Q: Tell us a little bit about your Yaletown boutique Global Atomic Designs. What makes Global Atomic Designs unique in Vancouver?
A: Global Atomic Designs is a curated mix of modern, street style conscious, forward fashion boutique situated in a "NYC, LONDON, BERLIN style" hidden open space.

Q: What inspired you later to open Black Echo Coffee Shop?
A: It is never too late to start a new venture, plus, we are not that late in our lives, we just started young. We foresee that we will be involved in new projects for the rest of our lives. Coffee is commodity that we have always enjoyed and interested in, so we decided now is a good time to explore it. Black Echo Coffee is the new beginning of a transitional idea of operating a lifestyle sartorial experience for the customers. We want to provide an experience instead of "just a shop" concept. You can buy anything online but the experience of 2 to 3 hrs shopping is a true high - try something on and wearing that moment can not be replaced . The whole experience is designed to be dramatic.

Q: What was the biggest hurdle you had to overcome in starting up both businesses?
A: Public recognition and awareness of moving from our 15 years location, struggling economy and other franchises.
We love that Black Echo Coffee is a local business and not a franchise or chain.Q: How does Black Echo Coffee stand out amongst all the other many coffee shops in Vancouver?
A: Our niche for Black Echo coffee is for someone looking for a very different cup of coffee. We had also introduced our hand blended K. Rouge Rooibos tea that offers a cup you will not forget. Here is a little background on our coffee and tea at Black Echo Coffee: Black Echo Butter Espresso begins with a hand-sorted crop of peaberry beans, which is harvested in the Dalat highlands of Vietnam. Grown in a microclimate coffee region since the 1890’s, this unique blend is then roasted in butter to give it a rich caramel flavour. Black Echo Coffee makes an unforgettable espresso with remarkable golden crema. The combination of the roasting method along with the unique crop is favoured in the new niche Asian coffee house culture that aims for a new approach to taste and balance. Black Echo Coffee offers a rich decadent texture, medium body, a hint of cocoa, superb reminiscent of caramel and an incredible natural sweetness in a cup. K. Rouge ROOIBOS TEA is created to compliment our Black Echo Coffee BUTTER ESPRESSO. This custom hand blended rooibos tea has a unique complex flavour and the same rich fullness as her coffee counterpart. The Asian spices with colonial floral scent makes this another cup you will not forget. She will make you dream about her in your slumber. She's caffeine free.
Q: How do you manage the time to look after both businesses, and which one takes up more of your attention?
A: The clothing boutique requires more attention, and our lifestyle expansion will be to present exciting challenges of growth.


Q: What are the most crucial things you have done to grow both businesses?
A: By providing great customer services, staying in touch with customers via social media or a good old fashion phone call, offering pre-trend products and adding new products in response to the fashion market's demands. We take pride in working with up and coming designers and help local brands expand.
Q: What advice would you give to new entrepreneurs who want to start up a local boutique or food establishment in Vancouver?
A: Passion and persistence. You have to love what you do and have staff and customers who support the same ideals.
















