WORK • Thursday Routine
MARA ROSZAK • founder & CEO • RŌZ
Neighborhood you work in: Silver Lake
Neighborhood you live in: La Cañada Flintridge
It’s Thursday morning. What’s the scene at your workplace?
Usually, I’ll take a couple of calls from home in the morning, then come into the office where the team is sitting around a table, going over marketing calendars and ideas for upcoming activations.
What’s on the agenda for today?
I had a marketing call and dove into product development — we’re refining marketing ideas for our summer and fall product launches. Later, I’ll be styling a client doing an on-camera interview for press on an upcoming film, followed by a flight to NY for an investor presentation.
Any restaurant plans today, tonight, this weekend?
I try to have a weekly night out, although I had a baby three months ago, and it’s been harder to carve out the time. But when I do, there are so many amazing restaurants on the East Side of LA. The other night I went to Dunsmoor, and they have a burger that’s served at the bar only — my girlfriends and I got the last three. Other go-tos for me are Saffy’s and All Time, where the pastries are to die for.
How about a little leisure or culture?
We live in an amazing hiking area, so we take lots of walks and hikes in the hills nearby. Descanso Gardens is right near our home and really beautiful to walk through, especially this time of year.
What story or service do you always recommend?
I am a huge fan of Mohawk General Store and Ozma for great simple quality clothes.
Where are you donating your time or money?
We just launched the RŌZ Foundation Fund, partnering with Paul Mitchell the School at Costa Mesa to provide scholarships for Cosmetology students. This is something I’m super excited and passionate about, as I went to cosmetology school myself and know how far a little support can go. We’re providing funding as well as a mentorship opportunity with myself so I can help guide students along the way before graduation.