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Leroy Panashe Siyafa, who graces TV screens as Sam in the Netflix series Blood & Water, pursued a tertiary education in Information Technology, but always felt a calling to act. It was a gentle push from a high school teacher which gave him the confidence to step out and follow his true passion. After auditioning for a role in the school production of District Six Leroy says: “It turned out to be the best experience of my life and now I am an actor.” Stepping into his own, Leroy steps out in his BIRKENSTOCK Arizona’s.

For you, it could have been taking that leap of faith to kickstart your career overseas. Or for someone else, even something as simple as putting on a bold, red lipstick. Perhaps you were thinking, "What if it goes wrong and it's not for me?" Well... what if the experience ends up being exactly right for you? Growth happens outside of what you're familiar with. And look at you now, embracing things you never thought you could pull off with confidence.Step into comfort this summer in theBIRKENSTOCK Gizeh Big Buckle.