La Jolla, CA May 2018

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A LITTLE Q&A WITH SOME OF LA JOLLA’S FABULOUS FEMALE TRAILBLAZERS

HIDDEN GEM IN LA PLAZA LA JOLLA

MOTHER-DAUGHTER MOVERS & SHAKERS DREAM TEAM

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LIFESTYLE LETTER

MAY 2018 PUBLISHER

Dan Austin | dan.austin@LifestylePubs.com EDITOR

Nicolette Martin | Nicolette.Martin@LifestylePubs.com CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Dan Austin, Nicolette Martin, Toni Sutton-Deangelico

Community Support and Spotlight

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Z Bella Photography, Chris Brake Photography, Aaron Goulding, Nicolette Martin, Zemina Zaferakis

FIRST I’D LIKE TO EXTEND A WARM THANK YOU LA JOLLA FOR SUPPORTING US OVER THE PAST YEAR-PLUS. We’re now celebrating our second year here in town being a part of your lives and telling your story. What an amazing place La Jolla is with such history, culture and a strong sense of community. We’re proud to play a small role in what makes La Jolla truly special!

This month, it was tough but exciting issue to put this issue together for you. The tough part was simply that there are more stories to tell and amazing women to spotlight than we had room to cover in one month. Our goal this month was to share a slice of life from several difference makers in La Jolla from all walks of life. When you look at how diverse La Jolla is, this is no easy task. We hope you enjoy our feature on some of the women who’ve shaped La Jolla and will continue to for the years to come.

And, I’d also like to take a moment to honor a few very important women in my life. My wife, Jennifer, who has been a huge part of the creative vision of La Jolla Lifestyle. She is

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headed onto other ventures, and we’ve had our ups and downs in this journey, but she worked tirelessly to raise the bar for what we deliver to you each month. My amazing and brilliant daughter, Sidney. I continue to see the wonder of life and adventure in her

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eyes and I look forward to seeing the wonderful young women she will grow up to be!

Finally, I’d like to take a moment to honor my mother. Although she left us in this world nearly 16 years ago, her empathy, tireless patience and love for family will live on forever.

We’d love to hear your story or nominations for people to feature who make our community better. Please drop me a line anytime online or email your thoughts.

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See you around town, and here’s to the women who stand by La Jolla and make this Jewel by the Sea one of a kind!

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INSIDE THE ISSUE MAY 2018

FEATURES 18 Feminine Spaces Hidden Gem in La Plaza La Jolla

26 Local Female Movers + Shakers A Little Q&A with Some of La Jolla’s Fabulous Female Trailblazers

32 Alexus Willson A Competitor in an Olympic Sport that is Way Harder than it Looks

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42 Colleen + Her Daughter Genna Mother-Daughter Movers & Shakers Dream Team

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DEPARTMENTS 6

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Open House

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Road Trip

32 Giving Back 36 DIY 40 Lifestyle Calendar 42 Local’s Choice

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SAN DIEGO FILM FESTIVAL - OSCARS PARTY

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San Diego’s most glamorous Oscars party returned! Guests walked the red carpet and watched the Academy Awards in style. Signature dishes from San Diego’s premier chefs and elegantly crafted cocktails greeted hundreds of attendees The event was held at a private home to benefit San Diego Film Festival. The honorary chairs were Dr. Howard and Barbara Milstein. SDFilmFest.com

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BF = Becki Freed Z = Z Bella Photography JCT = Juan Carlo Torribio AM = Antonio McIntyre AF = Ana Flodorova ASM = Amanda San Martin TB = Trenton Badillo 1. Z | 2. BF | 3. BF | 4. Z- Craft Cocktails by Snake Oil | 5. BF | 6. BF | 7. BF | 8. BF | 9. JCT- Publisher Dan Austin with Larry Kantor and his wife Paola | 10. TB- Mark Dibella - La V | 11. La Jolla Village Merchants Assocation Board with sponsor BizX | 12. Z | 13. AM- Shawn Evans - Porsche San Diego (r) and Roxane Veal (l) 10

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GOOD TIMES

Breakfast at Tiffany's at La V The Miracle Circle Auxiliary of Miracle Babies hosted an event at La Valencia. The keynote speaker was Dr. John Nigro of Rady Children’s Hospital, and the emcee was Kimberly Hunt, ABC Evening News anchor. MiracleBabies.org

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AROUND TOWN

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service and offering quality custom homes. In

La Jolla Veterinary Hospital will host its fifth

the 27 years since the company’s inception, Lars

annual Paws & Pints La Jolla fundraiser at 6:30 p.m.,

Remodeling & Design has been nationally rec-

Thursday, June 7, at The Lot. One hundred percent

ognized by Remodeling Professionals’ “Big 50”

of the event's proceeds go to The Rancho Coastal

Award as well as received ongoing recognition from

Humane Society and The FACE Foundation.

Qualified Remodeler for being one of the country’s

The Rancho Coastal Humane Society is responsible

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for finding homes for thousands of animals all around

In addition to placing a strong emphasis on

San Diego. The FACE Foundation is a nonprofit that

customer needs, Lars Remodeling & Design offers

provides financial assistance for San Diego animal

home services unlike any other design firm in San

owners who are unable to afford the cost of their pet’s

Diego, such as selling appliances and plumbing

life-saving emergency veterinary care.

fixtures directly through its showroom. This enables

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customers to work hand in hand with an appliance and plumbing specialist on-site while simultaneously allowing them to purchase all their home design needs in one convenient location. The showroom has expanded to showcase the latest technologies in appliances and plumbing as well as the current home trends and materials this spring. Lars will host an open house event in the new space on May 17.

Visit LarsRemodel.com for more information.

LA JOLLA PLAYHOUSE RAISES CURTAIN ON NEW SEASON LaJollaPlayhouse.org

MADISON GALLERY GRAND OPENING IN SOLANA BEACH After a decade of consistently presenting an internationally recognized program in La Jolla, Madison Gallery is expanding to a second location in the Cedros Design District of Solana Beach. The grand opening on Saturday,

Jessie at Neverbland Foods takes the farm-to-table

May 26, features its inaugural exhibition, "New Generation"

experience to you. Market-to-table cooking classes are

with artists James Verbicky and Olivia Steele and is spon-

a hit, and Neverbland offers a variety of private food

sored by Karma Automotive, Modern Luxury magazine,

experiences including six-course meals with dishes from

Pacific Fit Gym, Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty and

around the world and healthy kids cooking. Neverbland

Carruth Cellars. This exhibition reflects on the instinctual

also offers various pop-up dinners; information can be

intercommunication between artist and viewer and how

found on Neverbland’s website and email newsletter.

methods of conversation are constantly evolving, yet the

Customers say Jessie is intuitive, reads the event

message stays the same. Words are power and bring new

style and crowd, and creates dishes perfect for the

light to newer generations. LaJollaPlayhouse.org

occasion. Her vision is to use sustainable and healthy

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ingredients and cooking techniques, educate her customers on eating healthy, and create exceptional experiences in an artistic way through food and to give back to our community. NeverblandFoods.com.

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NEW MURAL SALUTES ARTISTS IN LA JOLLA + WHALING BAR The newest art installation of the popular murals in town went up earlier

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The Whaling Bar” replaces the mural “Opening” by William Wegman that La Jollans have known since 2014. This latest mural is a salute to the vibrancy of the local arts and culture in La Jolla, and the setting spotlights the old Whaling Bar at La Valencia Hotel before the renovation to Cafe La Rue. Murals of La Jolla is a project of the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library since 2010. For more information, visit MuralsOfLaJolla.com.

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Natalie Lewis - new owner

BEING A SAN DIEGO NATIVE, NATALIE LEWIS KNOWS HOW IMPORTANT IT IS TO AVOID THE SUN AND ITS DAMAGING EFFECTS.​ Her background is in the corporate world, but h ​ er passion has always been for all things beauty—particularly sunless tanning.

Many clients are pleasantly surprised that Blush is a spalike tanning experience—no neon lights or flashy oiled-down model posters. Her space is airy, refreshing and inviting. Its location in La Plaza offers privacy from the hustle and bustle of Girard but is still in a prime location familiar to many La Jolla locals. Natalie and her team are so proud to be a part of the growing La Plaza courtyard and love the European-inspired atmosphere.

Natalie feels Blush Tan’s look and feel is relatable. Her models are real clients with real bodies.

“Spray tanning is a fantastic option for so many different reasons–sun safety, a skin care treatment, the confidence to be in a bathing suit or before a big presentation at work—there are a million different reasons to be sprayed, and with our ability to mix a solution custom to each client’s undertones, each visit is a customized experience,” she says. “They relate to a variety of lifestyles and try to show that in our branding.”

Tell us about any inspiration for your design and aesthetics at Blush Tan.​ “Less is more—simple, clean lines and light colors. Clean with a ​ crisp twist—not your typical spray tanning experience.”

What is the feeling you want each person at Blush Tan to walk away with?​ “The most confident you’ve ever felt in their own skin.”

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ROAD TRIP

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Q& A

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How long have you been in San Diego?

I’ve been in San Diego eight months. Left my corporate job as VP of Marketing to live in my dream city and pursue what I love!

What motivated you to start Never Bland Foods?

Cooking has been my passion my entire life. I really wanted to do what I love and have the freedom to create. I wanted to merge my passion and do work that matters. I want to make a difference and inspire others to not work just for a paycheck. Time is precious and you never get it back, so I wanted to be doing what I’m supposed to be doing.

When you wake up in the morning what motivates you?

Purpose is one of my biggest motivations. I want to inspire women everyday and lead by example. I want to show that if I can do it, they can too! Being a female entrepreneur is an amazing journey and I love to share what I’m learning! I want to inspire women to live out their purpose and be fearless.

Also, my biggest role model is my mom. She sacrificed a lot to make sure I had a better life. Now I want to give back to my family, so I work hard to have more than enough to help loved ones and those in need. I think it’s important to be grateful and to give back!

Where do you see farm to table and food trends going in the next year or two?

As consumers become increasingly aware of the benefits of sustainable fresh, organic foods businesses are introducing innovative solutions to problems needing addressed. We are moving away from mass produced, frozen foods and chain restaurants toward a culture of plant based and locally sourced ingredients. Much of the food & beverage industry, including Never Bland Foods, function as social enterprises designed to bring about social change.

I believe it’s our responsibility as culinary professionals to educate our communities and customers about the health and environmental advantages of consuming local products. Locally sourced produce is far more flavorful than that being shipped long distances. Never Bland Foods is rekindling that love for fresh and organic here in our community.

We seek to create a “food experience.” It isn’t just about getting food delivered. I love the concept of connecting with people and educating! Through my experiences, I’ve met people from all over the world, I’ve taught them how to make local food and try local beers, thus supporting local businesses too! Another experience I offer is a tour of Latin America through food. There are a few companies who are starting to

do that around the world, but no major players in San Diego...I seek to change that! Food is what brings people together and offering experiences such as this could transcend the local food scene.

This is no longer just about making a profit, in the years to come, we are shifting toward making a greater impact, eating healthier, and protecting the planet we live in so that our future generations may enjoy it as well.

How do you want your clients to feel walking away from hiring you for an engagement?

I want all of my clients to walk away with a NEW appreciation for food. I want them to dare to get creative in the kitchen and play around with different ingredients. When I hear comments like “ huh,” I never tried this before but I love it!” or “I never cooked with this because I didn’t know how...” those are my favorite moments!

Where did you get your inspiration to cook and create culinary dishes?

My biggest inspirations were my grandmas. One of Spanish–Italian descent and the other Turkish. Both resided in Argentina where I was born. From an early age, I spent almost every day with them in the kitchen as they were teaching me things typically learned in culinary school. Monday was how to poach an egg, Tuesday was pasta from scratch, it was only later in life I realized what a unique gift I was being given. “ Organic” & “from the garden” are words that are trending today, but for me growing up in Argentina, it was the way of life. My grandma and I would walk everyday to the local market to get ingredients to cook for that day. She would always make sure no food went to waste, we would re-purpose any unused food for the next day or make compost out of it. I was unaware just how valuable this experience would be for me in teaching me everything I know about food today.

As a teenager I started cooking for friends & family. I would constantly hear, “you need to open a restaurant” but I didn’t take them serious. Still, cooking was something I did every day. I would “plate” dishes even if for myself.

Presentation has always been very important to me.

Both my grandmas have passed now, but they truly left a legacy that I will honor and share with my future children and those who try my food. You will never find a store bought salad dressing in my fridge, as I never did in my grandma’s fridge.

When I moved to the United States and tried Mexican food for the first time I was determined to learn this delicious cuisine. My next challenge was sushi and Asian food.

My most recent obsession is Peruvian food.

Cooking is an art to me and I love that it is a continuous learning process. It never gets boring or old. They say, do what you love and you’ll never have to work a day in your life. That’s how I truly feel when I’m in the kitchen (minus the dishes haha). –Jessie Medina

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A LITTLE Q&A WITH SOME OF LA JOLLA’S FABULOUS FEMALE TRAILBLAZERS

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t h e i n f l u e n c e r Mary Beebe DIRECTOR OF THE STUART COLLECTION AT UCSD What’s the path that has brought you to your current level of professional success?

Before being offered the job to launch and grow the Stuart Collection in 1981, I worked at the Portland Art Museum in Oregon where I grew up, then went on the Boston Museum of Fine Arts at the Fogg Museum at Harvard, and then started an artists' space in Portland.

Your go-to place for a guilty pleasure snack in La Jolla?

Boboi Natural Gelato What do you feel is the greatest way you are making an impact on this community?

Building the Stuart Collection at USCD (University of California, San Diego) and sharing it with our growing community through various projects like the new book we have coming out.

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Maeve Rochford OWNER OF SUGAR AND SCRIBE RESTAURANT & BAKERY What brought you to the area?

My husband was promoted to manage a high-rise building in downtown, and when we moved, I jumped and opened Sugar & Scribe Bakery in 2010.

What's a typical day for you?

I start my day early, and I’m checking menu items, creating weekly specials, emails, wedding tastings, working on my

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cookbook, payroll and dealing with never-ending surprises. On weekends I'm expediting and running food, delivering wedding cakes and getting ready for Sunday!

What do you want to be remembered for in the community?

That years from now S&S will continue to be a part of their fabric and be a staple of La Jolla life, and that S&S will outlive chef Maeve.

Amy Allen ENGLISH TEACHER AT THE BISHOP’S SCHOOL When your school day is over where can you be found?

Curled up with a good book or maybe watching a dark series on Amazon Prime, and sometimes bellied up to the bar studying French or talking with a girlfriend.

When is the best time of the year to be in La Jolla?

In September, because it's warm and sunny, and, with it being the new school year, it seems the world is full of possibility.

What's the prime influence you feel you bring to the community?

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Installing a passion or at least an appreciation for art/literature,

and a desire to seek something beyond the self to my students.

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Nancy Warwick OWNER OF WARWICK’S, FAMILY-OWNED & -OPERATED BOOKSTORE What is the biggest way you influence the community on a daily basis?

Warwick’s is my influence on the community—from its history, vibrancy, and commitment to and involvement with the community.

What’s your favorite guilty pleasure food at a restaurant in La Jolla?

Once a year I order the half-baked chocolate cake from Nine-Ten and experience pure joy as I devour it.

What would you hope for your legacy in the community to be?

To be remembered as someone whose store made a difference in peoples' lives and for running a store that brought employment, warmth, and a sense of community to La Jolla.

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Kanata Harmon & Kera Murphy KANATA HARMON, FASHION DESIGNER, AND KERA MURPHY, OWNER OF LA JOLLA SPORTS CLUB You have your own women's athletics/resort fashion line Mia Brazilia. What is a day in the life as a fashion designer like for you?

Kanata: I'm out hosting trunk shows at places like The La Jolla Sports Club for or my line, coordinating the management of wholesale accounts, and creating inventive designs. On Sundays, I run my booth featuring my collection at the La Jolla Open Air Market.

What is your go-to outfit?

My signature Kenta Pants, because I can work out in them or dress them up with a pair of heels for dinner.

You own both the La Jolla Sports Club and a hair salon. What do you do in any downtime you have?

Kera: I love to hike and just be in the outdoors with my dogs.

What accomplishments are you particularly proud of?

My nonprofit that helps kids, the military and animals, as well as the lasting relationships I have with the members from the club.

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GIVING BACK

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ALEXUS WILLSON PERFORMS AT VARIOUS SHOWS AT BOTH THE DEL MAR FAIRGROUNDS AND PARK, AND SINCE 2016, HAS BEEN SPONSORED BY DR. Tarkan Sidal, the owner of Torrey Pines Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Del Mar/Carmel Valley. It’s his “giving back” that has been essential to the riding success that Alexus continues to see.

“Her devotion to the sport reminds me of the rigorous training that I went through early in my career,” Sidal says. “In a sense, we both work hard to reach our goals. Therefore, I’m pleased to be able to contribute to her success.”

LA JOLLA LIFESTYLE: You’ve been riding since the tender age of 5, and have been showing for the last 10 years. Any words of wisdom for young girls that are starting to ride?

ALEXUS WILLSON: It’s to never take this sport for granted, and appreciate the opportunities you’re given. Also, never blame your mistakes on your horse, and, even if you have a bad ride, kiss your horse goodbye.

LJL: How did you even start riding?

AW: My mom is a horse trainer and got me into riding.

LJL: That’s really cool. Do you remember your first show?

AW: It was when I was 8-years-old, and it was at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.

LJL: How do you prepare for a show?

AW: Getting ready for a show consists of chaos. It’s a lot of packing and then me realizing that I always forget at least one thing.

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LJL: Over the years how has riding made an impact on other parts of your life?

AW: Through riding, I’ve met some of the most amazing people.

It’s crazy how your inspiration can become one of your close friends, and I love that.

LJL: Your favorite thing about riding is?

AW: I get to bond with my horses and the friends I’ve made along the way.

LJL: What’s your favorite memory throughout the years of riding?

AW: My favorite memory so far is from 2017. I had worked so hard all year long to win a certain class, and when I got to the finals, I actually didn’t have a horse to ride. The horse I chose to ride had never done anything like this and was still fairly new to me. When I stepped foot into that ring, I thought to myself “I won’t win, but I’ll try to.” The next thing I know, I’m being called back for a work off, and I was in second place. After the work off I stood in the line just waiting.

The moment I heard that I won I broke into tears. Everything that I’ve been working for had paid off, and I won a GSDHJA (Greater San Diego Hunter Jumper Association) 3-feet medal.

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LJL: Long-term/short-term goals?

AW: My long-term goal is to become an “A” show trainer. A shortterm goal is to qualify and win the junior hunter finals.

LJL: What’s next on the horizon for you?

AW: I’m graduating this June, and I plan to get a business degree.

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easy assembly.

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fully and precisely punch holes in your in-

gold bars and medium gold bars and arrange

dividual pieces. Once all of your holes are

them in the order you want your earrings to

punched, connect each piece with the de-

flow. You can see how we arranged ours, but

sired size of jump ring.

consider switching up the placement of each item for varying earring styles.

5. For an added touch, punch extra holes in the bottom piece and finish off with

3. Mark where each of the holes line up on

knotted embroidery thread for a bohemian

the individual pieces. These spots are where

tassel effect.

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PIECE BY PIECE Use both your bent nose forceps and needle nose pliers to secure each end of the jump ring. Gently twist the jump ring to open the gap, and place the jump ring through the holes in the pieces you are connecting. When securely through both pieces, gently twist the jump ring in the opposite direction to close the gap and secure the pieces.

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