Leanne Alie is a creative leader in the podcasting industry, with extensive experience across production, development, and commissioning.

She is currently the Head of Podcasts at Unlocked (part of The Partnership Group), one of the UK’s leading talent agencies representing some of the UK's most exciting actors, writers, and directors. At Unlocked, Leanne leads the newly formed podcast division, developing original series with the agency’s talent. Recent titles include Three People with Rebecca Front and Dear Jill with Jill Halfpenny.

Before joining Unlocked, Leanne spent time at the BBC as both a Development Producer and Commissioner, specialising in projects that champion diverse narratives. Her credits include Pressed, Constantly Evolving with Eve, and Brown Girls Do It Too, alongside creating and producing Swipe Your Sign — the BBC's first Black queer dating show, with an astrological twist.

She also played a key role in developing the inaugural BBC Sounds Audio Lab, (now in it's fourth year) an accelerator programme that commissions innovative podcasts from emerging creators, particularly from underrepresented backgrounds, helping to open doors and transform the commissioning landscape.

Beyond her work behind the scenes, Leanne is the host and creator of the multi-award-winning podcast Coiled, a documentary series exploring Black hair, identity, and culture. She is a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion within the audio industry, with a mission to amplify new voices and create space for authentic storytelling.