It’s always hard to talk about yourself. I am so fascinated by others and their stories. I am a widowed Mom of a 15-year-old son. We moved down to San Diego from LA in 2016 and have been loving the pace and community that San Diego offers. I came from a high-level corporate career in event sales to create my own boutique event firm, The Mob Squad. Using my style of relationship-based selling, I have had the opportunity to create relationships in the hospitality and entertainment sectors here in San Diego! The friendships that my son and I have built here and the community surrounding us make me smile daily.
Volunteering to be a part of the East Village Association has been an uphill battle that is now working towards being a true partner to the EV community. Being a part of the difference is EVERYTHING to me. Working beside other small businesses, and watching our client/guest base grow is fantastic!
About Robyn Spencer
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
Mom of a 15 (almost 16) year-old son. Mom lives in Riverside County – lots of “aunties” all over the LA area
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I enjoy the chaos, the drama, and the end result of bringing smiles to people’s faces as they attend the events and festivals I manage. I have been working in the event & hospitality industry for 25 years. Everything from the concierge in a Tripe A-4 star hotel, event managing community concerts, leading an event sales team of 20 to now being a Festival Manager for non-profit and civic groups in the US.
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Listen – not just hear, but listen. Ask questions, get informed!
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Splitting my time between Italy (where my son wants to attend university) and my condo in East Village, still managing festivals & events
Robyn Spencer & Our Community
Q: What are a few of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Garibaldi, Smoking Gun, Lefties, and Meze
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
Seven years
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
Joyce Summer – a true icon and long-time fixture here in downtown San Diego. She has the most fascinating story of the landscape, growth, and people that make up what downtown and San Diego are today.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
9th Floor of the Central Library. The treasures and history in the Special Collections, Hervey Family Rare Book Room, and art gallery capture our fine city and beyond!
Q: If you could choose anyone who is alive today and not a relative, with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
Edyth Broad as my lunch guest at Artifact in the Mingei Museum – we could talk about art
For Fun
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
“The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out The Window & Disappeared”; currently watching Jury Duty
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I auditioned to be a tour guide at Universal Studios – made it to the final round, and got so nervous I biffed it – I have worked hard on “my game” ever since!
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Our Sunsets!
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My son!
Q: What community organizations and/or local nonprofits do you admire/support?
I am a Board Member of the East Village Association and East Village Residents Group – both grassroots community groups that I enjoy helping to flourish & grow. I admire Tonya Mantooth of The San Diego Film Foundation with its Focus on Film and the San Diego International Film Festival and the work of the SD Padres Foundation
Q: What is the best advice you’ve ever received?
You miss 100 percent of the shots you don’t take!
Q: What Neighborhood do you live in?
East Village
What I love about my Neighborhood:
Living in East Village feels like Cheers! Where everybody knows my name & they are always glad I came (HAHAHA – cheesy but true)! Great views, well-rounded selection of cuisine, concert venues, easy freeway access, and passionate neighbors
Please describe your ideal San Diego weekend:
Friday night Padres Game, Saturday Shopping then a Concert Night (NIFCU Amphitheater or Rady’s Shell), Sunday Funday at a local Farmers Market followed by Brunch with the girls or movie night in my lobby (big screen, potluck, & wine!!)
Q: Finally, what three words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Cozy, Making A mess in the Kitchen, Laughter!
