Sasha Lopez
As an athlete all my life I recognized early on the importance of a fitness regimen. I then entered the Air Force shortly after high school where it became even more apparent that fitness needed to be more of a priority for our society. When I completed my time in the Air Force I learned shortly after that my dad was diagnosed with diabetes so I created a workout and nutrition plan for him. Read More>>
Leah Kalish
I started in NYC as a modern dancer. I started acting as a way to make a living aand loved it. I spent 20 years working under my SAG name, Leah Ayres. I did countless commercials and starred in many successful TV and film projects such as: The Edge of Night, Bloodsport, St. Elsewhere, Eddie Macon’s Run, Who’s the Boss, and Walker, Texas Ranger just to name a few. Read More>>
Kiki Heinzer
Kiki Heinzer is the founder and CEO of Klean LA, a premium food delivery service for the purpose of weight-loss, weight-management and nutrition. Klean LA provides high quality, healthy meals to local clients all over Los Angeles and to the rest of California, Arizona and Nevada. Read More>>
Anacia Weiskittel
I grew up as a competitive gymnast and switched to dancing as a young teen in Arizona. I started assisting my coaches at 10yrs old, I continued to always ask my coaches and dance teachers if I could help out. By the age of 16 I was teaching my own classes and asked my studio director if I could start a small performing team with students that I saw with lots of potential. Read More>>
Rachel Bowman
I am a professional Aerialist originally from Australia. I moved to Los Angeles in 2008 to pursue greater employment opportunities. I have been fortunate enough to perform with companies such as Cirque Du Soleil and for clients such as Michael Jackson, Elizabeth Taylor and Van Halen. Read More>>
Kristine Ovsepian M.A., C.Ht
At an early age, Kristine heard the call to be of service to humanity. For decades, she tried to avoid the messages coming from the Universe to follow her true path, because she wanted to “fit in.” Read More>>
Dana Perri
I can’t really remember a time in my life where being physical wasn’t part of how I identified myself. Age 5: Swimmer and gymnast. Age 20: College graduate. Read More>>
Walter Merino
Olé started with a vision of creating some of the most skilled, creative and fundamentally sound players at a young age. My brother Mario and one day decided to launch camps, we were already coaching club soccer and saw lots of players and parents valued our styles. Read More>>
Joz
I really don’t have a great story of why or how I got started in the fitness industry. But, what started off as a selfish move became bigger than what I expected. I started strength training at a local gym on a fitness bet with a friend. While working out there, my sister asked me to try out a lift class with her. It was my first class, ever. Read More>>
Amanda Deming
In 2004 I moved to LA from Warren Pennsyvania hoping to make a difference with my life. Close friends always asked me for massages and the relief that it brought them lit a fire inside of me. I realized that my life path was to help heal people with my hands, so I enrolled in the top massage school called National Holistic Institute in Encino CA. Read More>>
Marsha Meyer
Marsha Meyer, The Natural Mixologist, currently based in Los Angeles, has been in the beverage industry for 9 years. Her experience has spanned from being a bartender in London, to a bar program director in NYC, to consulting for major liquor brands. Read More>>
Asaf Kofler
I started working with a friend of mine that had his own company and learned the trade. It was easy for me to see myself continuing in this trade after the first few months and inspired me to work hard and create a solid reputation as one of the best in the business. Read More>>
Jeanne & Patrick Grosset
We became natural health specialists because of our passion for real food. It enhances your life. Foods can heal and rejuvenate, making your life healthier and happier. Read More>>
Hudson Shock
I previously had a successful, high paying career as a digital effects artist, with credits on Fifth Element, Titanic, Fast Five, etc. but I felt unfulfilled. I struggled for several years to figure out what I really wanted to do instead. Read More>>
Troy Conrad
I grew up in Phoenix, AZ and started there as a stand-up comic. I moved to LA in 2002, and started making films. I made a half-hour mockumentary film about Runyon Canyon in Los Angeles called “Runyon: Just Above Sunset” and it won at the the two festivals I submitted it to. Read More>>
Katy DeBra
In 1999 I made a crazy plunge into life as a self-employed artist painting murals. I had painted a few for family members and done a few other projects. After a few years of that I realized that this could be a business in which I made a living as an artist, something I didn’t believe was possible up to that point. Read More>>
Jessica Sterling
My mom’s a graphic designer, so I grew up around the visual arts. I’ve drawn my whole life and photography is a natural extension of all that. In school, I studied cinematography but then cut my teeth working for both a superb portrait photographer and a veteran event photographer. Read More>>
Shawnt Batmanian
I came up with the idea for Alice’s Traveling Tea Party with my wife in early 2011. We were up late one night reminiscing about living on the East Coast, and we started talking about how we missed a little cafe in NYC that was Alice in Wonderland themed (my wife is a longtime fan of the story and loved the cafe) and that it was too bad L.A. had nothing like that. Read More>>
Gaz & Zoe Jones
Back in 2006, Gaz and I gave up our professional careers in the UK – he, as a Sales Manager, and me as a solicitor (attorney) – to move to LA and pursue our dream of opening a music studio. Read More>>
Tiana Creation
Tiana is a professional photographer based out of Los Angeles, California, specializing in fine art newborn and children’s portraiture. “I am a full-time mom and a part-time photographer. I have four amazing children, and a wonderful, supportive husband who are the joy and inspiration of my life and my business. Read More>>
Hanna Benrosh
When I was younger, I once sat down to brainstorm what career I wanted to pursue. I came up with three different interests: social work, interior design and event planning.Time went by, I met my husband and we moved to the United States from Israel. Read More>>
Carolyn Van Buskirk
It all started with a deep passion for baking. I love to bake and my husband is a businessman, so when we met we decided to combine our two talents and create a small business out of it. Read More>>
Mike Kourklian
It’s a bit difficult to talk about in detail, however it began four & a Half years ago. They say doing business with family is crazy, indeed it was. Words can’t describe that difficult period. Read More>>
Steven Strick
I started tinkering with electronics and computers as far back as I can remember. I’ve always been fascinated with technology. One of my strengths is to analyze a problem and come up with either a solution or a workaround. That kind of thinking has helped me succeed in my current role as an IT professional. That is how I approach each job I am hired to do. Read More>>
Marilyn Alauria
From as early as three years old I was having encounters with Spirit and having psychic experiences. I didn’t know that’s what they were at the time. Instead, I was told it was my imagination. Read More>>
Bruce J. Crispin DDS
I have been a dentist for 45 years and in 1999 I retired form UCLA after 23 years where I started the UCLA Center for Esthetic Dentistry in 1989. It was the first of it’s kind in the US. I wanted more unrestricted freedom to develop my career so I developed Esthetic Professionals with my wife Vicky. Read More>>
Pauline Clifford
Today, Pauline Clifford and her husband David are entrusted to re-establish her father William Clifford’s antique business that he started in 1965 shipping antiques from Scotland to Los Angeles, adding a fresh touch to a long-standing institution by adding vintage, retro and midcentury items to the store. Read More>>
Chris Hauser
The store was opened by Carter Sexton in 1944. He began his business base selling to the local studios as the Movie industry expanded.Carter sold the thriving business in 1975 to his daughter and her husband, Neil and Diane Green. Read More>>
Micky Kanian
I Micky and my partner Patrick opened the doors of Supreme Remodeling Inc. mid year 2000 with the goal of becoming the “go-to” contractor for our neighbors by bringing honesty to the table with a side of reliability. Read More>>
Bill Reilly
Crown City is an award winning not for profit theatre company that presents an intimate and innovative theatrical experience. Making use of all the performing art forms of music, dance, and visuals using the latest technology Crown City creates unique experiences. Read More>>
Michael Bowers
We started as CAM Technologies back in 2002. After years of answering the call to offer Solutions other than tech support alone, we changed from Technologies to CAM Business Solutions. We believe that Your Business + Our Solutions = BETTER BUSINESS! Read More>>
Kenny Loetz
I worked for 2 other pest control companies and I saw that the customers weren’t being taken care the way I believed they should. So i gathered the neccesary experience and started Primate Pest Elimination in 2012. The first 2 years I was on my own answering the calls, scheduling, and being the technician in the field. Read More>>
Mauricio Garza
I started little over 20 years ago cleaning and marking erands in a recording studio. I learned the profession in the traditional way. By the age 20 I was in charge running the studio. Today I’m a multi platinum Record Producer I have over 11 Grammy Nominations and owe 2 studios here in Los Angeles and we are about to open a new mult facility in Noho. Read More>>
Master Solomon Benjamin
Master Solomon Benjamin was born in Kfar Sabah, Israel. He started studying Karate in 1971, Tae Kwon Do in 1977 and Krav Maga in 1996. Read More>>
Belle Cohen
I used to be a sales manager in a big moving company but during my work over there i always felt like the company is being unfair to her clients (too pricey, didn’t always send professional movers, didn’t take care of her employees like they deserve est…) Read More>>
Ani Papazyan
I am a licensed massage therapist, nutritionist, certified lifestyle educator, and certified personal trainer. I enthusiastically educate my clients regarding nutrition, healthy eating, lifestyle choices, and supplementation. Read More>>
Sonia Velasco
One summer day in 2014 I did something that would change the trajectory of my life forever. I covered my face with tanning lotion and laid out. Read More>>
Tay Robinson
Tay Robinson was born and raised in San Jose, Ca where she discovered her passion for hair. As a teenager Tay Robinson, moved to Dallas,Tx where she received her Cosmetology License and attended multiple continuous education classes. Read More>>
Sako Karakozian
This is fun- ok, I’ll go as far back as when I realized I wanted to be a dentist while going to Santa Monica College. I was the president of the SMC Honor’s Society which granted me access to TONS of resources around campus, and that’s when I figured out that I like medicine, I like working with my hands, and I love the interactions I can create with patients as a dentist! I transferred to UC San Diego in 2000 where I wore shorts and flip-flops no matter the weather, learned how to surf, and studied Physiology and Neuroscience. Read More>>
Erynne
I’ll start by saying that I majored in Art in college, so I had a strong background in art and design. But the way that my journey with mehndi began was I went to a bellydance class back in 2009 and there was a woman at the studio doing henna for a charity. I had never had one done before and thought it would be fun. Read More>>
Dr. Nisha Patel
Born and brought up in Los Angeles, I am very much familiar with the lifestyle we live in. As time went by, I had the opportunity to travel to many different countries, only to realize that their lifestyle is much more healthier than ours. Read More>>
