Life, Values & Legacy: Our Chat with Kelly Elsas of Venice, California

We’re looking forward to introducing you to Kelly Elsas. Check out our conversation below.

Kelly, we’re thrilled to have you with us today. Before we jump into your intro and the heart of the interview, let’s start with a bit of an ice breaker: What do the first 90 minutes of your day look like?
Thank you so much for having me! The first 90 minutes of my morning are a little different lately. Over the summer, I rescued a puppy. She’s a nine month old German Shepherd named Willow. I’m obsessed with her!

Right now, Willow wakes me up between 5am and 6am. Once we wake up, I basically rush her to the park to get some playtime in before I head to work. Once we get home from the park, I’ll basically clean up anything she may have gotten into while I was sleeping and then start getting ready.

I attempt my skincare routine when I first wake up. But, to be honest, Willow is usually so excited to get to the park that my skincare routine is usually on “pause,” until we get back. Right now, my skincare routine consists of a gentle cleanser, C E Ferulic serum, moisturizer and sunscreen. After that, I’ll take my vitamins, throw a couple or water bottles in my bag and do my makeup in the car before I get to work.

Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Of course! I’m originally from the East Coast. I was born in New York City and grew up in Rumson, New Jersey. I’ve been in Los Angeles for about six years.

To recap this year, I just walked New York Fashion Week back in September. I also had the opportunity to walk in Paris Fashion Week and Milan Fashion Week. I feel really lucky for each opportunity and can’t wait to see what’s ahead for next year.

Thanks for sharing that. Would love to go back in time and hear about how your past might have impacted who you are today. What breaks the bonds between people—and what restores them?
That’s a good question…I think breaks bonds between people is not fully listening or trusting the other person to some capacity. I think trust, empathy and support restores them.

For me, honesty and trust is everything. It can make or break any friendship or relationship in my opinion.

Do you remember a time someone truly listened to you?
All the time! My friends are the best listeners. I feel so lucky to have them.

So a lot of these questions go deep, but if you are open to it, we’ve got a few more questions that we’d love to get your take on. What do you believe is true but cannot prove?
I believe “everything happens for a reason.”

Okay, so before we go, let’s tackle one more area. When do you feel most at peace?
I always feel at peace anytime that I’m in the sun or after a hot yoga session. I also love spending time and going out with my friends.

Thank you so much for having me. I love working with your team and hope to chat again soon!

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.kellyelsas.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellyelsas/
• Other: https://imdb.me/kellyelsas