Lesley Beador is a devoted mother, entrepreneur, and someone who lives with purpose. Raised near Lake Tahoe, she grew up surrounded by mountains, trees, and the quiet strength of nature. That peaceful environment shaped her love for wellness, creativity, and connection.
From a young age, Lesley was driven. She started community college courses as a high school sophomore and graduated early. She’s carried that same motivation into her adult life—building a family, giving back to others, and creating something of her own.
Now raising three children, Lesley encourages them to follow their own paths. Her daughters, Inga and Anna, are exploring acting and music. Creativity runs in the family, and Lesley supports it with love and example.
Lesley’s passion for beauty and health has led her to develop a skincare line inspired by nature and self-care. She believes in taking care of the body and mind as a daily habit—not a luxury. She also finds time to volunteer with Meals on Wheels, delivering food and kindness to people who often go unseen.
She and her husband, David, share a love for travel and restoration. They spend time in Utah, Montana, and often visit national parks like Yellowstone. Whether she’s snowmobiling, doing yoga, or crafting with her kids, Lesley finds joy in being active, present, and grounded.
In every part of her life—family, business, service—Lesley moves with calm strength. She doesn’t just chase goals. She builds a life full of meaning, and in doing so, she shows others what’s possible.
Q&A:
Q&A with Lesley Beador: On Inspiration, Confidence, and Building a Meaningful Life
Q: What does inspiration mean to you? Where do you find it most?
Lesley Beador:
For me, inspiration shows up in small moments—quiet ones. I’ve always found it in nature. I grew up near Lake Tahoe, so I spent a lot of time hiking, skiing, just being in the outdoors. There’s something about wide open spaces and fresh air that resets your thoughts and gives you room to think bigger. That’s still true for me today. When I’m stuck creatively or emotionally, I go outside. Yellowstone is one of those places that really grounds me. You’re reminded how small you are, in a good way.
Q: You’ve pursued a lot of creative paths—raising artistic kids, building a skincare line, restoring homes. How do you stay confident in your ideas?
Lesley:
I try not to overthink things. I’ve learned that hesitation can talk you out of your best ideas. When something lights me up—even if I don’t have all the answers yet—I lean into it. I’m not afraid to start small. Like with the skincare line I’m building—it didn’t start with a business plan. It started with me trying to make something better for myself and my family. I think that’s how most good ideas are born. You see a need in your own life and you start exploring it. Confidence doesn’t always mean certainty. It’s more about trust. Trusting that you’ll figure it out as you go.
Q: A lot of people struggle to take the first step. What helped you get over that fear?
Lesley:
I started taking community college classes as a sophomore in high school. That early push gave me this sense that I could move forward at my own pace, even if it didn’t follow the usual path. I graduated six months early, and I think that was the start of trusting my own timing. That lesson has stayed with me. You don’t have to wait for permission. And you don’t need to know exactly where something will lead. You just need to take the next right step.
I also find that doing things physically helps break fear. For example, I love spin classes and paddleboarding. That kind of movement gets me out of my head. Once you get your body going, your mind follows.
Q: What’s one risk you took that really shaped your path?
Lesley:
Volunteering with Meals on Wheels might not sound like a big risk, but showing up for strangers can be vulnerable. It’s easy to give from a distance—write a check, donate some items—but walking up to someone’s door, looking them in the eye, and being present with them, that takes a different kind of openness.
That experience changed me. It made me realize how disconnected we can become when we’re busy building our own lives. Sometimes the biggest risk is slowing down. Letting yourself be moved by someone else’s story.
Q: You and your husband travel often and split time between different homes. How has that lifestyle influenced your thinking around success?
Lesley:
It’s made me appreciate variety. We spend summers in Park City restoring historic homes, holidays in Montana riding quads and rafting, and we’ve visited 48 states as a family. That kind of exposure teaches you flexibility. You learn that there isn’t one right way to live. I think that’s helped me stay open-minded in business and in life. Success doesn’t have a single definition. For me, it’s about being connected—to your family, your work, your environment—and building something that reflects your values.
Q: How do you think your children see your example?
Lesley:
I hope they see that it’s okay to try things and figure them out as you go. My daughter Inga is pursuing acting, and Anna is exploring both acting and singing. I tell them often: it’s not about getting it perfect, it’s about showing up. I think kids learn more from what we do than what we say. If they see me creating, giving back, staying active and present—they absorb that. Even the way we handle failure teaches them something.
Q: What advice would you give someone who has an idea but isn’t sure they’re the “right” person to make it happen?
Lesley:
You’re probably the exact right person because you’re thinking about it. I don’t believe ideas come to us by accident. If something keeps pulling at you, that means there’s something inside you ready to come out. You don’t need all the tools. You’ll learn as you go. Start small, stay curious, and be okay with messy beginnings. The people who get somewhere aren’t always the most prepared—they’re just the ones who keep going.
Q: What’s next for you?
Lesley:
Right now, I’m focused on creating something meaningful with the skincare line—something that feels honest and useful. I’m also continuing to volunteer and spend as much quality time with my family as I can. My goal isn’t to do more, it’s to do what I do with intention. That’s what keeps me inspired.
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