Title: 1) Artist, Author, Artist Mentor
Company Name: ILIAs MediaWorks, Help 2 Succeed
Industry: Arts; Performing arts
Company City/Company State: Clearwater/FL
Education: Mentored by a Master of Fine Arts, Columbia University; Coursework, University of Connecticut
Career History: Founder, Owner, Help-2-Succeed.com (2000-Present); Website & Internet Design, Marketing (1998-Present); Article Writer and Marketer, Help-2-Succeed.com, Clearwater, FL (1998-Present); Article and How-To Writer for Online Blogs, Ilia.Life and Help-2-Succeed.com (1998-Present); Fine Artist, ILIA’s Media Works (1986-Present); Published Prose and Poetry Author (1986-Present); Talk Radio Show Producer (2010-2018); Contributor, One Planet Magazine, Phoenix, AZ (2007)
Creative Works: Author, Books and Articles
Honors/Achievements: Turner Maxwell Books Poetry Winner; Art Space World Web Award; Phenomenal Women of the Web Award; Art Expo, Basel, Switzerland; New York Art Exhibition; Winner, 177 Art Contests, International Exhibitions, Solo Exhibitions; Mentor, Artists Around the World
Ms. Edrich is an internationally known fine artist specializing in art that takes people to places they haven’t been before. She started writing prose at a young age and has continued to the present, expanding into stories, tales, and books. She learned website creation, design, marketing, writing articles, how-tos, and newsletters for her career and to help creative and talented folks. Because of her help to others, she also produced a talk radio show with tips and successful actions, and contributed to many magazines as an artist and writer.
Marquis Who’s Who Recognizes Leigh-Ann Edrich with Inclusion in its Elite Network of Emerging Leaders
Leigh-Ann Edrich has been endorsed by Marquis Who’s Who as a rising professional in art, writing and marketing
CLEARWATER, FL, February 27, 2025 — Leigh-Ann Edrich has been inducted into Marquis Who’s Who Emerging Leaders. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Ms. Edrich is a distinguished artist and advocate renowned for her contributions to the art world through her roles at ILIAs MediaWorks and Help 2 Succeed. As an artist, she has been creating fine art with ILIA’s Media Works since 1986, where she crafts dreamscapes that inspire and uplift audiences.
Beyond these roles, Ms. Edrich’s expertise extends to website and internet design and marketing, a field she has been involved in since 1998. She is an artist advocate, mentoring emerging artists to help them achieve their goals in the art industry, and a writer and marketer through her platform Help 2 Succeed. Ms. Edrich’s literary talents are further evident in her work as an article and how-to writer for online blogs such as Ilia.Life since 1998.
Ms. Edrich’s published works include books across various genres, including how-to guides, modern-day fairy tales, short stories and young adult fantasy. Her most recent publication, “The Art of Mentoring,” reflects her dedication to nurturing artistic talent.
Besides her ongoing commitments, Ms. Edrich produced a talk radio show from 2010 to 2018, showcasing her versatility in media production. She also contributed to One Planet Magazine in Phoenix in 2007, adding to her diverse portfolio of written work.
Ms. Edrich’s educational background includes mentorship by a Master of Fine Arts from Columbia University and coursework at the University of Connecticut. These academic experiences have significantly influenced her artistic style and professional success. Ms. Edrich is also a member of the Effective Management Association USA, reflecting her dedication to professional development within the industry.
Apart from her primary career objectives, Ms. Edrich’s community involvement has included a longstanding commitment to human rights through her decade-long involvement with United for Human Rights. She instructs artists on navigating terms of service agreements to protect their creative rights, emphasizing the importance of cultural participation and protection under Human Rights Article 27. Ms. Edrich’s extensive contributions to the arts have not only enriched cultural life but have also safeguarded the rights of artists worldwide.
Throughout her career, Ms. Edrich has achieved remarkable success as a fine artist, winning 165 consecutive art contests for international exhibitions and solo exhibitions. In 2023 alone, she received over 65 wins for exhibitions, publications and awards.