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Focus Muse: Christina Disler

We were blown away when we walked into Werklab to meet with the company’s founder, Christina Disler. First off, the ceilings are so high and the windows so tall that the light streams in beautifully—even on rainy, grey Vancouver days. On the far side, there is a booth that runs probably 30 feet down the wall—it’s like a chic Parisian cafe, except everyone is working instead of smoking. Plus the art is spectacular, which is not an easy feat in a large, industrial space that demands bigger pieces. And did we mention the zen area of Werklab? There is palo santo burning, essential oils for inhaling, massive walls that swing open to a yoga room, and a bongo that Disler brought back from France (if you feel so inclined to bust out some beats). While this sounds like a beautiful hotel (or maybe even a camp for adults), Werklab is actually a co-working space—and it is truly unique.

We chose Disler as the muse for our Focus blend because she is designing the workspace of the future. So we sent her some questions about the journey of starting her own company, how she transitions her mind to get into work mode, and how she takes time for herself.