Leah Kateb, who was just one step away from winning Love Island USA Season 6, is now moving forward with something fresh and bold. After leaving the villa, she didn’t just move on. She transformed. She’s grown personally, been honest about her health, found love that lasts, and taken on a new role that defines her career.
Opening Up About a Health Scare
While they were flipping burgers on July 31, Leah found a moment to talk honestly with Serena Page and JaNa Craig. She shared that she’d had a biopsy done on some bumps that showed up on her arm. It really shook her up. “My head’s spinning with all these what-ifs… I still can’t wrap my mind around it.” She spoke with the kind of honesty that felt real, like something you’d hear from a neighbor, not a news headline.
People connected with her because she didn’t hide her struggles. That honesty, mixed with grit, made her stand out. This was no different from how the audience felt after the villa. Her openness and the way she wears her heart on her sleeve touched people.
A Natural Reinvention with Skylar Fragrance
On July 8, the clean beauty company Skylar brought Leah on board as their very first Chief Creative Officer. They’re also calling her their “refounder.” Endorsement is just a tiny part of what she does. From dreaming up new fragrances to guiding how things look and feel, she also lends her ideas to marketing and brand decisions. Leah said it felt like something that was meant to happen. It was both natural and, in her words, a real turning point.
Skylar introduced her full brand refresh at the same time she launched a handpicked collection of everyday essentials. With the brand stepping into a more refined and expressive phase, Leah’s ideas seem to be right at the heart of it.
Love in Motion: Miguel Harichi and Partnership Growth
Leah and Miguel Harichi somehow managed to stick together when almost everyone else from the villa didn’t. After they finished shooting Season 6, Miguel got his visa sorted and promised himself he’d live in America for no less than three years.
Recently, the couple was spotted enjoying their trip to the beautiful city of Venice in Italy. They chuckled over the fact that it was Miguel’s very first trip, and even teased each other about getting matching tattoos.
Then in a private confession, Miguel shared: “I’m in love with this girl… we’re just so good together… she’s the yin to my yang.” You can tell they’re serious about this. Even when the cameras stop rolling, they stick together, working on Leah’s brand and teaming up for their new show.
A Cultural Moment: Fashion, Influence & Clean Beauty
On July 10 in Los Angeles, Leah hosted a Skylar event and turned heads in a baby-pink bandage dress straight out of the early 2000s, a style that’s suddenly back in fashion among today’s trendsetters. Her way of dressing, a mix of old charm and today’s flair, has quietly shaped how she sees herself and how others see her. She hasn’t stopped sharing beauty advice. You’ll find her on TikTok or popping up on fan pages with new recommendations.
There was this article recently about a fan who followed Leah’s skincare steps to the tee. That’s the kind of connection she has with people: real and heartfelt.
People really connect with what she says about beauty and wellness, especially those looking for simple tips they can actually use.
Personal Reflection: From Screen to Strategy
Watching Leah’s journey from late-night villa gossip to leading her own brand feels nothing short of inspiring. She used to act in stories that tugged at your heart: messy breakups, bitter fights, and those silent misunderstandings that speak louder than words. When the cameras weren’t rolling, she quietly took those moments in and grew from them.
I watched her grow from a bundle of nerves into someone who carried herself with quiet strength. What I love most is how she brings storytelling into not just her home life, but also into her job. It’s like her stories belong everywhere. She tells her stories through the smell of her favorite perfume, the clothes she wears, and those small, honest moments that just happen.
Leah doesn’t hide behind a polished image. She talks openly about her health and how she feels, and somehow that honesty makes everything she does feel more real. The comments and posts from fans on social media really showed they meant every word.
A fan couldn’t believe how quickly she was blowing up online and said, “She’s probably going to hit 2 million before the reunion. That’s just wild!” Someone else said that even though the villa scenes made it look like Leah and Rob were the focus, it was her bond with Miguel that felt real. The comments she read and shared in those early online threads never left her. Today, they guide her toward being real, standing on her own feet, and staying true to what matters.
Why Leah’s Path Matters?
Leah’s story feels like a heartfelt diary mixed with a business plan and a personal growth journal all rolled into one. Just like many of us who’ve had to change paths, she moved from health worries to smart fashion choices, mixing honesty with sharp thinking.
Now that she’s leading in the fragrance space, there’s a good chance the way we talk about clean beauty will start to change. Skylar’s bringing real stories into the mix now, blending them with design-led products shaped by Leah’s taste and her own life journey.
With Love Island: Beyond the Villa still unfolding, Leah’s stepping into everyday life where friends, romance, and career choices aren’t just for show anymore. The way she talks so openly about her mental state, the ups and downs of her health, and her dreams for the future gives real feeling to all the polished pictures.
