THE ZUP TEAM: HOW WE GOT HERE, vol. 2

Everyone at ZUP headquarters has taken their own unique path to landing on the team and we decided we want you to get to know us a little bit better. This new series will feature a fun Q&A and will highlight our passions, interests, career paths, and so much more.

Meet Chief Creativity Officer, Katie Zenger!

    1. As a kid what did you want to be when you grew up?
      Olympic swimmer!

    2. What did your career take before landing at ZUP?
      Mission work around the world and graphic design (which really started to flourish when designing for ZUP!)

    3. Sunrise or sunset?
      Sunset, but now with my daughter Ruby, we are up for sunrise just about every morning!

    4. How would you describe your day job to a child?
      I get to play with my daughter all day!

    5. What is the best advice you have ever been given?
      "You do whatever the hell you gotta do to get your ass from one end of the pool to the other as fast as you can."

    6. Tea or coffee?
      Coffee!

    7. What is your greatest accomplishment?
      RUBY!

    8. What is your favorite board game?
      Cards Against Humanity

    9. Describe yourself in three words.
      Adventurous, encouraging, loving

    10. What is your favorite way to unwind?
      Exploring new places with Kody (& Ruby!)

    11. What is one bucket list place you want to visit in your lifetime?
      Japan!

    12. What motivates you?
      Encouragement and excitement!

    13. If you could eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
      Gyros or Hibachi

    14. What are the last three songs you listened to on your phone?
      Baby Einstein Mozart (Ruby!), Sufjan Stevens, and (if I'm being honest...) Britney Speaks throwbacks!

    15. What is the one TV show you never miss?
      The Bachelor!

    16. What is your favorite quote?
      YOU GOT THIS!

    17. What are your nicknames?
      KK, Kiki, and Kiks!

    18. What character trait to you most admire?
      Passion!

    19. What is your best kept secret?
      ...............

    20. Fill in the blank: "I am happiest when ____"
      I am with my family! 

Thanks for sharing, Katie!