Meet the Team Monday

Olivia McConnell

Where are you from? I'm from a small town in California called Ojai, but have lived all over the southern part of the state, including Sierra Madre, Manhattan Beach, and Santa Monica.

Favorite Season? I love the changing leaves, crisp cool mornings, and apple everything of the Fall and the long days, beautiful gardens, returning wildlife, and outdoor adventures of the Summer.

Favorite place? Sitting on the front porch, soaking up the sunshine with a glass of wine.

Tea or coffee? Coffee in the morning and tea lattes all day long.

Board games, card games, or video games? I'm terrible at card games, but we play a lot of board games. Apples to Apples is a favorite at our house.

My best hidden talent is... I'm a trained soprano.

The best thing I ever ate... I've had a lot of good food in my life! We just went to Las Vegas and had the best albacore at The Sushi Factory and the naan and palak paneer at India Oven are still making my mouth water!

On the weekends I... chase dogs and chickens, teach yoga, play in my garden, wander the farmer's market, cook with my lovely husband, and always listen to "A Praire Home Companion".

The best thing about the J Bar L is...the amazingly inspiring team and advocating for holistic ranch management. The views aren't bad either!