LifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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/

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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:  https://latequilafest.com/ You can find more LifeHacksLA at:     www.lifehacksla.com      www.instagram.com/lifehacksla      To join the LA Hackers Club go to:  http://lifehacksla.com/jointheclub

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

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

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

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

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

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

82. Shantelle from Disneylandtourguide.com is back with us to give all the updates, tips and hacks we need to know for Disneyland's reopening in April 2021 for California residents. Shantelle should be your go to resource if you need any information on Disneyland because for any question you could possibly she probably already has a detailed story, post or article covering it.  In this interview she shares some great tips on the Disney reopening including how to get tickets. We also take questions from a Live viewing audience. To buy tickets from GetAwayToday using Shantelle’s link go here: http://lifehacksla.com/disney You can find out more about Shantelle and DisneyLandTourGuide on here website at: https://disneylandtourguide.com/ or on  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disneylandtourguide/ to buy Disney tickets using Shantelle's affiliate link go to https://www.lifehacksla.com/disney  and you can find more LifeHacksLA at: www.lifehacksla.com   www.instagram.com/lifehacksla  www.lifehacksla.com/lahackersclub

81. 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.  In this interview Justin shares more about his story, some recent bucket list adventures, the future of Just Trek and some amazing LA day hiking trips that you use to plan your own adventures.  You can find out more about Justin and the Just Trek Podcast on the website at:  https://www.justtrek.net/ or on  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/just.trek/  and you can find more LifeHacksLA at:   www.lifehacksla.com   www.instagram.com/lifehacksla  www.lifehacksla.com/lahackersclub

80. 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 dishes that were created right here in the City of Angels! Listen to this episode if you want to have some laughs and learn some things you probably didn't know about food in LA.  You can find out more about the Katherine Spiers and the Smart Mouth Podcast on the website at: http://www.smartmouthpodcast.com/ or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smartmouthpodcast/ and https://www.instagram.com/katherine_spiers/ You can find more LifeHacksLA at:  www.lifehacksla.com  www.instagram.com/lifehacksla www.lifehacksla.com/lahackersclub

79. 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 exploded her small family run business with her branding skills, knowledge of how to connect with social media users and just plain hard work, grit and determination.  In this Live interview she talks about her family history, donuts in Los Angeles, making it as a young, Asian woman in business, and some awesome tips on how to market and brand a local LA company for the social media age.  You can find out more about the Donut Princess Mayly Tao at: https://www.instagram.com/donutprincessla/ and DKs Donuts: https://www.instagram.com/dksdonuts/ You can find more LifeHacksLA at: www.lifehacksla.com www.instagram.com/lifehacksla/ www.lifehacksla.com/lahackersclub

78. 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 power of networking and so many other amazing tips.  You can find out more about Jamie and his music at: https://www.jamiealimorad.com and all social media @jamiealimorad You can find me on Clubhouse at: https://lifehacksla.com/clubhouse

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 dineL.A. Stacey Sun sits down with us to share the history of the organization, the adjustments they have had to make due to the pandemic, dineL.A. tips for this year and her very own special L.A. restaurant hacks! The first Dine L.A. for 2021 is happening from March 1st until March 14th. You can find out more about dineL.A. and participate by going to  www.dinela.com or www.instagram.com/dinela You can find us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifehacksla/ Clubhouse: https://clubber.one/@stefanf Website: www.lifehacksla.com/

76. 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 to get involved in this organization or learn more about it you can go to their website at: https://www.thepeopleconcern.org/  You can find LifehacksLA at: https://lifehacksla.com/ or https://www.instagram.com/lifehacksla/

75. Ok like most of you I'm very anxious for life to get back to where it was in 2019. Y'know State fairs, amusement parks, movie theaters, concerts and the list goes on. But even with us continuing to live this restricted existence I've found places to go to keep us entertained. In fact some of these places I may not have even gone to if it wasn't for our options being limited as they are now.  There are many reasons to stay optimistic and believe there is a light at the end of the tunnel. But as we wait for those days to finally come I have 4 suggestions on fun activities you can do right now! For a big discount on Airbnb sign up at http://lifehacksla.com/airbnb  You can find LifehacksLA at: https://lifehacksla.com/ or https://www.instagram.com/lifehacksla/

74. 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 Los Angeles as a penniless refugee and only 3 years later he was a self made millionaire.  He didn't stop there and helped hundreds of his fellow refugees find similar success in the Donut industry and eventually became known as the Donut King of Los Angeles. But with every story of a meteoric rise there is often a meteoric fall and Ted Ngoy's journey includes both. And despite all the past success these Cambodian families have had in LA in this industry they are slowly shrinking market share and closing shops.  Our guest in this episode, talented director Alice Gu, has made a masterpiece documentary called 'Donut King' which goes into detail about Ted Ngoy's captivating true life story and the entire history of the Donut King and its dominance over these beloved deserts in Los Angeles.   To download and watch the film you can find it on multiple platforms here: https://www.donutkingmovie.com/ You can follow the film on Instagram at:  https://www.instagram.com/thedonutkingfilm/  and to follow Alice Gu and her future projects follow her at: https://www.instagram.com/gubird/  You can find LifehacksLA at: https://lifehacksla.com/ or https://www.instagram.com/lifehacksla/

73. 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 own adventures.  You can find out more about Christina and follow all her hiking hacks on her Instagram at:  https://www.instagram.com/hiking.honey/  You can find out more about LifeHacksLA at: https://www.lifehacksla.com/ or https://www.instagram.com/lifehacksla/

72. 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 die-hard foodie he has really stepped it up during the lockdowns and struggles the restaurants are going through. One reason he is doing this is to support his favorite spots with the hope that they will be here to enjoy when all this is over and everything opens back up again.  In this episode shares his best tips on how we can all support our local LA restaurants. Some of his favorite takeout and pickup options right now and suggestion after suggestion for different types of food and different parts of the city.  You can find out more about Brenda on her Instagram at:  https://www.instagram.com/andrewstellar/ or her website: https://myserendipityadventures.weebly.com/  You can find out more about LifeHacksLA at: https://www.lifehacksla.com/ or https://www.instagram.com/lifehacksla/

71. 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 episode Media answers these questions and more and we even take some inquiries from our audience on Instagram live.    You can find out more about Media on his Instagram at:  https://www.instagram.com/mmoussavy/ and if you are interested in buying or selling real estate in the LA area contact him here: mmoussavy@theagencyre.com If you are interested in Rosarito Beach or have any suggestions for the podcasts you can reach me at contact@lifehacksla.com

70. 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 closing. He also shares his favorite burgers in our city and why he loves Los Angeles so much that he will always make it home no matter how many other places he travels to.  You can find out more about David Myers on his Instagram at:  https://www.instagram.com/gypsychef/ and if you want to try out one of the best tasting burgers in Los Angeles you can find out more here: https://www.adriftburgerla.com/

69. 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 more stable. So join me on this solo episode where we look at the past year in LA and more importantly the future of our great city.  You can follow LifeHacksLA on our  Instagram at:  https://www.instagram.com/lifehacksla or find us on our website at: https://lifehacksla.com/

68. Most of us stay busy with work and life commitments but it's important that we also plan out some time for having fun and exploring our city. Vic from Rangel Adventures is a very busy person and lives all the way in Canyon Lake but that doesn't stop him and his wife from coming to LA or other nearby cities almost every weekend for exploring.   In this episode, Vic shares some great hacks for planning out and hitting up as many fun places as humanly possible in one weekend.  You can find out more about Vic on his Instagram at:  https://www.instagram.com/lifeofvic or follow his own personal hashtag #RangelAdventures

67. 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 on her Instagram at:  https://www.instagram.com/brenn.1 or her website: https://myserendipityadventures.weebly.com/  You can find out more about LifeHacksLA at: https://www.lifehacksla.com/ or https://www.instagram.com/lifehacksla/

66. 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 a year! We thought there would be no better person to come on and share with us some of the fun things you can still do for Halloween. You can find out more about SoCalloween909-In on their Instagram at:  https://www.instagram.com/socalloween909/  You can find out more about LifeHacksLA at: https://www.lifehacksla.com/ or https://www.instagram.com/lifehacksla/

65. Cars, burgers, drive-ins, and diners are all an integral part of Southern California culture and many people still love the feel-good nostalgia of the late 1950's and 1960's when this was at its peak. Mel's Drive-In is an iconic restaurant that was first established way back in 1947 in San Francisco before spreading to LA. It's closely associated with the famous film 'American Graffiti' where key scenes were shot and after decades its kept true to its vibes. Our guest today is Colton who manages the LA locations with his family and is the grandson of the founder of the original Mel's. In this conversation, he shares secrets from Mel's past and how it has been able to stay authentic to its root while still adapting to changing times and becoming beloved by a whole new generation of Angelenos.  You can find out more about Mel's Drive-In on their website at: https://melsdrive-in.com/ or on Instagram at:  https://www.instagram.com/melsdrivein/  You can find out more about LifeHacksLA at: https://www.lifehacksla.com/ or https://www.instagram.com/lifehacksla/

64. 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 offer for Angelenos today.  You can find out more about the Hotel Figueroa on their website at: https://www.hotelfigueroa.com/ or on Instagram at:  https://www.instagram.com/hotelfigueroa/ You can find out more about LifeHacksLA at: https://www.lifehacksla.com/ or https://www.instagram.com/lifehacksla/

63. 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 Angeles including a catalog of all past episodes on his website at: https://hiddenhistoryla.com/ You can find out more about LifeHacksLA at: https://www.lifehacksla.com/ or https://www.instagram.com/lifehacksla/

#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 lawyer.   We also asked him to give our listeners an even bigger discount on the already low prices of his agreement packages. Go to lawyersrock.com and click on Agreements. At check out enter the Promo code: lifehacksla for 20% off! You can find more about Richard and LawyersRock at https://www.instagram.com/lawyersrock/ or https://www.lawyersrock.com/

61. 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 LA.  You can find out more about Milk Jar Cookies by following their Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/milkjarcookies/or visiting the website at https://milkjarcookies.com/   If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and you can get LA content daily by following: https://www.instagram.com/lifehacksla/

60. 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 enjoyed this episode please subscribe and you can get LA content daily by following: https://www.instagram.com/lifehacksla/

59. 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 these incredible artistic dedications globally that have climbed to over 300 at the time of the conversation.  You can find out more about Kobe Murals by following on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/kobemural/ or visiting their website at https://www.kobemural.com/    If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and you can get LA content daily by following: https://www.instagram.com/lifehacksla/

58.  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 their website at https://www.sunnydayscoot.com/   If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and you can get LA content daily by following: https://www.instagram.com/lifehacksla/

57. 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 possibly know.  You can find out more about Blake by following his Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/itzghostphantom/  If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and you can get LA content daily by following: https://www.instagram.com/lifehacksla/

56. 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 going to her website: https://askaconcierge.tv/  If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and you can get LA content daily by following: https://www.instagram.com/lifehacksla/

55. Downtown Los Angeles has so many incredible areas that almost seem like miniature cities themselves within DTLA. One of our favorites is the district known as ROW DTLA. The massive 30-acre historic district is an artistic curated collective of retail outlets, pop up shops, coffee shops, bars, restaurants, and the weekly home of foodie lovers everywhere; Smorgasburg LA!  Our guest today is Heather Irvine who works in marketing and promotions with ROW DTLA, She is going to let us in on some secrets about ROW that is going to make you want to go back and visit ASAP and explore it even more.  You can find out more about ROW DTLA and follow them for special events and updates on their Instagram at  https://www.instagram.com/rowdtla/  If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and you can get LA content daily by following: https://www.instagram.com/lifehacksla/

54. In this episode, we interview a long time LA Hacker named Lena Lieu. Lena is a micro-influencer in Los Angeles who shares some of her amazing local adventures on Instagram. Lena is also a millennial who is enjoying the good life on a budget. We all know this can be an expensive city so Lena shares some of her favorite tips, tricks, and hacks for balling on a budget in the City of Angels.   You can find out more about Lena and follow all her adventures at https://www.instagram.com/lenazilla/ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and you can get LA content daily by following: https://www.instagram.com/lifehacksla/

53. 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 you can get LA content daily by following: https://www.instagram.com/lifehacksla/

52. 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/momsla/ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and you can get LA content daily by following: https://www.instagram.com/lifehacksla/

51. 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 daily by following: https://www.instagram.com/lifehacksla/

50. 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 the history of Los Angeles.  You can find out more about Alison and Vintage LA here: https://www.facebook.com/VintageLosAngeles/ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and you can get LA content daily by following: https://www.instagram.com/lifehacksla/

49. Los Angeles has world-class restaurants offering incredible dining experiences. In this episode, we interview Gina DeVee from Divine Living. She shares some of her favorite fine dining restaurants and special tips and hacks you can take with you on your next evening at one of those A list LA restaurants.  You can find out more about Gina DeVee at: https://divineliving.com/  If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and you can get LA content daily by following: https://www.instagram.com/lifehacksla/

48. 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 this interview Ruben shares his story, his thoughts on urban art, the positive impact of murals and what he loves about Los Angeles.  You can find out more about Ruben at: https://www.instagram.com/rubenrojas/ You can buy some of his amazing work at: https://rubenrojas.com/ And you can find more about his charity at: https://www.beautifyearth.com/  If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and you can get LA content daily by following: https://www.instagram.com/lifehacksla/

47. 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 his lifestyle.  But after living in many different areas in Los Angeles he has truly found the perfect place for himself in the South Bay. Exercising outside almost 365 days a year he has all the tips, tricks and hacks for getting that heart rate up while also enjoying all that the wonderful beach lifestyle has to offer.  You can find out more about Marcus Kowal at: https://www.instagram.com/mackowal/ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and you can get LA content daily by following: https://www.instagram.com/lifehacksla/

46. Like most of the rest of the world Los Angeles has been rocked by the global pandemic Covid-19. With everything on lock down its been a surreal experience for all of us. But despite the disruption in our lives most of are pretty lucky. We are still healthy and can venture out of our houses every once in awhile for essentials like grocery trips.  Unfortunately this isn't necessarily the case for some of the most vulnerable people in our community. What are the elderly and immune compromised supposed to do? That is where caring and thoughtful fellow Angelenos like Kayla Newman from Shopping Helpers LA have stepped up to help out.   She started this charity that organizes volunteers to go out and shop for the folks who are not able to leave their house on their own. In this interview she shares the story behind her organization, some ways people can give back and some of her personal favorite LA Hacks. You can find out more about Kayla and her mission at: https://myshla.com/ or their Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/shoppinghelpersla/ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and you can follow us for daily content at https://www.instagram.com/lifehacksla/

45. 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/ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and you can follow us for daily content at https://www.instagram.com/lifehacksla/

44. There is a belief by some that Los Angeles is a car only city. But this metropolis has plenty of amazing places to get outside in nature, take a long walk and discover beautiful gems. Paul Haddad is the author of the book "10,000 Steps A Day in LA" and in this interview, he shares some of his favorite secrets from his 57 Walking Adventures in the book.  You can find out more about Paul and his books at https://www.paulhaddadbooks.com/

43. Los Angeles is on lock down right now with everybody at home due to the current global pandemic and social distancing requirements. But that has not stopped LA Hacker and city of Los Angeles enthusiasts Alyssa Green from staying positive and making the best of the situation. Known for sharing her awesome adventures in LA on her Instagram Alyssa Explores she has still found ways to have fun at home. 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 we all get to get out enjoy them again! You can follow Alyssa LA adventures on her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/B-YIrCGDOIq/  If you want LA's 10 best hacks download our free Ebook: https://www.lifehacksla.com/10hacks   Special note: This interview was conducted during the global pandemic Covid-19. If you live in LA and need current updates on this situation and how it specifically impacts Los Angeles we recommend you follow: https://www.instagram.com/mayorofla/

42. 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 hacks about the strange side of Los Angeles.   You can find out more about Strange Los Angeles by following on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/strangelosangeles/  If you want LA's 10 best hacks download our free Ebook: https://www.lifehacksla.com/10hacks  Special note: This interview was conducted during the global pandemic Covid-19. If you live in LA and need current updates on this situation and how it specifically impacts Los Angeles we recommend you follow: https://www.instagram.com/mayorofla/

41. 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 mindfulness.  You can find out more about Dr. Judy Ho here: https://www.instagram.com/drjudyho/ If you want LA's 10 best hacks download our free Ebook: https://www.lifehacksla.com/10hacks Special note: This interview was conducted during the global pandemic Covid-19. If you live in LA and need current updates on this situation and how it impacts Los Angeles specifically we recommed you follow: https://www.instagram.com/mayorofla/

40. 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 moving to and exploring LA. This episode is not only good for people who just moved to Los Angeles but also for those of us who have been here for a long time already. It will help you recapture your enthusiasm for our awesome weather and all the great activities we have available to us.  You can find out more about Anthony here: https://www.instagram.com/captain_yes/

39. In this episode, we sat down with Jake and Brittany from 'Visit Surf City' the official visitor's bureau for the spectacular city of Huntington Beach.  Orange County is full of awesome beach towns and one of our favorites (by far) is the Surf capital of the world Huntington Beach. It has for sure earned its nickname of 'Surf City' but there is actually much, much more to this beachside paradise than surfing. We brought on a couple of experts from the city's visitors bureau to share all their secret tips and hacks on Huntington Beach and all it has to offer.  You can find out more about Surf City USA on the official  Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/surfcityusa/ or website https://www.surfcityusa.com/  Want more amazing LA Hacks? You can get our 10 Best LA Hacks Ebook for Free Here ->   http://lifehacksla.com/10hacks

38. In this episode we interview Los Angeles Lakers Super fan Aron Cohen from 'Lakers All Day Every Day'.  His Laker super fan page has over 200,000 followers! And no wonder. In a town where basketball is king he stands out for his love, devotion and awesome inside information on the LA Lakers.  In this interview Aron explains how he got started, his best Lakers tips and his thoughts on the recent tragic passing of Kobe Bryant.  You can find more about Aron and Lakers All Day Everyday on his Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/lakersalldayeveryday/ Want more amazing LA Hacks? You can get our 10 Best LA Hacks Ebook for Free Here ->   http://lifehacksla.com/10hacks

37. In this episode, our guest is Michelle from LA Dreaming. Michelle has an awesome blog packed with tips on taking fun LA Adventures. And she really has some cool hacks when it comes to visiting studio lots, spotting celebrities or attending live show tapings.  She comes on and shares her greatest hacks with us for visiting the many incredible Movie Studio lots we have here in Los Angeles.  You can find more about Michelle and LA Dreaming on her Instagram and Website.  https://ladreaming.com/  https://www.instagram.com/la.dreaming/ Want more amazing LA Hacks?  You can get our 10 Best LA Hacks Ebook for Free Here ->   http://lifehacksla.com/10hacks

36. 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 also share some of Kobe tributes including tips on where to find the 40+ Kobe murals that have popped up all over LA.  You can find a full list of every Kobe mural in and near LA including maps and directions at  https://lifehacksla.com/kobe

#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.instagram.com/skyspacela/ Want more amazing LA Hacks? You can get our 10 Best LA Hacks Ebook for Free Here ->   http://lifehacksla.com/10hacks

34. We are so spoiled in Los Angeles with an incredible amount of delicious food choices. And we also have amazing Next Level dining experiences. Whether its incredible views, aesthetic beauty, entertaining shows or wacky themes there is a great dining experience for everyone.  To help us hack all these awesome options we have on as our guest Courtney Nichols from Disco Dining Club. She is going to share with us all her insider knowledge on the best eating experiences in LA and also her own creation Disco Dining Club.  You can find out more about Courtney on her website: https://www.discodiningclub.com/and follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discodiningclub/  Please take a moment to subscribe to our Podcast and you can find our Free Ebook with LA's 10 Best Hacks here: http://10hacks.lifehacksla.com/

33. Its called the 'Happiest Place on Earth' for a reason. Any day at DisneyLand is magical but you still want to make sure you plan ahead to get the best out of your experience. That is why we have Shantelle from DisneyLandTourGuide.com on this episode as a guest to share her favorite Disney tips, trick, and hacks.  You can find more about Shantelle, get great Disney information and special discounts on her website: https://disneylandtourguide.com/ and follower for amazing Disney posts and stories on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/disneylandtourguide/ Please take a moment to subscribe to our Podcast and you can find the new LA Hacker Journal here: https://lifehacksla.com/journal

32. 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 can find more about Big Bear at the offical site: https://www.bigbear.com/ or the official Instagram:  www.instagram.com/visitbigbear/ If you want to take me up on my challenge at the end of the episode email: contact@lifehacksla.com Please take a moment to subscribe to our Podcast and you can find the new LA Hacker Journal here: https://lifehacksla.com/journal

31. 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 Angeles speakeasy bars and pop ups.  You can find more about Vincent and his projects at https://www.instagram.com/thegalaxyla/ or https://www.instagram.com/wolexhibition/ Please take a moment to subscribe to our Podcast and you can find the new LA Hacker Journal here: https://lifehacksla.com/journal

30. 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/dtlainsider/ or his Youtube page.  Please take a moment to subscribe to our Podcast and you can find the new LA Hacker Journal here: https://lifehacksla.com/journal

29. Bill Esparza is the "go-to" guy when it comes to Latin American food culture in Los Angeles. He is the author of the book 'L.A. Mexicano Recipes, People and Places' a TV foodie personality, consultant and Taco event curator.  There is no one more qualified to talk about the amazing variety of Taco culture and choices in L.A. and in this episode Bill holds nothing back sharing his best secrets, tips and hacks to enjoying our city's favorite food.  You can find out more about Bill and his Taco adventures on his Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/streetgourmetla/ You can pick up Bills Book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/L-Mexicano-Bill-Esparza/dp/1945551003 Please subscribe to the Podcast and take a look at the new LA Hacker Journal here: https://lifehacksla.com/journal

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 breaks down hacks from his tour and also some of his personal favorite Los Angeles secrets he has learned from being a tour guide in this great city.  If you are interested in taking a tour with Chris or learning more about it you can find his Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/seelainaday/  Please subscribe to the Podcast and download our FREE Ebook with LA's 10 best hacks at: http://10hacks.lifehacksla.com

27. 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 into this episode as Lawrence shares all his very best hacks about burgers and secret menu items.  You can apply for membership for the Off the Menu Club here: https://www.offthemenuco.com/ You can download our FREE Ebook with LAs 10 best hacks here: http://10hacks.lifehacksla.com

#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 normally know about. In this episode we interview Clem Lafrades a fitness and motivational speaker from Seattle Washington. She is a frequent tourist to LA coming about 2-3 times a year for the past 10 years. She shares with us some of her favorite 'experienced' Los Angeles tourist hacks. You can find out more about Clem at https://slayandshine.com/ Want more awesome LA Hacks? You can get our 10 Best LA Hacks Ebook for Free Here ->   http://lifehacksla.com/10hacks

#25. The San Fernando Valley has long been the butt of jokes for residents living in glamorous Los Angeles.  But for those who know there is more to the SFV than meets the eye and it has a long and fascinating history of booms and busts.  There may be no better person to discuss the quirky characters and inspiring tales that have come out of the Valley than Tommy Gelinas. He owns the enormously popular Valley Relics Museum which is dedicated to preserving the Valleys history with its vast collection of original neon signs,  BMX bikes, pinball machines and hundreds of similar nostalgic relics.  In this episode he shares some of the history and his own personal fond memories of the Valley and more about his amazing museum dedicated to it.  You can find out more about Tommy Gelinas, and the Valley Relics Museum on the website:  https://valleyrelicsmuseum.org Want more awesome LA Hacks? You can get our 10 Best LA Hacks Ebook for Free Here ->   http://lifehacksla.com/10hacks

#24: Beverly Hills 90210 is world-famous for luxury, glamour and being a home to the rich and famous. But that is just one small part of the story of the incredible history of Beverly Hills and what it has to offer. Our special guest for this episode is Natalia Safran a music artist, Hollywood actress, entertainer and long-time resident of this famous and fabulous city.  She blew us away by revealing some of her favorite Beverly Hills hacks. And stay tuned for our special Beverly Hills hack at the end of the episode.  You can find out more about Natalia Safran, her music and acting career on her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataliasafran/ Want more awesome LA Hacks? You can get our 10 Best LA Hacks Ebook for Free Here ->   http://lifehacksla.com/10hacks

#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 his Instagram account. https://www.instagram.com/dannyseamus/ Want more awesome LA Hacks? You can get our 10 Best LA Hacks Ebook for Free Here ->   http://lifehacksla.com/10hacks

#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 some of her personal favorite LA hacks.  Want more awesome LA Hacks? You can get our 10 Best LA Hacks Ebook for Free Here ->   http://lifehacksla.com/10hacks

#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 get our 10 Best LA Hacks Ebook for Free Here ->   http://lifehacksla.com/10hacks

#20: In this edition of the podcast we hack the amazing 'City of Roses' Pasadena. And our special guest not only lives in Pasadena but she wrote a book on it! Book publisher and the author of 'Hometown Pasadena' Colleen Dunn Bates joins us and drops some incredible hacks on living, visiting and enjoying life in beautiful Pasadena California.  You can find more information about her publishing company and the book Hometown Pasadena at https://www.prospectparkbooks.com/ Want more awesome LA Hacks? You can get our 10 Best LA Hacks Ebook for Free Here ->   http://lifehacksla.com/10hacks

#19: On this podcast, we have already hacked some of the best towns and iconic locations in Los Angeles. But in this edition, we are taking it up a level by hacking 3 LA institutions in one episode! That is because we have a special guest Cindy Rozas from the LA Phil on. The LA Phil is our world-class orchestra and it performs at 2 equally incredible LA landmarks. The home of the LA Phil in the Summer is the Hollywood Bowl and they perform at the Disney Concert Hall during the rest of the year. Cindy shares some amazing hacks on all 3 of these unbelievable iconic LA gems.  Want more awesome LA Hacks? You can get our 10 Best LA Hacks Ebook for Free Here ->   http://lifehacksla.com/10hacks

#18: What city do you think of first when you hear the "South Bay"? Probably first ones to pop in your head are Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach or maybe even Palos Verdes? But there is a town in the Beach cities that does not get talked about much. It's Torrance and its pretty much the anchor neighborhood for the whole area. Torrance is home of the 5th largest mall in all of America! And is packed with just about every restaurant, store and activity that you can imagine. It also has its own beach, is home to the best Candy Cane Lane in LA, and has a huge and thriving Asian culture among so many other things.  So why is that no one outside of the South Bay ever talks about Torrance? To uncover that question I interview my good friend and professional photographer Niko Rotta. He was raised in Torrance and still currently lives and works there.  Together we share all the amazing hacks for the often overlooked town of Torrance, California Want more awesome LA Hacks? You can get our 10 Best LA Hacks Ebook for Free Here ->   http://lifehacksla.com/10hacks

#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, police and fire departments and public services.  Rosie Palma grew up in the 'Burbank bubble' and has spent more than half of her life there. She spills some of her favorite tips, tricks and hacks about Burbank that you can only get from a local.  Want more awesome LA Hacks? You can get our 10 Best LA Hacks Ebook for Free Here ->   http://lifehacksla.com/10hacks

#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 DayAxe Pool Hack we talked about in the episode: https://www.lifehacksla.com/dayaxe/ Want more awesome LA Hacks? You can get our 10 Best LA Hacks Ebook for Free Here ->   http://lifehacksla.com/10hacks

#15: In this episode, we get a chance to talk to a guy I have been following for quite some time. It's Josh from California Through My Lens. Josh captures amazing photographs all over Los Angeles and California and invites his followers along for the ride. And tons of people want to join that ride as evidenced by his almost 100K subscribers on his Youtube channel. Many of my favorite videos on Josh's channel are close day trips from LA exploring nature. So in this episode, we asked him to share his best tips, tricks, and hacks for LA Nature Day trips.  You can find more about Josh and his travels at www.californiathroughmylens.com  Want more awesome LA Hacks? You can get our 10 Best LA Hacks Ebook for Free Here ->   http://lifehacksla.com/10hacks

#14: In this episode, we take a close look at one of the most vibrant and exciting neighborhoods in all of Los Angeles, Koreatown. We are joined by Andrew from KoreaTownLife as he reveals the secret tips, tricks, and hacks of KTown. Want more awesome LA Hacks? You can get our 10 Best LA Hacks Ebook for Free Here ->   http://lifehacksla.com/10hacks

#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

#12: In this episode we talked to a very special guest, my brother John Fagerholm. Downtown Los Angeles used to be a ghost town and now its an amazing hot spot and cultural centerpiece for LA.  John was there when DTLA was vacant and lifeless and he currently lives there as its come full circle to the incredible and vibrant place it is now.  In this interview we talk about this 10-15 year cycle for DTLA, his favorite hot spots right now and the pros and cons of living in Downtown LA.  Want more awesome LA Hacks? You can get our 10 Best LA Hacks Ebook for Free Here ->   http://lifehacksla.com/10hacks

#11: In this episode we talked to one of our favorite LA influencers 'RoundTripWeekend'.  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 celebrity sightings in Los Angeles.  Want more awesome LA Hacks? You can get our 10 Best LA Hacks Ebook for Free Here ->   http://lifehacksla.com/10hacks

#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 not do when looking for love in the City of Angels. Want more awesome LA Hacks? You can get our 10 Best LA Hacks Ebook for Free Here ->   http://lifehacksla.com/10hacks

 #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 our 10 Best LA Hacks Ebook for Free Here ->   http://lifehacksla.com/10hacks 

 #8: In this episode we hack one of the most charming and enigmatic neighborhoods in all of Los Angels, San Pedro. Hidden at the very end of I-110 Pedro is often overlooked by Angelenos but it contains so many marvelous gems, amazing views and rich history.  Near the LA Waterfront this town holds onto a humble working class charm even as the city is pouring millions of dollars into a makeover that may change its personality forever. Listen to this episode as we hack the hidden allures of amazing San Pedro.   Want more LA Hacks? You can get our 10 Best LA Hacks Ebook for Free Here ->   http://lifehacksla.com/10hacks 

 #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'! Want more LA Hacks? You can get our 10 Best LA Hacks Ebook for Free Here ->   http://lifehacksla.com/10hacks 

#6: In this episode we hack some of the best FREE views in Los Angeles. This list includes some of the lesser known or talked about but still epic views in LA.  Note: mistake in the episode. The Griffith Park Observatory event is called 'All SPACE Considered' NOT 'All THINGS Considered'! Want more LA Hacks? You can get our 10 Best LA Hacks Ebook for Free Here ->   http://lifehacksla.com/10hacks 

  #5: In this episode we talk about an awesome trend happening in Los Angeles. That's the appearance of urban upscale food halls. These are similar in concept to those Mall Food Courts you used to go to in High School. But so much better! High quality food with healthy choices, often a bar and of course Instagrammable aesthetics. 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 favorite new LA food halls.  Want more LA Hacks? You can get our 10 Best LA Hacks Ebook for Free Here ->   http://lifehacksla.com/10hacks  

 #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!  

#3: In this episode we talk about my personal 2019 Summer Bucket List for Los Angeles and why you should have one to! Get some ideas from your host on LA activities you should be knocking off your list these Summer months. 

#2: Los Angeles is packed with amazing activities and fun events. But it can be pricey! If you want to get some hacks on experiencing luxurious activities in LA without busting your budget listen to this Episode where we give you 9 awesome ideas. 

#1.: This is the first episode of LifeHacksLA. In this episode we go over why we started a podcast all about hacking the amazing city of Los Angeles, what LifeHacksLA is all about, and the background of your host. Lets Hack LA!