Maggie and Meredith met after an act of serendipity brought them together at the right moment in time. In their first casual chat, they realized that each had stumbled upon the same Big Magic idea. What if someone provided expecting parents with coverage support paired with deeper and broader holistic care? How might a more intentional approach help entire teams feel better connected, supported, and cared for during parental leave?

After months of market research and data validation, it soon became clear that this seed of an idea held huge potential to transform broken systems and instill trust within entire organizations. Born out of strategic exploration, creativity, and community, they co-founded Leona in 2024.