Renee Airya and Akira Chan struggled to find relatable resources for new families, so they started creating their own Story by Andy Vasoyan | Photos by Zsuzsi Steiner Media producer, brain tumor survivor, visitor to Richard Branson’s private island: at 44 years old, Renee Airya is not your typical mom. The self-described healer and speaker was […]
Move Over, BFF
Pop artist Kenny Scharf paints a new art installation at The Bluffs Story by Shanee Edwards | Photos by EJM Equities If you’ve visited BFF recently, you might have noticed he has some new “friends.” BFF — the electric blue, 15,000 pound, 26-foot tall sculpture with x’d-out eyes — was created by the artist KAWS […]
A Voice for Guac
Mass shooting victim’s father takes to the stage to carry his son’s legacy forward Story by Christina Campodonico | Photos courtesy of LJ Public Relations
Swimming to Save Others
Endurance athlete Rob DeCou swims 31 miles in harsh conditions to help end human trafficking Story By Shanee Edwards | Photos courtesy of Rob DeCou Local resident Rob DeCou is a father of two and an executive producer at Lux Virtual, a digital animation studio. He’s also a fanatic when it comes to ultra-endurance sports, […]
Passion on Demand
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” […]
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 […]
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 […]
Protectors of the Wild
Playa Vista filmmaker Kerry David finds a new weapon in the war against poaching: women By Shanee Edwards We’ve all heard the tragic accounts of wild animals being poached on a massive scale in Africa and Asia. Elephants are still being slaughtered for their ivory tusks, rhinos for their horns. Poaching poses a huge threat […]