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Host Chelsea Raineri, an editor at Orange Coast magazine, interviews notable Orange County locals about their lives, careers, and how they came to be where they are today.

  1. Johanna Pate

    5D AGO

    Johanna Pate

    Johanna Pate is a fashion stylist and vintage connoisseur who offers a range of services, including wardrobe edits, personal shopping, vacation looks, curated rental closets, photoshoot styling, and more. She’s worked with several guests we’ve had on the show, such as Z Supply’s President and Partner Mandy Fry, Coffee Dose and Bronzed Bunny Founder Jeni Castro, and author and watercolor artist Jenna Rainey.

    26 min
  2. Mike DiNorscia

    FEB 19

    Mike DiNorscia

    Mike DiNorscia is an entrepreneur, community builder, and the CEO of Grit & Grain Collective, the hospitality group responsible for bringing Broken Yolk Cafe to Orange County, including in Orange, Costa Mesa, Buena Park, and Irvine. If you’ve ever enjoyed one of their iconic breakfast plates or stood in their weekend line, you’ve experienced part of the vision that he has worked hard to grow.

    31 min
  3. Dwight Dunn

    FEB 12

    Dwight Dunn

    This week, we’re diving into the incredible story of a true Huntington Beach legend. From opening surf shops to helping grow powerhouse brands such as Billabong and Hurley, his journey has left a lasting mark on surf culture. Last year, he earned a well-deserved place in the 2025 Surfers’ Hall of Fame. Please enjoy this conversation with Dwight Dunn!

    29 min
  4. Aisha Ross

    FEB 5

    Aisha Ross

    Aisha Ross is the founder of Fren, the brand creating elevated essentials for your best friend, including dog collars that can be embroidered, bandanas, and more. You might’ve seen her stylish dog accessories in collaborations with Free People, Monty’s, and Sidecar Doughnuts. In this week's episode, she shares how she came up with the idea for Fren, what she looks for in a collaboration, adorable behind-the-scenes moments, and more. You can read more about Fren in Orange Coast's February 2026 issue.

    26 min
  5. Sami Rappoport

    JAN 29

    Sami Rappoport

    Sami Rappoport is an actress, writer, and producer. You probably know her best as Becca, the queen bee mean girl from the four-time Emmy-nominated Hulu series “Pen15” and now she’s stepping behind the camera with her own feature film in the works. On this week's episode she shares how she got into acting, behind-the-scenes stories from her time with Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle, and more! You can also see Rappoport in Orange Coast's January issue.

    22 min
  6. Caroline Renezeder Foulk

    JAN 22

    Caroline Renezeder Foulk

    Caroline Renezeder Foulk is the founder of Beer Girl Brewing Co., which offers consumers a crisp, refreshing lager with a lower ABV, less gluten, and no added sugar. The company aims to offer a more inclusive beer culture and has hosted activations at Stagecoach and Coachella in collaboration with Kendall Jenner’s tequila brand 818. You can find Beer Girl across Orange County at places including The Butchery, Hi-Times, Total Wine, and more.

    33 min
  7. Kiana Hanaoka

    JAN 15

    Kiana Hanaoka

    Kiana Hanaoka manages social and influencer partnerships at Slowtide where she works across community, influencer partnerships, and product launches for the premium textile brand. She is also the founder and co-owner of Same Studios in Costa Mesa, which hosts workshops, events, panels, and more, and was featured in Orange Coast’s Best Of issue in 2025.

    23 min
  8. Chelsea Raineri

    JAN 8

    Chelsea Raineri

    This week, we’re doing things a bit differently! Orange Coast magazine's publisher Chris Gialanella will be taking the reins and interviewing host Chelsea Raineri! If you're new to the podcast, Chelsea is the style and home editor at Orange Coast magazine as well as the producer, editor, and host of "The Zest." This week, Chelsea shares how her passion for writing began, what prompted her to start this podcast, and what listeners can look forward to in 2026.

    22 min
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Host Chelsea Raineri, an editor at Orange Coast magazine, interviews notable Orange County locals about their lives, careers, and how they came to be where they are today.

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