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Women in Business: Real Estate Pro

March 31, 2022 by Playa Vista Direct Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

  Kelly Myers is a top agent with a deep knowledge of LA By Playa Vista Direct Staff / Photo Courtesy of Kelly Myers   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, […]

Filed Under: People Tagged With: Kelly Myers, real estate, real estate agent

Women in Business: Leader of the Pack

March 31, 2022 by Playa Vista Direct Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

  Wallis Annenberg PetSpace director Gabrielle Amster is committed to the welfare of animals By Kamala Kirk / Photo credit: Samantha Gonzalez, Wallis Annenberg PetSpace   Throughout her life and career, Gabrielle Amster has been dedicated to animal welfare. Prior to joining Wallis Annenberg PetSpace as director in 2021, she was the executive director of […]

Filed Under: People Tagged With: annenberg petspace, pet adoption, pets

Women in Business: A Story of Success

March 31, 2022 by Playa Vista Direct Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

  Michelle Martino’s finesse brings real estate success By Playa Vista Direct Staff / Photo courtesy of Michelle Martino   Michelle Martino is a superstar. In her first career in the creative arts, she amassed numerous awards for her work as a writer, radio and TV commercial producer and as a creative director. As a […]

Filed Under: People Tagged With: Michelle Martino, real estate, real estate agent

Women in Business: A Lawyer Who Loves to Serve Her Community

March 31, 2022 by Playa Vista Direct Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

  Kumar Law fulfills its vision five years on By Marin Heinritz / Photo courtesy of Rittu Kumar When Rittu Kumar founded Kumar Law in October 2017, she visualized where she hoped the firm would be after her first five years. Though she couldn’t have anticipated the global pandemic or other major shifts and changes […]

Filed Under: People Tagged With: Kumar Law, lawyer, Rittu Kumar

Living the Glam Life

January 28, 2022 by kkirk@timespublications.com Leave a Comment

Style and beauty expert Jennifer Chan covers the latest trends By Kamala Kirk / Photos by Chris Mortenson Born in Las Vegas and raised in Houston, Jennifer Chan moved to California in 2002 to attend Pepperdine University, where she double majored in journalism and public relations with a minor in art. “I started winning writing contests […]

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Big Screen Dreams

December 13, 2021 by kkirk@timespublications.com Leave a Comment

TV producer Casey Kasprzyk found success in the world of soap operas story By Kamala Kirk | PHOTO BY CHRIS MORTENSON From a young age, Casey Kasprzyk knew that he wanted to work in the entertainment industry. He attended Chapman University for the school’s film and television production program, where he helped produce various late […]

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Strength in Numbers

December 13, 2021 by kkirk@timespublications.com Leave a Comment

Don Collins is breaking records as a senior powerlifter Story By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski | PHOTO BY CHRIS MORTENSON Don Collins has done plenty in his 61 years. The Playa Vista resident has worked with submarines and in the nonprofit technology and scientific sector.  His “strength,” some could say, is more remarkable: He can leg press […]

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‘Loud and Clear’

October 14, 2021 by kkirk@timespublications.com Leave a Comment

Suffering from a vocal disorder, Toni Gold is doing everything to help others Story By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski | PHOTOS BY LUIS CHAVEZ Toni Gold considers herself one of the lucky ones. The Playa Vista resident was quickly diagnosed with a neurological disorder called spasmodic dysphonia more than 50 years ago. It impacts the vocal cords […]

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Music for the Masses

October 13, 2021 by kkirk@timespublications.com Leave a Comment

Ron Morrissey leads a full life playing for seniors Story By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski Musician Ron Morrissey could not make a living out of performing, but playing for seniors has enriched his life.  The Marina del Rey singer/guitarist performs 100 shows a year for isolated seniors in Santa Monica, West Los Angeles, Beverly Hills , Culver […]

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Life Lessons

August 23, 2021 by kkirk@timespublications.com Leave a Comment

‘Ezmerelda’ reveals secrets behind bullying Story by Christina Fuoco-Karasinski | PHOTOS BY LUIS CHAVEZ Marissa DiSimone was bullied when she was younger. Wanting to teach kids to rise above it, she penned “Ezmerelda and the Discovery of Her Magic,” a middle-grade novel that mixes magic and self-discovery.  “She’s an average sixth grader who has bullying […]

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