Jeff Hull is an Oakland-based American artist and producer known for creating large-scale participatory experiences that blend storytelling, performance, and real-world environments.

He is the founder and director of Nonchalance, a studio focused on immersive experiences and “pervasive play,” developing projects such as The Jejune Institute (2008–2011) and Latitude Society. The Jejune Institute was later documented in the film The Institute (2013).

Hull is also the creator of Oaklandish, a cultural street art and apparel project through which he produced over 100 public events, led community initiatives, and founded the Oakland Innovators Awards.

In film and television, he has worked as a writer and producer, including serving as a consultant and executive producer on AMC’s Dispatches from Elsewhere, while also creating immersive podcasts and directing branding and entertainment projects.

More recently, he created The Cortège (2025), an immersive theatrical experience in Los Angeles exploring transformation, loss, and collective experience.

Today, Jeff will share with us what it truly means to create not just art, but experiences — how imagination becomes something we can step into, feel, and remember. He will take us into his journey, his process, and the deeper intention behind his work.

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Andrew Miliukoff was born and raised in Los Angeles in a musical household, studying classical piano with his mother and rock guitar with his older brother. His parents were part of the White Russian community — émigrés who fled post-revolutionary Russia, loyal to the Tsar and devoted to preserving their traditions in exile.

After graduating from Cal State LA, Andrew toured with Ray Charles before becoming a studio musician and later a film editor, working on projects for Budweiser, Mattel, and Ford. He founded Fireball Films, specializing in commercial editing and music scoring for clients such as McDonald’s, In-N-Out, Gwen Stefani, and the Pussycat Dolls, and has since directed and edited campaigns for Toyota, Zynga with Snoop Dogg, and various PSA projects.

Based in Los Feliz, Andrew continues freelancing while running his own post-production suite. Passionate about creativity and exploration, he spends his free time traveling to far-flung places—Colombia, Mongolia, Bhutan, even North Korea—while continuing to compose and produce music.

Today, Andrew will share what it felt like to grow up between two worlds — carrying the stories and values of his Russian heritage while finding his own path in Los Angeles.

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Kim Krizan is an American writer, actress, and educator best known for originating the story and characters in the Before trilogy with her writing on Before Sunrise (1995) and Before Sunset (2004), the latter earning her Academy Award and Writers Guild nominations for Best Adapted Screenplay. She first emerged from the independent film scene in Austin, appearing in Slacker, Dazed and Confused, and Waking Life.

Beyond film, Krizan is the author of Original Sins and Spy in the House of Anaïs Nin, where she explores identity, creativity, and the inner lives of women through both writing and archival research.

Based in Los Angeles, she teaches screenwriting and creative writing, and continues to mentor writers through her online class, The Magic Hour, fostering a deeply intuitive and human approach to storytelling.

Kim will share what it was like growing up in Tustin—a place with quiet roots and a deep sense of history—and how Southern California, with its unique blend of landscapes, cultures, and imagination, shaped her early sense of storytelling and her creative voice.

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Shelley Callahan is a strategic marketing executive and growth-focused brand builder with over 20 years of experience transforming B2B brands across life sciences, healthcare, technology, and financial services. As Senior Director of Marketing Operations at Maravai, she leads the digital and technology roadmap that powers scalable growth across multiple brands. Previously, she drove major marketing transformations at Enlyte and Advanced Particle Therapy, helping launch multimillion-dollar solutions and global initiatives in collaboration with leading healthcare institutions. With an MBA and a passion for building high-performing teams, Shelley combines data-driven strategy, creative storytelling, and empathetic leadership to inspire trust, accelerate growth, and elevate brands to category leadership.

Today, Shelley invites us into her world, sharing both her inspiring marketing approach and what it feels like to call La Jolla home—the energy, the charm, and the unique spirit of this coastal haven.

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Barry Shimelfarb is Founder of Carmel Retreats and Steward of Cuddle Doon.

In 2019, as a single father raising twin boys, Barry was diagnosed with advanced cancer. Multiple surgeries and radiation left him weak, unable to swallow, and facing a grim prognosis.

During this time, the family’s historic Carmel cottage became his refuge. Planting lavender, walking the shoreline, and resting beneath the ancient oak trees became rituals of hope. Supported by his community, Barry found strength not only to endure but to heal. Two years later, his doctors declared him cancer-free.

Out of gratitude, Barry transformed the cottage into a sanctuary for others. Today, Cuddle Doon welcomes guests who are navigating illness, grief, burnout, or simply seeking renewal. Known as the “Lost Cottage of Carmel,” it carries the legacy of its builder, Eliza Yocum, a pioneering educator and spiritual thinker whose home became a gathering place for artists and seekers in the 1920s.

Barry sees himself as the cottage’s steward, carrying forward its history of restoration and inspiration. Through Carmel Retreats, he offers deeply personal, boutique stays and initiatives like Postcards of Healing, gifting free retreats during gaps in the calendar to those in need.

Barry’s Mission: “My purpose is simple: to help others thrive. Healing isn’t just about medicine. It’s about place, community, and feeling truly cared for.”

Today, Barry will share his story and give us a glimpse into what it’s like to live in Carmel-by-the-Sea—its vibe and its inspiration!

Website: https://www.carmelretreats.com/

Postcards for Healing: https://www.carmelretreats.com/postcards

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Hamlet Ayvazian is a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, NLP Practitioner, Guided Imagery Facilitator, Life Coach, and Teacher, specializing in fears, phobias, anxiety, pain management, ADD/ADHD, PTSD, tinnitus, habits, and addictions. A Certified Handwriting Analyst and Honors graduate of the Nationally Accredited Hypnosis Motivation Institute, Hamlet combines Western psychology with Eastern wisdom to help people transform their lives. His lifelong fascination with human behavior drives his work, guiding others toward clarity, healing, and personal empowerment.

Today, Hamlet will take us on a journey through his life in Valencia and the experiences that shape his life and work.

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Katharine “Kat” Kramer is an award-winning actress, producer, and founder of Kat Kramer’s Films That Change The World—a film series that spotlights movies and documentaries raising awareness of vital social issues.

The daughter of legendary filmmaker Stanley Kramer and actress Karen Sharpe-Kramer, and godchild of Katharine Hepburn, Kat has built her own legacy on stage and screen. She’s starred in acclaimed one-woman shows and won awards for her performances as Helen Keller in The Miracle Worker and Anne Frank in The Diary of Anne Frank.

As an activist and artist, Kat uses her voice to champion human rights, animal welfare, and environmental causes. She established the Hunt for Humanity Award to honor “actorvists” making a global impact and recently launched the #SHEroesForChange

Festival and podcast.

Her film credits include Turnover, Mother’s Day Memories, Fate’s Shadow, and the Netflix documentary Call Me Kate. She was honored with the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award at the Luxury Oscar Gala.

Kat also serves on the advisory boards of the LA Press Club and the Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival and continues to create projects that inspire compassion, inclusion, and positive change.

Please visit www.KatharineKramer.com

and www.KatKramersFilmsThatChangeTheWorld.com

In this episode, Kat will share the vibe of her own Los Angeles — her story, her inspirations, and the legacy she continues to build through meaningful cinema.

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Meet Claire Strofield, founder of End of Life Concierge Beverly Hills and a compassionate guide for life's most profound transition. With a Bachelor of Science in Pre-Med and five years as a cytotechnologist at the Southern Hemisphere's largest private pathology laboratory, Claire brings both scientific understanding and deep humanity to end-of-life care.

Her journey has been beautifully varied—from teaching elementary school in London to executive search in biotech (earning top consultant honors at every firm), recruiting exceptional talent across EMEA and the US. But it's her personal story that illuminates her calling: this year, she released a memoir about the precious time spent with her little brother before his passing from cancer when they were children.

A natural storyteller, Claire has written for theatre, penned novellas and spec scripts, and is currently working on two novels alongside building her death doula practice. In this episode, she shares what brought her to Los Angeles and how a life rich with diverse experiences has shaped her approach to helping families navigate life's final chapter with grace, dignity, and peace.

To learn more about Claire's services or connect, reach out to End of Life Concierge Beverly Hills www.endoflifebh.com

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Ashley Archer Tindall is a film Director, Producer and Writer. She connects individuals’ stories with contemporary public conflicts and policy debates through documentary filmmaking and fiction scriptwriting. In addition to her independent feature documentary “27 Months: Journeys in the Peace Corps,” she has produced documentaries for National Geographic Television, HBO and PBS. She runs Film Archer, an educational production company that produces content for major universities and non-profits. She has a Masters in Public Policy from the Luskin School of Public Affairs at UCLA and a Masters in Documentary Film from Stanford University. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Chicago. She was raised in the San Gabriel Valley and now calls Long Beach home with her chill husband and rambunctious dog.

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Today, Ashley will share her story and give us a glimpse into what it’s like to live in Long Beach—its vibe and its inspiration!

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Adrian Grand is a Los Angeles–based photographer who captures both people and pets with warmth and authenticity. Born in Ukraine to a Ukrainian mother and a Cuban father, Adrian brings a unique cultural perspective to his work, blending sensitivity, curiosity, and an eye for connection. Now living in Chatsworth, he draws daily inspiration from the Valley’s rugged landscapes and the creative spirit of LA.

Adrian’s photography is about more than images—it’s about presence and memory. Whether photographing families, individuals, or beloved animals, he aims to reveal not only what is seen, but what is felt. His work preserves the love, joy, and bonds that make life meaningful, turning fleeting moments into timeless keepsakes.

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Today, Adrian will share his unique journey and give us a glimpse into what life in Chatsworth truly feels like!

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