Confessions At The Cabana

David Frank, lead singer of the Malibu-based band Little Dume, joins Zoe for a wide-ranging conversation about music, growing up in Malibu, love, privilege, personal growth, and the experiences that shaped both the man and the artist he is today. He opens up about growing up in Malibu, the advantages—and unexpected challenges—of being surrounded by wealth, success, and opportunity. He candidly tal...

Filmmaker Julie Pacino discusses her directorial debut, I Live Here Now, a surreal psychological horror that digs into trauma, memory and identity as a woman confronts her shadow self to reclaim her body and power. In a candid interview she covers directing actors, artistic influences (Lynch, Kubrick), therapy and psychedelics, the crown as a symbol of sovereignty, growing up with Al Pacino, and b...

IIn this deeply personal episode of Confessions at the Cabana, Lucinda Bassett sits down with Zoe Scott for a raw and emotional conversation about anxiety, trauma, grief, resilience, and rebuilding your life after unimaginable loss. Lucinda candidly shares her personal journey through panic attacks, childhood trauma, her husband’s suicide, financial collapse, and the Malibu fires. She explains pra...

Known around the world as the “Superfood Hunter,” Darin Olien became a household name through the Emmy-winning Netflix series "Down to Earth" with Zac Efron. But this conversation on Confessions at the Cabana goes far beyond health trends, superfoods, and biohacking. Darin sat down with Zoe Scott for what was supposed to be one kind of interview… and it turned into something completely different....

On this episode of Confessions at the Cabana, we do something that doesn’t happen nearly enough… We give an unhoused person the space to share his story. ~Daremo is a familiar face along the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, walking daily with his two dogs, Sweets and Friend, cleaning up trash and caring for the community. Not for recognition—but in the hope of inspiring others to do the same. He d...

A Hollywood composer loses his home in the Woolsey Fire… but the studio where legends recorded is still standing. What does it mean to spend a lifetime creating music… and then lose everything around you—while the one place that holds it all… remains? In this episode of Confessions at the Cabana, we sit down with legendary Hollywood composer Richard Gibbs—a musician, storyteller, surfer, and famil...

What if healing doesn’t start in the body—but in the soil? In this powerful episode of Confessions at the Cabana, we sit down with Keiren Clasby, founder of The Malibu Fig Ranch in Malibu, to explore the deep connection between food, community, and true healing. After the devastating Malibu fires, Keiren opened her ranch to offer free lunches to the community, creating a space for people to come t...

In this episode of Confessions at the Cabana, host Zoe Scott sits down with Dr. John Zambetti — A Malibu local, an ER doctor, lifelong musician, and storyteller whose life bridges rock ’n’ roll, medicine, and love. John’s journey begins in the Bronx in the 1960s, where his passion for music first took root. As the decade unfolded, he followed that passion west to California, where he continued mak...

In this episode of Confessions at the Cabana, we sit down with Vanessa Bauer — professional figure skater and star of the UK’s hit ITV series Dancing on Ice. Vanessa opens up about a lifelong dream realized: skating across breathtaking frozen lakes in Canada — a moment that felt both surreal and deeply personal. She shares stories from her childhood, the discipline and perseverance that shaped her...

This week in the Cabana, we’re joined by Malibu private chef and restaurateur Oren Zroya, founder of Pita Bu and Paparazzi Pizza. Oren has spent over 30 years cooking in some of the most exclusive homes in Malibu — preparing intimate dinners for celebrities like Barbra Streisand, politicians such as Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and ultra-high-net-worth billionaires you’ve only seen from afar. In this fu...

In this powerful episode of Confessions at the Cabana, host Zoe Scott sits down with Robin Brown — artist, fashion designer, author, clown, and founder of Magnolia Pearl — for a deeply moving conversation about forgiveness, creativity, and transformation. Robin shares her extraordinary life story, shaped by a childhood marked by addiction, mental illness, and profound trauma. Raised by parents who...

In this first solo episode of Zoe at the Cabana, Zoe shares her 7 steps to manifesting the life you love — the same principles she used to create her rock ’n’ roll career, follow her passions across the world, and eventually land at the edge of the ocean in Malibu. Inspired by past conversations and lived experience, this is an intimate, motivating reflection on imagination, desire, belief, and sa...

Confessions of a Hollywood Therapist How to Manifest What You Want in 2026 People often say, “You have to go see Johnny O.” But the better question is: why does his work actually work? In this episode of Confessions at the Cabana, host Zoe Scott sits down with Johnny O’Callaghan, founder of The Healing Bar Studio in the Hollywood Hills, to explore what it really takes to heal, move forward, and ma...

For the Christmas episode and season one finale of Confessions at the Cabana, the mic turns toward the woman who started it all — Zoe Scott. Interviewed by neighbor and friend WSL surf commentator Strider Wasilewski, Zoe opens up about her extraordinary journey: growing up in London, singing rock ’n’ roll in Hollywood for 13 years, living in desert caves, following the path of Jim Morrison, and so...

In this powerful Confessions at the Cabana episode, we sit down with Claudia Black — actress, storyteller, and a true woman on top. Claudia opens up about her unforgettable 2025 Emmy Awards red carpet moment, her journey through Hollywood, and the darker side she endured: sexual harassment and narcissistic behavior, both on-set and off. She shares how somatic healing helped her reclaim her body, h...

IIn this deeply moving episode of Confessions at the Cabana, we sit down with Ellen Ballon — founder of Deity Animal Rescue and a key part of the Caravita Foundation, two organizations changing the lives of animals and the people who love them. Ellen opens up about losing her home in the Palisades fire and shares the unforgettable moment she saw it for the last time. She also brings us inside the...

In this bold and deeply insightful episode of Confessions at the Cabana, we sit down with Katie Shannon — leadership coach, business strategist, and mentor to teams, women, and artists. Katie breaks down what truly makes a powerful leader, how to coach teams toward cohesion, and why women and creatives often require a different kind of support to step into their full potential. And then… she takes...

In this powerful and eye-opening episode of Confessions at the Cabana, Malibu filmmaker Michael Rainin takes us inside the making of his acclaimed documentary Run, Raven, Run — a bold, intimate, and deeply human look at the Romani people, their extraordinary resilience, and the truth behind a community long burdened by stereotypes. Michael opens up about the profound impact this project had on him...

In this fun, heartfelt, and deeply personal episode, Malibu’s most successful realtor Chris Cortazzo—with over $8 billion in career sales—joins Zoe at the Cabana for a conversation filled with laughter, love, and soul. He opens up about his humble beginnings, his love for family, and the profound bond he shared with his late soulmate, actress Shannen Doherty. Between stories of old-school Malibu a...

n this powerful episode of Confessions at the Cabana - Woman On Top, humanitarian visionary, author, and filmmaker Kathy Eldon opens up about the loss of her son, photo-journalist Dan Eldon — who was just 22 when his life was tragically taken in Somalia — and how that heartbreak became a catalyst for global change. Kathy shares with host Zoe Scott how she transformed her grief into a legacy-buildi...

At the Cabana, Brandon Jenner opens up like never before. In this heartfelt episode of Confessions at the Cabana, Brandon talks about his music career, growing up in a famous Malibu family, and the pressure and expectations that come with a well-known name. He shares how he found his own path through creativity, fatherhood, and deep self-reflection. Brandon also speaks candidly about his father’s...

Oscar-nominated filmmaker Roko Belic joins Confessions at the Cabana to share the extraordinary stories behind his life’s work — and his quest to understand what truly makes us happy. From his Academy Award–nominated debut Genghis Blues to his global documentary Happy (now streaming on Amazon), Roko takes us on an emotional journey through storytelling, joy, and the human spirit. In one of the mos...

Join us for a powerful, unfiltered conversation with Shira Yevin — also known as ShiraGirl — founder of Gritty In Pink, punk rocker, and trailblazer for women in music. In this episode of Confessions at the Cabana, we dive into: The legendary story of how ShiraGirl crashed the Vans Warped Tour in a pink RV, disrupted the status quo, and created the Shiragirl Stage to elevate female artists.  The s...

Model, actress, and healer Livia Pillman lost everything when her Malibu home burned to the ground during the Palisades Fire in January 2025. But out of the ashes, she found purpose, healing, and a deeper calling to help others. In this Confessions at the Cabana - Woman On Top episode, Livia opens up about: Surviving the Palisades Fire and starting over from nothing. How her spiritual and healing...

Sometimes healing arrives with wings. Actress, filmmaker, and storyteller Maria Bertrand shares her extraordinary confession at the Cabana — the day she saved a tiny sparrow, and how that bird, whom she named Happy, went on to save her in return. In the midst of grief and depression, Maria found light and resilience through her unlikely companion. Their bond became the heart of her documentary “Fi...