West Coast Winter is coming up! To celebrate the second season of our local-only pop-up shop, we’re profiling our vendors. Get to know their wants, needs, loves, and loathes. Because they are cool and so are you.
1) Who are you?
Alanna Rogers, Co-Founder of Pacific Design Lab
2) What made you want to start your own company?
Creating product started off as a fun hobby, that slowly turned itself into a part-time business, and then quickly moved to a full-time obsession. I love working with people to bring creative projects and visions to life – whether it be their dream table, something for their restaurant, or an event like this!
3) What’s the hardest part about being an entrepreneur?
Caring so much! It’s scary sometimes. You put everything you have into a project, an event, or your products, and you hope that at the end of the day people see it and get the enjoyment you’d hoped they would.
4) What’s the part about owning a business that you love the most?
The people. I love getting to know people and all of their passions, dreams, projects, and talents. We’re lucky to have an awesome group of people on-board with the Pacific companies, and we are incredibly lucky to work with amazing clients and partners in the industry we’re in.
5) Ultimate meal – indulge us.
Homemade mac & cheese. Can’t beat it. The cheesier the better!
6) Favorite spot to grab drinks, and with who?
My husband is my partner in life, business, and crime, so he’s my go-to guy who I always have the most fun with. We always enjoy hitting up a Made by Pacific restaurant or bar too (Juke, Mamie Taylor’s, Tacofino) and tie in a visit w/ some old friends!
7) What was your worst-ever job?
Honestly, they’ve all been great! They all contributed something to the experiences I’ve gained and lessons I’ve learned, and they’e helped me get to where I am today. I’ve done the whole spectrum from restaurant hostess, guerrilla marketer, elementary school teacher, office administration, sales, and customer support. All good experiences w/ at least one strong life lesson!
8) Favorite holiday tradition, or winter activity?
West Coast Winter! I love when people can come together to do something awesome. It’s inspiring, fun, and for a great cause – which is what the holidays are all about.
Want to snag some of madebypacific’s products for yourself or a lucky friend? You’re on their site! Take a look around or come say hi on November 26th at 220 Prior street. We’ll all be in the house from 12PM – 6PM. See you then!