Between working, parenting and, oh yeah, navigating the pandemic, Meredith Schlosser and Randi Wishnow are beyond busy Story by Andy Vasoyan | PHOTO BY ZSUZSI STEINER As rivalry pairings go, New York vs. LA is one of the classics. For transcontinental power couple Meredith Schlosser and Randi Wishnow, Playa Vista has become the perfect place […]

Shay Merchav and Jennifer Nairn rely on their friendship to get them through Story by Shanee EdwardS | PHOTO COURTESY OF BEAUTY BEACH LOUNGE One of the businesses hit hardest by COVID-19 is the hair salon. California Governor Gavin Newsom has closed the industry, reopened it, then closed it again. At the time of press, […]

Rittu Kumar opened her own law firm to help get back to her roots  By Shanee Edwards | Photo BY LUIS CHAVEZ Rittu Kumar was born and raised in Southern California by immigrant parents from India. Coming from a family of engineers and doctors, she was encouraged to follow in her parents’ footsteps. When she […]

Patricia Catallo Lopez wants to make everyone’s night ‘extra’ Patricia Catallo Lopez and her husband, Alan Lopez, were on vacation in Miami when they were on the hunt for the perfect dessert. They took a drive through the keys and ended up in Key West. Their server at dinner suggested Better Than Sex: A Dessert […]

Kelly Myers is a top real estate agent with a deep knowledge of LA A native Angeleno, Kelly Myers knows Los Angeles like the back of her hand. She grew up in the Miracle Mile and Beverly Center area, then lived in the Valley, Culver City and Pasadena prior to making Playa Vista her home. Living […]

Vivian Lesny shares her mother’s love of real estate Vivian Lesny grew up in Culver City listening to her licensed agent mother share colorful stories about her job. They inspired a young Lesny to make her career choice. Fast forward 30 years and Lesny is the No. 1-selling agent for condominium sales in Silicon Beach […]

Catherine Jonas is on a Mission to Help Aging Family Members Preserve Their Independence The founder of CJ & Associates Care Consulting, Catherine Jonas, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Certified Geriatric Case Manager with expertise in the field of aging, disability and end of life care for over 20 years. Her […]

Real estate agent Wendy Gladson tells a home’s story As a real estate agent, Wendy Gladson knows buying or selling a home starts with a warm approach. “My strength is telling the story of your home,” she says. “I don’t look at it as a piece of property that’s being transferred. Every home has a […]

Michelle Martino her finesse brings real estate success Michelle Martino is a superstar.  In her first career in the creative arts, she amassed one award after another for her work as a writer, radio and TV commercial producer and as a Creative Director. And during her amazing career, Jay Chiat of the renown TBWA\Chiat\Day advertising agency, […]

For Zsuzsi Steiner, taking photographs is a way to keep memories alive Story By Shanee Edwards Zsuzsi Steiner has been photographing local families for over six years and her vivid photos of local people and places have also brought the pages of Playa Vista Direct to life for the last two. Charming and upbeat, she is […]