It’s A Long Beach Thing

Interview with Long Beach Community Foundation CEO Marcelle Hope Epley

Marcelle talks about her amazing journey from humble beginnings to becoming a CEO at very young age. Along the way she has found her voice, now she is on a mission to advocate for women in the business world for greater opportunities in all aspects of life!

Interview with Local Long Beach Musician Arturo Garcia

Arturo talks about his love for Long Beach ever since he went to high school at St Anthony. He also talks about his love of music since he was 10 years old. The passion of the art of music moves him in ways only Arturo can explain.

Interview with Video Marketer and Entrepreneur Brandon West

Brandon West talks about his humble begins in Oklahoma all the way to Naples Long Beach. He has since open a podcast studio in Signal Hill and ready to help business owners level up in marketing.

Interview with Council Member of the 3rd District Kristina Duggan

Council Member of the 3rd District Kristina Duggan gives us an update on what is currently going on in the 3rd District of Long Beach. She talks about the Colorado Lagoon Project, the issue of homelessness, Concerts in the Park, bringing back Movies on the Beach, PCH Building Project, Belmont Shore business, Zaferia business, and so much more.

Interview with Poly and Notre Dame Wide Receiver Reggie Ward

Reggie Ward talks about the principles that his mother instilled in him as a young boy. These are the principles he used to excel on and off the football field. Today as a speaker, coach, and author he shares these principles on a bigger stage.  

Interview with Long Beach Christian Fellowship Pastor Danny Cortez

Danny shares his devotion for the Christian Church while early on having an internal struggle on the church’s stance on the LBGTQ community. With his own research and love, he has come to the conclusion that everyone should be welcomed into the church with love and open arms.

Interview with the owner of LB 908 John Grossi

John Grossi talks about starting a Long Beach magazine during a time where print media was falling off a cliff. Learn about his inspiring story and his great love for the city of Long Beach. 

Interview with Mayor Rex Richardson

Mayor Rex Richardson shares his journey bouncing around from State to State as a boy, ending up in the city of Long Beach. He also shares his long term vision for the great city of Long Beach.

Interview with Dr Christine Petit

We interviewed leadership coach and organization consultant Dr. Christine Petit. She talks about her how her life experiences and background organizing for workers' rights and living wages led her to where she is today.

Interview with Long Beach Street Artist Andrea James

Local Long Beach Artist Andrea James talks about her journey of being someone who thought there was no way of making a living being an artist to someone who has a team painting murals in the city of Long Beach.