Venice Voice

Jack has been in the Real Estate business in Venice since the mid 1980’s. An because of his connections with the community and deep ties with the fellowship of recovery here in Los Angeles he has asked to remain anonymous. He is a fairly well known guy so if you know who he is that’s fine and if you don’t, that’s fine too. We discuss many things including the rich history of the block he lives on, the state of real estate in LA, what he thinks of rent control, the homelessness issue and possible solutions.

Hallie Mayo is a former professional bodybuilder and currently is a personal trainer at the world famous Gold’s Gym in Venice. We discuss diet, wellness, mindfulness, meditation, and she also reveals some of her own struggles with body image and eating disorders. You can find Hallie @healinghealthgoddess on Instagram and Twitter.

Brian Griffin is a real estate agent here on the westside of Los Angeles. Brian and girlfriend Casey Kalmenson (from episode 1 of this podcast) recently bought a home here in the hood. We talk about what it’s like being new to the neighborhood, the homelessness issue, the state of real estate, what it’s like to shop at Erewhon. You can find Brian at:  https://www.compass.com/agents/la/brian-griffin/ @briangriffinre @erewhonmarket @ronstamatic @venicevoicepodcast

On this episode my guest is Marwa Bernstein. Marwa is an actress, former professional ballet dancer, and super Mom. We discuss art, how she got her name, what’s it’s like juggling everything in her life, and we dip or toes into some political issues. We also talk about her current project “Oppenheimer” at the Rogue Machine Theater Company at the Electric Lodge. You can find her at www.marwabernstein.com and www.imdb.com/marwabernstein www.roguemachinetheatre.net @venicevoicepodcast 

Maya Rasak is a licensed Psychotherapist who has been practicing for over 15 years. As a body/mind specialist, she has integrated western psychology with eastern philosophies and spent years teaching yoga and mediation. She is also the author of the book “Transformational CPR – A Guide to Open the Heart” Her mission is helping people make the mind/body connection so they can live more conscious integrated lives and experience true intimacy. We talk about what inspired her to write the book, what are some of the main issues that people are facing today with their overall health, and what her plans are for the future. 

Annika Grace is a 20 year old singer, songwriter and poet, and a native Angelino. We discuss why she recently decided to move to Venice, her musical influences, a little about politics and spirituality, and where she sees herself in the music industry moving forward. She,along with her guitarist Billy Wilson, perform a couple of her original songs. 

On this episode I share a conversation I had with THE Stevie Starlight. Stevie is a musician and a local Venice Legend of sorts. He played shows at the Venice Whaler for a decade and is famous for his smooth, positive, psychedelic, sounds. Hew also recently made some news by providing the music for the Theo Von podcast where he also appeared as a guest. We discuss some Venice history, his musical influences, and spirituality.

Madeleine Hakins is an Aussie transplant who has lived here in Venice for 7 years. She tells us what is was like growing up in Montsalvat which is an artist colony near Melbourne, how she went from an intern to eventually becoming the Global Brand Manager for Kevin Murphy, and why she decided to break out and start her own consulting company called The Factory Digital.

Brother JD is a car and motorcycle builder, musician, husband and father of 2, and the host of Wrench Wars on MAV TV. He discusses his artistic influences, philosophy of life and love, and what his life has been like the past 20 plus years here in Venice. You can find him @brotherjd @wrenchwars and wrenchwarstv.com.

Blaine is a former extreme skier, skydiver, base jumper, and adventure seeker, who survived many life threatening injuries and reinvented himself as a cinematographer. We discuss his ski career, and why he continued his thrill seeking even though doctors told him to stop and how he made the transition to cinematographer.

You can follow him @blainedahle.