Community Chronicles
We partnered with our friends at TMC Community Capital to highlight the stories of the entrepreneurs who make our neighborhoods feel like home.
409 Woodbury
After the fires tore through Los Angeles, owners and siblings Semira and Fred helped 409 Woodbury evolve from a simple event space into a hub for healing, connection, and community care.
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Cactus Foods
Diana’s quest to find healing foods with familiar flavors turned into a snack rooted in culture, care, and togetherness. Diana’s entire business, run from her home, was destroyed by the Altadena fire. She’s continuing to rebuild better and since this episode, her chips have been picked up by big retailers like Whole Foods and Bristol Farms.
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PoetGirl Roni
Rooted in hip hop history, Slauson Avenue, and lived experience, Roni calls herself “The People’s Designer.” She creates custom, one of one wearable art that blends poetry, fashion, and personal story into something bold, expressive, and entirely unique.
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LA Waterfront Pizza
Right in the heart of Wilmington, LA Waterfront Pizza has become a staple for good food, good people, and a space where the community shows up for each other. Arturo founded his neighborhood pizzeria serving wood-fired pies and comfort classics in a laid-back space that feels made for locals, music lovers, and anyone craving a slice near the harbor.
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Willow Stephens
An artist who built her business with authenticity, craft, and community. Willow knows that being an artist means being a business owner. Her music carries soul that brings people together and reminds us why supporting local creators matters.
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Fresh Kutz
A Toluca Lake barbershop run by a husband-and-wife team, Dario and Veronica. Their shop has become a gathering place for families of all ages, a style hub, and a space where community pride shows up every day.
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