Regenerative Relationships🌟
Dear Good Life X Community, It's a brand new year and comes with it brand new opportunities and advents to explore. This month has been a small tasting into what we have in store for 2024 ✨
➞ After our grand launch of the Thrive Business Model Canvas last year, and making it a core part across all our accelerator and garage programs, we have taken it a step further by hosting our first full day Thrive Canvas Masterclass.
The session, facilitated by GLX Alchemist Arj Wignaraja, took participants through the origins, the need for the canvas, and deep look at each of the nine pillars of the canvas and how they can be implemented across diverse businesses. We also had Sonali Pandithasekera, CFO of Serendipol, one of the pilot companies of the Thrive Canvas, to share her insights on the approach of the Canvas and their way of doing business.
Incase you missed it this time around, rest easy, as there’s more Masterclasses coming your way.
➞ At this year’s Galle Lit Fest, we collaborated with International Distilleries Limited to create 4 very unique cocktails at this year’s Galle Lit Fest that rich ingredients supplied by our superstar alumni.
The Galle Mule - Uniting the richness of Old Reserve Coconut Arrack, Cinnamon from the highlands of Matale from Saviru Spices, and the golden essence of Bee Honey sourced from the renowned artisans at GoodFolks.
The Dutch Fort - CWP Vodka meets the vibrant hues of Butterfly Pea Syrup from Ancient Nutra, dancing together with the zesty notes of orange juice.
De Almeida Mix - Where the bold charisma of Ascot Regal Dry Gin and the sweet symphony of GoodFolks' Nil Manel syrup come together in a harmonious dance.
The Taprobane - Calypso Rum meets the luscious passion fruit pulp from Owita, and a touch of refreshing mint.
You can learn more about these cocktails by checking out the videos we made, all about the goodness of the ingredients that went into them, on Instagram and TikTok.
➞ Keeping things at the Galle Lit Fest, our Founder/CEO Randhula de Silva was a part of a roundtable on “Doing Good Business”.
Chalana Perera of Retrace Hospitality, a long time collaborator of Good Life X, and Afdhel Aziz, Chief Purpose Officer at Conspiracy of Love, were also part of this conversation moderated by Niki Gomez, Marketing Director at I was a Sari.
In this conversation they shared their insights on how companies can prosper by, going beyond mission statements and, embracing purpose and giving back more than they take, creating cycles of regeneration.
GLX Alumni Wins✨
➞ Love is a fundamental ingredient in living the good life! Long time Alum-turned-collaborator Dulara de Alwis of Ceylon Exports & Trading and Nootz (named by us as the coconut rebel) tied the knot this January. However, what makes this a special one is that they chose to embody the spirit of their brand and made it an all coconut themed wedding all the way from deco to drinks! Championing their values, purpose and Sri Lankan heritage through a landmark moment in their lives. Here’s wishing Dulara and his wonderful bride Binu a magical journey ahead!