[1] She got her start as a comedic actress and hosted the first forty episodes of the reality-based home improvement series that launched the makeover show phenomenon.

From 1996 to 1998 McLeod spent two seasons as the sidekick to British TV personality Johnny Vaughan (The Big Breakfast, Passport To Paradise), engaging in interviews with A-list film stars, reporting movie news from Los Angeles, and performing in comedy sketches satirizing the entertainment industry.

In 1999 McLeod went on to perform comedy sketches for the cable show IZ, which aired late night and on the internet, the web site formerly named IZ.com.

The show was a hit and McLeod shared in a daytime Emmy nomination with her Producers after one season on air in the Outstanding Special Class Series category.

In 2003, McLeod landed a guest co-host spot for two episodes on ABC's all-female talk show, The View as a candidate to fill outgoing host, Lisa Ling’s chair.

In 2012, McLeod hosted a television pilot based on the popular food blog, “The Chocolate Tourist” shot on location in Brussels, Belgium.

In addition to being an internationally recognized Emmy nominated television personality, McLeod is a food lover and formally trained chef.

[8] McLeod has been actively involved with several charities in Southern California (UNICEF, Habitat for Humanity and GRID Alternatives) and she has said giving back to her community has been what she considers one of her greatest accomplishments.

[11] McLeod's Trading Spaces background also came in handy in 2005 when she partnered with Moody Memorial First United Methodist Church to create a sizeable charity decorating/furniture drive for 15 Katrina families seeking refuge in her hometown of Galveston.

[14] McLeod traveled to Haiti in 2011 with Habitat for Humanity Greater Los Angeles and partners to gain firsthand knowledge of the effects of the 2010 devastating earthquake and the ongoing needs of Haitian people.