize for Using Real Leather
When I started OLEADA, I knew we would eventually have to answer one question directly:
Why leather?
Especially when so much of fashion is moving toward materials that sound cleaner, newer, or more morally convenient.
I understand the...
The Three Bags That Earned a Place in My Busiest Days
I have been traveling a LOT lately. Which means I’ve been thinking about my bags in a very specific way. Not just in terms of style and aesthetics, but whether they make my travel day easier.
And that answer is different depending on the d...
Moving from Fear to Curiosity: A Masterclass in Reinvention
Ariana J. Tadler knows a thing or two about high-stakes decisions.
After 34 years as a trial lawyer, business leader, entrepreneur, and founder, she now helps people meet pivotal career moments with confidence and intention.
Through...
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I started as an engineer. Then private equity. Then something didn’t sit right. So I built OLEADA. Not just bags. A way to rethink how we live and work.
Here to help you design a life you love and a creative business that supports it 💫 Bestselling Substack strategist and "How to Take Your Substack Full-Time" course creator, living in the south of France.
OLEADA is a sustainable workstyle brand that empowers women with thoughtfully engineered handbags that seamlessly blend innovative functionality with timeless elegance.
NYC Based Writer discussing all things marketing, fashion & beauty.
Entrepreneur, mom of two
23, living in NYC, and working in fashion
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