MODERN MUZE X PATRICIA DELEON
Each week, we take a moment to celebrate a woman who exemplifies what it means to be a Modern Muze. This week, we are spotlighting Patricia DeLeon, who shares with us her unique perspective, and invites us to elevate alongside her. Patricia de Leon is an actress, activist, entrepreneur, PETA advocate, and the founder of PDL Cosmetics. Her company creates highly pigmented, cruelty-free, vegan makeup and luxe lip products with a tagline, "A bold splash of color to inspire confidence." Patricia and a renowned makeup chemist worked side-by-side for two years to perfect PDL’s unique formulations and vibrantly distinct colors.
Patricia came to the United States from Panama with a visa, $1,000 in cash, and a limited ability to speak English. Nonetheless, she was able to build her cosmetics line both from her passion in caring for the community, as well as her desire to ignite confidence in women.
As part of her brand's mission statement, Patricia aims to honor her Hispanic ancestry, and help change a woman's attitude from “Maybe I can” to “YES I CAN.” She hopes to inspire a movement of empowering women to unite with love, and feel unlimited!
MODERN MUZE SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW WITH PATRICIA DELEON
MODERN MUZE
Patricia, where are you and your family from?
PATRICIA
I was born and raised in Panamá.
MODERN MUZEWhat do you love most about being a woman?
PATRICIA
We are capable, we are strong, we create life, we are vulnerable, and we survive under any circumstances. The strength that a woman has when her self esteem is all there makes us unstoppable.
MODERN MUZE
How do you embrace your vulnerabilities?
PATRICIA
Vulnerability is a quality of beauty that we have as women. Vulnerability makes me feel alive, more connected to who I am, and where I come from.
MODERN MUZE
What is your most powerful and authentic quality?
PATRICIA
I am true to myself and my loved ones.
I am true to myself and my loved ones.
MODERN MUZE
What do you feel is your purpose in your work?
What do you feel is your purpose in your work?
PATRICIA
My purpose is to serve others, and use my work as a voice to help those in need.
MODERN MUZE
My purpose is to serve others, and use my work as a voice to help those in need.
MODERN MUZE
What qualities do you admire most in others?
PATRICIA
Loyalty and honesty.
Loyalty and honesty.
MODERN MUZE
What advice would you give your younger self?
What advice would you give your younger self?
PATRICIA
I believe we all have a purpose in life. What I emphasize especially to the younger generation is to make sure that the result of your success must always be used to serve others. Be kind to people, and never let your feet lose contact with the ground.
I believe we all have a purpose in life. What I emphasize especially to the younger generation is to make sure that the result of your success must always be used to serve others. Be kind to people, and never let your feet lose contact with the ground.
Connect with Patricia DeLeon: instagram | PDL Cosmetics
Inspirational, Authentic, Fearless, Limitless