Meet The Wonderland Team!

A group of colorfully dressed, smiling people. From left to right: Mae Mei, an older woman with grey hair in a magenta tunic; Olivia, a young person with short blonde hair in a Leanna Lin's shirt; Sofie, a young woman with long strawberry blonde hair in a Leanna Lin's shirt; Leanna, a middle-aged woman with glasses and blue and purple hair in a black graphic tee; and Luis, a middle-aged man with short black hair and glasses in a jean jacket.

Leanna Lin's Wonderland opened up shop in August, 2010 and has been in business ever since– for 16 years! We are constantly changing with the times, always trying to keep things fun, fresh, and relevant. Wonderland is a small team (we wear many hats) and consider eachother family.
Meet the Wonderland Team!

A photo of Leanna, a smiling middle-aged woman with purple and blue hair and glasses, wearing a black graphic tee of a cat on a pink background.

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Leanna

Owner, Creative Director, Art Event Director, and Shop Curator!

Born and raised just next door in Glendale, Leanna graduated from LACHSA (Visual Arts) and FIT in NY with a degree in Fashion Design. Leanna has a passion for fashion, the arts, and animals– not to mention yummy icecream and dancing! She also loves giving back to her own community of Eagle Rock, where she lives with her husband and two pups. When Leanna is not at Wonderland, you can find her soaking in all of the diverse food, art (shout out street art), and nature that Los Angeles has to offer.

Her favorite things at Wonderland are blind boxes, art by Naoshi, and the diverse selection of kids books.

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Olivia

Website + Marketing Assistant and Wonderland Sales!

Olivia graduated from CSULA in 2022 with a Bachelor's of Art's in Communication, and has been at Wonderland since Fall of 2019! When not at the shop, Olivia is walking dogs or getting delicious food at some of the great local restaurants in Los Angeles (looking at you Joy on York!). Olivia loves writing, cooking, rock climbing, and all kinds of music.

They're favorite things at Wonderland are the awesome greeting cards, fun stickers, and Liz Climo's super sweet books!

A picture of Olivia, a smiling young person with short blonde hair, wearing a Leanna Lin's shirt and cardigan on a pink background.
Photo of Syd, a smiling young person with brown wavy hair in a floral purple shirt on a pink background.

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Syd

Gallery Assistant, Window Installer, TikTok Manager, and Wonderland Sales!

In 2021, Syd moved from Memphis, Tennessee to Eagle Rock to study music at Occidental College. He originally discovered Leanna Lin’s Wonderland through a brief but extreme obsession with Paddywax candles. He fell in love with the store and became a regular, joining the team just a few months after his graduation in 2025! Syd loves taking in the art at Wonderland and being inspired by all the creativity on display. Outside the shop, you can find Syd writing and singing songs, crocheting adorable stuffies and accessories, and exploring the local Eagle Rock community!

His favorite things at Wonderland are Mae Mei’s vintage collection, all the cute stationery, and of course, Paddywax candles. 

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Mae Mei

Shop Mama, Vintage Buyer, and Wonderland Sales!

Born and raised in South Central, Los Angeles, Mae Mei graduated from UCLA with a degree in Art Design. Mae Mei appreciates art and fashion and is enjoying retired life. She especially enjoys exploring small towns, flea markets, gardens, beaches, museums, and art galleries. Mae Mei also enjoys gardening, reading, live theater, and family time!

Her favorite things at Wonderland are all of the original art, kids books, DIY activity kits, and of course she loves all the vintage!

Photo of Mae Mei, a smiling older woman with short grey hair wearing a chunky necklace and magenta tunic on a pink background.
Photo of Luis, a smiling middle-aged man with short black hair and glasses, wearing an Eagle Rock t-shirt and jean jacket on a pink background.

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Luis

Branding, Graphic Designer, Tech, and Events Photographer!

Born and raised in East LA, Luis is an Art Center graduate and developed the branding for Leanna Lin's Wonderland and We Heart Eagle Rock. He also designs all of the art show and event posters, websites, and more! Luis often makes an appearance at shop events– find him behind the camera and helping out with tech issues. Luis enjoys testing out all of the latest eateries and discovering new music, especially finding live shows around town!

His favorite things at Wonderland are Smiski, artist tees, and fun socks!