Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Kenny Loggins has created some of the most memorable and iconic songs of the ages during his decadeslong career. After finding success with Jimmy Messina as the musical duo Loggins and Messina in the '70s, Loggins eventually embarked on a solo career and is responsible for iconic film soundtrack songs such as "Danger Zone" from "Top Gun," "I'm Alright" from "Caddyshack" and the title hit "Footloose." Loggins shares heartfelt memories and inspirations with host Giselle Fernandez, saying he was just 17 when he wrote his hit "House at Pooh Corner," one of the most important songs he says he's written. Children have always held a special place in Loggins' heart, as he recently partnered with San Diego Zoo TV to create a song to play in children's hospitals, and today he hopes to mentor young people in the music industry.

Dr. Stuart Siegel has been an international leader in the fight against childhood cancer for more than 40 years, as the founder of both the Children's Center for Cancer and Blood Diseases at Children's Hospital Los Angeles and the Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Program at the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center. With more than 240 scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals, Siegel played an integral part in saving countless young lives in LA. He shares with host Giselle Fernandez how during his tenure, through advancements in technology and scientific discoveries, the survival rate of some childhood cancers has gone from 10% to more than 90%. Siegel also founded the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California, whose mission is to provide comfort, care and support for families with children undergoing medical treatment.

Having spent 11 years in prison for drug and violent crime charges, Danny Trejo is the ultimate redemption story and now lives a life he once only dreamed of. With a prolific career in Hollywood, Trejo also owns multiple restaurants across the Southland and a record label, with no plans to slow down. The Echo Park native opens up to host Giselle Fernandez about becoming an East LA gang member at age 12, serving time in San Quentin and what ultimately led him to turn his life around to become a Hollywood success story, father and mentor. Trejo credits his success to his commitment to service, saying how everything good that's happened to him was a direct result of helping someone else.

Tennis legend Billie Jean King is a visionary whose legacy is ever-evolving. King, a crusader for social change and gender equality, was listed as one of the most important Americans of the 20th century by "Life" magazine for her work and achievements. But one of the greatest honors of her life, she says, is the full circle celebration of the new Long Beach Library being named after her. King credits her hometown of Long Beach for making her the success she is in sports and beyond. She discusses being a lifelong Dodgers fan and her fulfilled dream of becoming a part-owner of the franchise. The sports pioneer opens up about the shock, trauma and consequences of being painfully and publicly outed as gay back in 1981. She also discusses her homophobic parents and how that influenced her own homophobia, self-acceptance and eating disorder. King explains to Giselle Fernandez why she believes women and girls should be brave and not perfect.

Coming up on "LA Stories Unfiltered," host Giselle Fernandez delivers more in-depth conversations with impact makers from here in Southern California - from tennis icon Billie Jean King to actor and restaurateur Danny Trejo. Also coming this summer are emotional interviews with music legend Clive Davis, Dr. Stuart Siegel and singer Kenny Loggins. Listen and subscribe wherever you prefer to get your podcasts.

Paul Stanley may be best known for his "Starchild" persona — rock and roll icon, painted-face superstar, co-founder and frontman for the legendary rock group Kiss — but he's as complex as the costumes and pyrotechnics you see on stage at his concerts. A successful author, painter and business owner, Stanley has a soft and soulful side you might not expect from the man in leather tights selling out arenas. He opens up to host Giselle Fernandez about life as the Kiss frontman and says the reason the band works so well — with 30 gold records and more than 100 million worldwide album sales — is they've always listened to what the fans want. These days, Stanley is going in another direction with his 15-piece ensemble band Soul Station, whose newly released album pays tribute to the R&B and soul sounds of the past.

At just 15 years old, Norma Duque came to the U.S. without a green card in search of a safer and better life — five years after her father, brother and uncles were all brutally murdered. After being homeless and escaping more unthinkable situations, Duque was adopted, and her life changed forever. Today, as president and CEO of Nuevo Amanecer Latino Children's Services, Duque helps unaccompanied children coming across the border, just as she did as a child. Duque tells host Giselle Fernandez it's important to address the root causes of why migrants cross the border, such as corrupt governments, lack of jobs and gang violence, but she is hopeful our country can come together to help and heal the crisis.

Prior to becoming the first female CEO of City National Bank in Los Angeles, Kelly Coffey was living in New York City and working at J.P. Morgan for 20 years. Known as the "bank to the stars," City National has a rich history of working with the entertainment industry, having famously helped Frank Sinatra with ransom money in 1963 when his son was kidnapped. Coffey credits her large Irish-Italian family for giving her the strength she needed to succeed in a male-dominated industry, as she grew up going to work with her grandfather at his Pennsylvania community bank. Coffey gives host Giselle Fernandez her thoughts on the current financial situation in the U.S. surrounding the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic and remains optimistic that the Biden administration will get us back on track.

Singer-songwriter Andra Day says that at first, she didn't want the lead role in Hulu's "The United States vs. Billie Holiday" — admitting she felt she wasn't good enough or smart enough for the role. It was reading a scripture that helped Day overcome that feeling and made her realize the role was meant to be, as it ultimately landed her an Oscar nomination and Golden Globe Award for best lead actress. Day tells host Giselle Fernandez how her portrayal of Holiday was a chance to vindicate the legacy and show Holiday as the civil rights icon she truly is. As an artist and activist herself, Day has always chosen to use her voice and talent to serve others, explaining how her song "Rise Up" invites people to stand in solidarity with her. In the future, she hopes to continue telling more stories like "The United States vs. Billie Holiday."

California Community Colleges Chancellor Eloy Ortiz Oakley knows firsthand the importance of receiving both an affordable, quality education and the proper guidance during those years. After serving in the Army following high school and then transferring from Golden West College to UC Irvine, Oakley ultimately became the first Latino to serve as Chancellor for the largest system of higher education in the country while also sitting on the board of Regents for the University of California. He opens up to host Giselle Fernandez about the initiatives he's implemented in order to ensure students receive the best education possible — one of which aims to eliminate inequities and achievement gaps so that college is more accessible, diverse and affordable. Oakley also discusses the challenges community college students have faced in the past year with the COVID-19 pandemic, which has actually helped shine a light on problems communities have faced all along — such as limited broadband access.