On this week's episode of L.A. TACO Live with Laura we are joined by co-founder of Vive Cosmetics, Leslie Valdivia. We talk about how she started her cosmetics brand with zero experience. Barney Santos, founder of BLVD MRKT, Gentefy and Alchemy Craft also stops by the studio. Barney and Laura talk about bringing good food and great people together at his new spot in Montebello. Plus, his advice to aspiring entrepreneurs. We also chat with L.A. TACO investigative reporter Lexis-Olivier Ray about why MacArthur Park has been closed for months and how his story prompted a response from the local government. L.A. TACO reporter Dee De La Cruz also stops by to talk about her piece on Gentefication vs Gentrification.

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