After many years of supporting lion conservation from afar, it is a privilege for us to be able to contribute in a meaningful manner to the preservation of this iconic African King of the Beasts. Welcome home!
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Leonista joined the 1% for the Planet initiative over a year ago, committing to give 1% of our annual sales to an environmentally sustainable cause. We’re excited to announce that we have chosen to support Samara Game Reserve.
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Upcycling is a great way to take something that’s considered waste and repurpose it in an attempt to reduce one's footprint, give something a second life and increase its value. Once you have finished your bottle of Leonista, you can remove the tops of the bottle to create a variety of things such as pot plants, candles and holders for stationery.
Have you ever made a cocktail with Chickpea Brine, Lamb Fat and Onion Syrup? Yes, it is possible and you won't believe how good it is until you try our Lambada "Flavours of The Karoo" lamb dish and cocktail pairing.
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If this business was a rollercoaster we would be at the low point now waiting to ratchet up to the top not really knowing what is ahead or if it's going to be good or bad…
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Being ‘Plastic Free July’ I thought it a great time to speak about sustainability in business. What does It mean to grow a sustainable business in the modern age?
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Leonista originally started as ‘La Leona’ meaning “Lioness.” With that came my first big lesson in starting a business. Think long term and make sure global trademark search when looking for a name…
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The theme this month is around Leonista’s origins. How it all started: the journey, the ups and downs, and a few interesting events in between. So to kick off - how did it all begin?
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I was meant to be in Mexico by now… researching Tequilas, Mezcals, surfing the coast and opening export opportunities to the US. But here I sit…
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