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Dating Smarter

May 26, 2022 by Playa Vista Direct Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

  Coach Kev helps people achieve personal goals and build healthy relationships By Kamala Kirk After a successful career as a business change consultant and entrepreneur, Kevin Thibodeaux (aka Coach Kev) decided he was ready to pursue a new challenge. “I helped companies implement huge change projects and initiatives, new processes, strategies, technologies and did […]

Filed Under: Featured Story, People Tagged With: coach kev, dating, playa vista, relationships

The Woman Everyone Knows

March 31, 2022 by Playa Vista Direct Editorial Staff 1 Comment

Playa Vista’s HOA director celebrates 20 years of building community By Bridgette M. Redman / Photo by Chris Mortenson Dawn Suskin didn’t really plan to be where she is—the executive director for the homeowner’s association of Playa Vista Parks and Landscape—a woman sometimes called “the mayor of Playa Vista” because she knows everyone and everyone […]

Filed Under: Featured Story, People Tagged With: Dawn Suskin, homeowners association, playa vista, Playa Vista Parks and Landscape

Women in Business: Local Market Expert

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

  Tami Humphrey helps clients find their dream homes in Playa Vista By Sara Edwards / Photo by Chris Mortenson   Real estate has been a big part of Tami Humphrey’s life since she was a child. Her parents were real estate partners who owned a brokerage, and family conversations at the dinner table were […]

Filed Under: People Tagged With: playa vista, real estate, Tami Humphrey

Women in Business: Dynamic Duo

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

  Rudi Behdad and Sam Araghi are a successful mother and son real estate team By Srianthi Perera / Photo credit: Sina Araghi   Rudi Behdad’s real estate career has grown in tandem with Playa Vista. She bought a condominium there in 2003, when the planned community established itself in the land formerly owned by […]

Filed Under: People Tagged With: Coldwell Banker, real estate, real estate agent

Women in Business: Memorial Project

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

  Sisters open European Wax Center in honor of mother By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski / Photo by Chris Mortenson   The Velasco family sought to open a European Wax franchise as a family project. When their matriarch, Dr. Lisa Velasco, passed away of pancreatic cancer at age 52, the mission took on a greater cause. “We […]

Filed Under: People Tagged With: beauty, European Wax Center, westchester

Women in Business: Style and Function

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

  Nicole Longo of NEAT Method Los Angeles South Bay offers luxury home organizing services By Kamala Kirk / Photo by Chris Mortenson   Growing up in a military family, Nicole Longo developed a passion for organizing at a young age. Due to her father’s career in the Air Force, they moved frequently so she […]

Filed Under: Featured Story, People Tagged With: NEAT method, Nicole Longo, organization

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

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