Meet Rosie W | Business Owner & Writer

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

Hi Rosie, what role has risk played in your life or career?
I have always been a risk taker, including in my college days, when I was turned down for the degree course I wanted to study because I was deemed ‘bad at math’. I persuaded my Head of Year to take a chance on me, and guess what? It turned out that math wasn’t quite as essential as they thought. I graduated with flying colours. Moving to LA was also a huge risk for me. I had a great life in London and was at the top of my career. But I was bored and seeking a fresh challenge. I left my job, city and friends behind, took the risk and it opened my world up to a life and possibilities I’d only ever dreamt about.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
I think the biggest challenge for me in pursuing writing was starting at zero from scratch. I left a secure job and salary, helping to run a successful company in the corporate world to embrace a new career I knew little about. Honing my skills took time. Then, building up clients to get pieces published and finally getting paid for my work was -and still remains tough- after 10+ years. But I’m extremely glad that I’m now doing something I feel passionate about and enjoy. The analysis and observational skills we employ as writers allow us to view a deeper layer of the world. This really is priceless and is the ambrosia of life.

I’m also lucky that I had a husband who was senior enough in the movie industry to help us through what would have otherwise been a challenging time financially.

I highly recommend budding new writers out there get themselves on as many (well-researched) courses as possible. as well as reading as many books about the craft as you can. Writing and journalism really is an art; You have to live and breathe words and let them become part of you.

I’ve been working as a freelancer for many years now, but I’m just in the process of taking on my biggest challenge to date: Publishing a book about this transitional time and my life in Los Angeles. Watch this space!

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.
For anyone visiting LA who is interested in art (like me!) I highly recommend visiting the stunning Norton Simon Museum/Gallery in Pasadena. It really is one of LA’s best-kept secrets and houses the kind of amazing masterpieces to compete with any major city in the world.A trip to Venice Beach is also, of course, a way to soak up the beautiful laid-back vibe of LA. We love brunch here! The best spot for me has to be on the patio of a long-time restaurant. AOC. For dinner, I really love Melanie Wine Bar on West Third Street. It has the best sommeliers and serves the most perfect, unusual wines by the glass. The food is also incredible.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
It’s a cliche but my parents (now both passed) were the biggest motivators in my life. My dad travelled extensively and knew that this was the key to a great life, something I really embraced at 30 when I moved to LA. He was a huge risk-taker and incredibly fearless, and I hope I imbue these traits at times, too. My mom taught me not to take no for an answer and to not allow myself to be defined by others. I always try to follow her example.

I also need to give a shoutout to my husband! My LA life would not have been possible without him.

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