Best La Misc Podcasts (2025)

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Managing it all with Hora Founder Samantha Czubiak 36:20

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Samantha Czubiak is the LA-based founder of Hora - A skincare brand that incorporates CBD into the products. She is a former wardrobe stylist who made her way into the CBD space when she founded Punch Drunk Edibles & Extracts with her business partners which includes her partner in her personal life. We sat down with Sam to chat all thing Hora skin…

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Living Her Best Life with Justine Hermosa 29:18

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Justine Hermosa is the founder of Grupo Hermosa - a leading Public Relations and marketing company based in Los Angeles. Her unique perspective and knowledge has garnered a loyal client list that just keeps growing! We chatted with her about her many years of working as a marketing consultant and publicist in the fashion and lifestyle space, her lo…

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Living La Vida Vegan With Tedi Sarah 36:28

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Tedi Sarah is vegan lifestyle advocate and influencer based in NYC. She began her career as a child life specialist at a paediatric hospital in NYC, and then eventually turned her passion for animal rescue and and adoption, as well living and cruelty free vegan lifestyle, into her full time career as an influencer. She turned her journey of rescuin…

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Getting To The Top & Spiritual Enlightenment with Tracy Kuaea 40:10

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Tracy Kuaea has positioned herself as an expert in the Digital Entertainment and Tech space. With experience spanning from the early days of MySpace where she played a critical role during the platform’s hyper growth. Tracy has also consulted for various start-ups, celebrity franchises and most recently at Maker Studios/Disney. She now spends her t…

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A Classic Approach & A Modern Twist with Sarka Halas 24:12

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Sarka Halas is the founder of Sarka Botanical a plant-powered skincare brand rooted in traditional botanical wisdom. As an expat living in London, she has created a successful career for herself as a financial and business journalist . Her work can be read in such in various publications including Dow Jones Newswires, The Wall Street Journal, and I…

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The Whole Block with Brooke Rodd 38:56

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Brooke Rodd is an entrepreneur based in Los Angeles. She started in her career in her hometown of NYC where she worked in the Music Industry and then in the wellness space. She is well known for her beautiful retail stores in Santa Monica where she has transformed the entire block with her beautifully curated stores. She chatted with us about her c…

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Fashion Evolution with Natasha Garrett of Roam Vintage 32:36

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Natasha Garrett is the LA-based founder of Roam Vintage. She has successfully turned her love of fashion and interior decor to a beloved brand with an online store as well as a brick and mortar showroom. We chatted with Natasha about her her start in Northern California, her move to NYC and how her background in fashion led to launching her own bus…

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Music and Lyrics with Connor Heather 33:57

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Connor Heather he is a British Composer, Multi-Instrumentalist, Singer/Songwriter and Producer. He also happens to edit this podcast. Connor worked as a performing musician for 12 Years in several different countries and he is currently based in Sweden. He has written over 150 songs, arranged & produced 3 solo albums, and now spends his time focuse…

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Changes and Transitions With Tracy Scheer 35:35

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Tracy Scheer is an entrepreneur and influencer based in Los Angeles. She turned her instagram handle @shejustknows into a successful online fashion and accessories business - shejustknows.com . We chatted with Tracy about her career journey in fashion working her way up through various positions - first with with Kitson, and then on to Forever21. W…

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Full Speed Ahead with Lucah Rosenberg-Lee 33:21

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Lucah Rosenberg-Lee is a Toronto-based Brand Strategist and the founder of social media marketing agency Natural Element. He has also produced and directed a number of films with a focus on the transgender experience as he himself has transitioned from Female to Male. We sat down with Lucah to hear about his personal journey and his career challeng…

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Makeup, Places, and Things with Leslie-Ann Thomson 31:12

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Leslie-Ann Thomson is a Montreal-Based Makeup Artist. She is one of the most sought out makeup artists in Canada. Her work has appeared in commercial campaigns for Elizabeth Arden, Aldo, Vichy, Holt Renfrew, Lancôme, and Revlon to name a few. Thomson’s work spans artists, celebrities, musicians and designers alike. She has worked with Arcade Fire, …

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A Bit Of This & A Bit of That with Fashion Photographer Brittney Christie 24:17

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Brittney Christie is a Los Angeles-based Fashion Photographer. Her work has appeared in American Vogue, British Vogue and Elle Magazine and some of her clients include BB Dakota, Nike, and Nasty Gal. She sat down with us to chat about her love of photography and her career journey and hustle into fashion photography. We also discussed the importanc…

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All-encompassing Design With Mila Yudina 42:30

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Mila Yudina is the epitome of a multi-hyphenate. This award-winning designer has worked in the field of fashion design and styling. She has had an extremely successful career as a luxury Interior Designer with international clientele. She decided to dabble in fine jewelry design, and in true Mila fashion, this led to another successful business ven…

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The Art of Editing With Nila Do Simon 32:05

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Nila Do Simon is a writer and editor based in Del-Ray Beach, Florida. As a writer she has written for The New York Times, Marie Claire Magazine, and Conde Nast Traveler. She is also the Editor-In-Chief of Venice Magazine, a luxury lifestyle magazine based out of Fort Lauderdale. Nila talks in detail about the road to getting to this point in her ca…

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Working Towards Your Dreams With Makeup Artist Dee Daly 39:44

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Dee Daly has been in the beauty business for fourteen years. After dominating the Canadian market, including winning P&G’s prestigious Makeup Artist of the Year in 2014, Dee relocated to Los Angeles to expand her already impressive list of achievements. Her work can be seen in the pages of ELLE, Flare, People Magazine and Harper’s Bazaar, and C Mag…

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Discover LA & More with Writer Danielle Directo-Meston 33:46

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Danielle Directo-Meston is a writer based in Los Angeles. She has written for Rolling Stone Magazine, The Hollywood Reporter, C Magazine, My Domaine, and many more. She also launched her own website focused on the local LA market with UncoverLA.com - where she writes about fashion, beauty, wellness, fitness and lifestyle. We chatted about her caree…

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Art, Ambition and Mental Health with Patrick Custo-Blanch 41:53

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Patrick Custo-Blanch is a multi-hyphenate creative based in Montreal. He studied photography, and 3D graphic design and has a strong drive for entrepreneurial endeavours. He chatted with us about his love of Montreal, and what he enjoys most about working in creative capacity. The conversation did take a more personal note, chatting about dating an…

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Pot D'uile With Founder Yannick Crespo 39:17

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Yannick Crespo has lived an interesting life growing up in the South Bay Area, Miami, Buenos Aires and then to his home country of The Philippines. He spent his early career working in the Tech Startup space but felt a calling to his true passion in the culinary world. Yannick decided to launch, Pot D’huile a CBD infused Olive Oil in 2017. Since th…

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Pilates, Pups & Fashion with Sorel Carradine 45:42

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Sorel Carradine is a Pilates instructor based in Los Angeles. She did her teaching course right after college as a means of supporting herself as an actor. Throughout the years she really honed-in on her talent of teaching Pilates and is now finally making it her main focus. We chatted with Sorel about imposter syndrome and the importance of stayin…

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Bling & Things with Designer Michelle Ross 39:24

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Michelle Ross is designer based In Toronto. She is known for her contemporary jewellery line under her name which has had a cult-like following since 2003. Michelle uses semi-precious stones and metals juxtaposed with glass, ceramics and vintage findings to produce each unique piece. Michelle studied textiles at the Nova Scotia College of Art and D…

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Catching Up with Fashion Stylist Ashley Loewen 31:57

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Ashley Loewen is an Emmy-nominated wardrobe stylist, costumer, producer, and on-air camera fashion talent. She got her start styling the critically acclaimed show on Lifetime, “How To Look Good Naked” and then went on to style many other shows such as, “How Do I Look”, Sweden’s Next Top Model, and Norway’s Next Top Model. Her behind the scenes tale…

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Shooting the Sh*t with Photographer Lucas Passmore 38:53

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Lucas Passmore is a Los Angeles based Fashion Photographer. He attended Chicago’s Columbia College for Film. He then focused on creating his own films before working as an assistant to an agent at CAA in Los Angeles. He made the bold decision to leave that position to pursue his passion of photography. His talent and ease with the camera has led hi…

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Body Talk with Model and Actor Emily Van Raay 36:56

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Emily Van Raay is a Canadian Model and Actor based in Brooklyn. She is fiercely passionate about using her platform to support positive body image for other women, and she chats with us about her desire to make a positive impact. This gorgeous talent sits with us to discuss her determination to shed light on the issue of food insecurity in the US, …

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Makeup And All The Things With Mandy Bisesti 45:19

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Mandy Bisesti is a makeup artist based in Brooklyn. Sha has spent the last 15 years working in film, TV, print advertising and fashion. Her work has appeared in a number of TV shows including, Orange Is The New Black, Broad City, and Maniac. She chats with us about her career journey and building a strong network, as well as the importance of havin…

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Talking Tarot with Sophie Lyddon of Wild Wisdoms 45:55

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Sophie Lyddon is an intuitive healing guide who is based in Los Angeles. As an intuitive and empath, Sophie connects deeply with her clients providing them with a sacred space to find guidance and heal. She uses the healing of the tarot to help others gain insight and connect with their most authentic selves, and to consciously co-create with the u…

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Girl Talk with Model and Actor Lauren Hastings 31:40

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Lauren Hastings is a model and actress based in Los Angeles. She has worked in the industry since the age of 12 and has appeared in countless commercials, films, and fashion campaigns. She's appeared in campaigns for brands such as Beach Riot, Rag-Doll LA, For Love Lemons, and Amo Denim. Lauren sits down with us to chat about growing up in the indu…

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Goin' Deep with Photographer Ben Duggan 45:02

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Ben Duggan is a Los Angeles- based photographer who has worked with a very impressive roster of clients such as NIKE, Ralph Lauren, and Sony records. His work has appeared in the pages of French Vogue, German Vogue, and Glamour Magazine. Ben has worked with a number of celebrity clients including Lady Gaga, Gigi Hadid and Dylan McDermott. Ben sits …

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Conscious Living with Nathalie Grolimund 30:32

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A native of Geneva, Seoul and Los Angeles, Nathalie Grolimund was exposed to the international community from a young age. She decided to pursue an international career, working in hubs like Berlin, Paris, New York and Singapore. Nathalie’s entrepreneurial spirit has led her to work with leading publishers of coffee table books, editing and authori…

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Riding the Waves with Mackenzie Duncan 51:37

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Mackenzie Duncan is our guest for this week’s episode of La Misc Pod - Mackenzie is an established photographer and his images have been featured in campaigns for a number of brands such as Equinox, Puma, and Starbucks, amongst many others. He has also contributed to publications such as GQ, Cosmopolitan and Marie Claire. After living far and wide,…

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All Things Food with Kat Odell 37:44

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This weeks episode features Kat Odell- food writer Extraordinaire! She is a contributing editor for Eater, Vogue, Conde Nast Traveller, The New York Times to name a few and she is Taste Hunter for the Worlds 50 Best. She is an accomplished author of two successful books titled, "Unicorn Food" , and "Day Drinking". She made her TV debut on Bravo’s r…

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Living freely with Diana Bianchini of Di Moda PR 39:56

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The first episode of La Misc Pod, features my conversation with Diana Bianchini, Founder and president of Di Moda PR, based in Los Angeles. Diana describes her experience raising her son as a single parent, while launching her own PR firm in Los Angeles. She comments on the current state of affairs with Covid- 19 and her business, as well as her ph…