Meet Brittany Lander | Business Owner / Graphic Designer

We had the good fortune of connecting with Brittany Lander and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Brittany, how has your perspective on work-life balance evolved over time?
When I started my own business, I was a single woman living on her own, working a full time job. I took on projects as I could as a sort of side income but most of my energy went into the 9-5 as it was more stable. After I met my now husband and we got married then had our son, that job I had committed all my energy to for years fired me. After returning from Maternity Leave my performance levels “dropped” due to having to take care of a newborn during a pandemic and my work life balance shifted because what mattered most, was my child. Now I was a new Mom but my career goals never changed. What I wanted my little business to become only became more important because I was doing this not only for me, but for my little family. Now my son is a toddler with more independence so I can give my clients all of the energy that is needed for each project without feeling like I’m sacrificing my Childs needs. Work From Home Moms are a special kind of beast. We have everything to prove and immense need to succeed and we do it with a growing human at the hip.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
When I started Atomic Pop Studios, I wanted to offer small businesses guidance and designs to make their businesses not only feel professional but look professional. From designing their logo to designing their whole website. Many small businesses simply don’t have the capital to pay professionals to make them the assets they need to look as legitimate as they really are. Even the idea of having a website seems far from reach in the beginning but could be the one thing holding their business back the most. As a professional, I wanted to make these marketing tools available to anyone with a passion or idea an so Atomic Pop was born.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
Day 1: – Start the day with breakfast at Eggslut in Downtown Los Angeles
– Visit the Griffith Observatory for some amazing views of the city
– Have lunch at Grand Central Market, trying out different food vendors
– Walk around the Arts District and check out the street art
– Stop by the Last Bookstore, a unique bookstore with books stacked in creative ways
– End the day with dinner at Perch, a rooftop restaurant with great views of the city

Day 2:
– Have brunch at Bottega Louie, a beautiful restaurant known for their pastries
– Visit the Getty Center for some art and architecture
– Take a stroll along Venice Beach and check out the street performers
– Have dinner at Nobu Malibu, a popular celebrity hotspot with delicious sushi
– Catch a show at the Hollywood Bowl, a famous outdoor amphitheater

Day 3:
– Start the day with breakfast at Urth Caffé in Santa Monica, known for their organic coffee and pastries
– Spend the day at Universal Studios Hollywood, experiencing the rides and attractions
– Have dinner at Pizzeria Mozza, a popular Italian restaurant with amazing pizzas
– Catch a movie at the historic Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood

Day 4:
– Take a day trip to Disneyland, experiencing the magic and rides
– Have lunch at Roscoe’s House of Chicken and Waffles, a must-try in LA
– Visit the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) for some art and culture
– Have dinner at The Bazaar by José Andrés, a unique dining experience with molecular gastronomy

Day 5:
– Start the day with breakfast at Republique, a trendy French restaurant with delicious pastries
– Visit the La Brea Tar Pits and Museum to see fossils and learn about prehistoric animals
– Have lunch at In-N-Out Burger, a California staple
– Spend the afternoon shopping on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills
– End the day with dinner at Spago, a famous restaurant known for its celebrity clientele

Day 6:
– Take a scenic drive along the Pacific Coast Highway to Santa Barbara
– Have lunch at Brophy Bros, a seafood restaurant with beautiful views of the harbor
– Explore the Santa Barbara Mission, a historic landmark
– Relax on the beach and watch the sunset
– Have dinner at The Lark, a popular restaurant known for their farm-to-table cuisine

Day 7:
– Start the day with brunch at Helena Avenue Bakery, a cozy spot with delicious pastries and coffee
– Visit the Santa Barbara Zoo to see a variety of animals
– Take a wine tasting tour in the Santa Ynez Valley
– Have dinner at Lucky Penny, a trendy pizzeria with outdoor seating
– End the trip with a sunset cruise along the Santa Barbara coast.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
My Husband Adam has been incredibly supportive through-out my growing business journey. He is constantly promoting my business services to everyone he meets and finding me amazing clients to work with and fun projects to take on. My number one cheerleader, he is always proud of the work I do and without him I might never have realized just how much I was capable of.

Website: www.atomicpopstudios.com

Instagram: atomicpopstudios

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-lander/