Have you ever been to a place that leaves a mark on you so deeply that there never seems like an adequate way to honor that connection, that it’s impossible to explain? Hana first visited the Philippines solo in 2013, joining a group of 20 explorers from all over the world on a 5 day sailing expedition through remote islands of the Philippines. They sailed miles and miles every day, visiting remote villages on the way and paying respects to those that lived there. They ate all the Filipino food — fresh seafood bought from local villagers along the way, fruit from their gardens, coconuts right off the trees, pork from a pig that was slaughtered before our very eyes. They docked the boat every night off shore and slept in huts on the beach, waking up to a gentle breeze and the sound of waves crashing nearby. She has visited 3 more times since, joining the same expedition year after year, visiting the same towns, seeing the same friendly faces. Their way of life, their infectious smiles, their ability to live effortlessly happy even on the simplest of terms — laid an everlasting effect on me. (The culture, the people, the atmosphere) It impacted me in such significant ways that when it was time to start my company, I knew exactly what I wanted to name it after, my beautiful Philippines.

Mabuhay.

We’ve never been keen on the term “the office”.

We maximize our creative potential by ensuring our minds are fully stimulated and inspired at all times. That is how we create great work. A desk and a laptop are still a desk and a laptop, no matter the location. This very motto has allowed us to set up shop in all corners of the globe, in the most extraordinary of places. We’ve worked from trailer parks, beach shacks, pool cabanas, treehouses, high speed trains, you name it. We float where the wind takes us; we go where our work brings us, and we are eager about it every step of the way.

Hana * currently * works out of her cozy log cabin studio in the ski town of Breckenridge, CO; staring out the window to snow covered hills & the smell of fresh pine. The move to the mountains was spurred by her desire to be where she is closest to what makes her the best version of herself— the outdoors.

Favorite international cuisine: Italian 🍝 

Favorite Trader Joe’s product? Everything But The Bagel Seasoning 

Coffee or tea? Tea 1000%

Food pet peeve? When people eat cherry tomatoes like grapes. 

Favorite section of the grocery store? Berry section 

Death row meal? Big plate of creamy pesto cavatappi pasta with mushrooms, well-seasoned French fries, and a giant bowl of strawberries. 

Pancakes or waffles? Waffles 🧇

Favorite spice? Nutmeg

Favorite food pairing? Apples & peanut butter

Craziest thing you’ve ever eaten? Fish eyeballs in the Philippines 🤮