South Bay Buzz: The South Bay LA Storytelling Podcast

This milestone episode marks Megan’s birthday and the launch of the brand-new South Bay Buzz website (southbaybuzz.com). After five years of cheering on and uplifting small businesses, Megan reflects on the journey from passion project to business, the lessons learned, and the support system that made it possible. She shares gratitude for the people who shaped the brand, why this season of the pod...

South Bay Buzz with Megan Lebre is back from summer break! In today's episode, Megan Lebre interviews Kevin Wallner, the founder of The Restoration Project. Kevin shares his inspiring journey of serving the unhoused community in Wilmington for nearly a decade, which stemmed from a childhood experience of serving dinner at a homeless shelter. Kevin explains the mission and impact of The Restora...

In this empowering episode of South Bay Buzz , host Megan Lebre sits down with Ciara Lyons-Ragains, MSN, RN, PHN — registered nurse, wellness coach, mother, and founder of Her Black Wellness — to discuss the urgent realities of Black maternal health , preeclampsia awareness , and how to be your own best advocate in healthcare settings . Drawing from her own near-death experience, Ciara deep dives...

In this episode of South Bay Buzz, Megan Lebre chats with Jo Delgado, founder of The Creative Inka, a brand and website design studio in Redondo Beach. They discuss Jo's journey from corporate life to running her own creative business, the importance of humanizing brands, and the power of a personalized brand strategy. Jo shares her experience and insights into the creative process, offering v...

In this solo episode, Megan shares a behind-the-scenes story about a podcast mishap that turned into a lesson on grace, growth, and trusting the process. Through honest reflection, she explores what it means to show up before you're ready, the challenges of recovering perfectionism, and the beauty of building something real- messy imperfection and all. Inspired by South Bay business owners who...

In this episode of South Bay Buzz , host Megan Lebre sits down with renowned parenting expert Bryana Kappadakunnel , a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and founder of South Bay Mommy and Me and Conscious Mommy and author of Parent Yourself First: Raise Confident, Compassionate Kids by Becoming the Parent You Wish You'd Had . 🌟 Bryana opens up about her journey from Pittsburgh to the S...

In this episode of South Bay Buzz, Megan is so excited to interview her longtime friends and Shine Society Fitness founders, Yaya Margarita and Hillary Lewis. From their very first meeting in 2017 to the deeply personal way their studio helped Megan navigate the early days of profound loss and grief, this conversation is a full-circle moment. They talk about their nine-year journey building Shine...

In this episode of South Bay Buzz , Megan sits down with Justin and Eliza, the founders of Orange Door Spaces, a dynamic co-working and event space (and the home of the South Bay Buzz Podcast). Hear about their journey from corporate careers to entrepreneurship, the transformative power of this unique space, and their vision for fostering community and creativity in the South Bay. Learn how Orange...

In this episode of South Bay Buzz, host Megan Lebre sits down with professional photographer CorRi Vaughn, the creative founder of Lenn M. Photography. From her early days as a nanny and preschool teacher to becoming a sought-after South Bay photographer, CorRi shares her inspiring journey of turning passion into profession. What You’ll Hear In This Episode:- How CorRi took the leap into full-time...

In this heart-centered, emotional episode of South Bay Buzz, host Megan Lebre sits down with Cathy “Cap” Caplener — also known as the “Billboard Lady” — to talk about the powerful story and mission behind the You Are Enough 5K. Cap shares how a deeply personal mental health journey, growth, and healing inspired a national mental health movement built on three core values: worthiness, visibility, a...

South Bay Buzz Host Megan Lebre sits down with South Bay born & raised local, mom, and creative entrepreneur, Jessica Hickerson — founder of Esplanade Brand and Sun & Sea Collective — for a lively conversation about building a purpose-driven business rooted in community and passion. From launching her first photography business at 19 to creating a thriving South Bay inspired apparel brand...

What if slowing down just a little everyday could change your life? In this uplifting episode, health writer, coach, and educator, Sandy Cohen , shares how growing up and living in the South Bay has kept her centered as her path took her from high-pressure Hollywood reporting to a more intentional, grounded life. We talk burnout, boundaries, mindfulness practices (and the most accessible first ste...

In this very first episode of the South Bay Buzz podcast, host Megan Lebre sits down with Jason Cervantes— Co-founder of lil’ Vegerie, a beloved plant-based eatery in Redondo Beach —for a heartfelt and fun conversation. From childhood memories in his family’s Mexican restaurants to a life-changing cleanse, a long-time crush turned life partner, and a fateful dinner at Gracias Madre, Jason shares t...

In this special solo episode, I’m sharing the story behind launching South Bay Buzz- from the early idea to the mic -and what it’s been like finding my voice as a local storyteller, community connector, and first-time podcaster. You’ll hear what inspired me to start this podcast, how I record and produce it as a one-woman show, and why this passion project means so much to me. Whether you're curio...