The Minds Behind the Magic
Meet the Authors
Panthera & Co was founded by two passionate creatives united by a love of storytelling, self-expression, and the transformative power of a beautiful book.
Meet the Author
Leanne Devereaux
"Great products come from great systems — and a little obsession with getting the details right."
Leanne Devereaux is the co-founder of Panthera & Co, where she focuses on the behind-the-scenes side of publishing — designing notebooks and planners, building systems, and using AI to create covers and streamline production.
Based in Melbourne, Australia, her work is inspired by a love of big cats and all things animal print, combined with the realities of a busy, often chaotic life. Balanced by a naturally methodical and detail-driven mindset, Leanne approaches her work with a strong analytical focus, creating practical, well-structured products designed for everyday use.
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Meet the Author
Gabrielle Brown
"Creativity is not something you find — it is something you make space for, every single day."
Gabrielle Brown is the co-founder of Panthera & Co, bringing a deeply creative perspective shaped by her work as an Early Childhood Educator and her life as a new mum to her 7-month-old son.
With a natural eye for colour, storytelling, and design, Gabrielle leads the creative direction of the brand — from children's books and colouring books to the overall look and feel of everything Panthera & Co puts into the world. Her days working in early learning give her a genuine understanding of what captures a child's imagination, and that insight flows into every product she helps create.
Gabrielle believes that creativity is not a luxury — it is a necessity. Whether she is designing a colouring book page or dreaming up a new children's story, she brings the same warmth, energy, and attention to detail that she brings to everything in her life.
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Our Story
Why We Started Panthera & Co
Panthera & Co wasn't planned. It grew out of real life — and in many ways, it's been part of helping us move forward.
For Leanne, the past couple of years brought moments of loss, fear, and challenges that reshaped everything. Between caring for loved ones, managing her own health, and keeping life moving at home, things became a lot. Somewhere in the middle of it all, something small but important started to take shape. Lists, notebooks, writing things down — it became a way to stay organised, calm her mind, and find something positive during a difficult time.
For Gabby, the journey began when she and Kirt welcomed their beautiful son Zack into the world. Like any new mum, she began thinking about how to create more flexibility — a way to contribute while still being present for her growing family. Gabby has always loved stationery, creativity, and bringing ideas to life, and this felt like the perfect way to build something meaningful on her own terms.
That's where their paths came together. Leanne's need to organise, cope, and find purpose. Gabby's drive to create something while being there for her little boy. Two journeys, one brand.
The name and style come from Leanne's love of big cats and everything animal print — strong, bold, and a little bit fierce. 🐆 Today, Panthera & Co brings together notebooks, colouring books, word searches, and educational resources — designed to be both practical and enjoyable, whether you're organising your life or simply taking a moment for yourself.
This business grew out of real life. And we're so proud to finally see this idea come to life. 🖤