This week on Everybody Hates LA, we’re getting all up in your beauty bag. I’m sitting down with Ayisat - the self-taught, hustle-certified founder of LashBae By Ayisat. LashBae is a 100% cruelty-free lash line that's redefining durability, glam, and LA attitude.

Born in Houston and raised in LA, Ayisat’s journey is anything but boring. She talks about growing up in a Nigerian-American household where education was the rule, ditching cosmetology school to teach herself the craft, and running a family-owned salon and barbershop before launching her own beauty brand.

We’re talking real talk about:

✨ Building Visible Transformations in LA

✨ Why she launched LashBae on Juneteenth (and if it was really planned)

✨ Naming lashes, cruelty-free formulas & setting her brand apart

✨ Working with celebs like Ava DuVernay and Omarion

✨ Balancing hair, makeup, and boudoir sessions with real-life hustle

Plus, she drops her go-to no-time makeup hacks, the hottest features to play up, and the one beauty trend she wants to die forever. If you’ve ever dreamed of making your own rules in the beauty game, this episode is for you.

He’s the voice behind ESPN LA, the heartbeat of LAFC Radio. Now he’s stepping into the spotlight with his new single “Cali Vibe.” 🎶

In this exclusive interview, Mario Ruiz gets real about his journey from shaping the sound of LA sports to dropping feel-good anthems rooted in culture, community, and California sunshine. We talk music, legacy, identity, and what it means to make his son proud.

In this exclusive interview, Mario opens up about:

• Why now was the time to release his debut single “Cali Vibe”
• The connection between music, identity, and legacy in the Latinx community
• Behind-the-scenes stories from LAFC game days and ESPN LA
• How LA’s streets, sounds, and people shaped his creative process
• Reinventing yourself after building a 20+ year career in radio
• Why his mission has always been about more than just the mic - it’s about community

If you’ve ever loved LA, felt the pull of purpose, or wondered what it takes to reinvent yourself - this one’s for you. Stream “Cali Vibe” NOW and tap in for a conversation that’s as warm, soulful, and iconic as the city itself. 🌴🔥

Stream Mario's music here: https://ffm.bio/marioruiz

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iammarioruiz/

YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@MarioRuiz1

Ever wonder what Hollywood’s Golden Age looked like through the eyes of someone who lived it?

Meet Joe Ackerman, a self-taught photographer, family man, and Hollywood’s original "paparazzi" before the term even existed. From humble beginnings in Oklahoma to capturing the stars of the silver screen in 1940s Hollywood, Joe’s passion for film and celebrities led him to collect over 5,000 autographs - each with its own incredible story.

In this episode, we’re joined by his daughter, Julie Anderson, who turned her father’s legacy into an extraordinary book, The Golden Age of Hollywood. This isn’t just a collection of photos - it’s a treasure trove of memories, told through Joe’s lens, celebrating the stars and stories of a bygone era.

Julie shares what it was like to grow up in the shadow of her father’s camera and how his love for Hollywood shaped their family and community.

🎧 Tune in for behind-the-scenes stories, a glimpse into old Hollywood glamour, and the heartwarming tale of a family keeping Joe’s legacy alive.

📖 Get your copy of the book here: https://joeackermanshollywood.com/2020/product/the-golden-age-of-hollywood/

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