Live From LA County

Live From LA County
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Live From LA County is a storytelling podcast that celebrates the voices and experiences of Los Angeles County employees. Centered on meaningful conversations, each episode features interviews with County leaders, changemakers, and team members across all levels, highlighting the depth and diversity of our workforce and the shared values that connect us all. From community engagement and cultural milestones to creative problem-solving and innovation, this podcast invites you into honest, inspiring discussions about what it means to serve Los Angeles County.

  1. Oct 13

    Housing Los Angeles: A Conversation with LACDA’s Executive Director Emilio Salas

    What does it take to expand housing opportunities and strengthen communities across Los Angeles County? On this episode of Live From LA County, we sit down with Emilio Salas, Executive Director of the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA), for a wide-ranging conversation about housing affordability, homelessness, community development, leadership, and public service. Salas shares his journey from growing up in Compton and serving in the military to building a career at LACDA that spans nearly four decades and ultimately becoming the organization’s Executive Director. We also explore the work happening across LACDA from affordable housing development and housing vouchers to homeownership programs, housing rehabilitation, special-needs housing, and investments that strengthen communities throughout Los Angeles County. It’s a conversation about service, opportunity, discipline, leadership, and the importance of helping people find a safe and stable placeto call home. Subscribe to Live From LA County for more conversations with the people serving Los Angeles County. Host: Rodney Collins Producers: Tina Curry, Ramla Javed, Alban Kalasa, Mark Whitney, Sofia Khan Editor: Mark Whitney Guest: Emilio Salas Live From LA County is a storytelling podcast that celebrates the voices and experiences of Los Angeles County employees. Centered on meaningful conversations, each episode features interviews with County leaders, changemakers, and team members across all levels, highlighting the depth anddiversity of our workforce and the shared values that connect us all. From community engagement and cultural milestones to creative problem-solving and innovation, this podcast invites listeners into honest, inspiring discussions aboutwhat it means to serve Los Angeles County. It’s a space to listen, learn, and lead together with empathy and purpose. The podcast kicks off with the Living Library Series, a collection of candid conversations with LA County Department Heads. Hosted by Rodney Collins, Chief Deputy Director of the Department of Human Resources, this series offers a closer look at the personal and professional journeys of our County leaders. Each episode dives into unfilteredconversations about their values, career paths, challenges, accomplishments, and what makes their LA County story unique.

    Housing Los Angeles: A Conversation with LACDA’s Executive Director Emilio Salas

  2. Sep 28

    30 Years of Service: Elizabeth Buenrostro Ginsberg on Leadership, Trust & LA County

    What does it take to safeguard public funds, serve millions ofresidents, and lead one of Los Angeles County's most consequential financial departments? In this episode of Live From LA County, host Rodney Collins sits down with Elizabeth Buenrostro Ginsberg, Los Angeles County Treasurer and Tax Collector and Public Administrator, to explore the responsibilities behind an office that touches residents, businesses, County departments, and communities across the region. With more than three decades of service to Los Angeles County, Ginsberg reflects on the experience that prepared her to become a department head, the responsibility that comes with managing public resources, and her historic appointment as the first Mexican American woman to serve in her role. The conversation also goes beyond the numbers, exploring leadership, career growth, public trust, and what it means to dedicate a career to public service. Host: Rodney CollinsProducers: Tina Curry, Ramla Javed, Alban Kalasa, Mark Whitney, Sofia KhanEditor: Alban KalasaGuest: Elizabeth GinsbergLive From LA County is a storytelling podcast that celebrates the voices and experiences of Los Angeles County employees. Centered on meaningful conversations, each episode features interviews with County leaders, changemakers, and team members across all levels, highlighting the depth and diversity of our workforce and the shared values that connect us all. From community engagement and cultural milestones to creative problem-solving and innovation, this podcast invites listeners into honest, inspiring discussions about what it means to serve Los Angeles County. It’s a space to listen, learn, and lead together with empathy and purpose. The podcast kicks off with the Living Library Series, a collection of candid conversations with LA County Department Heads. Hosted by Rodney Collins, Chief Deputy Director of the Department of Human Resources, this series offers a closer look at the personal and professional journeys of our County leaders. Each episode dives into unfiltered conversations about their values, career paths, challenges, accomplishments, and what makes their LA County story unique.

    30 Years of Service: Elizabeth Buenrostro Ginsberg on Leadership, Trust & LA County

  3. Sep 14

    Rachel S. Moore: Making The Music Center a Place for Everyone

    What happens when the career you've built your entire identity around suddenly changes? On this episode of Live From LA County, host Rodney Collins sits down with Rachel S. Moore, President and CEO of The Music Center, for a conversation about reinvention, leadership, accessibility, diversity, community and the power of the arts to make people's lives better. Before becoming an arts executive, Moore was a professional ballet dancer with American Ballet Theatre. When an injury changed the trajectory of her dance career, she faced the difficult task of redefining who she was and what came next. That transition ultimately led her from the stage to arts leadership and to a mission of ensuring future generations have opportunities to create, perform,participate, and experience the arts. Moore takes us inside The Music Center's work to serve communities throughout Los Angeles County, from arts education reaching students and teachers to free community programming, Dance DTLA, major celebrations on Jerry Moss Plaza, and efforts to ensure programming reflects the extraordinary diversity of LA County. She also shares her approach to leadership, why humility matters, how she defines success, and what The Music Center is envisioning as Los Angeles prepares to welcome the world for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Host: Rodney Collins Producers: Tina Curry, Ramla Javed, Alban Kalasa, Mark Whitney, Sofia Khan Editor: Mark WhitneyGuest: Rachel S. Moore Live From LA County is a storytelling podcast that celebratesthe voices and experiences of Los Angeles County employees. Centered on meaningful conversations, each episode features interviews with County leaders, changemakers, and team members across all levels, highlighting the depth and diversity of our workforce and the shared values that connect us all. From community engagement and cultural milestones to creative problem-solving and innovation, this podcast invites listeners into honest, inspiring discussions about what it means to serve Los Angeles County. It’s a space to listen, learn, and lead together with empathy and purpose. The podcast kicks off with the Living Library Series, a collection of candid conversations with LA County Department Heads. Hosted by Rodney Collins, Chief Deputy Director of theDepartment of Human Resources, this series offers a closer look at the personal and professional journeys of our County leaders. Each episode dives into unfiltered conversations about their values, career paths, challenges, accomplishments, and what makes their LA County story unique.

    Rachel S. Moore: Making The Music Center a Place for Everyone

  4. Aug 31

    Sheriff Robert Luna: Rebuilding Trust and Leading Change in Los Angeles County

    What does it take to lead law enforcement in one of the largest and most diverse counties in America? On this episode of Live From LA County, host Rodney Collinssits down with Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna for a candid conversation about public safety, leadership, accountability, modernization, employee wellness, and rebuilding trust with the communities law enforcementserves. Raised in East Los Angeles, Sheriff Luna has dedicated more than four decades to public service, rising through the ranks of the Long Beach Police Department before becoming Los Angeles County Sheriff. Sheriff Luna also discusses the priorities guiding his leadership including reducing violent crime, increasing public trust and accountability, modernizing the department, and supporting the people behind the badge. This conversation explores not only the responsibilities of the Sheriff, but the experiences, values, and leadership lessons that shaped the person holding the office. Host: Rodney CollinsProducers: Tina Curry, Ramla Javed, Alban Kalasa, Mark Whitney, Sofia KhanEditor: Alban KalasaGuest: Robert LunaLive From LA County is a storytelling podcast that celebrates the voices and experiences of Los Angeles County employees. Centered on meaningful conversations, each episode features interviews with County leaders, changemakers, and team members across all levels, highlighting the depth and diversity of our workforce and the shared values that connect us all. From community engagement and cultural milestones to creative problem-solving and innovation, this podcast invites listeners into honest, inspiring discussions about what it means to serve Los Angeles County. It’s a space to listen, learn, and lead together with empathy and purpose. The podcast kicks off with the Living Library Series, a collection of candid conversations with LA County Department Heads. Hosted by Rodney Collins, Chief Deputy Director of the Department of Human Resources, this series offers a closer look at the personal and professional journeys of our County leaders. Each episode dives into unfiltered conversations about their values, career paths, challenges, accomplishments, and what makes their LA County story unique.

    Sheriff Robert Luna: Rebuilding Trust and Leading Change in Los Angeles County

  5. Aug 17

    What Every LA County Employee Should Know About LACERA

    What does it take to safeguard the retirement future of more than 200,000 LA County employees and retirees?On this episode of Live from LA County, host Rodney Collins sits down with Luis A. Lugo, Chief Executive Officer of the Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association (LACERA), for a conversation about retirement security, leadership, innovation, and the responsibility of managing one of the nation's largest county pension systems.Lugo takes us inside an organization responsible for more than $90 billion in assets and nearly $5 billion in annual benefit payments. He explains why employees should engage with LACERA long before retirement, the importance of keeping beneficiaries and power-of-attorney information current, and how LACERA is exploring digital tools and AI to better serve members.The conversation also goes beyond the numbers. Lugo shares his journey from growing up in the South Bronx to public service, the mentors who changed his trajectory, and the leadership philosophy he brings to LACERA today: empower, inspire, and motivate.Whether you're beginning your County career, approaching retirement, or simply interested in leadership and public service, this conversation offers something you can use. Host: Rodney Collins Producers: Tina Curry, Ramla Javed, Alban Kalasa, Mark Whitney, Sofia Khan Editor: Alban Kalasa Guest: Luis A. Lugo Live From LA County is a storytelling podcast that celebrates the voices and experiences of Los Angeles County employees. Centered on meaningful conversations, each episode features interviews with County leaders, changemakers, and team members across all levels, highlighting the depth and diversity of our workforce and the shared values that connect us all. From community engagement and cultural milestones to creative problem-solving and innovation, this podcast invites listeners into honest, inspiring discussions about what it means to serve Los Angeles County. It’s a space to listen, learn, and lead together with empathy and purpose. The podcast kicks off with the Living Library Series, a collection of candid conversations with LA County Department Heads. Hosted by Rodney Collins, Chief Deputy Director of the Department of Human Resources, this series offers a closer look at the personal and professional journeys of our County leaders. Each episode dives into unfiltered conversations about their values, career paths, challenges, accomplishments, and what makes their LA County story unique.

    What Every LA County Employee Should Know About LACERA

  6. Aug 3

    Dr. Debra Duardo Leading the Nation's Largest Regional Education Agency

    What does it take to overcome adversity and become one of the most influential education leaders in the nation? In this episode of Live from LA County, Rodney Collins sits down with Dr. Debra Duardo, Superintendent of the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE), to discuss her remarkable journey from growing up in Los Angeles as the daughter of Mexican immigrants to leading the nation's largest regional education agency. Dr. Duardo shares powerful lessons on perseverance, leadership, educational opportunity, and the responsibility of preparing future generations for success. Her story is a testament to the transformative power of education and the impact that one person can have on millions of lives. Host: Rodney Collins Producers: Tina Curry, Ramla Javed, Alban Kalasa, Mark Whitney, Sofia Khan Editor: Alban Kalasa Guest: Dr. Debra Duardo Live From LA County is a storytelling podcast that celebrates the voices and experiences of Los Angeles County employees. Centered on meaningful conversations, each episode features interviews with County leaders, changemakers, and team members across all levels, highlighting the depth and diversity of our workforce and the shared values that connect us all. From community engagement and cultural milestones to creative problem-solving and innovation, this podcast invites listeners into honest, inspiring discussions about what it means to serve Los Angeles County. It’s a space to listen, learn, and lead together with empathy and purpose. The podcast kicks off with the Living Library Series, a collection of candid conversations with LA County Department Heads. Hosted by Rodney Collins, Chief Deputy Director of the Department of Human Resources, this series offers a closer look at the personal and professional journeys of our County leaders. Each episode dives into unfiltered conversations about their values, career paths, challenges, accomplishments, and what makes their LA County story unique.

    Dr. Debra Duardo Leading the Nation's Largest Regional Education Agency

  7. Jul 20

    Why Curiosity Changes Lives: A Conversation with Dr. Lori Bettison-Varga

    What role do museums play in shaping the future of our communities? In this episode of Live from LA County, Rodney Collins sits down with Dr. Lori Bettison-Varga, President and Director of the Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County, to explore how science, education, culture, and curiosity come together to inspire millions of visitors every year. From the world-famous Natural History Museum and La Brea Tar Pits to groundbreaking scientific research and educational outreach, Dr. Bettison-Varga shares how museums are helping people better understand our planet, our history, and our future. Host: Rodney Collins Producers: Tina Curry, Ramla Javed, Alban Kalasa, Mark Whitney, Sofia Khan Editor: Alban Kalasa Guest: Dr. Lori Bettison-Varga Live From LA County is a storytelling podcast that celebrates the voices and experiences of Los Angeles County employees. Centered on meaningful conversations, each episode features interviews with County leaders, changemakers, and team members across all levels, highlighting the depth and diversity of our workforce and the shared values that connect us all. From community engagement and cultural milestones to creative problem-solving and innovation, this podcast invites listeners into honest, inspiring discussions about what it means to serve Los Angeles County. It’s a space to listen, learn, and lead together with empathy and purpose. The podcast kicks off with the Living Library Series, a collection of candid conversations with LA County Department Heads. Hosted by Rodney Collins, Chief Deputy Director of the Department of Human Resources, this series offers a closer look at the personal and professional journeys of our County leaders. Each episode dives into unfiltered conversations about their values, career paths, challenges, accomplishments, and what makes their LA County story unique.

    Why Curiosity Changes Lives: A Conversation with Dr. Lori Bettison-Varga

  8. Jul 6

    Rafael Carbajal on Consumer Protection, Housing & Opportunity in LA County

    What does the Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs actually do and how does it impact your everyday life? In this episode of Live from LA County, host Rodney Collins sits down with Rafael Carbajal, Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA), to discuss how the department protects consumers, supports workers, empowers small businesses, and helps residents navigate housing, financial wellness, and wage protections. Rafael also shares his inspiring personal story from immigrating to the United States as a child to rising through County service from an entry-level position to leading one of Los Angeles County’s most impactful departments. Host: Rodney Collins Producers: Tina Curry, Ramla Javed, Alban Kalasa, Mark Whitney, Sofia Khan Editor: Alban Kalasa Guest: Rafael Carbajal Live From LA County is a storytelling podcast that celebrates the voices and experiences of Los Angeles County employees. Centered on meaningful conversations, each episode features interviews with County leaders, changemakers, and team members across all levels, highlighting the depth and diversity of our workforce and the shared values that connect us all. From community engagement and cultural milestones to creative problem-solving and innovation, this podcast invites listeners into honest, inspiring discussions about what it means to serve Los Angeles County. It’s a space to listen, learn, and lead together with empathy and purpose. The podcast kicks off with the Living Library Series, a collection of candid conversations with LA County Department Heads. Hosted by Rodney Collins, Chief Deputy Director of the Department of Human Resources, this series offers a closer look at the personal and professional journeys of our County leaders. Each episode dives into unfiltered conversations about their values, career paths, challenges, accomplishments, and what makes their LA County story unique.

    Rafael Carbajal on Consumer Protection, Housing & Opportunity in LA County
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Live From LA County is a storytelling podcast that celebrates the voices and experiences of Los Angeles County employees. Centered on meaningful conversations, each episode features interviews with County leaders, changemakers, and team members across all levels, highlighting the depth and diversity of our workforce and the shared values that connect us all. From community engagement and cultural milestones to creative problem-solving and innovation, this podcast invites you into honest, inspiring discussions about what it means to serve Los Angeles County.

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  • Creator
    Live From LA County
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    36
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Live From LA County
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