Laguna Talks

Meet first time novelist and Dana Point resident Kim Hooper, who just published People Who Knew Me, about a New Yorker who, under duress from family, flees the city after the tragedy of 9/11, changes her identity, and starts a new life. Published by St Martin's press.

Larisa is a dynamic singer/songwriter who transitioned from pop to inspirational Kirtan music after 9/11 effected her. She is now one of the leading performers in this call and response devotional music, and can be seen live at the upcoming Shakti Fest in Joshua Tree. Listen to Larisa perform live with Benj Clark from her […]

Barbara Odanaka is a 50+ mother who also happens to love skateboarding. She formed the group Skate Moms and Sisters of Shred. They have their annual Skate-o-Rama each May in Orange County, and it draws hundreds of moms from around the country and the world. Listen to their passion and mission to spread the joy […]

Join author and journalist Cathleen Falsani as she discusses her 2nd trip to Nepal since the earthquake a year ago, and her work as a faith based writer exploring grace among public figures  (she interviewed Barack Obama about faith before he became President), in pop culture, and within ourselves in the human condition.

A few years back, Laguna born and bred Mark Christy bought the historic Ben Brown's golf course and Aliso Creek Inn. After a rather irrational legal challenge, Mark has persevered and is about to re-launch a unique resort experience deep in the canyon called Laguna's Yosemite. Listen to his awesome vision to preserve the history […]

Jonathan has had a stunning 34 year career at LCAD as art teacher, dean, and now president, who has seen the college evolve into a premier international art school. Listen to his vision for the future, and how he will make LCAD the Julliard of art schools

Firebrand Media is Laguna's local media giant, publisher not only of our hometown newspaper (The Independent), but also its monthly glossy magazine (Laguna Beach Magazine). Firebrand also publishes a number of other magazines around the country, and builds websites for its clients. Find out what's fuels this little media company that can.

What a career. Dion has been in the 60's movement as the accidental artist. He knew Tim Leary and the Beats, was in San Francisco for the summer of love, and was in Laguna with the Brotherhood of Eternal Love, all the time making his progressive art, which he still shows after 50 years at […]

Charlie is a veteran fighter pilot who served in Vietnam and later ran missions during the Iraq war. Now he's organizing Laguna's 50th Patriot's Day Parade.

Meet Laguna's 4th Greeter, the tireless Michael Minotoli and hear why he is so committed to waving to motorists in Laguna.