Anna Owsian has built her work around a simple idea: that movement can be a gateway to connection.

A Los Angeles co-founder of Sunset Tennis Club, a space that reframes tennis not as an exclusive sport, but as a cultural and social ritual - one that brings people together across backgrounds, cities, and disciplines.

Born in Poland and now rooted in California, Owsian’s perspective is shaped by movement in every sense: geographic, creative, and personal. What began on the court has since expanded into curated experiences that blend sport with lifestyle, wellness, and culture

At the heart of Anna’s approach is intention.

She believes that small, consistent moves - showing up, playing together, sharing space - can create lasting impact. Through Sunset Tennis Club, she has cultivated an ecosystem where connection feels organic and accessible, and where sport becomes a conduit for creativity, conversation, and belonging.

Whether hosting intimate gatherings or larger community moments, Owsian’s work reflects a broader philosophy: that modern life doesn’t need more noise, but more meaning. In a city defined by motion, she is quietly redefining what it means to slow down together.

Where does your love of tennis come from?

My love of tennis began when I was in music school - it was a kind of distraction from the discipline and structure of everyday practice.
I stepped away from it for a while, but in my early twenties I found my way back through the local tennis club in Poland, where it became not just a hobby but a way to connect and have fun.
When I later moved to Los Angeles, the tennis court became my happy place - a space to reset and ground myself through all the transitions between Poland and LA. Over time, what once started as an escape grew into something much more meaningful, eventually becoming Sunset Tennis Club and a favourite part of my life.

What is it about the 1970s and 1980s that beckons to you?

Those decades feel completely non-performative. There was boldness, but also soul. People dressed for themselves, music was emotional, and sport carried a kind of romance - less about competition and more about culture. I’m drawn to that era because it reminds me that beauty lives in imperfection and expression. It’s really about celebrating individuality and soul, which is something I try to bring into everything we create at Sunset and into my personal life.

How do you use West~Bourne avocado oil?

I love to use West~Bourne avocado oil for just about everything in my kitchen. It’s my go-to for sautéing greens, roasting or finishing warm vegetables, and drizzling over bowls of grains. I’m always drawn to the simplest meals.- usually just three to five ingredients - where the quality of each component really matters. That’s where West - Bourne  oil stands out. It adds depth without overpowering, elevating even the most minimal dishes and letting good ingredients do what they’re meant to do: 

From Poland to Los Angeles — where do you see the overlap and the contrast?

In Europe, and especially in Poland, sport is deeply tied to discipline, routine, and respect for craft. In LA, sport is a lot more about self-expression, wellness, and lifestyle.
Sunset lives in the space between the two - honoring dedication and tradition while embracing joy, beauty, and connection.
That balance feels deeply personal to me.

What is your secret to building community?

I care a lot about people and things I do, and I guess that naturally builds trust. I’m open to constructive feedback, and I try to create spaces where people feel safe being themselves. When people feel genuinely welcomed, they bring their friends, their stories, and their hearts - and that’s i think how community growsI’m also incredibly grateful to have a great team by my side, one that reflects and extends all of those same values.

Best piece of advice you’ve been given?

I have a few, but the most recent one that stayed with me is:“Your gentleness is not a weakness — it’s your power.”
For a long time, I thought I had to be harder to succeed or even to exist. But I’ve been learning that natural softness, intuition, and care create the strongest foundations - for me and for those around me.

If you could do it all over again, would you?

For sure - no question. I would still move countries, and I would still go through all the challenges and difficult moments. I wouldn’t make it easier, but I would trust myself sooner.So much of what I needed was already inside me. I just had to learn to listen and believe in myself more.

Grass, turf, or clay?

In Europe, clay. It forces you to slow down, to think, and to feel the movement. It’s less about speed and more about intention.In LA, I love hard courts - they just feel natural to the environment we’re in.

What are you manifesting for 2026?

A personal life and a business that feel deeply aligned. Even more meaningful experiences, more inspiring female founders around me, some beautiful trips I’ve been dreaming of, and a Sunset community that continues to grow with heart, purpose, and integrity. I’m manifesting expansion that feels intimate - and success that feels human.