Monday May 10, 2021

Let's talk shop with Leonara from Tanaka

Today on Let’s talk shop, I speak with my client, Leonara Manyangadze who’s the owner and founder of Tanaka. Leonara makes beautiful all-natural soaps that are good for you and for the environment as they are completely plastic-free.

Leonara started Tanaka in the autumn of 2019 and has grown the brand to now being stocked in 40 or so stores, mainly in the UK + one stockist in the US and one in Singapore. She’s done this whilst still keeping a full-time job and buying her first home and relocating to the seaside.

I love how thoughtful Leonara is with everything she creates and she’s such a joy to work with. In the episode, we chat all about how Leonara has grown the business, what has worked well for her and she shares her top tips for growing your business.

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Links mentioned in this episode

Turning earth pottery course - https://www.turningearth.org/e2

Gently - https://www.gentlyelephant.co.uk/

Our lovely goods - https://ourlovelygoods.com/

Juno Nuno - https://junonuno.com/

The Milkman - https://themilkman.coffee/

Connect with Leonara from Tanaka

Website - https://tanaka.store/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tanaka.soaps/

Sign-up to my sales course: https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/courses

If you want help with your wholesale please get in touch either on my website, by email or Instagram.