Women of Impact: Genevieve Marie Salazar, Owner of 818 Pop Up Before bringing her pop-up events to the San Fernando Valley, Genevieve Marie Salazar, owner of 818 Pop Up, was no stranger to the world of event planning. It was all familiar territory for her. In 2006,...
Down To Earth Business Strategies It’s time to invest in our planet! Businesses have a big impact on the environment. As a business owner, it’s your choice whether said impact is negative or positive. About 50% of top American companies and 60% of...
Women of Impact: Kissa Ortega, Owner of Ninong’s Dessert Lab Photo by Ninong’s Dessert Lab Kissa Ortega has worn many hats over the years—executive assistant, graphic designer, office manager. But being the owner of Ninong’s Dessert Lab, formerly Ninong’s Café, was...
Business: Cocktails & Conversations There are four fundamental components in a cocktail: the spirit, the balancing agents, modifiers, and the water. The spirit is the base, hence the principal component of a cocktail. One can choose from gin, rum,...
Photo by Bel Canto BooksA love of books, a commitment to representation, and a genuine desire to bring community together is at the heart of Bel Canto Books, an independent bookstore located inside The Hangout in Long Beach, CA. Owner Jhoanna Belfer, a Long Beach...
A Brief History of St. Patrick's Day Gold. Leprechauns. Shamrocks. Parades. Pubs. Oh, and green lots and lots of green. You better be wearing green…or else. Yes, you guessed it! St. Patrick’s Day is here at last! But did you know that the modern-day...
Women of Impact: Alexys Romo, Founder of Black Thumb Farm It was a trip to the Philippines that changed Alexys Romo’s perspective on food and farming. The San Fernando Valley local who grew up in Van Nuys and went to Northridge Academy High School didn’t grow...
Women of Impact: Alexandra and Daniela Del Gaudio Their dream was a decade in the making. Being daughters of immigrants, sisters Alexandra and Daniela Del Gaudio watched family and friends struggle to make ends meet and work themselves to the bone to provide for...