The Truth About Alcohol | Sarah Kennan: Leonista Founder

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I sat down with the founder of Leonista - Sarah Kennan.

 

Leonista is South Africa's first 100% Karoo agave spirit crafted in the traditional Mexican way.

 

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Timestamps:

 

00:00-04:25: Sarah’s background

04:26-06:38: Why Sarah started her Tequila business

06:39-07:48: Mexican Tequila vs other Tequila

07:49-10:21: Agave plant

10:22-13:52: How Sarah leads her company

13:53-14:49: The story of Leonista’s name

14:50-17:42: The 1% Club

17:43-22:50: What Sarah wished she knew when she started Leonista

22:51-25:34: Production side of the business

25:35-28:21: Branding Leonista

28:22-32:14: Leonista’s customers and distribution

32:15-41:22: Pros and cons of alcohol

41:23-46:47: Fast Fire

 

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