Woman's Day Magazine NZ

LOVELY LEISEL’S PASSION Down syndrome hasn’t stopped me being a girl boss!

With an infectious grin, Leisel Shepherd will tell you that her main loves in life are her mum, make-up and making videos for social media. And she now gets to work with all three every day!

Defying doctor’s “expectations” for a bleak future, the 20-year-old has Down syndrome, but her developmental delays haven’t stopped her from going into business as a Nutrimetics consultant, serving up skincare tips to the many customers she’s become a hit with.

“This job has been

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