Since the launch of her fine jewelry company in 2001, Adina Reyter has been a leader in classic, high-quality pieces. Her thoughtful designs have made her collections a celebrity favorite, and their accessible price point has made them popular among women of all ages. In this episode, learn about how Adina has grown and sustained her business over time, from staying true to the company mission to surviving a recession. Shop Adina Reyter jewelry at AdinaReyter.com and follow the latest @AdinaReyter on Instagram.

Audio Engineer: Christian Linke

Art: Alycea Tinoyan

IT Support: David Banks

After discovering the rotten truth about most olive oils on the market, Aishwarya Iyer was inspired to start something different. Brightland is a California-grown olive oil that brings taste to your table, both in flavor and design aesthetic. To learn more and shop Brightland’s blends, visit brightland.co. Plus, follow along @wearebrightland on Instagram.

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Journalist Lauren Jones is breaking new ground in the sports world with her commitment to sharing positive, uplifting stories about professional and up-and-coming athletes. Through LoJo Media - her own media outlet - and her work with the Drew League, the Los Angeles Sentinel, and her own podcast, this L.A. native is building her career one interview at a time and inspiring readers and listeners to look beyond mainstream headlines. Check out LoJo's latest at lojomedia.com and @lojomedia on Instagram.

Driven by her quest for better pajamas and a love for business, Ashley Merrill founded Lunya, and their products and designs have been changing women’s sleepwear ever since. In this episode, you’ll hear about how Ashley has built her team, created company culture, and so many more nuggets of entrepreneurial wisdom. If you want to look (and feel) good in bed, visit Lunya.co, follow their Instagram @lunya.co, or stop by their store in Santa Monica.

As a response to her love for candles (and the impact expensive ones make on her wallet), Trish Baden took a DIY candle class, and felt immediately inspired to create. Now, a few hardworking years later, her company Flores Lane offers luxuriously scented candles for the budget-conscious candle lover. Check out her collections at floreslane.com and keep up on Instagram @floreslane.

Guided by her core values and a love for community, Miriam founded The Lev, the premier indie bookstore in Venice. And she’s quickly gained a local following. Stop in and pick up a book, attend an event, follow @the.lev on Instagram, and visit thelev.co to sign up for the newsletter.

Meet Sarah Shelton, the passionate fitness instructor who's committed to balancing fitness with wellness. Have a seat, eat a croissant, and listen in on Sarah's story. Check her out at Cycle House and Fit Mix in Los Angeles, and @_sarahshelton on Instagram.

Meet Ashley Fahr, personal chef and entrepreneur, who’s cooking her way to the top of the food chain. From personal clients to fresh meal delivery to cooking classes, Ashley has planted her talents and her business here in LA. Check her out @cookdrop and @ashleyfahr on Instagram. For more information about her growing business, visit cookdropkitchen.com.

Cerre Francis is a professional makeup artist and store manager at Hourglass Cosmetics, one of the fastest-growing makeup lines in the world. You can find her hanging with her husband and daughter at the rock climbing gym or hanging ten in the Malibu surf. You're not going to want to miss this story. Check out her L.A. life @cerref and @hourglasscosmetics on Instagram.