The Style Adjacent Podcast

Chicano artist, muralist and activist Fabian Debora is a shining example of channeling pain into purpose. Born to parents who immigrated from Mexico, Fabian’s upbringing was molded through poverty, gang exposure, drug addiction and attempted suicide. His story could have ended before it began. But in a pivotal moment of vulnerability, Fabian entered recovery and it changed his life. He went throug...

Sometimes you just gotta get behind the mics and execute an audio download of the week and its affairs; so we did just that. Join Randi & Frankie as they discuss a week of exciting events, including a trip to Vegas, Frankie's Birthday, and Randi's appearance on Benny Boy Brewery's Female Founder panel. We also dig into the concept of nostalgia, and the elements of our childhood and teen years...

Part of the pleasure of living in the City of Angels is the wide assortment of restaurants, popups and food trucks at one’s disposal, with the lion’s share offering a global assortment of fare, and truly the best of the best when it comes to quality, taste and price. But in this economy, its getting harder and harder to find places that offer that trifecta, especially with a plethora of eateries c...

The epitome of multi-hyphenate, musician, screenwriter, composer, producer, and author David K. Israel has had incredible success from the get-go. When he was still attending high school, he studied with Pat Martino, a visionary in the world of jazz, and co-wrote an album with him before he turned 20. After college, he was employed by the estate of fellow multi-hyphenate, composer, conductor and p...

When it comes to celebration, empowerment and encouragement of Chicano culture and community, Elvira Zamora is the resident queen. She is the founder of Chicano Elegance, an artistic movement rooted in honoring and commemorating the rich beauty, fashion history and overall style of the Chicano culture, people and history. Elvira is rooted in the business of fashion, but was feeling discouraged wit...

Sometimes you just gotta get behind the mics and execute an audio download of the week and its affairs; so we did just that. Join Randi & Frankie as they discuss a week of indulging in new restaurants and bars, getting a tattoo & covering a Grammy Awards event! We also dig into a concept that has been on the minds of many; living a more "analog" lifestyle. Frankie & Randi discuss "touc...

Aly Rose's passion for the beauty industry was formed in her early years; just like many of us, the makeup of her family matriarchs was fodder for play; the difference with Aly was that by 7 years old, she had already mastered full beat makeup. She honed her skills, perfecting makeup looks for friends and family for events like dances, weddings and the like. She created a career path for her that...

In this episode, Randi talks to Battle and Randall of Blaec Elite DJs; but these two gentlemen are not just DJs. They are entrepreneurs who have built several businesses of their own, in addition to being mentors and developers for businesses around the world. They are insightful; operating on faith, trust and intention, with a healthy dose of radical kindness and positivity, they possess the desi...

In this episode, Randi talks to Cori and Lindsay-partners in love, life and entrepreneurship, merging their collective backgrounds, education and passion for the cocktail culture into a women-owned cooperative, aptly named JAI, aka Just Add Ice Cocktails. Cori and Lindsay lean into the belief that business is built on community; working with local establishments, sourcing locally based ingredients...

In this episode, Randi talks to the incredibly talented and undeniably delightful Lori Lamont. Lori exudes warmth and love not only through her persona, but also her gorgeous paintings. A self-taught artist, working out of her beautiful studio in Long Beach, California, and working exclusively in watercolor, Lori creates breathtaking pieces that don’t portray the usual fodder depicted in the mediu...

In this episode, Randi talks to one of the most unique, talented and artistic "renaissance" men that she's had the pleasure of knowing-producer, curator, artist and archivist Johnny Young, also known by his moniker, Black Museumist. Randi, Frank and Johnny talk all things art, music and fashion, and Johnny waxes poetic regarding his experiences taking non-traditional paths to success in these fiel...

The Style Adjacent Podcast is HERE! For the debut episode, our host, Randi Rivera, conducts a little "getting to know you" sesh for listeners. In a casual but cozy convo, Randi discusses with her husband and cohort, Frank Rivera, the origin story of The Style Adjacent podcast, some of their upcoming and bucket list guests, and what they predict is to come in terms of the future of this dynamic, st...

Happy New Year, everyone-The Style Adjacent Podcast is HERE! First, thank you for taking the time to tune in; this is a passion project that has been in the works for years, but it would be nothing without all of you listening, and for that, I say a HUGE thank you! If you have been looking for a style-based podcast that covers style's relevance within the creative categories of our everyday lives...