Team captain EMUHLEET is driving her all-female esports team to make history Story by Kellie Chudzinski | Photos by Zsuzsi Steiner Tucked in with the large media companies that call Playa Vista home is esports team Dignitas, one of the best all-female teams in the world. Led by team captain Emmalee ‘EMUHLEET’ Garrido, the team […]
Meet Playa Vista’s Newest Girl Scout Troop
These Empowered Young Girls Do a Lot More Than Sell Cookies Story by Robyn Paris | Photos by Zsuzsi Steiner Loosen your wallets and open up a notch on your belt – it’s Girl Scout cookie season again. We all love indulging in our favorite Thin Mints, Do-si-dos or Tagalongs but most of us don’t […]
The Art and Science of Entertainment
The John Hughes Institute is helping visual effects professionals keep their edge Story by Shanee Edwards | Photos by Zsuzsi Steiner Everyone loves watching movies. They transport us to new places and emotional experiences using a skillful combination of art and science. When filmmakers incorporate visual special effects into movies, there’s literally no limit to […]
Local company Edvo makes Forbes 30 Under 30 list
At just 26, Shireen Jaffer is busting the paradigm of old-school job recruiting Story by Shanee Edwards | Photos Courtesy of EDVO Playa Vista resident and entrepreneur Shireen Jaffer, 26, started her first company when she was just 18-years-old. Born in Pakistan, her family moved to the affluent suburb of Palo Alto, California, when she […]
Financially Literate Kids
Playa Vista resident and financial advisor Hatem Dhiab shares 6 pro tips for creating money-savvy kids By Hatem Dhiab | Photo Courtesy of Hatem Dhiab Most parents agree that raising kids is the toughest job you’ll ever learn to love. We know teaching our children life skills like emotional intelligence, healthy eating habits […]
High Tech Workouts
Troy Aguila of Spry Society shares his top 4 tech devices for fitness Story By Shanee Edwards | Photo by Maria Martin It’s a new year and a great time to hit refresh on your fitness routine. If you’re looking to try something new or shake things up a bit, accessible, affordable technology is here […]
Pho served up by a labor of love
Westchester’s Most Valuable Playa creates the popular soup with no MSG Story By Kellie Chudzinski | Photos by MVP Inside Most Valuable Playa diners will find an open 15-seat stone bar, plenty of tables and a room filled with natural light. Tucked on a menu varied with Taiwanese-inspired shareable dishes are two different pho soups. […]
Style for All
Interior designer Julia Newman specializes in accessible design for people of all abilities By Shanee Edwards “Once I started to see discrimination in design, I couldn’t stop seeing it everywhere,” recalls local interior designer Julia Newman, who now specializes in crafting beautiful living spaces around the specific needs of clients with mobility challenges. Newman has […]