✨ Time for a Magic Bus Ride 🚌🌟

🍁🍂 October brings more than just Hollywood enchantment, bringing along the magic that glistens in the world of crystals! 🔮

Meet our guest, Ashli Haynes, the healer and creator behind the wheels of the Star Magic School Bus. Knowing about both the spotlights of Hollywood and the magic of spirituality, she takes us on an audio journey to discover the secrets of the dual magic of Los Angeles... ✨

Just like L.A. Portraits, her magic bus is celebrating its one-year anniversary this month. But as you'll come to hear, things sometimes happen for a reason...

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You can read the article “The Secret” to Success? The Psychology of Belief in Manifestation, by Lucas J. Dixon, Matthew J. Hornsey, and Nicole Hartley

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As the SAG-AFTRA's strike is still ongoing and could stretch beyond the 100-day mark, it was time to have a closer look at the situation🧐

🎧 This L.A. Portraits bonus dives in to provide unique insights into the Hollywood strike, and its historic labor stand.

Was the strike to be expected, or was it a plot twist? ➡️ Why it all went down, from streaming battles to fair pay and AI concerns. 💰🤖 With negotiations still underway, what will be the aftermath of the strike summer saga? And also...

Could this strike revolutionize the US labor scene?

Tune in to hear a take on this game-changing moment. 🌆🚀 And share your thoughts with the L.A. Portraits community in the comments section and on social media.

See you there 😉

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Song: Pistachios / Artist: Kia (Music by: CreatorMix.com)

Join me for a captivating audio adventure in the heart of Echo Park, to embark on the remarkable journey of a movie-like story.

Whether you're familiar with Adam's work or not, this episode is a must-listen.

It is as raw and inspiring as it gets, in a way you might not expect.

So tune in! And (re) discover Los Angeles through Adam's lens.

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Wondering what are the best coffee shops in L.A.? Where to find the most tasteful bagels? Or which place can you trust to eat on the boardwalk of Venice? Maybe you need a suggestion for your next romantic date in an Italian restaurant 🌇🍷Either way, this episode is for you!

So, hop in for a tantalizing ride that will make you want to dress up (or not) and treat your taste buds and senses😉

Grab your headphones and join us on a mouthwatering adventure as we unveil the hidden gems and cherished spots that make Los Angeles a culinary paradise. 🍝

Featuring :

Melanie D'Andrea

Lis Bartlett

Thaís Silverío

Leonardo Neves

Jackson Liguori

And:

Bohemia ☕@bohemialosangeles

Broome Street☕@broomestgeneral

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Music Credits:

Miseryslims - Cub's World - Cub's World by Miseryslims is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License.
Hawaii 5-0 (CB 203)byCheckie Brown Licenses: www.musikbrause.de / [email protected]

🎙️ New Episode Alert: Unveiling the Magic of L.A with Director Melanie D'Andrea 🎬✨

In this captivating episode, we sit down in nature with the brilliant movie director, Melanie D'Andrea, as they take us on an enchanting journey through their love for Los Angeles, their story, and their vision of directing 🌟🎥

From their unique perspective, Melanie shares the compelling reasons that drew her to the City of Angels and how it became a canvas for her storytelling. Get ready to be inspired as they unveils the hidden magic and untold stories that make L.A. truly remarkable. 🌆❤️

Don't miss out on this insightful conversation as we explore the intersection of art, social change, and the enchantment of Los Angeles.

To find out more about Melanie's work, you can head to her website

You can also find her documentary 'Stand' online

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What is it like catering for Hollywood? 🇺🇸🎥🎬 In this episode, we are stepping into one of the coziest, most appreciated little food corners of LA to meet the owner, Lem Balagot. A proud representant of the Filipino-Angeleno community 🇵🇭, he is not just the beloved founder of the L.A. Rose Cafe, but the caterer of the stars, passionate about food and people, and an excellent storyteller.

From his first visit to Los Angeles to the Grammys and more, Lem shares his journey, his love for the city, and some pretty epic anecdotes

🇵🇭 🌹☕

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Music Credits:

Miseryslims - Cub's World - Cub's World by ⁠Miseryslims⁠ is licensed under a ⁠Attribution 4.0 International License⁠.Hawaii 5-0 (CB 203)by⁠Checkie Brown⁠ Licenses: www.musikbrause.de / [email protected]

#LemBalagot #LARoseCafe #Filipino #Angeleno #foodie #darrencriss #sylvesterstallone

#cateringlife #losangeles #funnyanecdotes

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Music Credits:

Miseryslims - Cub's World - Cub's World by Miseryslims is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License.
Hawaii 5-0 (CB 203)byCheckie Brown Licenses: www.musikbrause.de / [email protected]

Forget about Silicon Valley! In today's episode, Leonardo Neves shares how his journey took him to Silicon Beach 🕶️🌴

Leo believes in the words of Seneca that "Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity". And that's what his journey is about, as he made it in one of the most competitive industries in the world... all while building a life right here in L.A., with a dash of romance.

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Music Credits:

Miseryslims - Cub's World - Cub's World by Miseryslims is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License.
Hawaii 5-0 (CB 203)byCheckie Brown Licenses: www.musikbrause.de / [email protected]

To find out more, this episode allows you to tag along with volunteers who gathered on Earth Day. From various generations and backgrounds, they all share their experiences and feelings regarding the climate in their city.

Among the organizations represented were:

Climate Collective (a big shout out / thank you to Shan Gupta) L.A. Works (a big shout out / thank you to Felix Holubek)

The L.A. Times : Climate change is rapidly accelerating in California

The Guardian : Los Angeles is becoming too hot to bear. Can it design its way cooler?

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Music Credits:

Miseryslims - Cub's World - Cub's World by Miseryslims is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License.
Hawaii 5-0 (CB 203)byCheckie Brown Licenses: www.musikbrause.de / [email protected]

In this episode, DTLA finally gets some attention thanks to Rosalinda Morales, a native of the area with a genuine love for her city, its past, and its future.

Between a couple of unexpected anecdotes, from the very first settlers to a catholic relic hidden right in the heart of the city, she also reveals some truths about LA that the municipality would rather stay buried underground.

THE LINKS

If you want to go deeper into the topics that are briefly mentioned, there are some follow-up links :

An Al Jazeera video report that sums up the oil wells' situation

The LA Times article about the 1985 explosion

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Music Credits:

Miseryslims - Cub's World - Cub's World by ⁠⁠Miseryslims⁠⁠ is licensed under a ⁠⁠Attribution 4.0 International License⁠⁠.Hawaii 5-0 (CB 203)by⁠⁠Checkie Brown⁠⁠ Licenses: www.musikbrause.de / [email protected]