The Lando Family

Embracing Family & Community 

Photography by Emily Scher

For the Lando family—Brian and Nicole, their daughters Ella, twelve, Rian, nine, and their beloved Golden Retriever, Teddy—life in The Oaks of Calabasas is all about family and connection. Their home is a peaceful retreat where they have nurtured strong ties and created cherished traditions. With a love for staying active and enjoying a healthy lifestyle, the Landos have not only found their perfect place to call home but have also helped cultivate the warm, welcoming spirit that defines their close-knit community.

Brian co-owns a production company that focuses on two primary areas: food and comedy. Among their many projects, Brian is a production partner with superstar chef Guy Fieri. Despite collaborating with the nation’s biggest celebrity chefs—including Calabasas’ own Jet Tila—neither Brian nor Nicole claims to be particularly skilled in the kitchen. On the comedy side, Brian’s company also owns and operates the world-famous Improv comedy clubs across the country. Additionally, Brian co-owns the Calabasas Pickleball Club, which opened in June of this year, along with two family friends, the Golds and the Weizelmans.

Nicole began her career as a rising star in the New York City PR world, eventually running the West Coast office of one of Manhattan’s top agencies, Alison Brod Marketing Communications. She left the field to help launch and manage events and partnerships for The Calabasas Pickleball Club. Originally from the suburbs of Philadelphia, in an area known as The Main Line, Nicole met Brian at Syracuse University. “Brian is from Calabasas, and we moved to LA for a few years after college before heading to New York City for eight years, then Sherman Oaks for seven,” Nicole shares. Four years ago, they returned to Brian’s hometown here in Calabasas, where they have happily settled into family life.

Now, their days revolve around their children’s school schedules and activities, work at the Calabasas Pickleball Club, and their shared love for the community. “We send the kids off to school, Nicole goes to work out at either F45 or V Pilates, then heads down to the Calabasas Pickleball Club to begin her day,” Brian shares. “Meanwhile, I walk our favorite child—Teddy—before heading over to the club to play pickleball.” Afternoons are filled with their children’s activities—Rian heads to gymnastics while Ella is off to soccer. “Afterward, we meet back at home for homework, dinner, and sometimes squeeze in a nightly pickleball game at the club,” Nicole adds with a smile.

The Landos feel a strong connection to Calabasas, where they have helped create a vibrant, family-friendly environment through their club. “We call it our bubble,” Nicole explains. “We hate to leave and try to avoid it at all costs. We stay local as much as possible. The majority of residents in Calabasas are like-minded, with an emphasis on family and community. Why would we ever leave?”

The convenience of local shopping and the familiar faces they encounter on daily walks with Teddy or while playing pickleball at the club add to the area’s charm. “The community is so idyllic, and we love how we see our neighbors out and about,” Nicole notes. “It’s a small town feel with a lot of heart.”

Through their involvement in local schools, neighborhood activities, and the Calabasas Pickleball Club, the Landos are deeply connected to the community. “We opened the Calabasas Pickleball Club right down the street from our home, so we feel very connected to the people who gather there. It’s become a hub for socializing and making friends,” Brian shares.

As local business owners, the Landos have made it a priority to support other businesses in Calabasas. “We understand the challenges of running a small business, so we emphasize buying from local stores, eating local, and hiring local whenever we can,” Nicole says.

Their favorite local restaurants include The Mulholland, Lovi’s Deli, and Cafecito, where they enjoy dining as a family. But their connection to the community goes beyond just shopping locally. They are actively creating traditions that bring people together. “We’ve started something we call ‘Friday Night Lights,’ where we meet our friends at the club to play pickleball, have dinner, and let the kids run around and be together,” Brian explains. This tradition is becoming a highlight of the week for many in the community, as families gather at the club to relax, socialize, and engage in friendly competition.

The Lando family’s focus on health and activity plays a significant role in their lives. “Treat others with kindness and respect, and live a healthy, active lifestyle—those are key values in our family,” Nicole shares. When they are not busy with work and school, the Landos enjoy traveling to some of their favorite vacation spots. “Nicole’s parents live in La Quinta, and it’s our favorite local getaway,” Brian says. “We try to get down to the desert as often as possible. Our kids love Park City, Utah, and beg us to go every year to ski. As for Nicole and me, we prefer Cabo for a relaxing escape.”

The Landos’ home in The Oaks is their sanctuary, a space designed for comfort and family connection. “In our opinion, The Oaks is the single best neighborhood in the country. We knew we wanted to end up here,” Nicole says. Their home, with its contemporary and casual style, offers a perfect blend of comfort and elegance. “When we saw our pool with the slide, waterfall, and view, we were immediately sold.”

The heart of the home is the open kitchen and family room, where the family spends most of their time together. “It’s the hub of the home,” Nicole says. “We love the way it flows, and it’s where we gather for meals, homework, and relaxing.”

As they look to the future, the Lando family hopes to continue building on the strong foundation they have established in Calabasas. “We’re working towards creating a lasting legacy with the Calabasas Pickleball Club, something that will endure for our children and beyond,” Brian shares. “We want everyone to stay right here in Calabasas.”

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