
LifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles
By Los Angeles LifeHacksLA

LifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los AngelesApr 15, 2020

133. Seeking Peace in LA with Brother Satyananda From Self Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine
You can find out more about the Self-Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine on their Instagram at: www.instagram.com/srf_lakeshrine/ or on their Website: lakeshrine.org/
You can find more LifeHacksLA at: www.lifehacksla.com and www.instagram.com/lifehacksla
To join the LA Hackers Club go to: lifehacksla.com/jointheclub
This episode was edited by Jaconell Mouton from Creative Wave. jaconellmouton.com/
Associate Producer: Michelle Mink from LA Dreaming. ladreaming.com/

132. Meetups, Fitness, Veganism, Disney & More with LA Lifestyle Influencer Brynn
If you want to find out more about Brynn you can find her on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/brynny_md/ or on her TikoTok 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: lifehacksla.com/jointheclub
This episode was edited by Jaconell Mouton from Creative Wave. jaconellmouton.com/
Associate Producer: Michelle Mink from LA Dreaming. ladreaming.com/

131. Exploring This Ugly Beautiful City with Kristen
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: www.instagram.com/thisuglybeautifulcity/ or on her Website: 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: lifehacksla.com/jointheclub
This episode was edited by Jaconell Mouton from Creative Wave. jaconellmouton.com/
Associate Producer: Michelle Mink from LA Dreaming. ladreaming.com/

130. Uncovering LA's Incredible Dining Scene with 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: www.instagram.com/eatdrink.la/ or on her Website: 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: lifehacksla.com/jointheclub This episode was edited by Jaconell Mouton from Creative Wave. jaconellmouton.com/ Associate Producer: Michelle Mink from LA Dreaming. ladreaming.com/

129. The Real Story of Malibu Farms Success with Helena Henderson
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: www.instagram.com/malibufarm/ or on their Website: 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: lifehacksla.com/jointheclub
This episode was edited by Jaconell Mouton from Creative Wave. jaconellmouton.com/
Associate Producer: Michelle Mink from LA Dreaming. ladreaming.com/

128. Uncover the Spooky and the Strange With Joe from Weird California
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: www.instagram.com/weirdca/ or on his Website: 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: lifehacksla.com/jointheclub
This episode was edited by Jaconell Mouton from Creative Wave. jaconellmouton.com/
Associate Producer: Michelle Mink from LA Dreaming. ladreaming.com/

127. Secrets to the LA Public Library System with Todd Lerew
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: www.instagram.com/lapubliclibrary/ or on their Website: lapl.org/ For more information about the LA Public Library Foundation lfla.org/
You can find more LifeHacksLA at: www.lifehacksla.com and www.instagram.com/lifehacksla
To join the LA Hackers Club go to: lifehacksla.com/jointheclub
This episode was edited by Jaconell Mouton from Creative Wave. jaconellmouton.com/
Associate Producer: Michelle Mink from LA Dreaming. ladreaming.com/

126. Hacking the American Riviera with Karna from Visit Santa Barbara
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: www.instagram.com/visitsantabarbara/ or on their Website: santabarbaraca.com/
You can find more LifeHacksLA at: www.lifehacksla.com and www.instagram.com/lifehacksla
To join the LA Hackers Club go to: lifehacksla.com/jointheclub
This episode was edited by Jaconell Mouton from Creative Wave. jaconellmouton.com/
Associate Producer: Michelle Mink from LA Dreaming. ladreaming.com/

125. Uncovering 250+ Neighborhoods with Tony From Hear in LA
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: www.instagram.com/hearinla/ or on their Website: hearinla.com/
You can find more LifeHacksLA at: www.lifehacksla.com and www.instagram.com/lifehacksla
To join the LA Hackers Club go to: lifehacksla.com/jointheclub
This episode was edited by Jaconell Mouton from Creative Wave. jaconellmouton.com/
Associate Producer: Michelle Mink from LA Dreaming. ladreaming.com/

124. The Getty: 25 Years of an LA iconic Landmark with Brittany Saake
You can find out more about the Getty on their Instagram at: www.instagram.com/gettymuseum/ or on their Website: 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: lifehacksla.com/jointheclub
This episode was edited by Jaconell Mouton from Creative Wave. jaconellmouton.com/
Associate Producer: Michelle Mink from LA Dreaming. ladreaming.com/

123. Secrets From One of LA's Favorite Desserts with Sean from the Pie Hole
You can find out more about Sean and the The Pie Hole on their Instagram at: www.instagram.com/thepieholela/
or on their Website: 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: lifehacksla.com/jointheclub
This episode was edited by Jaconell Mouton from Creative Wave. jaconellmouton.com/
Associate Producer: Michelle Mink from LA Dreaming. ladreaming.com/

122. How to Embrace the Best of Los Angeles with Erika from The LA Girl
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/

121. Hacking A West Hollywood Icon with Todd Barnes from the Abbey
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: www.instagram.com/theabbeyweho/or on their Website: 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: lifehacksla.com/jointheclub
This episode was edited by Jaconell Mouton from Creative Wave. jaconellmouton.com/
Associate Producer: Michelle Mink from LA Dreaming. ladreaming.com/

120. Hacking a Nerds Life in L.A. with John From the Nerd Reactor
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: www.instagram.com/nerdreactor/ or on his Website: nerdreactor.com/
You can find more LifeHacksLA at: www.lifehacksla.com and www.instagram.com/lifehacksla
To join the LA Hackers Club go to: lifehacksla.com/jointheclub
This episode was edited by Jaconell Mouton from Creative Wave. jaconellmouton.com/
Associate Producer: Michelle Mink from LA Dreaming. ladreaming.com/

119. Hacking Your Best of Summer in Los Angeles for 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: lifehacksla.com/jointheclub
Editor: Jaconell Mouton from Creative Wave. jaconellmouton.com/
Associate Producer: Michelle Mink from LA Dreaming. ladreaming.com/

118. Discover and Experience the Best of LA with Gigi from Gigi Exploring
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: 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: lifehacksla.com/jointheclub
This episode was edited by Jaconell Mouton from Creative Wave. jaconellmouton.com/
Producer: Michelle Mink ladreaming.com/

117. Learning Los Angeles History with Evan from LA in A Minute
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/

116. From Pop Up to South Bay Smash Burger Sensation with Matt from Proudly Serving
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: www.instagram.com/proudlyservingla/ or on their website: 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: lifehacksla.com/jointheclub
This episode was edited by Jaconell Mouton from Creative Wave. jaconellmouton.com/

115. Hacking the Iconic Original Farmers Market with Ilysha Buss
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: www.instagram.com/farmersmarketla/ or on their website: farmersmarketla.com/
You can find more LifeHacksLA at: www.lifehacksla.com and www.instagram.com/lifehacksla
To join the LA Hackers Club go to: lifehacksla.com/jointheclub
This episode was edited by Jaconell Mouton from Creative Wave. jaconellmouton.com/

114. Owning LA Bar and Restaurant History with Bobby Green from the 1933 Group
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: www.instagram.com/1933group/
or on their website: 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: lifehacksla.com/jointheclub
This episode was edited by Jaconell Mouton from Creative Wave. jaconellmouton.com/

113. One Woman’s Mission to Experience All Of Los Angeles with Love and Loathing LA

112. Hacking A Chill Beach Town with Rebecca Chair of the Redondo Beach Tourism Board
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: www.instagram.com/redondobeachtourism/ or on their website: 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: lifehacksla.com/jointheclub
This episode was edited by Jaconell Mouton from Creative Wave. jaconellmouton.com/

111. Hacking the Hidden Gems of Santa Clarita Valley with Evan from Visit Santa Clarita
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 Visit Santa Clarita 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/

110. J. Forte. The Black Buzz Lightyear. Musician. Astronaut. And maybe LA's Next Mayor?
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: www.instagram.com/the.jforte/ or on his LinkTree: 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: lifehacksla.com/jointheclub
This episode was edited by Jaconell Mouton from Creative Wave. jaconellmouton.com/

109. Outdoor Hacks from LAs Best Hiking Blog: Modern Hiker with Casey
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: www.instagram.com/modernhiker/ or on the website: modernhiker.com/
You can find more LifeHacksLA at: www.lifehacksla.com and www.instagram.com/lifehacksla
To join the LA Hackers Club go to: lifehacksla.com/jointheclub
This episode was edited by Jaconell Mouton from Creative Wave. jaconellmouton.com/

108. Creating Next Level LA Experiences with Neal from Date the City
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: www.instagram.com/date.the.city or on the website: datethecity.com/
You can find more LifeHacksLA at: www.lifehacksla.com and www.instagram.com/lifehacksla
To join the LA Hackers Club go to: lifehacksla.com/jointheclub
This episode was edited by Jaconell Mouton from Creative Wave. jaconellmouton.com/

107. Hacking Neighborhood Gems with Mariana in LA
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 going 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/

106. Hacking the History of Television with the Paley Center's Rene Reyes
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: www.instagram.com/paleycenter/ or on their website: 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: lifehacksla.com/jointheclub
This episode was edited by Jaconell Mouton from Creative Wave. jaconellmouton.com/

105. Hacking a SoCal Staycation Hotspot - Temecula with Annette Brown
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/

104. Let's Uncover LA with Writer Danielle Directo-Meston
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: www.instagram.com/uncoverlosangeles/ or on their website: uncoverla.com/
You can find more LifeHacksLA at: www.lifehacksla.com and www.instagram.com/lifehacksla
To join the LA Hackers Club go to: lifehacksla.com/jointheclub
This episode was edited by Jaconell Mouton from Creative Wave. jaconellmouton.com/

103. Hacking Downtown Manhattan Beach w/ Executive Director Jill Lamkin
You can find out more about Downtown Manhattan Beach on their Instagram at: www.instagram.com/downtownmanhattanbeach/or on their website: 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:
lifehacksla.com/jointheclub
This episode was edited by Jaconell Mouton from Creative Wave. jaconellmouton.com/

102. Hacking LA's Mind Boggling Immersive Art Park with Swami, CEO of Wisdome
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: www.instagram.com/wisdome.la/ or on their website: wisdome.la/
You can find more LifeHacksLA at: www.lifehacksla.com and www.instagram.com/lifehacksla
To join the LA Hackers Club go to: lifehacksla.com/jointheclub
This episode was edited by Jaconell Mouton from Creative Wave. jaconellmouton.com/

101. Can Living in LA Help You Reach Your Health Goals? with Elite Trainer Quan Bailey
You can find out more about Quan and his training on his Instagram at: www.instagram.com/trainwithquan or on his YouTube: 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: lifehacksla.com/jointheclub
This episode was edited by Jaconell Mouton from Creative Wave. jaconellmouton.com/

100. Celebrating 100 Episodes of LA Secrets With Favorite Past Guests
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

99. Hacking Winter Fun in Los Angeles
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To join the LA Hackers Club go to: lifehacksla.com/jointheclub

98. Exploring Mystical Secrets with LA Award Winning Magician David Minkin
You can find out more about David and his shows on his Instagram at: www.instagram.com/davidminkin/ or on his website: davidminkin.com/
Magic Castle Show Schedule: 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: lifehacksla.com/jointheclub
This episode was edited by Jaconell Mouton from Creative Wave. jaconellmouton.com/

97. Sneakertopia LA Sneaker & Hip Hop Culture with Steve Harris
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: www.instagram.com/gosneakertopia/ or their website: 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: lifehacksla.com/jointheclub
This episode was edited by Jaconell Mouton from Creative Wave. jaconellmouton.com/

96. Exploring the South Bay & Nomad Eatery with Chef Scott Cooper
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: www.instagram.com/nomadsouthbay/ or their website: nomadsouthbay.com/
You can find more LifeHacksLA at: www.lifehacksla.com and www.instagram.com/lifehacksla
To join the LA Hackers Club go to: lifehacksla.com/jointheclub
This episode was edited by Jaconell Mouton from Creative Wave. jaconellmouton.com/

95. LA from the Sky with Josh from Above Los Angeles
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/

94. Hacking the Best Fall and October Activities in Los Angeles
You can find out more about everything that is going on in Los Angeles at our website at: lifehacksla.com/
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93. Freewaytopia: The Shaping of Los Angeles with Author Paul Haddad
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
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92. Hacking Old School Gaming with Mia and Mark From Neon Retro Arcade
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
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91. Hacking LA Cocktail Experiences with Matt Landes From Cocktail Academy
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:
www.instagram.com/cocktail_acdmy/
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www.lifehacksla.com
www.instagram.com/lifehacksla
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90. Hacking Santa Barbara Just Like A Local with Andrew Reyes
You can find more about our guest Andrew at: www.instagram.com/thetempestuousrunner/
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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.

89. The Real Story Behind LA Tequila Fest with Marco Calderon
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 get tickets for LA Tequila Fest on their website:
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88. How to Hack Secret Hidden LA Gems with Paola from Paospostcards
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: www.instagram.com/paospostcards/
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87. Hacking An Epic Road Trip From L.A. Up the Central Coast
Find more information about the place we stayed at: cliffshotelandspa.com/
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To get exclusive access to the Collaboration Blue Print Training mentioned in the episode: lifehacksla.com/collab

86. Hacking the Return of The OC Fair in 2021
The OC Fair runs from July 16th - August 15th and you must reserve your tickets online. You can find more information here: ocfair.com/ You can find more LifeHacksLA at:
www.lifehacksla.com www.instagram.com/lifehacksla www.lifehacksla.com/lahackersclub

85. The Guy Behind Some Of Your Favorite LA/OC Restaurant Concepts: Andy Nguyen
Find and follow Andy's adventures here: www.instagram.com/andythenguyen
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84. Los Angeles Opening Up! Why 2021 Will Be A "LA Hacker" Summer
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