For our first series, we’re excited to introduce Lenard Tejada, a remarkable individual who effortlessly blends the best of two worlds. Lenard is a Filipino Kiwi skateboarder, National Team member for New Zealand, Adidas-sponsored athlete, and entrepreneur. His journey exemplifies the power of cultural fusion and personal dedication, much like our gourmet ice cream which combines diverse influences to create extraordinary desserts. Throughout the series, you’ll see Lenard enjoying our signature ube ice cream, a nod to his Filipino heritage.
Episode 1: The Beginning
- Explore Lenard’s early life and see how his Filipino heritage and Kiwi upbringing influenced his path. Learn about his first encounters with skateboarding and the passion that fueled his journey. Follow his rise to winning nationals in New Zealand, competing in the Olympic qualifiers, and making his mark in the skateboarding world.
Episode 2: Perseverance
- Trace Lenard’s journey in the skateboarding world. From local competitions to representing New Zealand internationally, this episode highlights how perseverance and learning from failures are crucial. Discover how these lessons translate to life and how skateboarding helped him transform from an introverted and shy individual to someone outgoing, opening up new opportunities.
Episode 3: Resilience
- Understand how falling in skateboarding teaches invaluable lessons about resilience and hard work. See how skateboarding fosters connections across different parts of the world, bridging language barriers and creating a global community.
Episode 4: Skatepark Stigma
- Listen to Lenard’s advice on overcoming the stigma of skateparks. Learn why they shouldn’t be intimidating for beginners, emphasizing that most skaters are friendly and remember what it was like to be a novice.