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JA ME S PRI B R AM IS SAVING THE OCEAN ONE BEACH AT A TIME

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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA BUSINESSES FEEDING THOSE IN NEED

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THESE OC LADIES ARE MAKING THE CUTESTS MASKS FOR THE FRONTLINE WARRIORS

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A LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE—HOW THESE 4 LOCAL BUSINESSES ARE CONTRIBUTING TO THE GREATER GOOD

From Burritos to Lunch Boxes, It’s the Little Things That Count WRITTEN BY: TAYLOR GORSKI

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BURRITOS FOR THE BRAVE!

A HELPING HAND

CASERO TAQUERIA, SAN DIEGO

Wing Lam, CEO of Wahoo’s, went to his printer to make a banner and realized that the signs and fabric were all the same material. He began making face shields and masks with the Wahoo’s logo on it. “The face shields are even FDA approved,” Lam states. Lam has been delivering lunches to local hospitals. “I needed one of these [face shields] to keep myself safe for deliveries at homes, police departments, hospitals and businesses,” Lam explains. Bradley Applegate has partnered with Wing Lam to raise money and donate face shields to those in need; for every $100 raised, 50 face shields are donated.

Clayton Wheeler, co-owner of Casero Taqueria, partnered with his father, Mark Wheeler, who owns Encinitas Ford to donate burritos to hospital workers around San Diego. After donating 1,300 burritos, they decided to keep the giving going. The father-son duo started a GoFundMe page with the goal of raising $15,000; every dollar contributed would be matched by Encinitas Ford. Their goal is to donate 3,700 burritos to frontline responders such as fire departments, police stations and any public service out there.

“It was actually my mom’s idea for my dad and I to partner up and do something. We collaborated as a family and came up with this. It just felt like the right thing to do to support the community and those who have supported us for so long,” Clayton explains.

While Casero Taqueria is closed right now, they have reopened for the donations, and are looking to open for takeout and delivery on May 1st. “The response from the front line has been incredible, and they’re always out there greeting us,” Clayton says. He adds, “It’s been really cool to see the restaurant industry as a whole band together.

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WAHOO’S, ORANGE COUNTY

“The idea that you’re doing something and spreading the word, it helps. My friends at Yogurtland are hardly doing business; they’ve gone with me to two hospitals so far to help out. We’re helping each other! We’re all in it together….Monster Energy Drink, Cisco Beer, we’re just helping together,” Lam exclaims. He says they aren’t trying to profit during this time; they’re just trying to keep their workers busy and cover costs. “Anyone is more than welcome to join me on any deliveries!” Lam says. Follow along on his Instagram to see the work Lam is doing.

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BOX LUNCHES FOR GOOD

SERVING THOSE WHO SERVE

TAVERN HOUSE, ORANGE COUNTY

SOCIAL, ORANGE COUNTY

“We didn’t start doing to-go business right away. Nobody knew how long this was going to go on, but once things started to linger, we opened up for to-go orders,” explains David Wilhelm of Tavern House. “We were contacted by a managing partner at Costco who wanted to buy 150 box lunches from us once a week; that gave us an opportunity to bring staff in. Then we thought, what else can we do?” says Wilhelm. After reading stories from the community and different celebrities, Tavern House reached out to Hoag Hospital to find out they were interested in the donations. After partnering with Sysco for food materials, customers started also donating to the cause. “We’re delivering 400 lunches in the next five to seven days. It just snowballed. We are donating to the women’s shelter, St. Jude Hospital, Mission Hospital and fire departments now,” Wilhelm says.

“Serving Those Who Serve initiative was something we wanted to do during this uncertain time. We were getting all the statistics about restaurant workers being unemployed. We decided to take a positive step to feed these workers and open for take out,” Andrew Dorsey, owner of SOCIAL, explains. He put together a goodie bag of water, toilet paper, a SOCIAL Drive-Thru Burger and fries to hand out to unemployed restaurant workers. “A bunch of different local businesses like BossCat Kitchen, Golden Road Brewery and Miss Mini Donuts showed up for the community and gave away products as well. All these people in the community started helping out and creating this snowball effect during these dark times when people are struggling,” Dorsey says.

Tavern House is also open for takeout and delivery Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening the community comes together to help those in need at SOCIAL Costa Mesa. “People are very appreciative and it’s people who truly need it–– those who haven’t received unemployment or aid yet. People show up and have a very heartfelt, positive, gracious mentality that’s awesome to see and to feel,” says Dorsey. With the help of the community, Dorsey has fed over 800 people in just eight days––the more donations they receive, the longer they will be able to serve the community.

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Rice, Beans and a Whole Lotta Love THE OC BURRITO PROJECT IS HELPING THE HOMELESS ONE BURRITO AT A TIME

WRITTEN BY: ERICA JOHNSON PHOTOGRAPHED BY: ED VISIONS

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“We bring some short-term solutions out to the people while we wait for more permanent solutions to develop.”

—Garrett Dunbar Find out how you can help. www.ocburritoproject.org

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When I walk into the 4th Street Market kitchen to interview Garrett Dunbar, all is quiet. The preparations for the evening’s OC Burrito Project are just starting and the volunteers have not yet begun to arrive. Little do I know that in just a few short minutes, I will see this unassuming, sweet, young man transform into a modern-day superhero.

I’m sure Garrett would probably cringe at that analogy, but I saw it with my own eyes—he is a powerhouse; a force to be reckoned with and his vision just might change how the world views solutions to the homeless crisis.

The OC Burrito Project began in 2015 when Garrett—who was in law school gearing up to follow in his father’s footsteps—was a County Counsel intern.

Going to the Civic Center daily meant getting an up-close look at Orange County’s homeless, and also seeing that the county wasn’t doing much about it.

“I asked the sheriff’s department who their homeless liaison officer was and they told me to contact the OC Department of Mental Health, who then referred me to their website and all the links on the website were broken. It was clear that the issue was not a priority,” said Garrett.

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Garrett and his then fiancé started out with just six people making burritos in his apartment with a goal to feed those in need. Burritos are a simple, delicious and cost-effective way to accomplish this goal, and after the first night, Garrett knew that it was not only doable but also a great way to bring people together. The project grew through social media and word of mouth, and eventually, the number of volunteers jumped to over 100. Success meant a bigger space was required and the 4th Street Market turned out to be the perfect spot. “We make about 350 burritos and we just walk directly into the Civic Center and help everyone that we can. They are our neighbors and need to know that we care and want to engage with them.”

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Little do I to know that in just a few short minutes, I will see this unassuming, sweet, young man transform into a modern-day superhero.

Health Fiend • With healthy choices in mind, and after hearing feedback, Garrett decided that the burritos would be vegan, dairy free and big on taste.

Native Knowledge • For every dollar given to OC Burrito Project’s annual fund, you’ll give a burrito to someone in need.

needs with goodie bags that contain toiletry items and non-perishable snacks. Donations of socks, blankets, clothing, shoes and even pet food are also highly encouraged. “We bring some short-term solutions out to the people while we wait for more permanent solutions to develop,” Garrett said.

These outreach events happen monthly and have become so popular that there are not only civicminded individuals participating, but groups and corporate teams as well. Assembly lines are formed for making the burritos, organizing and making the goodie bags as well as sorting clothes. The process usually takes about two hours before the group walks out to the Civic Center to distribute what has been created, “It really opens people’s eyes and it’s wonderful to see how it changes their perceptions of what ‘homeless’ really is,” Garrett explained.

With his law degree and her degree in social work, Garrett and his wife have great plans for the future that will make for an unbeatable combination to make some much-needed changes happen. One day, they would like to go into developing their own housing program, combining a shelter with wraparound services like mental health counseling, job training, placement and basic life skills. With all the good he is doing, Garrett keeps it simple; “We just go by the old saying ‘treat people the way you, yourself would like to be treated.’ If you can do that, then that’s the best that you could possibly do.”

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Inkbox and Artist Dillon Forte Launched a Collection of Temporary Tattoos—and We’re Here for It FRESH INK NEVER LOOKED SO GOOD WRITTEN BY: KAYLIN WAIZINGER PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED BY: 2020 INKBOX

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Commitment can be tough—especially when it comes to fresh ink.

With an endless assortment of design possibilities and placement options, your longwanted tattoo may have you hemming and hawing. In response to your troubling commitment issues, Inkbox has partnered with world-renowned artist, Dillon Forte, to launch For Now Ink™, a line of revolutionary tattoos that last 1-2 weeks and fade away as your skin naturally regenerates.

That’s right, friends. No needles required!

With For Now Ink™, you have the privilege of choosing from over 4,000 designs created by some of the world’s top tattoo artists (or you can create your own). The best part? These fade-away tattoos are shipped directly to you and look as real as can be. Each design is made with skin-safe ingredients, including an active compound that

is derived from South African fruit, which has been used for thousands of years in body ornamentation. “It’s an incredible opportunity to partner with such a killer brand like Inkbox,” says Forte.

Known for his cutting-edge style of Sacred Geometry, blackwork and dotwork tattooing, Forte has built an immense platform for his multimedium artistry and entrepreneurial endeavors. In addition to opening studios in Oakland and Venice, last month, he launched Forte Tattoo Tech, a unique line of eco-friendly, biodegradable tattoo products accessible to tattoo artists around the world. He also has ink on Usher, Chris Hemsworth, Kat Von D and many others!

The Inkbox x Dillon Forte Collection includes 24 individually sold tattoos designed exclusively by Forte that can be shipped worldwide and are easily applied at home. After all, there is nothing more reassuring than being able to try on those “jeans” before you buy them.

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A Handmade Tale SLOANE ANGELL WANTS THE ARTS TO INSPIRE, ONE PIECE OF POTTERY AT A TIME

WRITTEN BY: CORI AMENDT PHOTOGRAPHED BY: JOE NARDELLO

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Each piece is one-of-a-kind, as he prefers them that way.

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His hands are his most used tools, but water, earth and fire are each needed in balance for a finished piece.

Over the past century, Culver City has been home to artisans and dreamers. Midmorning, on any given day, you’ll find ceramicist Sloane Angell tucked into a workspace on a friend’s property, wielding clay. He’s not a slow riser; in fact, he’s been up for hours managing his seasonally permanent clothing line, Mercer Market. A wayfarer’s life by design, Angell’s schedule consists of traversing across a variety of passions. “Having a few different tasks is better suited for me. I’m not good at being bored. It’s nice when I reach a threshold of work in one direction, I can bookmark it, go on to something else and kind of keep the excitement up,” he said. Angell’s days most often end with a peaceful walk on LA’s many paths or preparing dinner while waiting for his wife, Ruby, to return home.

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Angell encountered clay early, but it was decades before it became a part of his life’s work. His hands first made contact with the medium during high school. Unconvinced that art could sustain him, Angell attended the prestigious Tulane University to study business, minoring in fine arts as a nod to his craft. While missing home, he retreated to a pottery course where he and clay were reunited, but perhaps more as a space to house his homesickness.

After a few successful years in business, Angell switched directions and studied menswear at Parsons School of Art and Design. Conceptually, Mercer Market was in the works. Once or twice a month, as a form of meditation—more like a tangible expression of his creativity—Angell headed to a shared studio in Hell’s Kitchen near his apartment to work with clay. Always evolving, Angell later partnered up with an Australian friend and began an import company of curated Australian clothing and home goods. Through this kinship, he met his now Aussie wife, who understandably couldn’t commit to New York winters. Cue Los Angeles.

After settling in LA, and when Mercer Market’s operations were under control, Angell found he had a bit of free time left in the day to do with as he pleased, which ultimately led him back to ceramics.

From contentious teachers to less-than-ideal studio experiences, Angell had plenty of reasons to have forgotten clay; instead, the momentum kept building until he eventually realized it could not only be a hobby, but also a thriving livelihood. After briefly studying under Los Angeles potter Mirena Kim, and

an esteemed apprenticeship with Japanese potter Akio Nukaga, he claimed his own style and Sloane Angell Studio was born.

Big Moves What Angell lovingly refers to as his ‘gorilla clay studio,’ is likely to expand soon.

Look out for his upcoming projects yet to be unveiled!

Inspiration Fuel Angell loves Blue Bottle Coffee to give him energy for long days in the studio. He is also a huge fan of Leo’s Tacos Truck— their tacos El Pastor is his favorite.

Originally, Angell worked from a place of functionality, wanting to create stoneware, which was needed but also infused with beauty. Over time, his pieces evolved into more sculptural works with function being an afterthought.

Each piece is one of a kind, as he prefers them that way. Much of his work is commissioned by interior designers to create unique pieces, which are one-offs for the client. This way, they are able to be involved in the process, as he keeps their vision in mind while the piece comes to life. In fact, though he’s certainly done mass production projects, such as creating the tableware for Gjelina’s new Japanese-concept restaurant MTN, he finds that during this replication he’ll need to “make something without thought,” as he describes, to keep his creative thirst satiated.

Angell approaches his pottery as he would a fashion garment. Beginning with mood boards and sketches, considering color, or lack of, and shape.

When satisfied with his preparation, he makes a few prototypes to find the silhouette he desires and the process to achieve it. The process from concept to bone-dry is a lengthy one. “A ceramic piece has a truly long life,” Angell explained. His hands are his most used tools, but water, earth and fire are each needed in balance for a finished piece.

When asked about a project he hasn’t done but thought about, Angell becomes quiet. “It’s kind of an odd project because it would bring a lot of sadness, but I want to make an urn. I like knowing that unless my ceramics are broken they’ll long outlive me…creating the home for someone’s remains is kind of putting your faith in the artist to make something that will last an eternity, or at least in their mind,” he said.

“It’s not something I’m looking for, but it’s one thing I’ve thought about as the ultimate nod of respect if someone asked me to do that.”

Over time, his pieces evolved into more sculptural works with function being an afterthought.

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EXPERT: Steven Henke CREDENTIALS: Director of Community Development, Desert AIDS Project

PRIDE AND JOY ¢ Local favorite [Revivals] won Best of the Valley and Ultimate Pride reader contests and donates 100 percent of its profits to support Desert AIDS Project. It’s not unusual to see talented stylists and interior designers shopping for their favorite clients alongside DIY vintage shoppers. revivalsstores.com

FABULOUSLY FRESH ¢ Mitchells Palm Springs has one of the best assortments of ‘70s fashion; you’ll find a great mix of new men’s garments such as Dior sunglasses and Chanel clip earrings next to terrific Whiting and Davis 1970s vintage mesh bags. Plus, the store is dog-friendly. www.mitchellsps.com

DAZZLE IN QUALITY ¢ Dazzles is perhaps best known for its jaw-dropping collection of costume baubles, all of which are organized like a color wheel with each enameled vintage pin displayed under lit glass. You’ll also find lots of kitchen and bar items from the 1960s and 1970s.

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CURATED WITH FLOW ¢ I’ve shopped [at Flow Modern] for years. The store specializes in a variety of very sexy antiques and

midcentury décor, studio jewelry, glass and pottery—everything is constantly curated by owners André Boughtwood and Brigitte Lehnert. www.flowmodern.com

START AT THE END ¢ [The End] is a colorful vintage oasis and perfect side trip when planning a visit to Joshua Tree National Park or Pioneer Town.

If you’re time-traveling during a sound bath at the Integratron, make time for some fashion finds at this high desert hot spot. www.theendyuccavalley.com www.integratron.com

RE[X]-TIFY YOUR HOME ¢ I recently discovered Re[x] tucked in the north end of Palm Springs. It carries a wide assortment of vintage furniture and accessories. If you go, stop at the 4 Paws Coffee Co. next door— they serve a special doggie treat for four-legged friends. www.rex.haus www.4pawscoffeeco.com

WON’T YOU TAKE ME TO FUNKY TOWN ¢ [Iconic Atomic’s] funky space is located in the Uptown Design District and is only open Thursday through Monday. It’s a great stop while window shopping and a must for midcentury modern fans. www.iconicatomic.com

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Wave Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Laser Center

DR. MICHAEL HAKIMI Liftique

DR. MICKEY KARRAM Liftique

NURSE PRACTITIONER ERIN ALONSO Dermfx

DR. JEFFREY BARCZAK California Cosmetics

DR. TENLEY K. LAWTON

Photos - Dr. Peter Lee - Wave Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Laser Center: Charlie Chipman

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We had the opportunity to catch up with some of the most talented and well-respected aesthetic doctors in Orange County. They gave us the scoop on life lessons they have learned in their industry, personal inspirations that have helped them navigate through their career, the challenges that come along with what they do and more. Enjoy these wise words!

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WAVE PLASTIC SURGERY CENTER INC 2700 Alton Pkwy, Ste 231 Irvine, CA 92606 949.833.0200 www.waveplasticsurgery.com

DR. PETER LEE WAVE PLASTIC SURGERY & AESTHETIC LASER CENTER Q: If you had to choose only one thing, what would you say is your favorite part about your work day?

Peter Lee: When I’m in surgery, I’m in my element.

Q: What, or who, influenced you to follow this dream of becoming a successful cosmetic doctor?

PL: It’s not what or who, it’s a combination of a little bit of everything–seeing results from my patients and seeing them transform. I’m not just talking about their surgical results, but also their self-confidence.

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Q: What would you say is the most challenging aspect of your job?

PL: Setting realistic expectations for my patients.

Q: What’s one valuable life lesson that comes to mind that your industry has taught you?

PL: The ability to pay close attention to detail.

Q: If you could tell your teenage-self one thing, what would it be?

PL: Be on time. Be dependable.

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LIFTIQUE 3701 Birch St, Ste 100 Newport Beach, CA 92660 714.422.3199

LIFTIQUE Q: If you had to choose only one thing, what would you say is your favorite part about your work day?

Michael Hakimi: Post-op visits. When patients come back for their follow up after their surgery. They are happy, proud and you can tell they feel brave and strong. It is all hugs and smiles, and I get to tell them, “I told you so.”

Q: What, or who, influenced you to follow this dream of becoming a successful cosmetic doctor?

MH: I have always wanted to work with female patients.

I don’t know why—maybe it is the effect my mother had on me growing up. In medical school, I almost applied to Obstetric until I did my Plastic Surgery rotation. I realized quickly that no other field would satisfy my deep yearning for perfection while allowing me to improve the lives of others both physically and emotionally. What we do is more than improving physical appearance. These patients feel empowered; their self-esteem gets better and they are happier in their personal lives and more productive in their professional lives.

Q: What would you say is the most challenging aspect of your job?

MH: Educating patients. With the advancements in technology, there are more surgical and nonsurgical options available to our patients. And because of social media, people have more access, knowledge and questions than ever before. So, when they come to their consultation, it is my duty to educate them about their options and help them make the right decision based on their anatomy, age, expectation, downtime they can have and achieve all this while staying safe. Sometimes it is a lot of information for one session, and that is why we hold educational seminars once a month at Liftique.

Q: What would you say is the most challenging aspect of your job?

MK: Dealing with patients who have unrealistic expectations or have had previous surgery that resulted in a complication.

Q: What’s one valuable life lesson that comes to mind that your industry has taught you?

MK: Be humble, and always provide your patients with realistic expectations.

Q: If you could tell your teenage-self one thing, what would it be?

MK: Work hard and realize the sky is the limit, and always be your own biggest critic.

Q: If you had to choose only one thing, what would you say is your favorite part about your work day?

Erin Alonso: Catching up with all of my patients is what I look forward to every day. After enough time, patients become like friends and family.

Q: What, or who, influenced you to follow this dream of becoming a successful cosmetic doctor?

EA: I had a teacher in school persuade me to try my business proposal; Beauty for Less was the name of it. I had the idea, but Jan Mannino gave me the nerve.

Q: What’s one valuable life lesson that comes to mind that your industry has taught you?

EA: Treat everyone like I would want to be treated. Sometimes people can be harsh or rude. I always remind myself not to take it personally. Maybe something horrible is happening to them, and they are here to feel a little bit better. I can touch their life if I stay aware of this.

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Q: What, or who, influenced you to follow this dream of becoming a successful cosmetic doctor?

MK: My father at a very early age instilled in me the benefits of dedication and hard work.

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Q: What would you say is the most challenging aspect of your job?

EA: The hardest part of my job is trying to manage realistic expectations. Instagram models ruin it for everyday people!

DR. MICKEY KARRAM Q: If you had to choose only one thing, what would you say is your favorite part about your work day?

Mickey Karram: Hearing how I have improved someone’s quality of life.

NURSE PRACTITIONER ERIN ALONSO

Q: If you could tell your teenageself one thing, what would it be?

EA: Don’t ever let anyone tell you that you can’t do something. Maybe they can’t, but NEVER take that on. I am proof that you can make something out of nothing!

LIFTIQUE 3701 Birch St, Ste 100 Newport Beach, CA 92660 714.422.3199

DERMFX 16501 Pacific Coast Hwy Sunset Beach, CA 90742 562.592.5100

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CALIFORNIA COSMETICS 2001 Westcliff Dr, Ste 201 Newport Beach, CA 92660 855.977.1982 260 East Ontario Ave, Ste 104 Corona, CA 92879 855.977.1982

DR. TENLEY K. LAWTON LAWTON M.D. Q: If you had to choose only one thing, what would you say is your favorite part about your work day?

Tenley Lawton: My favorite part of my work day is surgery. Getting to spend the day creating and watching my vision come into form gives me a great sense of personal satisfaction.

Q: What, or who, influenced you to follow this dream of becoming a successful cosmetic doctor?

TL: The biggest influence I had on becoming a successful plastic surgeon was probably when people told me that this was a male-dominated field and suggesting that another specialty might be more fitting. I was drawn to the ability to have a creative aspect to my chosen field, and plastic surgery was the right fit. So, the more people suggested that I should go in another direction, the more determined I became to show them that yes, I could be a plastic surgeon and have a family too.

DR. JEFFREY BARCZAK CALIFORNIA COSMETICS Q: If you had to choose only one thing, what would you say is your favorite part about your work day?

Jeffrey Barczak: My favorite part of my work day is meeting people from all over the world who come to California Cosmetics for treatments and seeing expressions of happiness with their results.

Q: What, or who, influenced you to follow this dream of becoming a successful cosmetic doctor?

JB: My wife, Lea (who is also a nurse at California Cosmetics), was my inspiration. Her dream became our dream, which became the California Cosmetics you see today. She also happened to be my very first cosmetic patient!

Q: What would you say is the most challenging aspect of your job?

JB: Facial beauty and cosmetic treatments can be extremely stressful for patients, especially during the healing phase.

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Today, more than ever, many people rely on their appearance to earn a living, and managing their stress during the healing phase can be challenging.

Q: What’s one valuable life lesson that comes to mind that your industry has taught you?

JB: Perfection, especially in the world of beauty and cosmetic treatments, is often unrealistic. Chasing perfection too hard with too many cosmetic treatments can backfire. Accept improvements and accept your beauty. Chasing an unrealistic version of perfection is sometimes fun, but you’ll never get there.

Q: If you could tell your teenage-self one thing, what would it be?

JB: Live in today. Don’t think so much about past mistakes or worry about things yet to happen. Be yourself. Be good to people and success will follow.

Q: What would you say is the most challenging aspect of your job?

TL: Being sure to manage expectations. Listening to patients to be sure that you are on the same page and can deliver the outcome that they are hoping for is paramount.

Q: What’s one valuable life lesson that comes to mind that your industry has taught you?

TL: I have learned from being in private practice is that it’s okay to say no. I do not have to operate on every patient that seeks a procedure. Oftentimes, the conservative approach or doing nothing serves the patient better.

Q: If you could tell your teenageself one thing, what would it be?

TL: If I could go back and tell my teenage-self something it would be to not worry about trying to conform to my peers. Always be yourself.

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THESE THESE 3 3 OC OC WOMEN WOMEN STARTED STARTED A A CHARITY CHARITY DEDICATED DEDICATED TO TO SERVING SERVING HEALTHCARE HEALTHCARE WORKERS WORKERS IN IN NEED NEED How the Rekindle of a Friendship Led to a Charity That Helps Healthcare Workers Across the Country

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The girls realized Goldsheep Clothing could produce the masks, and then they could facilitate getting the materials from point A to point B. The Goldsheep masks can be put over the PPE mask and allow it to be worn multiple times. They’ve since sent out 4,000 mask covers across the country.

What happened when sisters Gina-Maria and Alexandra Garcia reconnected with Alexandra’s childhood best friend Kori Johnston over an Instagram DM? An entire charity drive dedicated to serving nurses and doctors on the frontline was born.

“It’s been over 20 years since we saw Kori,” Gina-Maria explains, “My sister follows Kori on Instagram and they’ve kept in touch over the years. Kori is a nurse at a local hospital and she was posting on Instagram to please stay home, as she was only using one mask per shift–– when you’re supposed to use one N91 mask per patient. She posted how between each shift they’d hang their gowns and spray them with Lysol because there just weren’t enough gowns.” Gina-Maria and Alexandra thought to themselves how scary that was and the fact that it was happening just miles from their house. Alexandra explains, “From then, my entrepreneurial drive kicked in. I felt restless; I needed to contribute in some way and didn’t know how. It quickly evolved into a partnership with Goldsheep Clothing to create mask covers to preserve the PPE mask underneath.”

Frontline Donations was created to get PPE (personal protective equipment) to healthcare workers in need.

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Alexandra, Gina-Maria and Kori split the responsibilities of their charity Frontline Donations based on their personal strengths. Alexandra works on the technical operations, Kori is on the frontline and has connections to different health care workers, and Gina-Maria is the CMO working on all marketing and storytelling efforts. While Alexandra, Gina-Maria and Kori are the cofounders, they have two volunteers who are a part of their official team.

Elizabeth Kumamoto is their Donation Coordinator and has been a vital role in sourcing PPE and picking up homemade mask donations. Rachel Kahn is their Business Outreach Coordinator who has been reaching out to different businesses. The girls have an executive team meeting once a week to go over projects.

Frontline Donations now has 54 volunteers.

Alexandra says, “It’s been incredible to see 54 people that we have never met personally reach out just by finding us online. People have wanted to support us in any which way we can.” Included in packages to healthcare workers are handwritten thank you notes.

Every Saturday, the team has a socially distanced assembly line of four to six people (Gina-Maria explains it as a relay race) to source the materials and put together the packages. “Our immediate reaction to this PPE shortage is that we can rally up our community who already have these supplies…construction sites, nail salons, hair salons, reaching out to local businesses and asking if they are willing to donate PPE items,” the girls explain.

“The idea at first was sourcing PPE that was already out there, but we realized it’s also something that could be purchased. So we started a GoFundMe; we are $100 away from $10,000 in donations,” explains Gina-Maria.

The team received 1,000 N95 masks yesterday and they’ll be packaging and sending the masks out this weekend. Some hospitals are really prepared and some aren’t at all, Kori informed the team. Frontline Donations has been sending PPE materials all over the country––New York, Hawaii, Louisiana, even Canada.

The community has been creative in helping out the cause. “This woman, Kate, held a Zoom workout class and had a $5 entry fee, but all proceeds went straight to our cause and she ended up donating $150 to our GoFundMe

page!” says Gina-Maria, “If you don’t have the cash to donate, just putting it on social media is volunteering in my eyes.” A volunteer, a USC alum, approached Frontline Donations about manufacturing PPE masks using 3D printers and making 13 masks a day. “It’s such an innovative and creative solution,” says Alexandra. They are now looking to mobilize those in the community who have 3D printers to help produce masks at home.

“Essentially what we’re doing is responding to a very serious need. This is a time that has been really tough on everybody. I think our overarching goal is just to make sure that everyone on the frontlines feels the love and admiration the community has for them,” the girls explain. With a mission, hardwork and the help of the community, that’s exactly what Frontline Donations is achieving. “We think it’s important we lead with science and continue our part in spreading awareness that there is a severe shortage that is preventing the healthcare workers to do their job to their best ability. Any little act of kindness is our ultimate goal,” they explain. Frontline Donations is committed to uniting the community and allowing us to realize we’re all in this together.

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A silver Lamborghini Huracán drifts throughout Lamborghini Newport Beach, burning rubber and doing 360-degree spins while gracefully passing high-class cars awaiting to be sold. At the wheel sits Stina Hübinette, a renowned stunt driver with years of experience in road, endurance and time racing. The video of her Huracán drifts was posted online and has since become a viral sensation.

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Hübinette is a Northern Sweden native who grew up driving go-karts in the summers and riding sleighs in the winter. When her boyfriend at the time (now husband Samuel Hübinette) earned his green card in 2001, Stina came to visit Southern California in 2004 and chose to stay.

Samuel, who’s also a stunt driver, used to work as a driving instructor where he’d help clients of car manufacturers drive on-track. While attending many of these driving events, Stina became knowledgeable about the road and learned how to pull in good lap times. Recognizing her natural abilities, Samuel became invested in putting Stina behind the wheel.

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“He saw the potential in me and thought if I started road racing to build up my reputation as a good driver, I would make it to the Hollywood industry as a stunt driver,” Stina says. She performed well in many road racing events, having earned a spot on the podium in several, and eventually got a break in commercials.

“I’ve been blessed to be super busy with different manufacturers, and I love every job I do.” Since then, Stina has been featured in a variety of commercials as a stunt driver, including a Super Bowl commercial for the Audi e-tron, and she doubled for Maisie Williams in “Game of Thrones.” Most recently, she performed as a stunt double for Naomi Scott in the new Charlie’s Angels movie. I guess you can say she has officially made it to Hollywood.

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FIRST THINGS FIRST • “Set an agenda and pick a private place to chat. Have an outline of what you’re both trying to accomplish, and don’t have your talk at your favorite coffee shop, restaurant or hangout!”

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NO SHAME, NO BLAME • “Past financial decisions and mistakes are just that—in the past!

We can’t change some financial decisions that have already been completed. We have to move forward.”

• “Turn off phones or other distractions, so you can listen to what your significant other is really saying. Let them finish their thoughts before interjecting your point or opinion.”

Little Did You Know • Beacon Pointe Advisors is the largest Registered Investment Advisory firm in the country founded and headed by a woman.

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“The faces of our employees are the FACES of the company—familyoriented, ambitious, collaborative, entrepreneurial and service-minded.”

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How to Have “The Talk” BEACON POINTE’S BRANDT KUHN IS HERE TO HELP MAKE TOUGH FINANCIAL CONVERSATIONS A BIT EASIER

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Are you looking for strategies to have a more productive financial conversation with your partner about building wealth and planning retirement?

Founded in 2002, Beacon Pointe is a Registered Investment Advisory firm that focuses on helping clients save funds and build wealth for a better future.

When it comes to planning retirement as a couple, the subject can be a tough one to broach. Let Managing Director Brandt Kuhn of Beacon Pointe guide you with these tips that will make “The Talk” a little bit easier.

Looking to Learn More?

• “Your Dollars, Our Sense: A Fun and Simple Guide To Money Matters” was written by some of the women at Beacon Pointe to introduce the next generation of investors to financial literacy.

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LET’S BE REAL • “Ask open questions of each other. Here are three to start you off: 1. ‘Is there something I am currently doing in terms of our money that stresses you out?’

2. ‘What am I good at when it comes to our finances?’

3. ‘Do you think we are in a better financial situation than we were at this time last year?’”

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ACCOUNTABILITY IS KEY • “Assign homework and set a date to meet again. Who will do what and when to keep you on track financially?

Establishing a joint bank account to save for big purchases?

Increasing your retirement savings at work? Set a date to make the change, and do it.”

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WATER WARRIOR JAMES PRIBRAM S AV E S TH E OCE AN ON E B E ACH AT A TIME

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Growing up in the 70’s, ECO-Warrior Founder James Pribram knew Laguna Beach to be “just a down to earth, blue collar town.” The vast expanse of the Pacific was just outside Pribram’s window and it beckoned every part of his soul to love the sea unconditionally. The smitten Pribram, in turn, took to aquatic activities quite naturally, developing some powerful chops in the sea—like fish to water.

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“I remember being mesmerized by the ocean as a boy. It’s always spoke to me in different ways.

To this day, I can sit there and stare at it for hours.

The ocean runs in my veins.”

The ocean’s majestic beauty and vibrant shades of blue never got old for Pribram. His surfing skills rapidly advanced him to pro-surfer status with companies like Billabong and O’Neill as major sponsors.

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n the pro-surfing circuit, Pribram traveled around the world to compete over two decades, developing an even greater understanding of waves, tides, safety and surfing etiquette. Everywhere he went on his surfing circuit, he brought that cultivated environmental awareness.

“I grew up in a collective community and we were taught at a very early age to give back,” he says. “And because Laguna had a lot of well-known activists like James Dilley and the march for the Laguna Canyon road, there were a lot of unique people here so it was just part of our culture to pick up a piece of trash if you saw it on the sand.”

In all his travels and noble gestures, nothing had prepared Pribram for the life changer he experienced in 1993, however, when he encountered a pileup of trash debris on the side of Tahiti while filming a part of the “Hot Summer Nights” series for ESPN. “I couldn’t believe the collection of trash in what I had believed were the world’s most pristine waters. It had collected because of the wind and surf coming together there and this is actually what creates gyres around the world. There are five massive gyres building now because of the currents and winds in those areas.”

Ocean trash is indeed a modern-day sea monster. Disposable plastics— packaging, cosmetics, drinking straws, cigarette butts, and fishing nets—many designed to be used only once—are discarded as litter, filtering into streams and gullies that feed into our oceans, rivers and lakes, where it destroys aquatic habitats.

When Pribram shifted gears, dipping into the waters of ocean preservation, he did it with conviction. And, as an environmental ambassador in troubled water spots around the world, he was not afraid to look danger in the eye.

As part of a research team, he set sail on a perilous journey through treacherous

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waters from Brazil to Cape Town to study the South Atlantic Gyre, or waste stream. He endured a 5-day, roughly 110-nautical mile stand up paddle board trek from Pearl Street in Laguna Beach to Mission Beach in San Diego.

He has served on Laguna Beach’s Water Quality and Environmental Committees.

Pribram also co-founded an organization called They Will Surf Again, which raised money to help those who have suffered ocean-related spinal injuries. He won the John Kelly Environmental Award and received the 2011 Laguna Beach Patriots Day Athlete of the Year Award.

That same year, he was hailed a hero for rescuing a woman from drowning.

The extent of plastic’s impact is enormous. Today, plastics are found in every ocean and waterway on the planet. Particle plastics are consumed by fish, turtles and even whales and are responsible for killing more than 100,000 marine animals a year from ingestion and entanglement.

Pribram decided to take ownership of this plastic-wrap mess after a surfing sponsor, Ocean Pacific, sparked the idea for the ECO-Warrior Foundation, which Pribram initiated in 2006. The ECOWarrior Foundation’s goal is to help people work together to protect and preserve our oceans and beaches. Under the ECO-Warrior banner, Pribram organized beach cleanups and helped to increase awareness, conducting educational programs to curb plastics from entering into our streams or expanding our ocean debris locally. He also established the Aloha School of Surfing to concentrate his efforts on educating the next generations to be more ecologically involved.

Despite these and loads of other accolades, the journey of Pribram’s devotion to the ocean would also be tested many times.

“I’ve had a series of setbacks starting at the age of three. My health-related

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James Pribram’s Tips for Preventing Environmental Waste: Not using straws, using a water filter instead of buying bottled water and stop using single use plastics like plastic bags and recycle.

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Pribram hosted a trash pickup at Doheny State Beach and within two hours his team had already

picked up 641 pounds of trash.

“That’s how much trouble our local environment is in,” says Pribram.

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The Great Pacific Garbage Patch, also known as the Pacific Trash Vortex or gyre, is located in the central North Pacific Ocean.

It is the closest garbage gyre to California and is larger than the state of Texas.

issues would include having two procedures for skin cancer (but still considered pre), surfing injuries that tore the muscles in my knee and a staph infection in 1997. I remember vividly the doctor telling me that had I not come in I could have died.” Pribram shares.

“That was a second awakening for me.

But, I’ve always been a fighter despite all the challenges and personal tragedies.

It’s about never giving up.”

Last year, his foundation hosted beach cleanups and Adopt-A-Beach programs in partnership with the California Coastal Commission’s California Coastal Cleanup Day. They finished out the year on a winning streak, with the first Upstream Cleanup Initiative—before the first rain fell on several different waterways in Laguna Niguel, picking up 551 pounds of trash. Working with a team of volunteers, the foundation removed approximately 3,000 pounds of debris headed for the ocean in 2015.

“Since I started this journey, our foundation has prevented debris from contaminating our oceans and streams and we intend to keep that momentum going,” he says. “We need more corporate sponsors to help us succeed in the battle to protect and preserve our most valued asset for generations to come.”

There is no time like the present to tackle the toxic waste flow. Water is one of the two essentials all life depends upon. Without it, we are doomed to exist. But, to put it in a more positive perspective, an entire ocean is affected by just one pebble so even one person making the smallest difference to reduce litter is a catalyst towards a major positive change. No experience necessary. Only action is required.

Pribram’s work never stops: “You have to create opportunities for people to participate because it’s empowering when we all work together, and I think by doing so we can create a better world for everyone,” he says. “It’s simple. We’re not saving lives here. Anyone can pick up trash. Just walk down the beach.”

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Q: Your designs are breathtaking. What inspires you? What is your design process?

Gary Fredricks: Thank you! It is the same as anything else that has to do with art. If I see something that resonates powerfully with me, whether it is a plant, an artifact, a garden composition or a wild landscape, I’ll photograph it, sometimes with a camera and sometimes just in my head and if I’m lucky enough to have the opportunity to replicate it in my work, I will.

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Q: Tell us how your passion for landscape design affects your role in the community?

GF: No matter where I am living, I try somehow to be involved in the aesthetics of my community. I just completed a threeyear term as a member of the Architectural Advisory Committee for the city of Palm Springs. I’m currently on the board of directors and the landscape committee for my homeowner’s association.

HOT SPOTS • Fredricks’ favorite place to eat is Jake’s Palm Springs, and his favorite place to grab a drink is The Tropicale.

Q: You have designed gardens for homes from many different climates. How does the climate influence your design?

GF: Climate determines the plant palette I can work with. It also sets the tone for how and how often the outside space is used. Is it purely a garden space or will it be used for recreation, dining, entertaining, etc?

TIME OFF • When he isn’t working, Fredricks likes to travel and see other gardens. He also loves to visit family in New York and catch up on theaters and museums.

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• After a completed project, Fredricks found out that Joan Rivers was a prospective buyer, so he and his employee hid in a bedroom closet hoping to hear some of her famous wit.

Q: You seem to have a gift for creating outdoor living spaces that incorporate indoor space and natural surroundings. How did that evolve?

GF: After my first time visiting English gardens, I was particularly struck by how many were organized into garden rooms. I was impressed how the transition from one room to the next dramatically increased the visual impact of each room. That impression stayed with me and still influences much of my work.

Q: What fun facts can you share with us about your work?

GF: Ellen DeGeneres showed her house on her TV show. She is strolling through an alley of potted olive trees I placed outside. She was picking dollar bills off them and calling them her money tree.

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