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Real Bride LeeAnn Sommers: Second Times A Charm and The Importance of Authenticity

35m · Weddings Unveiled with Leah Haslage · 24 Feb 10:00

Real Bride and Radio Personality LeeAnn Sommers discusses her journey twice down the aisle, what she learned from each experience, and the importance of authenticity. LeeAnn tells us why church played a big role in her relationship with her now husband Bob, how he proposed, and what role her son played in her second wedding. She also shares the personal details of finding each wedding dress, and why she felt compelled to donate one of them to a young bride.  Get to Know LeeAnn: LeeAnn Sommers is a radio personality on 99.5 WGAR in Cleveland, Ohio. If you're a Clevelander, chances are you've listened to LeeAnn on one of these radio stations over the years: Jammin 92, Z107.9, 96.5 KISS-FM, Mix 106.5, WMMS and Q104. LeeAnn has worked in Cleveland television at Fox 8 and WEWS 5 as an entertainment reporter. LeeAnn is also a voiceover talent. She's been the voice of the Ohio Lottery, Ashley Furniture, the American Heart Association and numerous radio and tv stations across the country in cities like Denver, Nashville, Seattle and Rochester.  LeeAnn lives on the eastside of Cleveland with her husband and kids. They recently expanded their family as they completed the international adoption of their daughter from Bogota, Colombia.  She is an avid traveler, adoption supporter, and Cleveland fan. Listen to her online at wgar.com! Follow LeeAnn Sommers on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! This has been a production of Evergreen Podcasts. A special thank you to Executive Producers David Moss, Gerardo Orlando, Production Director Brigid Coyne and Audio Engineer Eric Koltnow

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