HeyJaredThe Zest from Orange Coast magazine
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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Quentin Lake (opens the original)
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This week, we’re diving into the journey of a Southern California native whose football story has been shaped by discipline, family legacy, and years of steady growth. From competing at Mater Dei High School to UCLA, his path has always been rooted in Southern California football. He was later drafted into the NFL and worked his way up from a sixth-round pick to becoming a trusted and versatile piece of the Los Angeles Rams defense. Off the field, his perspective is shaped by growing up as the s
Irvin Rivera (opens the original)
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This week we’re sitting down with an award-winning celebrity portrait and fashion photographer whose work you’ve probably seen everywhere from magazine covers to major entertainment campaigns. He’s photographed stars including Scarlett Johansson, Jennifer Lopez, Robert Pattinson, Jenna Ortega, and Colman Domingo, worked with brands and publications including Netflix, Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Variety, and of course Orange Coast and our sister publication Los Angeles magazine, and founded the creat
Evan Marks (opens the original)
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This week, we’re joined by someone who has helped redefine what sustainability looks like. After studying agroecology at UC Santa Cruz, he spent years working across California, Hawaii, Costa Rica, Peru, Mexico, Ghana, and Nigeria designing regenerative farms and learning from Indigenous and traditional agricultural systems. In 2008, he returned to Orange County and founded The Ecology Center in San Juan Capistrano, transforming an old farmhouse and dirt lot into one of the region’s most impactf
Ashley Clark (opens the original)
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This week, we’re joined by a creative entrepreneur who turned a passion for vintage textiles into a full-scale interior design studio known for its elevated take on coastal living. After growing up in Utah and moving to California, she launched her business in 2010, which started with handmade pillows and throws and quickly evolved into a sought-after design firm, with work featured in HGTV, Orange Coast magazine, and homes showcased on the Newport Harbor Home Tour. She’s also expanded into reta
Amanda Malson (opens the original)
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Today’s guest is a designer whose work has quietly shaped some of the most recognizable and beloved spaces across Orange County. Through her studio, she’s shaped standout spaces like Coffee Dose, Eat Chow, Outpost Kitchen, and Jan’s Health Bar, along with previous works for Lido Marina Village, Bear Flag, and Pacific City. Her approach brings brand, experience, and business strategy into alignment. Now, she’s leading a new wave of 2026 projects—from reimagining historic icons like Mariners Mile
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