Samantha Czubiak is the LA-based founder of Hora - A skincare brand that incorporates CBD into the products. She is a former wardrobe stylist who made her way into the CBD space when she founded Punch Drunk Edibles & Extracts with her business partners which includes her partner in her personal life.
We sat down with Sam to chat all thing Hora skincare as well as her entrepreneur journey, balancing personal and work life and so much more.
SHOW NOTES:
https://horaskincare.com/
@horaskincare
Info@lamisc.cm
@lamiscstudio
Justine Hermosa is the founder of Grupo Hermosa - a leading Public Relations and marketing company based in Los Angeles. Her unique perspective and knowledge has garnered a loyal client list that just keeps growing! We chatted with her about her many years of working as a marketing consultant and publicist in the fashion and lifestyle space, her love of travel and so much more.
Info:
https://www.grupohermosa.co/
@justineferraris
@grupohermosa
Info@lamisc.com
www.lamisc.com
@lamiscstudio
Tedi Sarah is vegan lifestyle advocate and influencer based in NYC. She began her career as a child life specialist at a paediatric hospital in NYC, and then eventually turned her passion for animal rescue and and adoption, as well living and cruelty free vegan lifestyle, into her full time career as an influencer. She turned her journey of rescuing Pani - her charismatic and lovable special needs pup, into a instagram sensation. It's hard not to fall in love with Tedi and Pani together on their frequent adventures.
We chatted with Tedi about all things vegan lifestyle and how and why she switched career paths and the entrepreneurial journey. We also discussed the importance of her spiritual practices, and of course all things Pani.
Tedi Sarah:
www.tedisarah.com
@tedisarah
LA MISC:
info@lamisc.com
www.lamisc.com
@lamiscstudio
Tracy Kuaea has positioned herself as an expert in the Digital Entertainment and Tech space. With experience spanning from the early days of MySpace where she played a critical role during the platform’s hyper growth. Tracy has also consulted for various start-ups, celebrity franchises and most recently at Maker Studios/Disney. She now spends her time working as an executive in the Gaming industry.
We discussed the importance of self-realization and the power of her spiritual practises. As well as moving to a new country and the challenges of rising to the top in male-dominated industries. The are so much nuggets of wisdom in the episode – it is definitely a person favourite of mine.
Tracy Kuaea
@tracykuaea
LA MISC:
www.lamisc.com
@lamiscstudio
Sarka Halas is the founder of Sarka Botanical a plant-powered skincare brand rooted in traditional botanical wisdom. As an expat living in London, she has created a successful career for herself as a financial and business journalist . Her work can be read in such in various publications including Dow Jones Newswires, The Wall Street Journal, and International Financing Review.
Her background in herbalism inspired her to begin her entrepreneurial journey into creating Sarka Botanicals. We talked about her career journey, launching a skincare brand during a pandemic, the inspiration behind the brand, and so much more.
Show Notes:
Sarka Halas
Website: https://sarkabotanicals.com/
@sarkabotanicals
LA MISC
www.lamisc.com
@lamiscstudio
Brooke Rodd is an entrepreneur based in Los Angeles. She started in her career in her hometown of NYC where she worked in the Music Industry and then in the wellness space. She is well known for her beautiful retail stores in Santa Monica where she has transformed the entire block with her beautifully curated stores. She chatted with us about her career journey intro creating the Brooke Rodd brand, the entrepreneur journey, social media, and so much more. I loved her honesty and realness and we know you will too.
Show Notes:
Brooke Rodd
Brookerodd.com
@brookerodd
LA MISC www.lamisc.com @lamiscstudio
Natasha Garrett is the LA-based founder of Roam Vintage. She has successfully turned her love of fashion and interior decor to a beloved brand with an online store as well as a brick and mortar showroom. We chatted with Natasha about her her start in Northern California, her move to NYC and how her background in fashion led to launching her own business. This episode covers so much about the entrepreneurial journey and we love everything about Natasha, and her unique and distinct point of view.
Show Notes:
Natasha Garrett
https://roam-vintage.com/pages/about-us
https://www.instagram.com/roam.vintage/
LA MISC www.lamisc.com @lamiscstudio
Connor Heather he is a British Composer, Multi-Instrumentalist, Singer/Songwriter and Producer. He also happens to edit this podcast. Connor worked as a performing musician for 12 Years in several different countries and he is currently based in Sweden. He has written over 150 songs, arranged & produced 3 solo albums, and now spends his time focused on his work as a freelance music composer.
In this episode he shares stories of his journeys as a musician and the wild tales of all his travels.
Show Notes:
https://www.facebook.com/ConnorHeatherMusic
https://open.spotify.com/artist/0f8ZUjuo8OETXFeJAJiYy2
PODCAST INFO:
@lamiscstudio
Info@lamisc.com
Tracy Scheer is an entrepreneur and influencer based in Los Angeles. She turned her instagram handle @shejustknows into a successful online fashion and accessories business - shejustknows.com . We chatted with Tracy about her career journey in fashion working her way up through various positions - first with with Kitson, and then on to Forever21. We discussed the challenges of running a business and going through transitions. We covered motherhood, the pandemic, her relationship and so much more.
Show Notes:
Tracy's Info:
instagram:
@shopshejustknows @shejustknows
Restaurants:
The Victorian https://www.thevictorian.com/
WallFlower http://www.wallflowervenice.com/
Scopa https://www.scopaitalianroots.com/
Beauty Products:
Victoria Beckham Lipstick https://www.victoriabeckhambeauty.com/products/posh-lipstick/
dr jart Cicapair Tiger Grass Color Correcting Treatment https://us.drjart.com/products/cicapair-tiger-grass-color-correcting-treatment
Sunday Riley U.F.O https://sundayriley.com/products/ufo-acne-treatment-face-oil?_pos=1&_sid=85ed21fa2&_ss=r
PODCAST INFO:
@lamiscstudio
Info@lamisc.com
Lucah Rosenberg-Lee is a Toronto-based Brand Strategist and the founder of social media marketing agency Natural Element. He has also produced and directed a number of films with a focus on the transgender experience as he himself has transitioned from Female to Male.
We sat down with Lucah to hear about his personal journey and his career challenges as an entrepreneur, his love of loving in Toronto and so much more.
Instagram: @mntntp
PODCAST INFO:
@lamiscstudio
Info@lamisc.com
Leslie-Ann Thomson is a Montreal-Based Makeup Artist. She is one of the most sought out makeup artists in Canada. Her work has appeared in commercial campaigns for Elizabeth Arden, Aldo, Vichy, Holt Renfrew, Lancôme, and Revlon to name a few. Thomson’s work spans artists, celebrities, musicians and designers alike. She has worked with Arcade Fire, Grimes, Priyanka Chopra, Haim, Ashley Graham, amongst many others. Her work has appeared in the pages of in Elle, Fashion, Rolling Stone, Billboard, The Guardian, Bullet, New York Times Style Magazine, Madame Figaro, Nylon Magazine.
Always seeking inspiration, she is a pop-culture fiend, finding inspiration in contemporary art, music and design. We sat down with Leslie-Ann to hear about her career journey and her early experience working in fashion as a designer. She also shares some of her favourite beauty products, and TV shows, podcasts and books. We also needed to get the lowdown on some of her favourite neighbourhoods, restaurants and art galleries in Montreal.
@leslie_ann_thomson
https://the-project.co/leslie-ann-thomson/
Show Notes:
Makeup:
Charlotte Tilbury Light wonder foundation: https://www.charlottetilbury.com/ca?search=light+wonder+foundation
Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronzer: https://www.charlottetilbury.com/ca?search=filmstar+bronze
It Cosmetics Super Hero Mascara: https://www.itcosmetics.ca/on/demandware.store/Sites-itcosmetics-ca-Site/en_CA/Search-Show?q=superhero%20mascara
Hair:
IGK Beach Spray: https://www.igkhair.com/products/beach-club-texture-spray
Ellnet hair spray: https://www.lorealparis.ca/en-ca/elnett-satin/elnett-satin-unfragranced-extra-strong-hold-hairspray-75-ml
Kerastase Hair Spray: https://www.kerastase.ca/en/volume-in-powder/volume-in-powder-texturizing-spray.html?dwvar_volume-in-powder-texturizing-spray_size=200%20ML#start=3&cgid=styling
Audio Books:
Untamed from Glennon Doyle: https://www.amazon.ca/Untamed/dp/B07Z44DRFK/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
Montreal Restaurant:
Le Meac: https://www.restaurantlemeac.com/
Le express: http://restaurantlexpress.com/en/
Fugazzi: https://www.fugazzimtl.com/
Bucky Roosters: https://buckyroosters.com/
Satay Brothers: https://sataybrothers.com/
Shopping In Montreal:
Arsenal Gallery: https://www.arsenalcontemporary.com/about
PODCAST INFO:
@lamiscstudio
Info@lamisc.com
Brittney Christie is a Los Angeles-based Fashion Photographer. Her work has appeared in American Vogue, British Vogue and Elle Magazine and some of her clients include BB Dakota, Nike, and Nasty Gal.
She sat down with us to chat about her love of photography and her career journey and hustle into fashion photography. We also discussed the importance of self-care and her being so open about her mental health challenges.
She chatted with us about her love of thrifting and home decorating and adjusting to the new way of work and life during the pandemic.
Show Notes:
https://www.brittneychristie.com/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/brittneychristie/
Vintage Store:
https://svdpla.org/largest-thrift-store-in-la/
PODCAST INFO:
@lamiscstudio
Info@lamisc.com
Mila Yudina is the epitome of a multi-hyphenate. This award-winning designer has worked in the field of fashion design and styling. She has had an extremely successful career as a luxury Interior Designer with international clientele. She decided to dabble in fine jewelry design, and in true Mila fashion, this led to another successful business venture, Atelier by Milana Yudina Jewelry. It is safe to say that anything she touches, turns to gold. She has a refined and distinct aesthetic, and an incredible amount of dedication.
Her work ethic is so impressive and I we chatted about her eclectic career journey, and her humble beginnings. She was so honest about her personal journey of marrying young and taking a break from her career to start a family.
We chatted about her design process, and her constantly evolving career and so much more.
Show Notes:
http://www.milayudinadesign.com/
http://www.milayudinadesign.com/#/atelier-by-milana-yudina-jewelry-1/
Instagram: @milayudinadesign
Mila’s Essentials:
https://www.neostrata.ca/p/F30142XA
https://zoskinhealth.com/collections/shop-all/products/growth-factor-serum?variant=31618264006771
https://www.skinceuticals.com/hydrating-b5-gel-635494117004.html#start=1&cgid=moisturizers
https://www.laneige.com/int/en/skincare/water-sleeping-mask.html
https://www.byredo.com/us_en_m/rose-of-no-mans-land-eau-de-parfum-50ml
PODCAST INFO:
@lamiscstudio
Info@lamisc.com
Nila Do Simon is a writer and editor based in Del-Ray Beach, Florida. As a writer she has written for The New York Times, Marie Claire Magazine, and Conde Nast Traveler. She is also the Editor-In-Chief of Venice Magazine, a luxury lifestyle magazine based out of Fort Lauderdale. Nila talks in detail about the road to getting to this point in her career, and what her role as an Editor-In-Chief truly entails. We also discuss the challenges of creating the Summer issue through the beginning stages of the pandemic, and the future of the content for the publication.
We discussed her strategies regarding inclusivity for the journalistic and creative side of the publication, with a focus on including more people of colour on the creative production side as well as the writing portion. Nila is a mother of two small children and we discussed the challenges and triumphs of motherhood especially working through the pandemic. As well as how she stays sane and focused through her daily rituals.
Show Notes:
Instagram: @Nilado
Venice Magazine:
Books:
Disapearing Earth By Julia Phillips
https://www.amazon.ca/Disappearing-Earth-novel-Julia-Phillips/dp/0525520414
Trick Mirror By Jia Tolentino
https://www.amazon.com/Trick-Mirror-Self-Delusion-Jia-Tolentino-ebook/dp/B07L2JGLZ9
PODCAST INFO:
@lamiscstudio
Info@lamisc.com
Dee Daly has been in the beauty business for fourteen years. After dominating the Canadian market, including winning P&G’s prestigious Makeup Artist of the Year in 2014, Dee relocated to Los Angeles to expand her already impressive list of achievements. Her work can be seen in the pages of ELLE, Flare, People Magazine and Harper’s Bazaar, and C Magazine amongst many others. She has also worked on award winning TV Shows such as Dancing with the Stars, Jimmy Kimmel and The Talk. Dee also has a solid celebrity client base both in Los Angeles and Toronto including Lady Antebellum, Drake, Justin Bieber, Tears For Fears and Kathryn Winnick just to name a few. Dee’s approach to beauty makes everyone in her chair feel like the best version of themselves.
We sat down with Dee to Talk about her career journey from the bottom to the top. Learning to make a life outside of her work. The importance of her spirituality. The reality of moving from Toronto to LA, and the shock of living through the political climate in LA and working through the BLM movement.
Dee Daly
http://deedalymakeupandhair.com/
Insta: @deedaly1
La Misc Pod
@lamiscstudio @danagoldenberg
Show Notes:
SKincare:
Sephora Skin Kit:
https://www.sephora.com/ca/en/product/facial-sculpting-set-P451197?country_switch=ca&lang=en&skuId=2239812&om_mmc=ppc-GG_1340426147_103787013763_pla-300382326710_2239812_447986819748_9000797_c&gclid=CjwKCAjwoc_8BRAcEiwAzJevtbGbmnOtyN3rPzKmAA1-UBCPGKMKCKzLj02dLeD4Zvv18LxuICa_KhoCr98QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
Kate Somerville Sunscreen Spray
https://www.sephora.com/ca/en/product/uncomplikated-spf-50-soft-focus-makeup-setting-spray-P433135?skuId=2086429&keyword=kate%20somerville%20sunscreen%20spray
Waleda Skin Food:
https://well.ca/products/weleda-let-it-glow-skin-food-duo_190123.html
Books:
https://www.amazon.ca/Your-Soul-Purpose-Access-Within/dp/0062854852
TV Shows:
Hollywood
Dead To Me
Zoe's Extraordinary's Playlist
Insecure
PODCAST INFO:
@lamiscstudio
Info@lamisc.com
Danielle Directo-Meston is a writer based in Los Angeles. She has written for Rolling Stone Magazine, The Hollywood Reporter, C Magazine, My Domaine, and many more. She also launched her own website focused on the local LA market with UncoverLA.com - where she writes about fashion, beauty, wellness, fitness and lifestyle. We chatted about her career journey, and her experience with launching her own website. She is also a mother of two, so we discussed the work-life balance and maintaining her own self-care practice from virtual reality workouts, to her skincare regimen.
Show Notes:
Instagram: @danielledmeston
Headspace app
Workouts:
Tone it up app
https://my.toneitup.com/pages/challenge
Supernatural App
https://www.getsupernatural.com/
Skincare:
Cleanser Shiseido – Waso cleanser
https://www.shiseido.com/ca/en/waso-quick-gentle-cleanser-0730852139657.html
Josie Maran – Argan Retinol Serum
Bebo CBD Serum
https://beboetherapies.com/products/high-potency-cbd-serum
Zip Beauty:
https://ziipbeauty.com/
PODCAST INFO:
@lamiscstudio
Info@lamisc.com
Patrick Custo-Blanch is a multi-hyphenate creative based in Montreal. He studied photography, and 3D graphic design and has a strong drive for entrepreneurial endeavours. He chatted with us about his love of Montreal, and what he enjoys most about working in creative capacity. The conversation did take a more personal note, chatting about dating and his love life, and the importance of open communication. Patrick also talked about his personal experience with mental health, and more specifically, dealing with Bipolar Disorder. We touched on the importance of finding the right therapist, and how meditation and breathing techniques have helped him in his mental health journey.
Podcast:
The Collective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-collective-podcast/id668440952
Crime Junkie: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crime-junkie/id1322200189
Your Mom's House: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-moms-house-with-christina-p-and-tom-segura/id503482646
Restaurants:
Arthurs: http://arthursmtl.com/
La Mal Necessaire: https://www.lemalnecessaire.com/
Atwater Cocktail Bar: https://www.atwatercocktailclub.com/
Lov https: //lov.com/en/restaurants/
Satay Brothers: https://sataybrothers.com/
The Cold Room: https://www.thecoldroommtl.com/welcome-1
St. Sushi: https://saintsushi.com/
www.custoblanch.com
Instagram: @custoblanch @nudeskateboards
PODCAST INFO:
@lamiscstudio
Info@lamisc.com
Yannick Crespo has lived an interesting life growing up in the South Bay Area, Miami, Buenos Aires and then to his home country of The Philippines. He spent his early career working in the Tech Startup space but felt a calling to his true passion in the culinary world. Yannick decided to launch, Pot D’huile a CBD infused Olive Oil in 2017.
Since then, he has launched multiple collaborations; one of which we mentioned in a previous episode, Hot Sloth with Kat Odell and Mike Begale. It’s a unique company garnering more attention during these times for obvious reasons. We sat down with Yannick to hear about his cultured upbringing and how that carried over to his passion of the culinary space. We talked about the challenges of the startup world and the nuances of working in the CBD space.
Show Notes:
Instagram: @potdhuile
La Misc Pod
Info@lamisc.com
Instagram @lamiscstudio
Sorel Carradine is a Pilates instructor based in Los Angeles. She did her teaching course right after college as a means of supporting herself as an actor. Throughout the years she really honed-in on her talent of teaching Pilates and is now finally making it her main focus.
We chatted with Sorel about imposter syndrome and the importance of staying true to herself, as well as what differentiates her style of teaching from others.
The conversation took on a lighter note when discussing her keen fashion sense. She has such great style and we needed to know all her favourite shopping spots, and all the designers that she is loving. Skincare is another passion of hers so we dove-deep into new brands that she’s trying and loving, as well as the staples. We talked about dating, and dogs and so much more.
Show Notes:
@sorelcarradine
Classes: https://linktr.ee/sorelcarradine
Fashion:
Madly Vintage https://www.madly-vintage.com/
Recollection @shoprecollectionla
American Rag https://americanrag.com/
Tavin https://www.tavinboutique.com/
Etsy: straw totes Etienne aigar
Ciao Lucia https://ciaolucia.com/
Khaite https://khaite.com/collections/new?gclid=Cj0KCQjwzbv7BRDIARIsAM-A6-3Ndk3hqNuJPWCFxJzPmeV3Jr6eA2VgbAI-sJPpxKXH6vz8hD4ZxdgaApDoEALw_wcB
Doen https://shopdoen.com/
Feel Jeans https://thefeelstudioinc.com/collections/all
Live the process https://livetheprocess.com/
Outdoor voices. https://www.outdoorvoices.com/
Alo https://www.aloyoga.com
Lululemon https://shop.lululemon.com/
Girlfriend collective https://www.girlfriend.com/
Ceres https://www.sportceres.com/
Skin Care:
Biologiche rechereche Lotion P50w
Saso Ja https://seisojbeauty.com/
Lesse https://lesseofficial.com/
Skinceutical vitamin c https://www.skinceuticals.ca/
Orborian bb cream https://www.erborian.com/
NuFace https://www.mynuface.com/
Shows:
Babylon Berlin
Pen 15
Books:
A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara
One Day David Nicholls
Rules of Civility by Amor Towles
A Gentleman in Moscow Amor Towles
PODCAST INFO:
@lamiscstudio
Info@lamisc.com
Michelle Ross is designer based In Toronto. She is known for her contemporary jewellery line under her name which has had a cult-like following since 2003. Michelle uses semi-precious stones and metals juxtaposed with glass, ceramics and vintage findings to produce each unique piece. Michelle studied textiles at the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, where she honed her innate eye for detail and keen sense of style. In 2007, Michelle moved to London, England where her studies at the prestigious London College of Fashion, brought her to intern for luxury fashion label, Erdem. Michelle returned to Toronto in 2010 to continue to expand her jewellery line.
We sat down with Michelle to hear about her amazing creative and entrepreneurial journey. We talked about her design process and her love of all things vintage.
Show Notes:
@mnross
Jeans - https://imogeneandwillie.com/collections/women-denim/products/catherine-indigo-rigid-usa-lot-1
PODCAST INFO:
@lamiscstudio
Info@lamisc.com