OFFICE HOURS: Heidi Baker, OZMA
Name: Heidi Baker
City of Residence: Los Angeles
How do you spend your days? I’m the owner/designer of OZMA.What does a typical work day look like for you? Things change a lot depending on the moment in a season we’re in. Right now I’m doing some invites for an upcoming event in the studio / and some fabric development & sketches for next fall. If it's nice outside you’ll find me on the patio of our studio - being in fresh air is my happy place.
Where is your office located? Elysian Valley aka Frogtown next to the LA RiverDaily work uniform, head to toe? OZMA Field Pants & a raw silk tee with an OZMA sweater on top.Must-have item in your work bag? A packed lunch from home.
Most productive time of day for you? Before noon.Favorite part of having your own business? Most challenging part? Favorite part is that I get to make my own rules. Most challenging part is having to always be on.
Biggest challenge juggling motherhood & work? Time.Favorite mid-afternoon pick me up during a day in the office? TJs Peanut Butter Pretzels
Name one thing that is always on your desk: A long to do list.Top tip(s) for entrepreneurs: Be clear about why you want to start your business so that all of your decisions will have a north star. What’s something you do outside of work just for yourself? Wine dates or hikes with girlfriends, working out, surfing
Who are you sending your next card / [love] note to? My mom for her love and patience.