About Us

Hi, I’m Leanne - founder of EMPWR YOU.

EMPWR YOU started from something much more personal than simply wanting to create activewear.

Growing up, confidence didn’t come easily. I was bullied for being Asian, struggled with body dysmorphia and an eating disorder, and spent a long time placing too much value on how my body looked rather than what it was capable of.

Training became one of the ways I started changing that relationship.

It gave me somewhere to feel strong, challenge myself and appreciate my body for more than its appearance. Over time, training became a huge part of my life, and I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to compete at the World Championships in South Korea.

More importantly, it changed the way I viewed my body: from something I constantly judged for how it looked, to something I could appreciate for what it was capable of.

That became the foundation of EMPWR YOU.

Why EMPWR YOU

EMPWR YOU was created around a simple idea: you shouldn’t have to become somebody else before deciding you’re enough.

That message has been part of the brand from the beginning, so much so that “You Are Enough” is sewn behind the EMPWR YOU label on some of our pieces.

It’s a small reminder, hidden just for the person wearing it.

Because you can want to grow, become stronger, chase goals and challenge yourself without believing you need to earn your worth first.

Made With You

EMPWR YOU may have started with me, but it has never been shaped by me alone.

Our community has always had a voice in the brand through feedback, conversations and votes on colours, designs and the features you want to see next.

I want EMPWR YOU to create pieces people genuinely want to wear: whether your style is bold, simple or somewhere in between, while continuing to listen to the people actually wearing them.

Because confidence looks different on everyone.

You are enough as you are, and you’re still allowed to grow.