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The Zest from Orange Coast magazine

Chelsea Raineri

Booking Overview

This locally focused interview show features notable Orange County residents discussing their careers, businesses, creative work, and personal paths, with recurring guests from design, arts, wellness, food, jewelry, and lifestyle brands. PR agencies could credibly pitch Orange County-connected founders, chefs, designers, cultural leaders, and brand executives with distinctive career stories and meaningful local or national recognition; booking difficulty is medium.

Metrics

Episodes: 147

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 461 subscribers

Instagram: 68.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@orangecoast.com

podcasts@lamag.com

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Host

Chelsea Raineri - Editor at Orange Coast magazine who interviews notable Orange County locals about their lives, careers, and professional journeys.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Orange County-connected founders, creative leaders, chefs, designers, cultural executives, and brand operators with a notable business, institution, body of work, or career journey to discuss.
Required Achievements:  
Built a recognized local or national brand, Led a prominent arts, cultural, hospitality, wellness, or culinary organization, Earned major media coverage or industry recognition, Created work adopted by recognizable businesses, retailers, or public-facing spaces

Recent Guest Discussions

Amanda Malson - Commercial And Hospitality Design, Brand Experience, Business Strategy, And Orange County Projects.

Jay Grant - The Evolution Of The Sawdust Art Festival, Artist-first Cultural Institutions, And Laguna Beach’s Creative Community.

Gara Post - Entrepreneurship, Fashion And Jewelry Brands, Wellness Concepts, Franchising, And Building Nationally Recognized Companies.

Jillian Sassone - Building A Fine Jewelry Business, Sustainable Sourcing, Family Heritage, Intentional Design, And Brand Development.

Mason Acevedo - An Unconventional Path Into Cooking, Pop-up Restaurants, Culinary Entrepreneurship, And Building Demand For A Food Concept.

Recent Topics

Orange County, Local Business, Design, Culinary Arts, Arts And Culture

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Zest from Orange Coast magazine
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Cole Garrett

October 08, 2026

This week, we're sitting down with a stand-up comedian who has toured internationally, opened for Trevor Wallace, helped grow Don’t Tell Comedy into one of the most recognizable brands in live comedy, and co-hosts the podcast “Cooked in the Comments.” We’ll talk about his path from Orange County to the comedy world, the realities of building a career in entertainment, and what he's learned along the way. Please welcome comedian, producer, and podcast host, Cole Garrett.

Dylan Lujano

October 01, 2026

This week, we're sitting down with someone whose career has taken him from Orange County to red carpets and magazine covers. He's photographed and interviewed A-list celebrities, worked behind the scenes at award shows like the Grammys and Golden Globes, and helped shape content for leading media brands and theaters. Along the way, he's built a career that blends photography, journalism, storytelling, and pop culture. Please welcome photographer, content producer, and entertainmen...

Quentin Lake

September 24, 2026

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 th...

Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
The Zest from Orange Coast magazine
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How do I get in touch with The Zest from Orange Coast magazine?

The Zest from Orange Coast magazine is hosted by Chelsea Raineri. Its publicly listed emails are info@orangecoast.com and podcasts@lamag.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Zest from Orange Coast magazine?

The publicly listed emails for The Zest from Orange Coast magazine: info@orangecoast.com and podcasts@lamag.com.

How many listeners does The Zest from Orange Coast magazine have?

Podseeker estimates The Zest from Orange Coast magazine reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Zest from Orange Coast magazine?

The Zest from Orange Coast magazine typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Orange County-connected founders, creative leaders, chefs, designers, cultural executives, and brand operators with a notable business, institution, body of work, or career journey to discuss. Common among recent guests: Built a recognized local or national brand; Led a prominent arts, cultural, hospitality, wellness, or culinary organization; Earned major media coverage or industry recognition. Recent guests include Amanda Malson, Jay Grant, and Gara Post.

How hard is it to get booked on The Zest from Orange Coast magazine?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Zest from Orange Coast magazine cover?

Recent episodes cover Orange County, Local Business, Design, Culinary Arts, and Arts And Culture. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

info@orangecoast.com

podcasts@lamag.com

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