LifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles

133. In a city with about 4 million people and a county with almost 10 million it may seem hard to believe that there are spaces where you can escape for solitude and some much needed self reelection. But we are here to tell you that they do indeed exist and today on this episode we are going to share all the details about one of our favorites The Self-Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine. Lake Shrine is an absolutely breathtaking oasis in the Pacific Palisades just a few minutes aways from all the chaos of the busy city. In this interview we talk to Brother Satyananda who is the long time minister-in-charge of the Self-Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine. He explains how the organization started, the spectacular Lake Shrine location, how he became a part of tips, tips on spiritual journeys, his personal relationship with Los Angeles and much more.  You can find out more about the Self-Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine on their Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/srf_lakeshrine/ or on their Website: https://lakeshrine.org/  You can find more LifeHacksLA at: www.lifehacksla.com and www.instagram.com/lifehacksla   To join the LA Hackers Club go to:  http://lifehacksla.com/jointheclub   This episode was edited by Jaconell Mouton from Creative Wave. https://jaconellmouton.com/   Associate Producer: Michelle Mink from LA Dreaming. https://ladreaming.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/support

132. On this episode we talk to LA lifestyle Influencer Brynn. She keeps busy with her wide range of interests including her work in the medical field, fitness, veganism, fashion, Disney, day trips, travel, Pilates and so much more. And she shares all these adventures and more with her 38,000+ followers on Instagram as she explores the best of what LA has to offer. We talk about her many hobbies, why a health scare turned her towards a life of fitness and how she has translated online friends into real life ones with in person meetups. she aslo shares some of her best tips on how you can explore the best of LA and SoCal for yourself.  If you want to find out more about Brynn you can find her on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/brynny_md/ or on her TikoTok https://www.tiktok.com/@brynnymd  You can find more LifeHacksLA at: www.lifehacksla.com and www.instagram.com/lifehacksla      To sign up for the LA Hackers Club waitlist go to:  http://lifehacksla.com/jointheclub      This episode was edited by Jaconell Mouton from Creative Wave. https://jaconellmouton.com/     Associate Producer: Michelle Mink from LA Dreaming. https://ladreaming.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/support

131. Sometimes you have to get through an ugly exterior to discover a beautiful interior. That is often the case when it comes to Los Angeles according to our guest today, Kristin from the blog This Ugly Beautiful City. This Ugly Beautiful City is an itinerary-focused travel blog that features travel tips and guides for anyone exploring Los Angeles, from a local to a first-time tourist, who is passionate about food, art, and culture.  In this interview Kristin further explains the concept behind her blog and the term This Ugly Beautiful City and  If you want to find out more about Caroline you can find her on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/thisuglybeautifulcity/ or on her Website: https://thisuglybeautifulcity.com/ You can find more LifeHacksLA at: www.lifehacksla.com and www.instagram.com/lifehacksla     To sign up for the LA Hackers Club waitlist go to:  http://lifehacksla.com/jointheclub     This episode was edited by Jaconell Mouton from Creative Wave. https://jaconellmouton.com/     Associate Producer: Michelle Mink from LA Dreaming. https://ladreaming.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/support

130. One of the best things about living in Los Angeles is the access to so many incredible eating and drinking options with a restaurant and bar scene that just seems to get better and better by the day. Today we are going to explore some of the many, many, many dining options we have available to us in our city. Because our guest for this edition of the podcast is Caroline from EatDrinkLA. Caroline has a blog where she shares about one of the absolute best perks about living in LA and that is all the incredible choices we have for us when it comes to going out to eat or going out and grabbing a drink. If you like to explore it all like we do then you will love this interview and you are going to want to write these down because Caroline shares some her favorite places to go out in and near LA. If you want to find out more about Caroline you can find her on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/eatdrink.la/ or on her Website: https://www.eatdrinkla.com/   You can find more LifeHacksLA at: www.lifehacksla.com and www.instagram.com/lifehacksla    To sign up for the LA Hackers Club waitlist go to:  http://lifehacksla.com/jointheclub    This episode was edited by Jaconell Mouton from Creative Wave. https://jaconellmouton.com/    Associate Producer: Michelle Mink from LA Dreaming. https://ladreaming.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/support

129. Malibu Farms is one of the most popular restaurants in Los Angeles and is a big part of the Malibu scenery with its premiere location right on the iconic pier.  The restaurant is beloved by people that live in Malibu and visitors alike. In fact it is such a part of the culture, the landscape and the environment of the Malibu Pier that you may be surprised to learn that its been open for less than 10 years. Yes its one of the most well known and loved spots in Malibu but it really hasn't been here that long. So in this episode we talk to the founder and owner, Helena Henderson who is going to share her story and its inspiring one. Of how she came to America from Sweden, moved to LA, eventually made her way to Malibu and created the beloved Malibu Farms from an idea that originally started in her backyard. If you love to hear LA success stories and the background history of some of the most iconic spots in Los Angeles you are going to love Helena's story about her business: Malibu Farms. You can find out more about Malibu Farm on their Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/malibufarm/ or on their Website: https://www.malibu-farm.com/  You can find more LifeHacksLA at: www.lifehacksla.com and www.instagram.com/lifehacksla    To sign up for the LA Hackers Club waitlist go to:  http://lifehacksla.com/jointheclub    This episode was edited by Jaconell Mouton from Creative Wave. https://jaconellmouton.com/    Associate Producer: Michelle Mink from LA Dreaming. https://ladreaming.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/support

128. October is one of LA's favorite months to go out and explore all the incredible activities going on, especially related to the Halloween season.  That is why having todays guest on is perfect timing to discuss all the strange and the weird stories you can find here in California.  In this episode we are talking to Joe from Weird California. Joe and his daughter cover a lot of the Weird stuff you can find in our state from quirky roadside attractions, and bizarre outdoor art installations and our favorite category the bizarre, the strange, the spooky, and the hauntingly weird stories and attractions you can find right here in Los Angeles and across the State. If you love Halloween and you love weird stuff you are going to enjoy this conversation with Joe from Weird California. You can find out more about Joe and Weird California on his Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/weirdca/ or on his Website: http://www.weirdca.com/  You can find more LifeHacksLA at: www.lifehacksla.com and www.instagram.com/lifehacksla   To sign up for the LA Hackers Club waitlist go to:  http://lifehacksla.com/jointheclub   This episode was edited by Jaconell Mouton from Creative Wave. https://jaconellmouton.com/   Associate Producer: Michelle Mink from LA Dreaming. https://ladreaming.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/support

127. The Public Library is such an integral part of good communities and good public service and that is especially true here in Los Angeles. We have an incredible library system here and we want to encourage everyone in our city to go out there and take advantage of this awesome free resource meant for the whole community. Our guest today is a perfect representative to motivate us to go out and explore the Library. Todd Lerew works with the Library Foundation of Los Angeles and the LA Public Library. Todd is going to talk about his work with the foundation and the LA Public Library, some really cool exhibits they have going on right now, some history of the magnificent historic landmark Central Library downtown and some really cool hacks and free perks you get access to by having a Library card that most people don't even know about. You can find out more about the LA Public Library on their Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/lapubliclibrary/ or on their Website: https://lapl.org/ For more information about the LA Public Library Foundation https://lfla.org/  You can find more LifeHacksLA at: www.lifehacksla.com and www.instagram.com/lifehacksla  To join the LA Hackers Club go to:  http://lifehacksla.com/jointheclub  This episode was edited by Jaconell Mouton from Creative Wave. https://jaconellmouton.com/  Associate Producer: Michelle Mink from LA Dreaming. https://ladreaming.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/support

126. Santa Barbara is without a doubt one of the most beautiful cities in California if not the world and its only a 2 hour drive from Los Angeles. That makes this coastal gem one of the most popular getaway and staycation visits for people living in LA. With so much beauty, culture and activities happening in Santa Barbara it has been nicknamed the American Rivera by admirers.  In this episode we welcome Karna Hughes. She has not only lived in Santa Barbara for 30 plus years but she is also the Public Relations Director for Visit Santa Barbara. A non profit organization that promotes tourism and travel there and is really the best source of information anytime for this incredible city. Karna is going to share how Santa Barbara captured her heart, she is going to talk about the rich cultural history, including the art, the architecture and the beautiful natural landscape. She is going to share more about Visit Santa Barbara and her work there, she is also going to share ideal times to visit and best of all some of her favorite tips, tricks and hacks as a local. You can find out more about the Visit Santa Barbara on their Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/visitsantabarbara/ or on their Website: https://santabarbaraca.com/ You can find more LifeHacksLA at: www.lifehacksla.com and www.instagram.com/lifehacksla To join the LA Hackers Club go to:  http://lifehacksla.com/jointheclub This episode was edited by Jaconell Mouton from Creative Wave. https://jaconellmouton.com/ Associate Producer: Michelle Mink from LA Dreaming. https://ladreaming.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/support

125. Tony Pierce has been writing about Los Angeles for over 15 years and has worked as a journalist and editor for both the LAist, the Los Angeles Times and KPCC. But now his passion project is his own podcast called Hear in LA where he is on a mission to uncover all the secrets of 250+ neighborhoods in Los Angeles. And how does he do that? Tony goes right into each area and finds at least 5 interesting people from there to interview. Each episode is one interview so that's at least 5 episodes per 250 neighborhoods and he estimates that this project will take 15-20 years to complete! Now that is an insane amount of commitment that can only come from someone who truly loves this city! In this interview Tony is going to share some of his personal history with Los Angeles, what inspired this massive passion project for him, and why more driving an Uber has taught him more about Los Angeles and its residents than anything else.  You can find out more about the Hear in LA on their Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/hearinla/ or on their Website: https://hearinla.com/ You can find more LifeHacksLA at: www.lifehacksla.com and www.instagram.com/lifehacksla To join the LA Hackers Club go to:  http://lifehacksla.com/jointheclub This episode was edited by Jaconell Mouton from Creative Wave. https://jaconellmouton.com/ Associate Producer: Michelle Mink from LA Dreaming. https://ladreaming.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/support

124. The Getty Center high above Brentwood and The Getty Villa in the Pacific Palisades are 2 remarkable gifts to the city of Los Angeles from the J. Paul Getty Foundation. With priceless collections of world class art, astoundingly beautiful gardens and landscapes, and epic sweeping views its hard to believe that visiting both locations is completely free! We were lucky enough to talk to Brittany Saake the Marketing Project Manager at the Getty and she shared the history, tips for visiting and awesome events they have planned at the Getty for this their 25th year anniversary celebration.  You can find out more about the Getty on their Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/gettymuseum/ or on their Website: https://www.getty.edu/  You can find more LifeHacksLA at: www.lifehacksla.com and www.instagram.com/lifehacksla      To join the LA Hackers Club go to:  http://lifehacksla.com/jointheclub        This episode was edited by Jaconell Mouton from Creative Wave. https://jaconellmouton.com/     Associate Producer: Michelle Mink from LA Dreaming. https://ladreaming.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/support

123. You know we love interviewing entrepreneurs who have built amazing brands right here in L.A. And if you love dessert we are talking to one you most likely have heard of and enjoyed and that's the Pie Hole! Yes, Sean who owns this popular Los Angeles brand is going to share all the secrets to how it started, how he branded it and how their relentless focus on customer experience has allowed them to stay popular in a crowded and competitive Los Angeles food scene.    You can find out more about Sean and the The Pie Hole on their Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/thepieholela/  or on their Website: https://www.thepieholela.com/  You can find more LifeHacksLA at: www.lifehacksla.com and www.instagram.com/lifehacksla     To join the LA Hackers Club go to:  http://lifehacksla.com/jointheclub       This episode was edited by Jaconell Mouton from Creative Wave. https://jaconellmouton.com/    Associate Producer: Michelle Mink from LA Dreaming. https://ladreaming.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/support

122. We are talking to Erika from TheLAGirl.com and she runs that very popular website which covers events, travel, lifestyle, fashion & more, in the city of Los Angeles & around the world! Now in our conversation Erika is going to share some of her background, how The LA Girl was started and how she became involved with it. She is also going to give some great tips for people who are visiting Los Angeles, and some of her all time favorite activities she likes to enjoy right here in the City of Angeles. You can find out more about the Erika and the LA Girl on their Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/thelagirl/ or on their Website: https://thelagirl.com/ You can find more LifeHacksLA at: www.lifehacksla.com and www.instagram.com/lifehacksla To join the LA Hackers Club go to: http://lifehacksla.com/jointheclub This episode was edited by Jaconell Mouton from Creative Wave. https://jaconellmouton.com/ Associate Producer: Michelle Mink from LA Dreaming. https://ladreaming.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/support

121. In this episode we are talking to Todd Barnes the long time general manager of one of the most iconic establishments in Los Angeles and one of the most famous gay bars in the world, The Abbey. West Hollywood has long been known as a beacon for the gay community and attracts visitors from all over the globe and the Abbey is a big part of the history. In this conversation he is going to tell us more about West Hollywood and of course share some of that fascinating history of the Abbey which has now been open for over 30 years!  You can find out more about the Abbey on their Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/theabbeyweho/or on their Website: https://www.theabbeyweho.com/ You can find more LifeHacksLA at: www.lifehacksla.com and www.instagram.com/lifehacksla   To join the LA Hackers Club go to:  http://lifehacksla.com/jointheclub     This episode was edited by Jaconell Mouton from Creative Wave. https://jaconellmouton.com/  Associate Producer: Michelle Mink from LA Dreaming. https://ladreaming.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/support

120. In this episode we are talking to John the owner of a popular nerd and pop culture brand called the Nerd Reactor. With over 50k subscribers on YouTube and tens of thousands of monthly visits to his website John really has his pulse on all the latest nerd/geek and pop culture news and events. John also lives right here in SoCal and spends lots and lots of time in Los Angeles. In this conversation we talk about embracing your inner nerd, how he built Nerd Reactor, some of his favorite celebrity interviews, and why LA as a capital for pop culture and entertainment, is a mecca for nerd lovers everywhere.  You can find out more about John and Nerd Reactor on his  Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/nerdreactor/ or on his Website: https://nerdreactor.com/ You can find more LifeHacksLA at: www.lifehacksla.com and www.instagram.com/lifehacksla  To join the LA Hackers Club go to:  http://lifehacksla.com/jointheclub    This episode was edited by Jaconell Mouton from Creative Wave. https://jaconellmouton.com/ Associate Producer: Michelle Mink from LA Dreaming. https://ladreaming.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/support

119. Summer 2022 is here in Los Angeles and although its not the "Roaring 2022's" that we predicted last year there are tons and tons of fun and exciting activities happening. Not only do we have the regular Summer adventures we always love to enjoy like the beach, road trips and hiking, but many annual events that were sadly canceled the last 2 years are making their return in Summer 2022!  In this episode we are flying solo with no guest and I'm going to share some of my best suggestions for an epic Summer in Los Angeles.  You can find more LifeHacksLA at: www.lifehacksla.com and www.instagram.com/lifehacksla  To join the LA Hackers Club go to:  http://lifehacksla.com/jointheclub    Editor: Jaconell Mouton from Creative Wave. https://jaconellmouton.com/ Associate Producer: Michelle Mink from LA Dreaming. https://ladreaming.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/support

118. In this episode we are talking to my friend Gigi from Gigi Exploring. We met through the LA Hackers Club and with her sense of adventure, positive vibes and love of exploring Los Angeles she is definelty the perfect fit for our group.  I asked Gigi to come on because she really takes LA Hacking to another level, sometimes attending multiple events in one day always exploring and having fun all the way. In this conversation we talk more about why she got interested in constantly seeking out new experiences, some of her favorite international places to visit and she drops some awesome So Cal hacks and locations that will immediately go on your bucket list.  You can find out more about Gigi and Gigi Exploring on her  Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/gigiexploring/  You can find more LifeHacksLA at: www.lifehacksla.com and www.instagram.com/lifehacksla  To join the LA Hackers Club go to:  http://lifehacksla.com/jointheclub This episode was edited by Jaconell Mouton from Creative Wave. https://jaconellmouton.com/ Producer: Michelle Mink https://ladreaming.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/support

117. In this episode we are talking to Evan Lovett the creator of LA In a Minute. In early 2022 Evan started his account on Tik Tok and it has exploded in popularity from Gen X to Gen Z. In each video he breaks down some part of Los Angeles fascinating history into entertaining but informational 1 to 2 minute videos. A passion project for Evan you can feel his love for sharing LA history with others in each and every video. In this conversation we talk more about why he started his account, how it exploded so quickly, his future plans for it and he even gives us some exclusive LA in A Minute coverage of some of his favorite Los Angeles topics. You can find out more about Evan and LA in A Minute on his Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/lainaminute/ or on his Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@evanlovett You can find more LifeHacksLA at: www.lifehacksla.com and www.instagram.com/lifehacksla To join the LA Hackers Club go to: http://lifehacksla.com/jointheclub This episode was edited by Jaconell Mouton from Creative Wave. https://jaconellmouton.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/support

116. In this episode we are talking to Matt the owner of Proudly Serving. They went from a humble pop up spot started on his driveway to a South Bay Smash Burger sensation serving up long lines of fans at their first physical location right on the Redondo Beach Pier.  Matt started his business during Covid with no prior professional cooking experience and was able to build a following of passionate smash burger lovers in just over a year. They are so popular they've even been featured in local magazines and on the local news. We love talking to Los Angeles entrepreneurs who were able to build a brand out of nothing and make a bit of noise in this ultra competitive city. So in this episode we decide to do the interview live on location. I went down to Proudly Serving and sat down with Matt right at the Redondo Pier so he could share his whole story with us.  We learn about his crazy journey from the driveway to the Pier, the challenges of being an entrepreneur during a pandemic, why he loves the South Bay and some of his favorite Los Angeles hacks. You can find out more about Matt and Proudly Serving on their Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/proudlyservingla/ or on their website: https://www.proudlyservingla.com/  You can find more LifeHacksLA at: www.lifehacksla.com and www.instagram.com/lifehacksla    To join the LA Hackers Club Wait List go to:  http://lifehacksla.com/jointheclub    This episode was edited by Jaconell Mouton from Creative Wave. https://jaconellmouton.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/support

115. Today we are sharing secrets from one of LA's most iconic places. The Original Farmers Market on Fairfax! Its a beloved institution that has been in our city since 1934! If you're not from Los Angeles you may be confused why we would make a big deal about a Farmers Market. But if you live here you know that's its not one of these common farmer markets that pop up in every neighborhood once a week. The Original Farmers Markets is permanent and you can go and enjoy it anytime. But that still doesn't begin describe how special it is.  So my guest and I are going to do our best in this episode. Ilysha Buss is the Director of Marketing for the Market and has been there for over 16 years. There is no better person to help unpack all the secrets that make the Market along with the Grove next door, such a special place and loved location for all Angelinos.   You can find out more about The Farmers Market on their Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/farmersmarketla/ or on their website: https://farmersmarketla.com/ You can find more LifeHacksLA at: www.lifehacksla.com and www.instagram.com/lifehacksla   To join the LA Hackers Club go to:  http://lifehacksla.com/jointheclub   This episode was edited by Jaconell Mouton from Creative Wave. https://jaconellmouton.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/support

114. In this episode we are talking to the amazing Bobby Green from the 1933 Group. Bobby is one of the most innovative restaurant and bar entrepreneurs in Los Angeles, if not the whole country, and he and his partners own and operate about a dozen local establishments including the historic Formosa Cafe, Highland Park Bowl and Idle Hour.  Over the last 20 years they have not only fully embraced next level aesthetics to create transformative experiences with their establishments but at the same time have restored many iconic locations important to the history of our city.  In this interview Bobby tells us the story of how he went from one humble coffee shop to the current impressive portfolio that includes some of LAs most beloved places. He also shares how his teams early embrace of set design, detail, quality and transformative experiences has helped set the stage for the high quality restaurant environment that is common in the city today. He also talks about his love for Los Angeles, his other hobbies and how he would choose to spend his perfect day in LA.  You can find out more about Bobby and the 1933 Group on their Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/1933group/  or on their website: https://www.1933group.com/ You can find more LifeHacksLA at: www.lifehacksla.com and www.instagram.com/lifehacksla   To join the LA Hackers Club go to:  http://lifehacksla.com/jointheclub   This episode was edited by Jaconell Mouton from Creative Wave. https://jaconellmouton.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/support

113. In this episode our guest is one of my favorite LA Bloggers Caroline from Love and Loathing LA. If you're an LA Hacker you are going to love this interview with Caroline because as she describes on her blog she is 'One woman on a mission to discover & experience all things Los Angeles.'   Now Caroline has all kinds of LA based content but she does an especially good job covering something we all love and that's new and trendy bars and restaurants. So in this interview we talk a lot about that and she shares some real gems, some of them new, some of them classics but all you will want to add to your must visit list.    You can find out more about Caroline and Love and Loathing LA on her Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/loveandloathingla/or on her website: https://loveandloathingla.com/    You can find more LifeHacksLA at: www.lifehacksla.com and www.instagram.com/lifehacksla     To join the LA Hackers Club go to:  http://lifehacksla.com/jointheclub     This episode was edited by Jaconell Mouton from Creative Wave. https://jaconellmouton.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/support

112. In this episode we are talking about one of our favorite beach towns and the one I personally visit the most since its only about 10 minutes from where I currently live. And that's the cool, laid back beach town of Redondo Beach. It might have more chill vibes then some of its beach city neighbors but don't be mistaken, Redondo Beach is jam packed with fun activities including large annual festivals, events, concerts and celebrations.  Our guest today is Rebecca and she is the current chair of the Redondo Beach Tourism Board. She not only lives and works in Redondo but also has spent many, many years there so she is the perfect person to share all the incredible things that this laid back LA beach town has to offer. If you love the beach you are going to love this episode because its jam packed with tips on hacking the perfect day in Redondo Beach.  You can find out more about Redondo Beach Tourism on their Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/redondobeachtourism/ or on their website: https://www.redondobeachtourism.com/  You can find more LifeHacksLA at: www.lifehacksla.com and www.instagram.com/lifehacksla    To join the LA Hackers Club go to:  http://lifehacksla.com/jointheclub    This episode was edited by Jaconell Mouton from Creative Wave. https://jaconellmouton.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/support

111. In this episode we are talking about maybe one of the most overlooked and underrated cities in Los Angeles, the city of Santa Clarita.  Well it was for sure for me anyway. I have heard about it of course and been there a few times but didn't realize just how much there is to do in Los Angeles Counties third largest city. Yes that's right. Santa Clarita is the third largest city in LA behind Long Beach and LA itself of course!  Our guest today is Evan  and he is from Visit Santa Clarita the official tourism board for the city so there is no better person to share all the incredible things that this city has to offer for those of us in Los Angeles looking for new adventures to explore.  If you already know about the gems of Santa Clarita or if you haven't yet got a chance to go out there yet, you are going to love this episode because its jam packed with tips on hacking the perfect day there.  You can find out more about Temecula on their Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/visitsantaclarita/ or on their website: https://visitsantaclarita.com/ You can find more LifeHacksLA at: www.lifehacksla.com and www.instagram.com/lifehacksla   To join the LA Hackers Club go to:  http://lifehacksla.com/jointheclub   This episode was edited by Jaconell Mouton from Creative Wave. https://jaconellmouton.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/support

Ep 110. One of the things I love most about Los Angeles is the hustle mentality from many of the people you meet here. People in LA always seem to have multiple projects, business and side hustles going on, and lots of them are doing that while still juggling a full time job.  As someone who has that same mentality of trying to build a community and a brand and still make enough money to reach my financial goals I really truly admire people who have those same motivations.  Well, let me tell you my guest today is one of the most motivated and inspiring people Ive met when it comes to hustling every day to try to reach your goals. His name is J Forte and we actually met by chance in a coffee shop where he was gathering signatures for his run for mayor of LA. So I thought that was intriguing but after talking to him I was surprised to learn that's not the only thing he has going on right now. He is also training in Poland to be an analog astronaut. I didn't even know what that was until talking to him but its super fascinating.  He is a musician who has released music and does live performances. He has appeared on numerous TV shows, he has published a few books, he does tech consulting for UI and UX design, he does motivational speeches and mentoring for kids and oh yeah lets not forget that LA mayoral run.. So this guy is the epitome of that LA hustle that I love so much… where people from all over the world move here to pursue their dreams.. And in this interview that's exactly what we talk about.. Knowing your dreams, working hard to achieve them and making them happen right here in the City of Angels Los Angeles.  Enjoy this conversation with Jesse Forte and at the end Ill have special hack for this episode. You can find out more about Jesse and all he is up to on his Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/the.jforte/ or on his LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/JFORTE You can find more LifeHacksLA at: www.lifehacksla.com and www.instagram.com/lifehacksla     To join the LA Hackers Club go to:  http://lifehacksla.com/jointheclub     This episode was edited by Jaconell Mouton from Creative Wave. https://jaconellmouton.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/support

109. The Modern Hiker is LAs best hiking blog and that's not just my opinion. USA Today actually named it the 2nd best hiking blog in the entire nation! If you type in any search about hiking in Los Angeles or Southern California the Modern Hiker is almost always on the first page if not in the top 3 in results. We have been following this blog and all their awesome outdoor and hiking tips for many years so we were super excited to interview the owner and author Casey Schreiner on this episode.  Casey has also created a hiking app and written 2 popular books on the LA outdoors, 'Day Hiking in Los Angeles' and 'Discovering Griffith Park'. In this conversation we talk about how the Modern Hiker was started, his future plans for the blog, his two books and his absolute best hiking hacks for Los Angeles.  You can find out more about Casey and The Modern Hiker on their Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/modernhiker/ or on the website: https://modernhiker.com/   You can find more LifeHacksLA at: www.lifehacksla.com and www.instagram.com/lifehacksla    To join the LA Hackers Club go to:  http://lifehacksla.com/jointheclub    This episode was edited by Jaconell Mouton from Creative Wave. https://jaconellmouton.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/support

108. In this episode we are going to go next level with our LA experiences with Neal Hruby from Date the City. Date the City is your ultimate wingman or woman with completely curated date ideas in Los Angeles that take you from one location to another based on your moods or desires. Its very cool because these curated dates will typically take you to 3 different places all within walking distance from each other. And the agenda is always well planned at interesting places and even gives you some background so your date knows you put in the effort for an awesome experience together.  In the conversation Neal shares what inspired him to create Date the City, future plans for the platform and a couple of awesome examples of his favorite LA date guides. You can find out more about Neal and Date the City on his Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/date.the.city or on the website: https://datethecity.com/  You can find more LifeHacksLA at: www.lifehacksla.com and www.instagram.com/lifehacksla   To join the LA Hackers Club go to:  http://lifehacksla.com/jointheclub   This episode was edited by Jaconell Mouton from Creative Wave. https://jaconellmouton.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/support

107. In this episode we are hacking LA neighborhood gems with blogger Mariana in LA.  This is one of the websites I read regularly to keep up with all the new and classic spots in Los Angeles. In this conversation Mariana shares how television and movies inspired here to move to LA and pursue her dreams. She also talks about how she quickly learned that Los Angeles was not always the fairy tale land that she envisioned from all those years of watching movies. After struggling with some of the expectations vs reality of living here in LA she began to explore the city and discover there was much, much more to it that she did appreciate and love. In this episode she shares so many amazing local neighborhood gems throughout Los Angeles and Orange County that you are goign to want to check out.  You can find out more about Mariana and Mariana in LA on her Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/marianainla/or on her website: https://marianainla.com/  You can find more LifeHacksLA at: www.lifehacksla.com and www.instagram.com/lifehacksla   To join the LA Hackers Club go to:  http://lifehacksla.com/jointheclub   This episode was edited by Jaconell Mouton from Creative Wave. https://jaconellmouton.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/support

106. In this episode our guest is Rene Reyes and he is the VP and executive director of programming for the Paley Center for Media. If you're not familiar with the Paley Center for Media it is a non profit organization that preserves and champions television history and excellence. Not only do they have one of the largest archives in the world for the history of television, radio and now emerging digital platforms, but they make some of it publicly accessible to all of us. They also host an annual public program called the Paley Fest that gives the public an inside look at how television shows are made with special guests and presentations from people inside the industry.. All of this is with the primary goal of helping preserve and celebrate TV history. Rene is going to talk to us about his career journey, share a little about his life in LA, and all the inside secrets of the Paley Center for Media. You can find out more about the Paley Center for Media on their Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/paleycenter/ or on their website: https://www.paleycenter.org/ You can find more LifeHacksLA at: www.lifehacksla.com and www.instagram.com/lifehacksla   To join the LA Hackers Club go to:  http://lifehacksla.com/jointheclub   This episode was edited by Jaconell Mouton from Creative Wave. https://jaconellmouton.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/support

105. In this episode we are talking about one of our favorite subjects and that's day trips and weekend getaways from Los Angeles. You have heard me say it time and time again… one of the best things about living in Los Angeles is all the other spectacular destinations that we can get to within 2 hours… and one of my favorites, one of my family's favorites is definitely Temecula! Temecula is about 90 minutes from LA and about an hour from San Diego and if it was ever a secret how amazing this place is, the secret is out now. Over the last 5-10 years Temecula has grown tremendously and become a hot destination for people from LA and all over Southern California to come get away. Temecula is best known as the heart of California's South Coast wine region with numerous next level wineries and experiences to offer. But there is much more to the city than that. They have some great bars and restaurants, awesome annual events and so much more. My guest today is Annette Brown and she is the senior director of Visit Temecula so there is no better person who can share all the incredible things that this city has to offer for those of us in Los Angeles looking for an awesome vacation getaway that we don't have to get on a plane for! If you already love Temecula vacation getaways or even if you haven't yet got a chance to go out there. you are going to love this episode because its jam packed with tips on hacking the perfect vacation in Temecula. You can find out more about Temecula on their Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/visittemecula/ or on their website: https://www.visittemeculavalley.com/ You can find more LifeHacksLA at: www.lifehacksla.com and www.instagram.com/lifehacksla To join the LA Hackers Club go to: http://lifehacksla.com/jointheclub This episode was edited by Jaconell Mouton from Creative Wave. https://jaconellmouton.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/support

104. In this episode we are uncovering LA secrets with writer and publisher Danielle Directo-Meston. As a journalist she has for many years written about all things Los Angeles including articles for the Hollywood Reporter, Racked LA, Rolling Stone, Curbed LA and many, many more. But since 2016 Danielle has also been publishing on her own website called UncoverLA.com In this conversation Danielle shares some of her experiences as an LA writer, all about her blog and her best tips for uncovering the best of LA yourself.  You can find out more about Danielle and Uncover LA on their Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/uncoverlosangeles/ or on their website: https://uncoverla.com/  You can find more LifeHacksLA at: www.lifehacksla.com and www.instagram.com/lifehacksla      To join the LA Hackers Club go to:  http://lifehacksla.com/jointheclub   This episode was edited by Jaconell Mouton from Creative Wave. https://jaconellmouton.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/support

103. One of our absolute favorite places to hang out in all of Los Angeles is beautiful downtown Manhattan Beach. Our guest on this episode is Jill Lamkin - Executive Director for Manhattan Beach Downtown Business and Professional Association. She lives and works in Manhattan Beach and because of her role, knows what's going on with pretty much every business that's in the downtown area. Jill shares why she loves Manhattan Beach and why she considers herself very lucky to live there. She also shares more about her role and all favorite tips, tricks and hacks when it comes to experiencing an amazing day in Manhattan Beach.  You can find out more about Downtown Manhattan Beach on their Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/downtownmanhattanbeach/or on their website: https://www.downtownmanhattanbeach.com/  You can find more LifeHacksLA at: www.lifehacksla.com and www.instagram.com/lifehacksla     To join the LA Hackers Club go to:  http://lifehacksla.com/jointheclub  This episode was edited by Jaconell Mouton from Creative Wave. https://jaconellmouton.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/support

102. We have some incredible entertainment in Los Angeles but some things take it to a whole other level and when you experience them, you realize again, just how lucky we are to live in this city. Made up of 5 massive geo dome bubbles in the Arts District, the Wisdome is a huge and immersive art and music park.  Combining art, music, technology, spirituality and much more, Wisdome transports you to another time and place and feels like the bridge between todays reality and tomorrows promised metaverse. It really is impossible to do this place justice with just a description but we are going to try our best. Our guest today is named Swame and he is one of the founders and the current CEO of the Wisdome. In this interview he joins us all the way from India to share the incredible story of how the idea of Wisdome came about and how they were somehow able to make it a reality for us all to enjoy right here in Los Angeles.  You can find out more about Wisdome on their Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/wisdome.la/ or on their website: https://wisdome.la/ You can find more LifeHacksLA at: www.lifehacksla.com and www.instagram.com/lifehacksla    To join the LA Hackers Club go to: http://lifehacksla.com/jointheclub This episode was edited by Jaconell Mouton from Creative Wave. https://jaconellmouton.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/support

101. Ok we are not even done with the first month of they year yet and for some of us we are already struggling with our 2022 health resolutions. Why is it so tough to stick with it? In this episode we talk to elite trainer Quan Bailey who shares some of his best tips to planning and sticking to a healthy lifestyle.  He also shares his story of recently moving to LA and how it helped reinvigorate his passion for the health and fitness industry. He also talks about living in Santa Monica, what he loves most about our city and how just living in Los Angeles can help you achieve your goals and ambitions.  You can find out more about Quan and his training on his Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/trainwithquan or on his YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SimplyDrivenFitness  You can find more LifeHacksLA at: www.lifehacksla.com and www.instagram.com/lifehacksla    To join the LA Hackers Club go to: http://lifehacksla.com/jointheclub This episode was edited by Jaconell Mouton from Creative Wave. https://jaconellmouton.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/support

100. Wow! We did it! We are 100 episodes in. Want to thank you so much for joining us so far on this exploration of the city we both love; Los Angeles! To celebrate this milestone episode we had on 5 of our favorite past guests to share what they enjoyed most in LA in 2021 and what they are most looking forward to in 2022! Get some great ideas for putting together your own LA Hackers Bucket List for 2022. Guests: Josh @abovelosangeles Leslie @my_adorkable_adventures Lena @lenazilla Alyssa @alyssaexplores Media @dtlainsider You can find more LifeHacksLA at: www.lifehacksla.com and www.instagram.com/lifehacksla To join the LA Hackers Club go to: http://lifehacksla.com/jointheclub --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/support

99. Winter in Los Angeles. Yes we don't exactly have blizzards or snowstorms to deal with like much of the country but we do have our version of Winter here in Southern California. While we are known for sunshine and the Summer we make the best of this time of year and its actually one of the best seasons to be in LA. There is so much to do and people go all out to try and recreate similar Winter experiences that our friends to the North and East have. At least the fun experiences anyway. In this episode we share our best suggestions for hacking Winter fun in Los Angeles.   You can find more LifeHacksLA at: www.lifehacksla.com and www.instagram.com/lifehacksla    To join the LA Hackers Club go to: http://lifehacksla.com/jointheclub     --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/support

98. David Minkin is an American magician and an International Champion of Close-Up Magic who has appeared in numerous movies, television shows and live productions. David also happens to be from right here in Los Angeles, where he is able to stand out in a city where the best magicians from all over the world come to show their craft. In this interview David reveals how he started as a magician, some of his most memorable encounters with celebrities, what its like to perform at the iconic Magic Castle, his favorite LA hacks and so much more!  You can find out more about David and his shows on his Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/davidminkin/ or on his website: https://davidminkin.com/  Magic Castle Show Schedule: http://www.magiccastle.com/now_appearing/ You can find more LifeHacksLA at: www.lifehacksla.com and www.instagram.com/lifehacksla   To join the LA Hackers Club go to: http://lifehacksla.com/jointheclub    This episode was edited by Jaconell Mouton from Creative Wave. https://jaconellmouton.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/support

97. Steve Harris has been devoted to sneakers and hip hop since their inceptions as culture movements out of NYC where he is originally from. And after carving out a successful career here in Los Angeles as filmmaker and a producer, that includes winning an Emmy, he has returned to that passion. Along with his co-founder Steve Brown, he opened Sneakertopia, a Los Angeles based interactive art museum dedicated to the culture of everything sneakers, including music, fashion, film and art.   In this interview we sit down with Steve at the Sneakertopia museum and he describes how it started, what you can expect when you visit and grand plans for the future. He also shares with us his all time greatest MC's list and his favorite way to spend a day in LA.  You can find out more about Steve and Sneakertopia on their Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/gosneakertopia/ or their website: https://www.sneakertopia.com/ You can find more LifeHacksLA at: www.lifehacksla.com and www.instagram.com/lifehacksla   To join the LA Hackers Club go to: http://lifehacksla.com/jointheclub   This episode was edited by Jaconell Mouton from Creative Wave. https://jaconellmouton.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/support

96. Scott Cooper has owned a few popular restaurants in the South Bay over the years but his latest opening, the Nomad Eatery in el Segundo, might just be his true love. Scott carefully crafted his menu and the welcoming intimate vibes of the restaurant based on his cherished memories backpacking across the globe and experiencing different foods, people and culture, hence the name Nomad Eatery.  But the opening of the Nomad has come with many challenges because of the pandemic. In this interview Scott shares his experiences in the restaurant industry both good and bad, some of his favorite places to eat in LA, and his best recommendations for hanging out in the South Bay and Los Angeles.   You can find out more about Scott and the Nomad Eatery on their Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/nomadsouthbay/ or their website: https://nomadsouthbay.com/  You can find more LifeHacksLA at: www.lifehacksla.com and www.instagram.com/lifehacksla  To join the LA Hackers Club go to: http://lifehacksla.com/jointheclub  This episode was edited by Jaconell Mouton from Creative Wave. https://jaconellmouton.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/support

95. Josh Furman has one of the coolest LA based accounts on Instagram. Its called Above Los Angeles and as you can tell by the name it gives us a birds eye view of the city we all love. If you follow his account you will see some of LAs most incredible landmarks from high in the sky with his amazing aerial video and photography. In this interview Josh shares why he started his account, some of his video and photography tips, his best suggestions in LA and much more.  You can find out more about Josh and Above Los Angeles on his Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/abovelosangeles/ You can find more LifeHacksLA at: www.lifehacksla.com www.instagram.com/lifehacksla To join the LA Hackers Club go to: http://lifehacksla.com/jointheclub This episode was edited by Jaconell Mouton from Creative Wave. https://jaconellmouton.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/support

94. What do most people think of when they picture Los Angeles? Well warm weather and beaches of course. But those of us who live in LA know that people here love when October comes around and the Fall season arrives. Yes, believe it or not the place best known for Summer, actually also loves Autumn. And we have so many fun activities for the season, the month and Halloween. In this episode we reveal the best things to do in LA for the month of October.  You can find out more about everything that is going on in Los Angeles at our website at: https://lifehacksla.com/ You can find more LifeHacksLA at: www.instagram.com/lifehacksla To join the LA Hackers Club go to: http://lifehacksla.com/jointheclub --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/support

93. Paul Haddad is a Los Angeles based author who typically writes books about LA or at least set in this city. He is back on the podcast again to talk about his latest work: Freewaytopia: How Freeways Shaped Los Angeles. If you ever wondered about the history of these miles and miles of winding highways most of us spend endless hours of our life on, you will enjoy this conversation. Find out how the freeways came about, how they impacted the National interstate system, what ambitious plans never ended up happening and some LA freeway and traffic hacks.  You can find out more about the book Freewaytopia and author Paul Haddad on his website at: https://www.paulhaddadbooks.com/ You can find more LifeHacksLA at: www.lifehacksla.com www.instagram.com/lifehacksla  To join the LA Hackers Club go to: http://lifehacksla.com/jointheclub --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/support

92. We love old school arcade games and one of the best is the Neon Retro Arcade in Old Pasadena. In this episode of the LifeHacksLA podcast we talk to the owners of Neon Retro, Mia and Mark. They share the history of how and why they started this beloved small business, how their community rallied around them for support during the pandemic, and some of their personal favorite LA tips and hacks. You can find out more about the Neon Retro Arcade on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/neonretroarcade/ You can find more LifeHacksLA at: www.lifehacksla.com www.instagram.com/lifehacksla To join the LA Hackers Club go to: http://lifehacksla.com/jointheclub --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/support

91. When it comes to going out for cocktails in Los Angeles its no longer just about having a casual drink. People now expect an all out experience. Well at least if its being done right, according to Matt Landes the founder of the Cocktail Academy. Cocktail Academy was founded in the Arts District in Downtown LA in 2014 by a team of hospitality forward-thinkers who wanted to help shape cocktail culture for tomorrow's consumer through engaging education and the most artistic, personalized, cocktail experiences imaginable. In this episode the founder Matt Landes joins us to talk more about their mission, the cocktail scene in Los Angeles and some of his personal favorite Los Angeles and cocktail bar hacks.  You can find out more about Cocktail Academy on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cocktail_acdmy/ You can find more LifeHacksLA at: www.lifehacksla.com   www.instagram.com/lifehacksla    To join the LA Hackers Club go to: http://lifehacksla.com/jointheclub --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/support

90. Our guest today spent years in Santa Barbara exploring this amazing city and experiencing things only locals would know about. Most of us who live in Los Angeles have made a day or weekend trip to Santa Barbara but Andrew Reyes is going to tell us about many fun things to do and see that don't typically show up on the tourist guides. In other words, things only a local would know! If you like Santa Barbara you will love this conversation where we talk about some incredible places you may not have heard of and  and special hacks for you the next time you take a trip up to this central coast paradise.   You can find more about our guest Andrew at: https://www.instagram.com/thetempestuousrunner/ You can find more LifeHacksLA at:    www.lifehacksla.com     www.instagram.com/lifehacksla     www.lifehacksla.com/jointheclub To join the LA Hackers Club. VIP text suggestions for the LA weekend every Friday at 10AM. Also get exclusive invites to LA Hacker only meetups and events in amazing LA locations.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/support

89. Have you noticed that lots more attention has been put on appreciating high quality tequila and mezcal lately? Yup. From the Rock to George Clooney we are seeing a recent push for premium tequila that should be savored slowly instead of gulped down. That is one of the reasons why we now have LA Tequila Fest. They are putting together a festival of 40 award winning tequila and mezcal brands at LA State Historic Park September 25th 2021 those of us who appreciate a great tasting tequila. Our guest Marco Calderon shares with us how the event came about, what makes it special, the events ties to charity and why you need to go get a ticket right now! You can find out more about LA Tequila Fest and get tickets on their website at: https://latequilafest.com/ You can find more LifeHacksLA at: www.lifehacksla.com www.instagram.com/lifehacksla To join the LA Hackers Club go to: http://lifehacksla.com/jointheclub --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/support

88. There are so many amazing hidden gems in Los Angeles. So how do you learn about (or get reminded) about all of them? Well one of the best ways is to follow the right Instagram accounts. And my guest today definitely has one of the best of the best accounts for under the radar but beautiful places to explore in L.A.  Paola from Paospostcards shares her adventures around the world with a mission to inspire others to travel. But since the pandemic she has stayed grounded and focused her adventure seeking close to home discovering and sharing new amazing places in Los Angeles and Orange County. In this interview she reveals her absolute favorite hidden gems, from secret gardens, beautiful bars and restaurants, awesome day trips and more! You can find out more about Paola and follow her at: https://www.instagram.com/paospostcards/ You can find more LifeHacksLA at:    www.lifehacksla.com     www.instagram.com/lifehacksla     To join the LA Hackers Club go to: http://lifehacksla.com/jointheclub --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/support

87. One of the best things about living in Los Angeles is easy access to so many other amazing cities. And that is why we love taking road trips. Drive 2 hours in any direction and you will likely end up somewhere pretty awesome. On this episode we focus on one of our favorite road trips and that's heading up North to the beautiful central coast. We recently spent a few days in Pismo Beach and made plenty of stops along the way there and back to experience some of the best of what the central coast has to offer. We share some of our favorite places and special hacks with you for this amazing trip so you can plan on taking one of your own. Find more information about the place we stayed at: https://cliffshotelandspa.com/  You can find more LifeHacksLA at:    www.lifehacksla.com     www.instagram.com/lifehacksla    www.lifehacksla.com/lahackersclub To get exclusive access to the Collaboration Blue Print Training mentioned in the episode: http://lifehacksla.com/collab --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/support

86. Some of the largest annual events we missed out on 2020 are coming back in 2021. One of those events is the amazing OC Fair. The crazy popular carnival in Costa Mesa is bigger and better than ever this year! We went recently so in this episode we break down exactly what you can expect with a day at the Fair and some special tips and hacks to make it the best day possible.   The OC Fair runs from July 16th - August 15th and you must reserve your tickets online. You can find more information here: https://ocfair.com/ You can find more LifeHacksLA at:    www.lifehacksla.com     www.instagram.com/lifehacksla    www.lifehacksla.com/lahackersclub --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/support

85. Los Angeles and the OC are home to some of the most unique and innovative restaurant and eatery concepts in the world. And entrepreneur Andy Nguyen is the co-founder of some of our favorites. From After's Ice Cream, Portside Fish Co, Dough and Arrow, Matte Black Coffee and many more, if you're a foodie you have likely tried a dish and shared it on Instagram that originated in Andy's imagination. And now he and his team have stepped it up even more with their opening of an entire upscale food hall in the OC with carefully curated eateries and next level vibes. On this episode of the LA Hackers Podcast Andy shares with us his journey into the restaurant world, how he has been able to achieve such massive success, some great entrepreneurial tips, his huge plans for the future and so much more. Find and follow Andy's adventures here: https://www.instagram.com/andythenguyen You can find more LifeHacksLA at:   www.lifehacksla.com     www.instagram.com/lifehacksla    www.lifehacksla.com/lahackersclub --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/support

84. Los Angeles and California overall, is all set to completely open up on June 15th 2021. After a year and a half of lockdowns, restrictions and limited openings, we will be able to get back to doing so many things we have been missing. In this episode we share more details on the reopening's, what we are looking forward to most and why this will be an LA Hacker Summer! You can find more LifeHacksLA at:   www.lifehacksla.com     www.instagram.com/lifehacksla    www.lifehacksla.com/lahackersclub --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/support

83. April from SoCal Fun Family has plenty to keep her busy with a bustling household of six, including four very active kids. But a busy schedule does not stop them from going out as much as possible to explore Southern California activities that are fun for the whole family. She shares these family fun adventures on her popular Instagram account and blog.   In this interview she explains how she finds all this fun stuff to do, her favorite weekend getaways, her best tips to save money going out with a big family and so much more. We also take some questions from a Live viewing audience.  You can follow April and her fun family adventures on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socalfunfamily/ or on her blog: http://socalfunfamily.com/ You can find more LifeHacksLA at:  www.lifehacksla.com    www.instagram.com/lifehacksla   www.lifehacksla.com/lahackersclub --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/support