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LifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles133. Seeking Peace in LA with Brother Satyananda From Self Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine133. 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...2022-12-0734 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles131. Exploring This Ugly Beautiful City with Kristen131. 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 Ca...2022-11-1636 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles130. Uncovering LA's Incredible Dining Scene with Caroline From EatDrinkLA130. 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...2022-11-0227 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles129. The Real Story of Malibu Farms Success with Helena Henderson129. 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 th...2022-10-2637 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles128. Uncover the Spooky and the Strange With Joe from Weird California128. 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 st...2022-10-1933 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles127. Secrets to the LA Public Library System with Todd Lerew127. 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...2022-10-0540 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles126. Hacking the American Riviera with Karna from Visit Santa Barbara126. 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 t...2022-09-2830 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles125. Uncovering 250+ Neighborhoods with Tony From Hear in LA125. 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...2022-09-1439 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles124. The Getty: 25 Years of an LA iconic Landmark with Brittany Saake124. 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 m...2022-09-0729 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles123. Secrets From One of LA's Favorite Desserts with Sean from the Pie Hole123. 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 In...2022-08-2440 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles122. How to Embrace the Best of Los Angeles with Erika from The LA Girl122. 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...2022-08-1745 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles121. Hacking A West Hollywood Icon with Todd Barnes from the Abbey121. 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 y...2022-08-0324 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles120. Hacking a Nerds Life in L.A. with John From the Nerd Reactor120. 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 p...2022-07-2733 min
LifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles119. Hacking Your Best of Summer in Los Angeles for 2022119. 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: ww...2022-07-1331 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles118. Discover and Experience the Best of LA with Gigi from Gigi Exploring118. 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 d...2022-07-0630 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles117. Learning Los Angeles History with Evan from LA in A Minute117. 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 p...2022-06-2257 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles116. From Pop Up to South Bay Smash Burger Sensation with Matt from Proudly Serving116. 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 e...2022-06-1547 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles115. Hacking the Iconic Original Farmers Market with Ilysha Buss115. 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 m...2022-06-0133 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles114. Owning LA Bar and Restaurant History with Bobby Green from the 1933 Group114. 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 th...2022-05-2541 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles113. One Woman’s Mission to Experience All Of Los Angeles with Love and Loathing LA113. 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...2022-05-1134 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles111. Hacking the Hidden Gems of Santa Clarita Valley with Evan from Visit Santa Clarita111. 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...2022-04-2744 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles110. J. Forte. The Black Buzz Lightyear. Musician. Astronaut. And maybe LA's Next Mayor?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 mo...2022-04-1445 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles109. Outdoor Hacks from LAs Best Hiking Blog: Modern Hiker with Casey109. 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 w...2022-04-0636 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles108. Creating Next Level LA Experiences with Neal from Date the City108. 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...2022-03-3056 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles107. Hacking Neighborhood Gems with Mariana in LA107. 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 t...2022-03-2336 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles105. Hacking a SoCal Staycation Hotspot - Temecula with Annette Brown105. 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 o...2022-03-0225 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles104. Let's Uncover LA with Writer Danielle Directo-Meston104. 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: h...2022-02-1640 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles103. Hacking Downtown Manhattan Beach w/ Executive Director Jill Lamkin103. 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 a...2022-02-0942 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles102. Hacking LA's Mind Boggling Immersive Art Park with Swami, CEO of Wisdome102. 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...2022-01-2650 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles101. Can Living in LA Help You Reach Your Health Goals? with Elite Trainer Quan Bailey101. 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 ho...2022-01-1925 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles100. Celebrating 100 Episodes of LA Secrets With Favorite Past Guests100. 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
...2022-01-051h 01LifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles99. Hacking Winter Fun in Los Angeles99. 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...2021-12-2227 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles98. Exploring Mystical Secrets with LA Award Winning Magician David Minkin98. 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 m...2021-12-0831 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles97. Sneakertopia LA Sneaker & Hip Hop Culture with Steve Harris97. 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 c...2021-11-2422 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles96. Exploring the South Bay & Nomad Eatery with Chef Scott Cooper96. 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 t...2021-11-1039 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles95. LA from the Sky with Josh from Above Los Angeles95. 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 A...2021-10-2747 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles94. Hacking the Best Fall and October Activities in Los Angeles94. 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 a...2021-10-1330 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles93. Freewaytopia: The Shaping of Los Angeles with Author Paul Haddad93. 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.
...2021-09-2950 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles91. Hacking LA Cocktail Experiences with Matt Landes From Cocktail Academy91. 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, th...2021-09-0840 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles90. Hacking Santa Barbara Just Like A Local with Andrew Reyes90. 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 yo...2021-09-0134 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles88. How to Hack Secret Hidden LA Gems with Paola from Paospostcards88. 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 p...2021-08-1147 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles87. Hacking An Epic Road Trip From L.A. Up the Central Coast87. 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...2021-07-2825 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles85. The Guy Behind Some Of Your Favorite LA/OC Restaurant Concepts: Andy Nguyen85. 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 ne...2021-06-2334 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles84. Los Angeles Opening Up! Why 2021 Will Be A "LA Hacker" Summer84. 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!
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Support t...2021-05-2627 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles81. Amazing LA Day Hikes & Outdoor Adventures with Justin from Just Trek81. Justin "JustRoc" Rimon has always believed in going all in when it comes to embracing your passions. And for years he did just that as a competitive B-Boy (aka breakdancer) and event producer active in the street dance community for several years. But after retiring from competitions he discovered a brand new passion in "trekking". A life changing sunset hike up to the top of Sandstone Peak gave him the clarity to go all in on his new found mission to try to explore all of what the great Los Angeles outdoors has to offer and share it with others.
I...2021-04-1453 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles80. Foods You Didn't Know Were Invented in Los Angeles with LA Food Expert & Journalist Katherine Spiers80. Katherine Spiers is a passionate LA foodie but for her its not just a hobby, she does it for a living! As the former food editor at LA Weekly, Katherine has a long term relationship with the Los Angeles food scene. She also co created the famous Rogue99 list which lays out LAs most essential eateries and won an award in AFJ's food writing contest.
Now Katherine is the host of the awesome Smart Mouth Podcast which covers.. you guessed it LA food topics! She recently joined me on an Instagram Live to share some fascinating LA food history including d...2021-03-3151 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles79. How To Successfully Brand Your Los Angeles Business & (Yourself) with the LA Donut Princess Mayly Tao79. Mayly Tao is the owner of one of the most popular donut shops in LA, DK's Donuts in Santa Monica. But there is way more to her story than just being a young successful local business owner. She was born and raised in Los Angeles but her parents came to California as Cambodian refugees and were part of the surge of Cambodian donut shop owners in the 80s and 90s led by the Donut King Ted Ngoy who is also Mayly's great uncle.
While many old school Cambodian shops are now struggling to strive in the Instagram age, Mayly has e...2021-03-1754 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles78. Moving to Los Angeles and Making it in the Modern Music Industry with Jamie Alimorad78. Jamie Alimorad is an award winning singer songwriter who moved to Los Angeles as part of his pursuit of a career in music. But the music industry has had some seismic upheavals over the past 10 years especially here in LA. Jamie shares with us in this interview his personal journey to a career in the modern music industry and lots of tips about how someone who is pursuing that path for themselves should go about it.
He also shares how the events of the past year have impacted the music business, why building your own brand is so important, the p...2021-03-1045 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles77. Secret Los Angeles Dining Hacks Revealed With Stacey Sun from dineL.A.77. Los Angeles has with out a doubt one of the best restaurant scenes in the world and we are finally starting to get our deserved recognition globally. A big part of the story of how L.A. has finally started to get its due respect when it comes to dining is from the amazing work of dineL.A.
This 2 week event started way back in 2008 and happens twice a year featuring hundreds of participating local restaurants. Its impact on generating excitement for local eateries and supporting our cities restaurants can not be overstated. In this interview the executive director of d...2021-03-0331 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles76. The Real Answer To Ending Homelessness in LA with John Maceri from the People Concern76. Our guest in this episode is John Maceri the CEO of the People Concern. John has dedicated most of his career to non profit organizations helping those who are struggling most in our communities. The People Concern takes on one of the most challenging and persistent problem for Los Angeles, the issue of pervasive homelessness. In our conversation John shares what he has learned over his 30 year career, some simple solutions we can put in place now to help reduce homelessness and why he thinks we do have hope of solving the problem once and for all.
If you want t...2021-02-2444 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles74. The Incredible But True Story of the Los Angeles 'Donut King' with Director & Filmmaker Alice Gu74. No matter what neighborhood you live in Los Angeles you likely don't have to go far to find a locally owned donut shop. In fact Los Angeles is known as the donut capital of the United States. But did you know that 70% to 80% of independently run donut shops in LA are owned by Cambodians? Yes those ubiquitous pink donut boxes you see all over our city came from the Cambodian American community. And the story about how all this came about can be traced back to the fascinating true life story of a man named Ted Ngoy. Ted came to...2021-01-2744 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles73. How To Take Your LA Hiking Adventures Next Level with Christina AKA the Hiking Honey73. LA Hackers love hiking in Los Angeles with most of us readily taking advantage of our nearby urban trails. But by going a little further out, there are some next-level hiking adventures waiting for you. We are talking about mountains, streams, waterfalls, hot springs, backpacking, and overnight camping.
Our guest on this episode is Christina also known as the Hiking Honey. She shares how hiking has changed her life and some great tips, both personal and practical, for hiking enthusiasts. She also gives some amazing hacks for beginning hikers so they can confidently take the steps needed to have their o...2021-01-131h 02LifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles72. How to Support Your Favorite Restaurants in Los Angeles with Andrew Koussevitzky72. The global pandemic has been tough on business everywhere and that is especially true when it comes to our beloved restaurants. As of December 2020 not only has indoor dining been banned but also outdoor as well! So the only option for right now to support your local restaurants is delivery or pickup.
Our guest today is Andrew Koussevitzky who is a drummer, a lawyer, and a devoted L.A. foodie. He eats out ALL the time and can name and recommend great places to eat all over Los Angeles almost like a human Siri. While Andrew has always been a d...2020-12-3052 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles71. What’s the deal with LA Real Estate in 2020 with Super Agent Media Moussavy71. Media Moussavy has been a guest before and runs the Instagram account DTLA Insider. But he is also a successful real estate agent in Los Angeles so I knew he would be the perfect guest to answer all our questions about Real Estate in Los Angeles in 2020 and 2021. If everybody is moving to Texas and Nevada then why the heck are prices still going up? What are some up and coming neighborhoods that are still affordable? And what does it even take to qualify to buy a home with the prices as high as they are now?
Well in this e...2020-12-161h 00LifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles70. Opening a New LA Restaurant During A Global Pandemic with the Gypsy Chef David Myers70. David Myers lives in Los Angeles and has local fame for his work with restaurants like 'Hinoki + Bird' and 'Comme CA' but he got his nickname the Gypsy Chef because of his many restaurants around the world including Singapore, Tokyo, and Dubai. Well in 2020 the gypsy has come home and because of his limited ability to travel right now, he has decided to open an amazing new pop-up restaurant in Venice called the Adrift Burger Bar.
In this episode, David talks about why he decided to open a new restaurant in only 30 days during 2020 when hundreds of other restaurants are c...2020-12-0932 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles69. What Los Angeles Lost in 2020 & Why Our City Will Make A Huge Bounce Back69. There is no doubt that 2020 will go down as one of the most eventful and strange years in modern history. Most of these events have effected people worldwide but we are going to talk on this episode specifically about some of the impact on Los Angeles. From some of our favorite annual events being canceled, to iconic places being shutdown temporarily and some for good, this year has been one of a kind.
But it wasn't all bad happenings this year and I am also very optimistic about Los Angeles bouncing back in a big big way when things are m...2020-11-2525 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles67. The Best LA and OC Adventures for Parents with Blogger Brenda67. Did you find yourself slowing down on your LA hacking adventures once you had a kid(s)? Well, we are here to tell you that there is still plenty to do that's fun for your kid and fun for the kid still inside you.
Our guest today is a blogger, Disney mama, and Southern California adventurer who does all her exploring with her daughter by her side. Brenda shares all her awesome tips for going out and hacking activities in the OC and Los Angeles that both you and your kid will love!
You can find out more about Brenda o...2020-10-2833 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles66. Halloween Adventures in 2020 with Josh from SoCaloween90966. Like everything else in 2020 LA's favorite holiday has been affected by the pandemic. Typically Los Angeles goes all the way in with Halloween celebrations that include amusement park takeovers, haunted houses, and hayrides, and even parades. But with all the social distancing currently necessary of course, much of that's impossible this year. But don't worry if anything else us Angelenos are resilient and the creative community has come up with some ways that we can all still go out and enjoy the spooky season.
Josh from Socalloween909 has an account where he shares Halloween related stuff in Southern California 365 days...2020-10-2136 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles64. Hacking A Historic DTLA Oasis with Connie From The Hotel Figueroa64. The Hotel Figueroa in Downtown Los Angeles is not only beautiful and historic but it's also one of our personal favorites hotels in the whole city. First established in 1926 as a haven for female travelers and having strong ties to the women's movement of the time, the hotel has kept much of that history alive while also serving as a luxury oasis in the heart of DTLA's cultural epicenter.
In this episode our guest is Connie Wang, currently the managing director of the Hotel Fig. She shares much more about the hotels fascinating history and also what it has to o...2020-09-3038 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles63. LA's Secret Past Revealed with Robert from Hidden History Los Angeles63. The Hidden History of Los Angeles podcast is one of my personal favorites and explores the lesser-known aspects of L.A. history. The host Robert Petersen is a native Angeleno who has long been fixated on uncovering the secrets of LAs past and sharing it with his audience. On his own podcast and in this interview with us, Robert proves that contrary to outside perceptions of it, Los Angeles does have a rich and colorful history. You just have to dig a little deeper to find it.
You can find out more about Robert and The Hidden History of Los...2020-09-2343 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles62. Making it in the Entertainment Industry with Richard from LawyersRock.com#62: We are the entertainment capital of the world but do you still need to move to Los Angeles to have a shot at making it in the Entertainment Industry? We ask that question and many more to our special guest Los Angeles entertainment attorney Richard Jefferson. He has worked with some of the biggest players in Music, Reality TV, Social Media, and Independent films but he also loves to help talented people still on the come up.
That is why he created inexpensive packages of legal agreements for people involved in the entertainment industry but who cannot necessarily afford a la...2020-09-0946 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles61. Los Angeles Tastiest Treats & Desserts with Courtney from Milk Jar Cookies61. 2020 has been a rough year so we all need to get out there and treat ourselves when we can. Milk Jar Cookies has you covered when it comes to special desserts here in Los Angeles.
With all the amazing desserts filling your Instagram feed these days its pretty hard to beat old fashion warm cookies with some ice cold milk. That is what founder Courtney Cowan has brought to our city with Milk Jar Cookies. In this interview she shares how she got started, what she loves about Los Angeles and also some of her other favorite dessert places in L...2020-09-0238 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles60. Hacking LA while Social Distancing with Leslie From My Adorkable Adventures60. The whole country has had to deal with the temporary realities of the pandemic. And Los Angeles has been hit harder than many other places. But we are lucky in the sense that we still have so many activities we can still enjoy while social distancing and practicing caution. Our guest today, Leslie, shares with us the best ways to get outside and have fun in LA while still being careful.
You can find out more about Leslie by following her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/my_adorkable_adventures/ or visiting her website at https://adorkableadventures.com/ If you...2020-08-2644 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles59. Kobe Bryant Tributes with Mike from KobeMural.com59. Well, 2020 has been a year that we will always remember and not in a good way. The bad news started off in January with the tragic helicopter death of NBA superstar and Laker legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter, and 7 of their friends and neighbors. But out of the ashes of this horrific event came an unprecedented outpouring of love and appreciation for one of Los Angeles sport's greatest heroes. Dozens of incredible murals started popping up first across the city and then across the world. In this episode we interview Mike from KobeMural.com He has been tracking all of...2020-08-1936 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles58. LA's Most Unique Tour with Michael From Sunny Day Scoot58. One of my favorite things to do is play tourist in my own town. Its an awesome way to keep exploring and learning more about Los Angeles. Sunny Day Scoot is an extremely unique and fun way you play tourist with their amazing guided tours on custom scooters near Griffith Park. In this episode co-founder and owner, Michael Hunter tells us all about Sunny Day Scoot and how to have fun in Los Angeles playing tourist for a day.
You can find out more about Sunny Day Scoot by following on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/sunnydayscoot/ or visiting th...2020-08-051h 00LifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles57. Hacking Long Beach Adventures w/ Blake aka ItzGhostPhantom57. We always say that it's not just that Los Angeles is an incredible place but so are some of the awesome cities nearby that we also have easy access to. And one of our favorites is the very underrated city of Long Beach. The LBC has the 7th largest population for California cities and its a major metropolis with an endless list of things to do and see.
Our guest today is Blake aka itsghostphantom a social media influencer and Long Beach native. He shares his many secret tips, tricks, and hacks for the LBC that only a local could p...2020-07-2944 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles56. Hacking LA Day Trips with Sarah Dandashy From AskAConcierge.tv56. One of the best things about living in Los Angeles is being able to take advantage of the close proximity to so many other amazing cities nearby. In this interview, our special guest is travel expert Sarah Dandashy from 'Ask A Concierge' who shares her favorite hacks on taking day and weekend trips from LA.
She also lets us in on some cool tips for utilizing hotel services to the fullest from her long career as an award-winning concierge.
You can find out more about Sarah and Ask A Concierge by following her Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askaconcierge/ or...2020-07-2246 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles53. Exploring Iconic LA Landmarks with Shaun from All About Los Angeles53. Our guest today Shaun, runs the account All About Los Angeles which offers an in-depth look at iconic landmarks around the City of Angels.
In this interview Shaun shares his passion for finding iconic landmarks in Los Angeles and sharing the pictures and history with his thousands of followers. He also gives us some great tips on how we can find and enjoy some of these amazing places in LA ourselves.
You can find out more about Shuan & All About Los Angeles at: https://allaboutlosangeles.com/and https://www.instagram.com/allaboutlosangeles/
If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and yo...2020-07-0133 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles52. Family Friendly Los Angeles with Sarah from MomsLA.com52. We are typically focused on Los Angeles activities for adults, so for those of you with kids, or who still feel like a kid at heart, this is the episode for you! MomsLA.com is the premier one-stop-shop website for parents in LA looking for the most amazing activities to keep their little Angelenos entertained and occupied. Sarah from MomsLA stops by and shares all the secrets she's learned over the years recommending the best in LA for kids, parents, and families.
You can find out more about Sarah & Moms LA at: https://momsla.com/ and https://www.instagram.com/m...2020-06-2435 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles51. The Best Hiking in Los Angeles with Daniel From LA Hikes51. LA is an outdoor enthusiasts dream and one of our most popular outdoor activities without a doubt is hiking!
From urban hikes right in the city to spectacular mountain ranges not far away we have an incredible diversity of trails to choose from.
Daniel from LA Hikes is going to help us hack Los Angeles Hiking with some great tips and tricks for your next outdoor trail adventure.
You can find out more about Daniel & LA Hikes at:
https://lahikes.net/ and https://www.instagram.com/lahikes/
If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and you can get LA content dai...2020-06-1746 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles50. Uncover LA History with Alison Martino from Vintage Los Angeles50. The city of Los Angeles has a fascinating history that includes much more than just Hollywood. There are groups and historical societies in LA that are dedicated to documenting and preserving this history.
One of the best known and our personal favorite is Vintage Los Angeles. Started by television producer, journalist, and LA native Alison Martino, Vintage Los Angeles is dedicated to documenting the history of our beloved city told by the people who lived it
Vintage LA has a Facebook page following of close to 400k where she shares incredible pictures and stories from t...2020-06-101h 01LifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles48. Los Angeles Most Spectacular Murals with Artist Ruben Rojas From Beautify Earth48. Los Angeles is blessed with thousands of talented artists sharing their love, passion and dedication with the city. One expression of their work are the spectacular outdoor murals all across the city. One of the most talented and well known mural artists in LA is Ruben Rojas. He has a very distinct style that focuses on love and positive messages and his work has received international recognition.
Ruben is so dedicated to his mission of spreading love through his unique art form that he founded a charity called 'Beautify Earth' which works to create impactful murals in neglected areas.
In th...2020-05-1346 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles47. How to Have Fun & Get Fit at the Beach with Marcus Kowal47. Los Angeles is a paradise for those who are health and fit conscious. With our diverse landscape and incredible weather we have so many opportunities for outdoor workouts like hiking, biking, jogging, stair climbing, sports and the list goes on and on.
But for people who live by or enjoy going to the beach that fitness lifestyle goes to a whole other level. The SoCal beach life is designed for the health conscious. And our guest today knows all about that. As a former professional fighter and owner of multiple gyms, physical fitness has always been at the centerpiece of hi...2020-05-0642 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles45. 500 Hidden Secrets of Los Angeles Revealed with Author Andrea Richards45. Los Angeles is a city full of famous and iconic landmarks. But it also has hundreds of mysterious, lesser known but still amazing places much of the world has no idea exists.
In this interview book author Andrea Richards takes us on a journey into "The 500 Hidden Secrets of Los Angeles"
You can find out more about Andrea and her Los Angeles books at: http://narratedobjects.com/
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In this interview she shares some tips on how her fellow Angelenos can get through this tough time. And she also shares her favorite hacks on LA activities for when...2020-04-0844 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles42. Discovering the Weird Side of LA with Brittany From Strange Los Angeles42. Los Angeles can be a very weird place. And we are not just talking about the recent craziness going on all over the world right now due to the impact of Covid-19. LA has always had its fill of the unique and strange. From secret underground tunnels, macabre museums, abandoned ruins and more there are many uncommon but oddly cool things to marvel at.
Our interview in this episode is with Brittany from Strange Los Angeles. Her brand is on a mission to share all the inexplicably weird but oddly charming things about LA. She shares some of her favorite h...2020-04-0140 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles41. Hacking the Secret Serene & Peaceful Spots in LA with Dr Judy Ho41. Los Angeles is a fantastic place to live but with the large population and legendary traffic jams, it can also be very stressful. But unlike some other major metropolis with millions of people LA actually has plenty of spaces you can quickly escape to for near solitude.
Our guest today is Dr. Judy Ho a Clinical Neuropsychologist and the author of 'Stop Self Sabotage'. She shares science-backed health and mental wellness tips. In this interview, she reveals some of here secret serene and peaceful spots in LA to recharge and rejuvenate. She also shares some amazing hacks on meditation and m...2020-03-2546 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles40. Hacking Your First 6 Months in LA40. Los Angeles can be overwhelming for people who first move here. Even if you have visited many times and are familiar with the city it is a very different experience to actually living here. That is why we wanted to do an episode with someone who just moved to Los Angeles and is taking advantage of it by getting out there and exploring all it has to offer.
My guest today is Anthony (Captain_Yes) who just moved to our city 6 months ago from Miami, Florida. He is going to reveal all that he has learned in his short time m...2020-03-1843 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles36. Kobe Bryant's Lasting Legacy and Impact on Los Angeles36. In this episode, we talk about basketball superstar and LA sports legend Kobe Bryant's impact on the City of Los Angeles. After his recent tragic death, along with his daughter and 7 other people aboard a helicopter, the city has come together to pay tribute. There have been dozens upon dozens of memorials and public acknowledgments to what he meant to Angelenos as well as how hard everyone took the terrible news of his and the other people involved unfortunate and sudden passing.
We give some of our thoughts on this legacy and impact on Los Angeles and a...2020-02-1916 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles35. Hacking the Amazing OUE Skyspace with John Rozak#35: In this episode, we welcome John Rozak the marketing director for SkySpace LA who shares with us his favorite hacks.
Located in the heart of DTLA, the OUE Skyspace is California's Tallest Open-Air Observation Deck and features 360-Degree views of Los Angeles. It's also a love letter to the city of sorts with its interactive display of some of Los Angeles history. It also has a bar, restaurant, plenty of Instaworthy opportunities and maybe most famous of all a 45ft long glass Skyslide on the outside of the building!
You can find SkySpace at https://oue-skyspace.com/ and https://www.i...2020-02-1237 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles32. Hacking an Amazing Weekend Getaway to Big Bear with Eddie Kirsh from BigBear.com32. One of the best things about living in Los Angeles is the opportunity to visit so many other amazing cities nearby for day trips or weekend getaways. By far one of the most popular is the mountain town of Big Bear. From hot Summer days on the lake or hitting the slopes for sking and snowboarding Big Bear is an action packed escape from the big city.
In this episode our guest is Eddie Kirsh from the official Big Bear Visitors Bureau. Eddie shares his favorite hacks for the amazing town of Big Bear. You...2020-01-2241 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles31. The New Entertainment Trend Taking Over L.A. - Immersive Experiences with Vincent Pena31. In this episode we hack a huge new trend in Los Angeles. Interactive, immersive entertainment experiences. L.A. is the capital of the entertainment world and we are always looking for those next level of experiences. Our guest in this episode is Vincent Pena, and he helps us break down interactive entertainment experiences, why they have become so popular and why they are here to stay.
He is an artist, entrepreneur and event manager who brought us the art technology exhibit World of Light, the Star Wars Pop Bar Galaxy LA and helped create many other New York and Los A...2020-01-1538 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles30. Hacking Grand Central Market with Media Moussavy From DTLA Insider30. In this episode we hack one of the most iconic spots in all of Los Angeles, the incredible Grand Central Market in Downtown Los Angeles.
A big part of the amazing story of Downtown L.A. revitalization over the past 10 years is tied in with the resurgence of Grand Central Market as well. Listen to this episode and find out what makes Grand Central Market so special and discover our favorite places to eat and secret GCM tips and hacks.
You can find out more about Media and get his Downtown insider tips on his Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dt...2020-01-0839 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles28. Discover Los Angeles Secret Stairs with Chris Westbrook from ‘See LA In A Day’28. In this episode we climb LA's Secret Stairs with Chris Westbrook from the tour guide company 'See LA in A Day'.
Los Angeles has many hilly neighborhoods with steep stairs that fitness enthusiasts like to use for exercise. Many also are painted with beautiful murals making for natural FOMO inducing Instagram pics. We know from our own Instagram that Secret stairs and painted stairs are one of the most popular topics for LAHackers.
Our guest Chris Westbrook hosts LA insider guided tours and one of his most popular ones is the Silverlake Secret Painted Stairs tour. In this episode he br...2019-12-1833 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles27. The Best Burgers And Secret Menu Items in LA with Lawrence Longo from Off The Menu Club27. Our guest for today's episode has the very difficult task of narrowing down and sharing with us Los Angeles best burgers (there are so many to choose from)! But Lawrence Longo is probably the best qualified person in LA to do it. That is because in 2018 he ate one burger a day, every single day from a different Los Angeles restaurant! Lawrence also knows a ton about secret menu items in our city. He has created an extremely popular invite only app called Off The Menu Club. If you are an LA foodie you are going to want to tune...2019-12-1138 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles26. The 'Experienced' Tourist Guide to Visiting Los Angeles#26. With a podcast on this subject you can probably guess that we get a ton of questions from people visiting Los Angeles. Where are the best places to go? Should we hit the big tourist spots or the more undercover locals only locations? Y'know stuff like that.
And we do recommend that for first or second time visitors they hit up those iconic LA landmarks like the Griffith Park Observatory, the Santa Monica Pier, Hollywood Boulevard and more. But for folks who have been here many times we like to recommend some of the lesser known LA gems only locals n...2019-12-0441 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles23. Los Angeles Best Kept Secrets Revealed With Author Danny Jensen#23: Los Angeles is filled with so many amazing secret spots and secret activities. In this episode, we interviewed someone very qualified to talk about the topic. Danny Jensen is an LA-based writer who has contributed to popular Los Angeles blogs and websites and co-authored the book '100 Things to Do in Los Angeles Before You Die'. He also has another book coming out in the Spring of 2020 called "Secret Los Angeles".
We discuss with Danny his books, his favorite hacks and reveals his best kept Los Angeles secrets.
You can find more information about Danny Jensen and his book on h...2019-11-1346 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles22. How To Hack Your Way Into An Entertainment Career Even if You Are New To LA With Brittany Rendak#22: People from all over the world dream of moving to Los Angeles and breaking into the entertainment industry. And not just to become an A list actor or famous musician. Working in the PR, media and the entertainment fields behind the scenes is also a very desired and competitive career choice for people coming to Los Angeles.
Our guest today Brittany Rendak grew up in Chicago dreaming of one day moving to Los Angeles and working in media and entertainment. In this interview, she shares her tips on how you can do the same and also shares s...2019-11-0642 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles21. Hacking Los Angeles Biggest Myths With 'This is [NOT] LA' Authors#21: Whether you were born in Los Angeles or it’s your adopted home you have heard some of the misconceptions and myths about our great city from people who don't live here.
Authors Jen Bilik and Kate Sullivan set out to debunk the clichés, expose the myths and crush the LA haters with their awesome book: 'This is [NOT] LA'. In this episode we have them both on to talk about their book and their favorite LA hacks!
You can find the book 'This is [NOT] LA' at https://knockknockstuff.com/products/this-is-not-la
Want more awesome LA Hacks? You can...2019-10-3047 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles17. Hacking Burbank AKA Media City with Rosie Palma#17: In this episode, we hack the charming little town of Burbank. But even though its small considering nearby Los Angeles and Hollywood its still a major player. In fact, it has its own airport and so many film and TV studios it has been nicknamed Media City.
But there is way more to Burbank then just the Industry. It is one of the most desirable areas in Los Angeles for people to live because of its family-friendly environment but also still jam packed with so many entertainment options. They also have their own highly rated school district, p...2019-10-0529 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles16. Hacking West Hollywood with Jamie From Beauty Chick 101#16: In this episode, we hack one of the most vibrant and exciting neighborhoods in Los Angeles, West Hollywood.
With the endless amount of culture and activities in WEHO it is too big a topic to tackle alone. So we asked Jamie from BeautyChick101 to join us.
Jamie currently lives in West Hollywood and spends most of her time there. We get into some of her favorite tips for hacking WEHO.
You can find more about Jamie and her West Hollywood adventures at http://www.thebeautyoflifeblog.com/
Here is the link to the...2019-09-2833 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles13. Los Angeles Secret Hikes with Crystal Zahler#13: In this episode, we interviewed Crystal Zahler to help us Hack Hiking in Los Angeles. Crystal works in the entertainment industry and writes articles about Los Angeles. She is also an avid local hiker. We convinced her to share some of her best secrets, tips, and hacks for hiking in Los Angeles! Want more awesome LA Hacks? You can get our 10 Best LA Hacks Ebook for Free Here -> http://lifehacksla.com/10hacks
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This Los Angeles entertainment power couple never get tired of exploring all the amazing activities there are to do here in LA.
And luckily for us they share most of their adventures with pics and videos on their amazing Instagram account. We brought them on to talk to us about their suggestions on how to best 'hack' your LA weekends for maximum fun!
They told us more about their personal story, what they love about LA and why you should manage your expectations when it comes to ce...2019-08-2427 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles10. Hacking Dating in LA - Interview with Ashley From FirstDateGuide#10. In this episode we have our first ever interview and its with Ashley from FirstDateGuide. She breaks down dating in Los Angeles. Where you should go on a first date. Where she suggests you never go on a first date. Her personal experiences both good and bad with dating in Los Angeles. If dating in LA is difficult or not and also her number one advice to finding the right 'one' for you in LA.
Listen to get ALL her tips, tricks and hacks for love in the City of Angels. Everything you need to do and no...2019-08-1734 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles9. Our Favorite Los Angeles Influencers Share Their Secret LA Hacks#9: In this episode we asked 10 of our favorite Los Angeles influencers to share their favorite LA hacks!
Even with constant research its hard to keep up with all the amazing things going on in Los Angeles. That is why we have an exclusive list of influencers to help us get even more ideas.
We asked them 2 questions.
What is your favorite LA Hack?
What is your favorite way to spend a day in Los Angeles?
They brought the heat and gave us some awesome suggestions that we are excited to share with you!
Want more LA Hacks? You can get ou...2019-08-1030 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles7. Dog Lovers Guide To Hacking Los Angeles#7: In this episode we hack some of the most dog friendly places in Los Angeles. From hikes to beaches to beer to eats you will discover the best places in LA to bring your furry friends.
Note: mistake in the episode. The San Pedro brewery we talked about is called 'Brouwerij West' not 'Crafted'!
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Very much like the trend of Gourmet Food Trucks that exploded in Los Angeles in about 2012 we think these upscale Food Halls are here to stay. And that is a foodie trend we can get on board with! Find out fa...2019-07-1321 minLifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles4. The Best Day Trips From Los Angeles #4: In this episode we talk about the best day trips that are 2 hours or less (no traffic) from downtown Los Angeles. Take advantage of this amazing benefit to living in LA by visiting some of the other spectacular Southern California cities a short car ride away!
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