IG: So, Leneave, tell us a bit about your background and who it has made you today?

LH: Well I am me I am nothing more and nothing less, I came to South Africa about 7 years ago from Namibia to study Business at CPUT in Cape Town.

I was the naughty kid who just wanted to get away from home, but still very determined to make something of myself because growing up I did not have everything, I decided to do something more with the opportunities I have been given. 5 years later I graduated and was the first in my family to do so.

IG: Wow, that must have been a rewarding achievement for you, so what was your plan for after Graduation? You know, as thats the moment we all become ‘officially unemployed!’

LH: I remember after graduating I was pretty confused as what to do with my life, I was too busy partying during my campus days when I think about it. All I new was that I was not going to move back home to Namibia I wanted to be here in Cape Town and achieve something..but umm… was not sure. I remember I spent about 3 months going through a tough time, chowing 2 min noodles and canned food then one day… I was like now is the time to buck up! I got a job but not before long I lost it. That’s when I decided to make my own plans and started thinking like an entrepreneur. I even tried the get rich quick schemes they sell on the net hahaha!

IG: Crazy, how did that work out for you? The get rich quick schemes that is?

LH: Ha ha, what do you think… not so well! 

IG: So what came next?

LH: I started working on a plan. I felt inspired to start my own street wear label now know as “Sushi and Beer.” I have always been very interested in street wear, but all I needed was capital to fund it. I started applying for various jobs and finally I got a job as a financial manager at Old Mutual…which lasted about a half a day I walked in and by lunch time I thought to myself this is not where I want to be and I walked out. 

IG: So what came next?

LH: Well, I got a flight back to Namibia and arranged funding from my homeboy who was fortunate to have the funding to help me get started on “Sushi and Beer” (We will tell you about said “Homeboy” in the next blog post). I am so passionate about street wear in fact, I am passionate about anything that is cool…haha! For real though, I love Hip Hop and everything about its culture, oh yeah and the ladies (who is not?) HA HA! No but seriously though, most importantly, I am, grateful for every breath of air, life and all the good things in it.

IG: So for all the ladies that love Sushi & Beer, where can they find you on an average day in Cape Town?

LH: Ha, they can catch me at all the hotpsots in Cape Town hahaha! Spots like Neighbourhood on Long, Fatbacks Soul, or Cold Turkey and every other Sunday or so I head to Camps baybay! If not I do enjoy a long week of chilling on my couch.

IG: Whats next in the Leneave Hansen dream then?

LH: I hope that one day I can use the skills and experience I have, to change the mindsets of many others. I mean, if I made it, so can you.. p.s I am a huge fan the Air Jordans sneakers I always have been and always will be. Thanks!

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