It's My Life Alison McKenzie

Jan 25 2013 by Lorraine Howard, Irvine Herald

This week we ask successful Irvine businesswoman Alison McKenzie, co-owner of Small Talk Coffee Shop, about her life and loves.

Why do you do what you do?

I enjoy cooking and baking and having been a dinner lady, Anne Ritchie and myself decided to take on our own coffee shop. And people seem to like what we make.

Do you have a best friend?

I am very fortunate that I have a lot of really good friends but I would have to say my mum.

What’s your favourite song?

Anything at all by The Dixie Chicks, I was a line dancing teacher and I enjoy their music.

What three items would you take to a desert island with you?

Oh, it would have to be my straighteners as I have curly hair that would be out of control with the heat; my partner David and my Kindle, I love a good read.

Do you have any regrets?

No, I don’t see the point in having regrets, you choose certain paths and life takes you where it will, you have to make the most of it.