Laguna Beach Living

Creating Joy Through Beads: The Bauble Collective

In this conversation, Caitlin Reyna, founder of The Bauble Collective, shares her journey from a childhood passion for jewelry making to creating a successful business centered around custom bead and charm parties for children and adults. She discusses the importance of tailoring experiences for different age groups, the educational benefits of jewelry making, and how her business fosters creativity and entrepreneurship in kids. Caitlin also highlights the supportive community in Laguna Beach and her commitment to charitable contributions, as well as her future plans for expanding her offerings. EPISODE TAKEAWAYS: Caitlin started making jewelry at a young age and turned her passion into a business. The Bauble Collective offers customized bead and charm parties for various age groups. Caitlin emphasizes the importance of quality in her jewelry making. Jewelry making can enhance fine motor skills and creativity in children. The parties provide a confidence boost for kids as they create their own pieces. Caitlin supports local schools and charities by donating party experiences. The Laguna Beach community is supportive of small businesses and collaboration. Caitlin plans to expand her offerings for the holiday season. Kids can develop an entrepreneurial mindset through jewelry making. Caitlin is hands-on in ensuring all kids feel included in the experience.

Beyond Better: Dr. Shannon Zingel on Holistic Healing and the Future of Wellness

In this insightful episode of the Laguna Beach Living Podcast, host Lindsay DeLong sits down with Dr. Shannon Zingel, founder of Beyond Better Wellness, to explore the holistic approach behind her practice. Dr. Zingel shares her passion for helping individuals overcome chronic pain, often serving as a last resort for those seeking relief. The conversation delves into the philosophy of osteopathy, where individualized treatment and continuous education play key roles in achieving whole-body wellness. Dr. Zingel emphasizes the power of proactive healthcare, encouraging patients to prioritize preventative measures and listen closely to their bodies. She also shares success stories that highlight the interconnectedness of the body's systems, reinforcing the idea that true wellness extends beyond just feeling better. As she looks to the future, Dr. Zingel envisions a wellness community that integrates multiple health practices under one roof, fostering both personal fulfillment and professional growth.

Creating the Style Beacon with Michelle Zuzek

Chances are you've seen Michelle Zuzek around town. Known for her big smile, friendly persona, and fashionable outfits, she is wife to husband, Aleks, mama to daughter, Mila, and dog mom to rescue pup, Duke. Serving as one of Laguna's most popular -- and nicest -- influencers, she serves as founder of the fashion and lifestyle publication, Style Beacon, where she strives to add some sparkle and positivity to your life. And, because she's never one to sit still, she is also the founder of Presmatic, a personal gift concierge. (Be sure to enlist her help if you need a gift for your significant other, family member, or client!) In this episode she talks about meeting her husband in Texas, relocating to Orange County, her love affair with social media, and how she juggles it all as a total #bossmom. She shares what she loves most about Laguna and how she navigated her businesses with becoming a new mom throughout the pandemic. Follow Michelle on Instagram at @stylebeacon. This episode is sponsored by OSEA Malibu. Skincare inspired by the sea (and actually made of seaweed!), this family business creates clean, cruelty-free, vegan products with sustainable packaging formulated with botanical actives that deliver powerful results. Use code LAGUNA10 for 10% off of your purchase. (Their Undaria Algae Body Oil is our go-to after a summer beach day!)

Saving Senior and Special Dogs with Unconditional Rescue

Unconditional is a rescue dedicated to finding homes for senior and special dogs. They know that these dogs are most often overlooked in the shelters so they have created a non-profit that not only highlights them and their stories, but also shows them relaxed, living in an environment where future adopters can see their true personalities shine through. And the reward is great: oftentimes senior and special dogs are the most loving and thankful (not to mention, cuddliest) dogs out there! Laguna Beach Living sits down with Unconditional Rescue's president, Amy Mack and COO, Sabrina Neas, to discuss Unconditional's mission, their state-of-the-art facility being built in Laguna Canyon, and their sister entity, Rise Pet Health, a for-profit specialty vet care clinic in Laguna Hills, that will donate all profits to charitable causes including free medical care for dogs in the care of Unconditional. Listen for details about their annual fundraiser, Chef Masters, taking place in Laguna Beach on September 24, and for ways you can help through donating, volunteering, or fostering. To view available adoptable dogs click HERE. (Tyson, a Great Pyrenees Mix who is in a wheelchair, is just one of many who just may steal your heart!)

Expanding Your Business & Mind with California Professional Accountants' President Natalie Elser

We talked to Natalie Elser, President of California Professional Accountants, back in 2020 on a fun episode of the Laguna Beach Living Podcast called Natalie Elser Talks Taxes, and wanted to catch up with the tax accountant and CPA. Not only does she own her own firm, she is expanding and adding high net clients to her roster all throughout Southern California. At the top of her game, we chatted about what she's doing as a high level entrepreneur to keep her mind sharp for both herself and her clients. Learn more about what Natalie offers at CalProAccountants.com... because taxes don't have to be boring. In this episode Natalie references the following leaders in their industries: Leadership & Public Speaking: Rene Rodriguez  @learnwithrene Growth Mastermind: Kristi Munoz @Kristi Munoz Sound Bath & Meditation: Mars Whealthness @marswhealthness