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SUPPLEMENTING WORK WITH PLAY

LEANNE CITRONE, co-founder, UDEA
Neighborhood you live in: Hancock Park

It’s Thursday morning. What’s the scene at your workplace?
Currently, my office is at home while we search for office space for our growing startup. One of the perks of working from home is the opportunity to prepare delicious lunches for the team, along with a generous supply of snacks. Thursdays are amazing because the Santa Monica Farmer’s Market is on Wednesday, so my house is always filled with fresh produce.

What’s on your agenda today?
After dropping my daughter off at school, my first stop is Tracy Anderson for an intense workout. Nothing energizes me like this. Then, it’s off to Sunlife for my custom smoothie, which is basically a million-dollar shake made with blueberries instead of bananas, MCT oil, and blue magic. Afterward, I run home to shower and start my workday.

We have a lot in the pipeline, including planning, testing, and developing our next product launch at UDEA. Once work wraps up, I try to cook dinner or grab something delicious nearby. I cherish early bedtimes, often indulging in TV before I turn the lights out at 10 p.m.

Any dining plans for today, tonight, or the weekend?
I’m looking forward to dinner with a girlfriend at Found Oyster in Silver Lake. I’ve been craving Anajak Thai in the Valley. I love the dark, cozy old Hollywood vibe at La Dolce Vita in Beverly Hills. And I’m hooked on Ototo, a hidden gem in Silver Lake. For neighborhood Italian cuisine, Antico Nuovo in Mid-City is amazing.

How about leisure or culture?
I find solace in winter trips to the beach when it’s less crowded. Also, a girls’ night at Olympic Spa in Koreatown is a cherished ritual — a scrub and shiatsu massage are the ultimate relaxation, whether with friends or solo.

Any weekend getaways?
My birthday is approaching, and I’m eyeing a weekend getaway to We Care in Palm Springs. In a couple of weeks, I’ll be visiting my son in college in Miami, and I’m very looking forward to that because I know it will be a fun weekend in South Beach.

What was your last great vacation?
My husband and I are both from England, so annual summer trips to visit family followed by European adventures are always memorable. We had the best time in London — we stayed at Chiltern Firehouse and ate at Gymkhana for my absolute favorite Indian food and had tea at Claridges. We then spent a week in Tuscany and at the Monteverdi Hotel, a total highlight.

We also had a fantastic trip to Costa Rica at the beginning of the year. We stayed at Sendero in the sleepy town of Nosara — barefoot, yoga, and smoothies for the whole week.

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