Commercial Real Estate Strategy, Leasing and Brand Consulting
driven by loyalty, strategic teamwork, and a strong sense of community and care for her cubs. smaller but more agile than her competition, using her speed and tenacity to outmaneuver prey. the backbone of the pride's survival, just be careful not to get in her way.
lioness (li.on.ness) - a female lion. matriarch of the pride. fierce, intelligent and highly social.
Leah Harsfield is an executive with over 20 years of commercial real estate investment, management, development, placemaking, and leasing experience. She has proven success in managing up and down in high-performing teams, building consensus, and creating value by delivering attractive returns to investors.
She empowers her clients to think creatively and explore innovative strategies beyond the numbers, that ultimately drive value and create dynamic places.
Meet Leah
Our Story
Lioness Ventures is a real estate strategy, leasing, and brand consulting firm. We help owners identify what makes them unique, create their blueprint and execute on their vision.
We are unapologetically passionate about space, obsessed with design and LOVE people.
We are not afraid to wonder. Our expertise lies in revitalizing the in-person experience to spark innovation and connection.
We create retail places that engage the community and curate a tenant mix that elevates every investment.
We are on a mission to bring energy back to office buildings.
We think strategically about open space and are intentional about programming.
We believe that you need to make every moment count and that how it looks REALLY matters.
We plan for the unforeseen and find creativity in chaos. With our collective experience spanning over 25 years and hundreds of projects, we know that nothing is simple.
Our Services
Fractional Executive
Asset Management
We provide leadership across development, asset and property teams in order to deliver strategic oversight and hands-on execution to maximize property performance and investor returns.
Placemaking and Repositioning
Through research, visioning, and stakeholder alignment, we aim to transform underutilized spaces into lively hubs for meaningful social interactions, cultural engagement and economic activity. We create compelling identities for properties to increase their market appeal and value.
Leasing and Tenant
Mix Curation
With a deep understanding of market dynamics, we develop a leasing strategy that is aligned with a project's vision and revenue goals. We know that how you attract the right tenant mix is an art not a science.
Activation Planning
Events, programming, partnerships and community integration. We are experts in ground floor activation through pop ups, art installations and engaging the built environment.
Brand Identity
A brand is much more than a logo or color palate — it’s about defining your "why" and creating clarity, consistency, and impact across every touchpoint.
Environmental Graphics
We develop branded environments that communicate an identity, enhance emotional connections and drive impressionable experiences.
