The Zest from Orange Coast magazine

Susan Grau had a near-death experience when she was a child. Soon after, she was visited by spirits and is now an intuitive medium who is able to connect her more than 50,000 clients with their loved ones who have passed on. In this episode, she shares an in-depth look at what it's like to be a medium, how she helps those who are grieving, and her recently published book.

Reed Dickens is the founder of LA Golf, the anti-establishment golf brand that’s handmade in Anaheim and is changing the industry with its products. He is also the co-founder of Marucci Sports, which disrupted baseball with its innovative bat. Not only is he a successful entrepreneur but he also held positions in the White House. He shares how he came to Orange County from Louisiana, what inspired...

Dario Phillips is the co-founder and marketing director of the Costa Mesa-based towel brand Slowtide which has been featured in magazines including Rolling Stone, Forbes, and Vogue. Since starting in 2015, the company has expanded to include ponchos, blankets, bath robes, and more. Dario shares his journey from growing up in Canada to becoming a DJ and working at Quiksilver, and discusses how the...

Birgit Klett and Kenna Florie are the founders of Beek, a handcrafted women’s shoe brand which was founded in Newport Beach and is sold at major retailers including Nordstrom and Anthropologie. On this episode, they share how they met and eventually came up with the idea for the brand. They also discuss the sustainability aspect of the company as well as the philanthropy work they do.

Tony Monaco is the owner of restaurants The Bling Pig and The Trough, both of which have multiple Orange County locations. This summer, he will open Monaco Italian Kitchen in Irvine, and The Blind Pig in Yorba Linda will transform into a new concept. He shares how he opened his first restaurant at just 25 years old and how he's grown and expanded since then.

Taylor Lamb and Jewel Zimmer are the powerhouses behind the wellness brand Juna. They share how they came up with the idea for plant-powered products that promote better sleep, detoxing, gut health, and more. They also share their personal backgrounds including the chocolate line that Zimmer created and how Lamb became a marketing maven working at brands including Gorjana and Cleobella.

Lloyd Molander is a documentary, television, and film director, and has produced around two thousand hours of national and international television programming, which led to a company Emmy win. He’s also the founder of the Dana Point Film Festival and shares what inspired him to start the four-day-long event. Don’t miss his retelling of behind-the-scenes moments of documentaries such as "The...

Nina Cash is a Sports Illustrated rookie model and was featured in the magazine's May 2024 swimsuit issue at age 57. She is also a doctoral degree holder, a retired associate dean, and she consults at Cal State Fullerton. She discusses going back to school 10 years after graduating high school, working in higher education as an associate dean, and how she became a swimsuit model in her encore...

Michelle Pulfrey is the executive producer of "Good Day LA," a professor at Chapman University, and an Emmy-award winner. She shares how she came to work at the show a day after she graduated college, what her first day in a newsroom was like, and more. She also discusses some of her favorite memories including being at Lionel Richie's house while he played piano. Plus, she talks abo...

Dr. Danielle Dawson is a licensed marriage and family therapist at Hoag who counsels couples and individuals around sexual health and other relationship challenges. In this week's episode, she talks about the definition of intimacy and the role it plays in our relationships. She also discusses the four key aspects to a good sex life in a marriage, how to talk with your partner about trying som...

Ed Lee joins Chelsea on this week's episode to discuss how he and his brothers founded Wahoo's Fish Taco. He talks about moving from Brazil to Newport Beach with his family, perfecting his knife skills by working at their family's restaurant, the early challenges they faced with Wahoo's, and more. He also discusses the book he co-authored "After: Learning How to Live After the...

This week's episode features Jenna Rainey, a bestselling author, watercolor artist, and the CEO of her namesake company where she offers business coaching, watercolor courses, and more. She talks about everything from growing up in a creative household to moving to San Clemente and finding a box of art supplies that kicked off her journey into calligraphy and watercolor. Since then, she's...

Listen to Coral Castillo talk about growing up in Mexico and how she learned about fashion design from her mother. She shares with Chelsea her favorite memories from being on "Project Runway" and "Stitched" and how she came to incorporate macrame into her designs. She also discusses "Selling Sunset" stars Amanza and Mary wearing her designs on the most recent reunion.

Dr. Elizabeth Kraft is a fellowship-trained breast surgeon at the Hoag Breast Center. She talks with Chelsea about the importance of annual mammograms, how to deal with burnout, oncoplastic surgery, and more. She also shares how she navigated the path to becoming a doctor after receiving a degree in finance.

Lindsay Albanese is the founder of the innovative hat clip TOPTOTE, which has sold out of Nordstrom more than 20 times. Prior to that, she was a celebrity stylist for 17 years and worked on E! Entertainment, Bravo, "American Idol," and more. She shares how she came up with the idea for TOPTOTE and her online marketplace The Fileist, which features products that make life easier.

Not only did Mandy Fry design at companies including Quiksilver, Billabong, and Volcom, but she also started the popular women's clothing brand Amuse Society before she became the president and partner of Z Supply. She also talks about challenges she overcame as an entrepreneur and where she gets design inspiration.

Tune in to hear Alli Webb, the founder of Drybar, talk about the early days of starting the business, the challenges she overcame, and how she co-founded additional companies including Squeeze, Brightside, and Becket + Quill. She also shares what inspired her to write her latest book "The Messy Truth."

Carissa Stanton is a food blogger, recipe developer, and author. Her Instagram @BroccYourBody features delicious recipes, such as a healthier take on a Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme, and has more than 620,000 followers. She shares with Chelsea how she came to create her popular account, what inspired her to create her cookbook "Seriously So Good," and more.

Listen to best-selling and award-winning author Kristin Hannah talk about everything from her childhood and how she comes up with story ideas and characters to what initially drew her to writing. Kristin also discusses her recently released novel "The Women" and what inspired her to write about the women who served in the Vietnam war.

Jasmine Roth is the star of the hit HGTV shows "Help! I Wrecked My House" and "Hidden Potential." She grew up in Virginia and eventually moved to Huntington Beach where she started her developing company Built Custom Homes. She discusses how the HGTV producers found her on Instagram, writing her book, behind the scenes of her shows, and more.

Kelly LeVeque is a clinical nutritionist and best-selling author. She joins Chelsea to talk about how she first became interested in nutrition, working with celebrities such as Jennifer Garner, Jessica Alba, and Chelsea Handler, what the "Fab Four" is, and how to regulate your blood sugar.

Dr. Elizabeth Raskin has been a colorectal surgeon for 20 years and is the surgical director for the Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Program within the Digestive Health Institute at Hoag. She talks everything gut health with Chelsea, from early warning signs of colorectal cancer to how to take care of your microbiome.

Susan Egan is the executive producer of Disney Princess - The Concert. She's known for her roles as the voice of Megara in "Hercules," Lin in "Spirited Away," and as the original Belle in Broadway's Beauty and the Beast. She shares stories about growing up in Seal Beach, her favorite memories from these roles, and more.

Angela O'Brien is the founder and creative director of Cleobella. She tells Chelsea about her time growing up in Huntington Beach, traveling the world as a model, and her honeymoon in countries including Bali and India that inspired her brand. She also discusses how she came to design her accessories and clothing, collaborations with celebrities such as Olivia Wilde, and more.

Farnaz Esnaashari is the creator of the Nickelodeon’s hit international franchise Shimmer and Shine as well as the author of "Little Leo" and "Babajoon's Treasure." She shares with Chelsea how she got into the animation world, overcame challenges, and the exciting business ventures she's working on now.