Leslie states "Music is everlasting and it purifies the soul from the dust of every day life. It offers a fun, loving sound that offers a message. It is life affirmations put to music. You have to feel the music and have passion. Passion for work and play."

Leslie influences include Liz Phair, Sheryl Crow, Pat Benatar, Tina Turner, Joan Baez, Elton John and Bruce Springsteen.