Laguna Beach Living

In this conversation, Caitlin Reyna, founder of The Bauble Collective , shares her journey from a childhood passion for jewelry making to creating a successful business centered around custom bead and charm parties for children and adults. She discusses the importance of tailoring experiences for different age groups, the educational benefits of jewelry making, and how her business fosters creativ...

In this insightful episode of the Laguna Beach Living Podcast , host Lindsay DeLong sits down with Dr. Shannon Zingel, founder of Beyond Better Wellness , to explore the holistic approach behind her practice. Dr. Zingel shares her passion for helping individuals overcome chronic pain, often serving as a last resort for those seeking relief. The conversation delves into the philosophy of osteopathy...

Chances are you've seen Michelle Zuzek around town. Known for her big smile, friendly persona, and fashionable outfits, she is wife to husband, Aleks, mama to daughter, Mila, and dog mom to rescue pup, Duke.  Serving as one of Laguna's most popular -- and nicest -- influencers, she serves as founder of the fashion and lifestyle publication, Style Beacon , where she strives to add some sparkle...

Unconditional is a rescue dedicated to finding homes for senior and special dogs. They know that these dogs are most often overlooked in the shelters so they have created a non-profit that not only highlights them and their stories, but also shows them relaxed, living in an environment where future adopters can see their true personalities shine through. And the reward is great: oftentimes senior...

We talked to Natalie Elser, President of California Professional Accountants, back in 2020 on a fun episode of the Laguna Beach Living Podcast called Natalie Elser Talks Taxes , and wanted to catch up with the tax accountant and CPA. Not only does she own her own firm, she is expanding and adding high net clients to her roster all throughout Southern California. At the top of her game, we chatted...

Mimi and her daughter Raechel, of Laguna Beach's clothing boutique, Mimi & Rae , chat with Laguna Beach Living about beach fashion, becoming green certified, and how they've split their roles in their first year of business.  With a minimalist west coast chic vibe, Mimi & Rae is committed to ecologically responsible and sustainable clothing, with a mission to move away from fast fashi...

Tifany Khakdoust is a Laguna Beach real estate agent who longed for a sense of community. She knew there were plenty of cool people in town, she just needed a place to get them all together... so she decided to start a social club of her own. Enter The Great Love Club , a space for likeminded people with an emphasis on SLOW living (Sustainable, Local, Organic, Whole). The Great Love Club started w...

Who does your taxes? Perhaps you're just fine doing the Turbo Tax thing, but as your portfolio grows so does the confusion... and that's when it's time to seek advice from a tax professional like Natalie Elser, Certified Public Accountant and President of Cal Pro Accountants .  (Because, as much as we'd like to believe otherwise, the IRS doesn't honor ignorance as a valid exemption and an aud...

Donna Howlett has lived more than one very successful career. After reaching the top of the berry supply chain in Sydney, Australia, the serial entrepreneur moved across the world to Orange County to launch MODINC SKINCARE, a vegan and cruelty-free skincare brand (with Australian berry flavors, obviously) that smells every bit as heavenly as it sounds.  However, life wasn't always so sweet for a y...

To know him is to love him. He's everyone in town's bestie, whether it’s IRL or via the Interwebs. He’s either planning a town fundraiser with the coolest bands, filming a video highlighting a local business, or DM’ing you funny stories that’ll have you laughing all day. Jason Garza , founder of Locals for Laguna Beach , has a goal of bringing the community together and leaving it better than it c...

Kaira Rouda is a woman of many talents (and careers). She ran one of the country's most successful real estate companies, toured the nation speaking to women entrepreneurs, and, in her 40's, parlayed a passion for writing into her latest title as a USA Today Bestselling Author.  Her domestic suspense novels are fast-paced thrillers that will have you up late at night wondering if you really k...

Madison Smetana just turned 24 and is convinced that life just keeps getting better and better.  The girl is BUSY and she's lovin' it.  She's a writer, model, and the founder of The Beach Picnic Co. , a luxury pop-up picnic company based in Orange County. The brand's signature California coastal-style aesthetic is making waves amidst a time when new, safe, and unique ways to enjoy outdoo...

Orange County based Kayla Lyons, founder of the sober curious movement, 1000 Hours Dry, promotes an inclusive alcohol-free lifestyle that differs from the sometimes guilt-ridden structure of AA. Here, Kayla chats with Laguna Beach Living 's host and editor-in-chief, Lindsay DeLong, about society's drinking culture, her qualms with AA, and her own personalized approach to dealing with alcohol. With...

At Laguna Beach Living we serve as your go-to guide for the cultural life of Laguna Beach and its surrounding areas. With over 200 articles on LagunaBeachLiving.com we are on a mission to highlight local businesses, entrepreneurs, and creatives through well-written editorials, custom photoshoots, and sleek design. Join us as we showcase the town that we love and the people who make it the icon tha...

Ava August is a 15-year-old high school freshman from Laguna Niguel who is currently on American Idol. Here, the singer/songwriter chats with Laguna Beach Living Editor-in-Chief, Lindsay DeLong, about her music career thus far -- everything from writing her first song at age 9 in Hawaii with a ukulele, to navigating her American Idol experience with her freshman year at Dana Hills High School. Fol...