Tosca Musk’s digital streaming platform turns up the heat for lovers of romance Story By Shanee Edwards | Photos by Maria Martin Tosca Musk is a romantic at heart. She’s made a career of writing, directing and producing films in the romance genre, but her current infatuation is with digital entrepreneurship. Forward-thinking and tech-savvy, the […]
Kids Fashion Gets a Second Life
Earth-friendly startup thinks inside the box to make dressing kids more affordable and sustainable Story by Shanee Edwards | Photos by Zsuzsi Steiner Each year Americans throw away 13 million tons of clothing, according to EPA estimates — that’s roughly 80 pounds per person ending up in a landfill. Many of us donate our used […]
Living the Dream
“Late Night” director Nisha Ganatra chats with YouTube star turned real-life late night host Lilly Singh Story By Christina Campodonico | Photo courtesy of Film Independent Golden Globe-winning film and TV director Nisha Ganatra intimately knows how fickle the wheel of Hollywood fortune can be. After the success of her first feature film “Chutney Popcorn” […]
Doctor, ‘Mover,’ Renaissance Man
Jae Pak is an emergency medicine physician and gifted engineer who combats hair loss with artistry Story By Brian Marks | Photo by Zsuzsi Steiner As common as hair loss is, it can fill many men (and some women) with dread. Two-thirds of men will experience it by age 35, and about half of all […]
Scream Flavor, Whisper Health
Chef Alejandra Schrader wants to help omnivores eat more plant-based foods while keeping meals delicious By Jessica Koslow “I’m known for my big flavors!” says chef Alejandra Schrader, whose light-up-the-room smile is equally as grand. “My recipes are mouthwatering, colorful and easy to make.” These days, the Playa Vista resident is delightfully busy in the […]
HomeState Goes West
Briana Valdez recalls the comfort food from her childhood to create the best Tex-Mex restaurant around Story By Lawrence Yee | Photos by Zsuzsi Steiner When self-proclaimed “Tex-pat” Briana Valdez moved from her native Texas to California, she never imagined she’d open a restaurant, let alone three. “I’m a terrible cook but I love food,” the […]
The Show Must Go On
Tribute band Queen Nation brings the music of Queen to a new generation The first time Gregory Finsley witnessed celebrated rock band Queen perform was in 1977 in Ft. Worth, Texas. He was instantly hooked. A New Orleans native, Finsley spent years carefully studying Queen lead singer Freddy Mercury’s vocal style, and now performs as […]