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How We Align - Christina Ochoa
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This month, we talk with actress, author and educator, Christina Ochoa. We talk
about how she embraces the arts and sciences. We talk about the upcoming final
season of TNT’s Animal Kingdom as well as her latest series, Promised Land on ABC.
We also talk about her work in marine biology and using her platform to inform.
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that dropped this month, LOVE//CHAOS. They talk about how they stay inspired
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It’s About the Character
Rebecca Henderson
We catch up with Rebecca Henderson who you can see in Freeform’s Single Drunk
Female as well as Netflix’s Inventing Anna now and the upcoming second season of
Russian Doll. We talk about how she came to acting, how she prepares for her roles
and how she makes sure to take time for herself when she is not on set.
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Creativity Rules
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Maria Brito talks with us about being art
advisor and curator, demistifying the art
world, going to Art Basel and her latest
book, How Creativity Rules the World.
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Jonathan Kuminga
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This month, our cover story is with Christina
Ochoa who plays Renn Randall in
TNT's Animal Kingdom as well as Veronica
Sandoval in ABC's Promised Land. We
talk about what drives her when she is selecting
projects In addition, we also talk
about how she balances her love for acting
and being creative with her passion
for science with a focus on the oceans
through marine biology. She shares how
she continues to make an impact on the
world with others through her work
and staying stimulated in these efforts.
ATHLEISURE MAG: When did you realize
that you loved acting and that you wanted
to do it as a profession?
CHRISTINA OCHOA: I realized it really late
in the game. I was probably in my mid 20’s
compared to all of the wonderful child
actors that already came and knew what
they wanted to be! I realized when I took
an amateur theater class in order to just
help my public speaking engagements for
science! It had nothing to do with having
an ambition to be an actor. Then, I just
had so much fun. I fell in love and that’s all
she wrote!
AM: That’s awesome, you never know
when something like that will happen!
What’s your approach when you’re thinking
about whether you want to take on a
project? What are you looking for?
CO: The number one thing that I look for
is the caliber of people involved. So for
me, having a conversation with either a
showrunner, director or producer prior to
joining at this point just makes sure that
creatively – that 1, I can bring in any added
value, and 2 that we see eye to eye on
how to go about a project which is really
important.
When it comes to the character choices,
I like admiring the characters that I play
and being enamored with them and their
complexities. High level competence is a
factor that all of my characters have one
way or another regardless of the realm
that they inhabit. They are all very com-
petent women and also, they have real
questions and doubts and concerns
and color! They’re not just necessarily
written in one specific way. I like that.
AM: We first saw you in Animal Kingdom
which we are fans of this show.
Your character Renn is one that we love
to watch. We know our readers have
so many questions going into this final
season which comes back this summer
– is she coming back and what’s it like
to play this character?
CO: Oh come on! You didn’t think that
that was all it would take to get rid of
Renn did you?
AM: Haha we didn’t, but we know that
there have to be people wondering out
there!
CO: Craig and Renn are a very interesting
dynamic that I think was one of
the most fun things to play with. Ben
Robson (Vikings, Emperor, The Boy)
and I talked about it all of the time.
They are just meant to be together
and they have no idea how! In a weird
way, they’re childish in their approaches
and it’s so volatile. They act like they
are going to explode or implode, you
never know. I think that in the last season
coming up soon, we get to see
maybe what it’s like for them to really
come together in a new way. Like for
the first time, maybe not opponents,
but teammates.
AM: Yeah! Being on the same side!
CO: Exactly!
AM: Another show that we love which
you’re in is ABC's A Million Little Things.
We love the storyline and we’re glad
that it’s resumed it’s midseason break
this month. Your character, Ashley was
in the first season and we saw her working
with Jon Dixon and got clues on
what was going on with him. As they’re
currently in their 4th season, will your
character come back to this show?

CO: Well you know, conversations that
I have had a lot with DJ Nash (Truth Be
Told, Growing Up Fisher, Guys with Kids)
have been ongoing for awhile for a couple
of years. Where is Ashley and will she
come back or not? I consider myself to
be incredibly lucky to have joined some
of my closest friends on this. At the end
of the day, that was a job where being
able to work with James Roday Rodriguez
(Psych, Blood Drive) again which I
had already worked on in a number of
different capacities was just a chance
that I just had to jump on.
I hope that there is still a space for Ashley
to be there and to be able to pop in.
But I do not have that information. If
they want to give me a call, I’m here!
AM: Well seeing you on your latest show,
Promised Land, it’s definitely a great
show that we’re getting obsessed with.
We love that we’re getting to learn about
the wine industry and how a family is
maintaining that power, which has that
Succession vibe. We’d love to know more
about Veronica which you play and what
can we expect from this season as it continues
to unfold?
CO: The thing about Veronica that I gravitated
to the most from the get go, she
was in this very male dominated environment
– very muy macho - her father, her
brothers and siblings - everyone around
her. Yet, she managed to tap into a very
powerful position without having to emulate
the men or to compete with them
on their turf and that was something
that was really intriguing to me and
there were a lot of conversations with
Matt Lopez (Race to Witch Mountain,
The Wild, The Sorcerer's Apprentice) and
Adam Kolbrenner (Free Guy, The Tomorrow
War, Slender Man) initially before
the pilot in terms of how they wanted
to see this character.
This is such an important milestone in
the journey for real diversity on network
television and ABC decided to take an
entire Latin cast and infuse the show behind
the camera with a lot of Latin crew
as well. I think that for me, that was one
of those things where how could I ever
say no to doing something that was so
meaningful? Human first, entertaining
second.
It was really wonderful to jump on
board and I think that for me, Veronica
in particular, is just one more version of
that diversity that I want to see within a
certain ethnic group. So yes, they’re all
Latin but that’s the number 10 on the list
when you describe them. There is diversity
of thought, diversity of perspective,
diversity of political opinions within this
Latin family and you get all of that and
what a beautiful thing. That's a diversity
that nobody ever talks about. That's
one that is very close to my heart. Heteradox
thinking is the number 1 thing that
I want to see in a group of characters
that are all defined by this one common
denominator.
AM: In the months and weeks leading up
to the show and seeing the previews for
it. I was excited to see this on TV. I have
to say that as a Black cofounder of Athleisure
Media and doing all the things that I
do, I’m always excited to see the depth of
diversity across various racial groups and
how they are portraying characters who
work in fields that some who are viewing
may not have thought that they would
be there – but they are! So it’s amazing
that your show is presenting this and you
have an incredible cast.
What should we be looking for as we
continue through this season?
CO: Oh I think that for Veronica in particular
– how to do it her way is one of the
most common things especially during
the pandemic that we all went through
this. We evaluated our life choices, figured
out what we wanted and thought
about whether we were fulfilled – did
we want to make an impact where we
could make things better?
I think that she is the personification of

some of those journeys where she has
done everything that she should do and
she has done it right most of her life and
suddenly, she has to be confronted with,
what does she even want and how does
she want it? And how is she going to get
things done and do the ends justify the
means? All these big questions, she is
being faced with for the first time in her
life. So going along that journey and seeing
where in that fight for power, what’s
going to happen with Michael and her
and that relationship? Those worlds are
in chaos and in limbo and that’s going to
be so interesting. People will be able to
see themselves in it.
AM: What are some upcoming projects
that you have in film/TV that we should
keep on our radar, that you’re able to
share?
CO: Well, I have a movie coming out soon
called Boon. It’s a western thriller – very
different and very exciting. Then, another
movie coming out called MVP about
an NFL player who is also a veteran and
it’s about his journey. That’s coming out
soon and of course season 6 of Animal
Kingdom that is coming back very soon.
AM: At Athleisure Mag, we love sharing
great people with our readers and giving
them insight on what they know about
them as well as things they may not. In
prep for this interview, we knew about
a number of your shows and your work
in them. In addition to your work in the
arts, you’re all about the sciences as well
and that was fun for us to learn about
how you’re a badass in this area as a marine
biologist and what you do for the
community. When did you embrace your
love for science and more specifically focusing
on the oceans?
CO: For me, the ocean is the Alpha and
the Omega, it’s the love of my life. If I
fell in love with acting, the ocean is still
the love of my life and it always will be.
I try to maintain a bit of a balance. I find
that having something, especially in the
entertainment industry and any of its
forms and I’m sure for you, it’s the same.
Having something that you believe in
that’s greater than you and more important
than anything in your immediate
surroundings whether that be a
family, religion or a cause – I think that
that’s so fundamental! This way we
don’t become myopic in our world and
what matters to us as individuals. That’s
kind of always been there and hopefully
always will be.
I was very fortunate to be at James
Cook University and a lot of wonderful
friends that I am still in touch with – I
get to still piggyback off of a lot of the
amazing cool adventures that they’re
having when I have time off. I get to go
jump in the water and do expeditions
and fieldwork and help out and go shark
tagging. It’s definitely something that
will never go away – maybe I should put
that in the credits some how haha, “also
come join her shark tagging!”
AM: Yeah the duality of someone who
does both and their passions in both
are just great to see that. I can appreciate
this as someone who is just as comfortable
coding as I am with my work in
this magazine, styling a project or doing
interviews. It’s always amazing to see
other people especially those that are
women who also like to embrace work
in art, tech and science fields. What does
it mean when you’re saying that you’re a
marine biologist, tagging sharks and doing
fieldwork – what are you doing?
CO: Because I’m not actively in the academia
community anymore because I’m
acting, what I’m doing is basically jumping
on board to do the expeditions and
projects that my friends and colleagues
are doing. I come in and I try to collaborate
and contribute in whatever ways
that help them. So for shark tagging,
I work with the American Shark Conservancy
and a lot of researchers that
are monitoring healthy communities of
Great Whites, Hammerheads or Tiger
Sharks and that kind of work that they

are doing. If I’m with my friend who’s
a primatologist, I’m working with the
orangutans in Sumatra and I’m going on
an expedition there and just trying to
help gather information and samples for
their research. So it kind of varies and
like you, it’s like that “Jack of all trades”
mentality which has always been a thing
right?
I saw a video online once where they
said that when people say, “A Jack of all
trades is a master of none,” they leave
it there – but there is a full saying that’s
much longer than that –
AM: Yeah, the way many of us have
learned that quote, it’s a “Jack of all
trades, master of none” which definitely
is not something that I would want to
be associated as but when you have the
full quote, “Jack of all trades, master of
none, but oftentimes better than a master
of one.” It really gives you that agency
to explore multiple interests.
CO: Totally!
AM: It’s so great that you love the oceans
and clearly you love protecting them.
You’re involved in so many philanthropic
efforts – Oceana, Earth’s Oceans, and
CARE. Can you talk a little about what
you do in those organizations and why
you wanted to be involved?
CO: I mean, all of these organizations,
for the most part, the reason why I like
to be involved is that my personal motto
is replacing condemnation with inspiration
– right? Tapping into things that
are uplifting and motivating and as an
example, putting your efforts into places
where they do have an impact and a
reward. As opposed to just shaming societies
in saying that everything that we
do is wrong. These organizations, all of
them Oceana, Earth's Oceans, CARE and
Sustainable Ocean Alliance they are all
solution based as opposed to problem
focused. To me, that is fundamental in
being able to catalyze movement and
mobilize communities to do something
whether it’s on an individual level or
not. Most of them are policy based as
they want to change legislation and they
want to tackle things on the governmental
level whether it's local or national. I
think that for me, being able to do that
in such a tangible way - partnering up
with these organizations because they
align so well with my personal philosophies
is easy. I don’t feel that the work
that I do with them or are on the board
is effortful. I feel that the work I do is so
rewarding and easy it aligns.
AM: I have always felt this way and it’s
become the way that we go about our
work on out team as well – if a lot of the
things that you do are in the same vein,
even it feels different or sounds different
to other people, you're not really spreading
yourself thin. You’re just doing what
you’re really passionate about and you’re
able to chop it up in different ways.
CO: Yeah, I like that – it’s the key right?
It’s finding something that you align with
so closely that it doesn’t feel separate to
you. It doesn’t feel like, “oh I have to do
philanthropic work. Let me go find an
organization.” The philanthropic effort
comes from you aligning your core values
and then you can change your own
surroundings.
So with Earth’s Oceans, for example,
they have a big partnership with a lot
of our shows including Animal Kingdom
now. They take a lot of the recycled plastics
that are not normally recyclable.
Things that people don’t think about -
lawn chairs, hair brushes from makeup
trailers, everything in the film production
– the production is now a green
production. They take these plastics
and they use it to make consumerable
goods.
It’s just, changing your own environment
is easier than just thinking about,
“oh I have to go somewhere else to do
it.”
AM: Wow that’s pretty amazing. You’re

also a member of the Los Angeles Science
for Society. What is that and how
long have you been involved with them?
CO: They are fantastic! They host these
incredible Intel International Science
Engineering Fairs (ISEF) that are pre
collegiate level! These children – these
prodigies are so innovative and it celebrates
them and it brings them from all
across the world and from different areas
of STEM and now it’s called STEAM
because they include a lot of the arts
into it. They bring them together and it’s
a wonderful cause and something that I
am very passionate about in catalyzing
that kind of curiosity in children is fundamental.
It's really amazing and I know
that you interviewed the director of Science
Fair?
AM: Yes! We interviewed Science Fair's
filmmaker and director, Cristina Costantini,
Dr. Serena McCalla and student
Kashfia Rahrman. The film was amazing
and it was so impressive to see these students
and the teachers that worked with
them being able to create these projects
and to see the kinds of impacts they
could make in the world!
CO: They are fantastic and I’m very
lucky that I have been able to work with
them for so long. I also just think it’s
really wonderful because children are
encumbered by a lot of the limitations
that once you get into collegiate levels
whether it’s someone that’s going on a
tenure track or corporate side of things
– a lot of the time, you start seeing limitations
whether it’s funding, access and
you see them. Children don’t have that.
They’re imagination really reigns in this
arena and it’s so beautiful to see that
overlap between their imagination and
the science that they are doing and the
causes that they tackle. It’s all very personal
as one will say that they want to
improve the hospital energy supply in
their local area because refrigeration is
a big thing, so they invented solar cells
that people can replace themselves. It’s
just fascinating to see and of course, the
awards are largely education based with
grants and college scholarships.
AM: We were excited to share that with
our readers to show how these students
are making an impact and are being infused
with these skills that will help
them as they continue to navigate their
careers.
In addition, thinking back to things that
we have talked about, it’s great to hear
that you’re the keynote speaker at these
conferences, podcast guest for a number
of these science shows, you’ve been
a member of MENSA since 2009 and you
are doing a number of fascinating projects
–
CO: Oh thank you.
AM: Absolutely, I mean I think that the
work you’re doing is incredible and
when you look at it in the lens of being
a woman who is doing this and owning
her space it’s amazing how you are using
your platform to showcase – why is it so
important for you to do this and to have
this mix of arts and sciences?
CO: Apathy is the devil to me. To me,
everybody wants an intellectually stimulating
life. Everyone wants a creatively
stimulating life. I don’t care what arena
or industry you’re in. That’s something
that as human beings, we crave and to
me, mixing those two helps to avoid
that apathy. It’s so easy to become
self-centered in an industry that encourages
that because hey we are tools,
our creativity, your imagination – all of
these things. For me, mixing the two is
just a way that I find balance in those
things that I care about because I also
think that creativity benefits from all of
that. You were saying that you benefit
from your knowledge and mastery of
technology every single day. I feel that
I benefit from mine too because – famous
quote of course, “it’s not a body
of knowledge, it’s a way of thinking.” To
me, it’s about asking the right questions
whether it’s for a role or one of these

organizations working with them or in
the field working with wild life.
So, learning to ask the right questions
and questioning yourself, that is so important.
Asking ourselves, ”what if this
did work and what if we did it this way?”
What if we got it right, what if we did
make an impact – what if whatever I
did in the next hour mattered to somebody
or to something? Learning to ask
different questions depending on the
circumstances is so fundamental to me
and something that I use daily. I think
that it helps stomps out apathy first and
foremost for myself and other people
around me and inspiring them to do the
same. So for me, that has been the guiding
force I guess.
AM: It’s been so fascinating to talk with
you and to hear about what you’re involved
in and how you continue to take
on new things as an educator, author,
being published in Vogue Spain etc. Are
there still things that you wish to tackle
that you have yet to do at this point?
CO: A social life – ha! I mean, I see myself
as a storyteller so for me, that in
general has come through acting, it
has come through writing. It has come
through writing research papers and it
has come through podcasting, producing
and things like that. To me, it’s not
just one medium and I’m very fortunate,
knock on wood that I have, like you, that
true Jack of all trades gene. So anything
that feels labeling and limiting is not going
to satisfy that fluidity. I get energy
from transitioning from podcasting to
producing or from acting to writing a research
paper or writing an article. I enjoy
that fluidity and I assume you do too as
you built your life around that structure.
AM: I do find that if I am only doing one
thing, then I feel a little stuck, but if I can
flow or see something that’s presented
and even if it’s not a fit, pivot it so it
leans back to things that I can execute
on – then it makes sense to me. But if it’s
constantly the same that’s really going
to be a bit of a wall until we can put a
twist on it because you want to be challenged!
You don’t always want to feel like
you can do it with your eyes closed all the
time. I don’t like every bump that comes
along but I can appreciate certain bumps
– depending on time and place.
So when you’re not on set, and I assume
you’re going to say the ocean, where can
we find you in terms of getting back to
yourself and making sure that your cup
is replenished?
CO: I mean wildlife, water, nature – those
things really replenish me. They don’t
have to be grand scale – I don’t have to
be at the Bimini Shark Lab free diving
for Tiger Sharks - it's as easy as taking a
walk with my dog or honestly, reading
a book! I mean, to me, it’s the cheapest
form of travel and cheapest form of escapism
and I suffer the need for escapism
constantly, I think! I like the idea of
going away to a cabin on the cliff by the
ocean is my dream in general! Books are
a very easy and quick way for me to do
that. It’s a go-to that definitely replenishes.
Anything that’s creative and is
not result driven or process driven – so
painting – even when I know it might go
in the trash 20 mins later – that is very
replenishing for me! Not having to get
something right is great – so anything in
that vein.
@ochoachristina
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We never need an excuse to go about our
days and nights listening to a number of
of our favorite tracks. As we begin to think
about warmer weather (or heading there
if we can't wait), we're also planning for a
number of festivals, shows and more that
we can enjoy with our crew.
We caught up with Montreal based Electronic
duo, Adventure Club - Christian Srigley
and Leighton James - to find out more
about their sound, how they joined forces
and how they stay inspired. This month,
they dropped their sophomore album,
LOVE//CHAOS, their follow up album to
RED//BLUE and will be touring this spring
and summer on their LOVE//CHAOS TOUR.
They talk about songs that they dropped
last summer that we love, their schedule
and more.
ATHLEISURE MAG: What was the song
that made you fall in love with music and
ultimately lead to you doing it professionally?
ADVENTURE CLUB: The earliest songs
I can remember were listening to The
Pogues or Susan Aglukark.
Those are so deeply embedded inside me.
I would just sit and listen to any and all CDs
our family had. Pat Metheny, Rod Stewart,
Fleetwood Mac. Until I had every single
lyric and tracklisting memorized.
AM: How did you guys come together to
form Adventure Club?
AC: Christian and I have known each other
since highschool. We started a metalcore
and then a pop punk band together.
Working on various different projects until
ultimately, we found our calling with
Adventure Club.
AM: How would you define the Adventure
Club sound?
AC: We used to call it music to make babies
to, I guess that still stands today.
Melodic bass or sadboi is what I think
would encompass it now.
AM: We remember your remix with Lullabies
with you and Yuna as well as Rise
and Fall with Krewella which is another
favorite. Both have such great energy!
What is your process when you’re creating
your music when it’s just you guys
versus when you’re working with a remix
or collaborating with other artists on a
song?
AC: We treat every musical endeavor/
project the same. It’s really the vocal
that we try to work around and make
the star. So whether it's a remix or original,
everything we do is to showcase
the vocal and create a story around it.
AM: Where do you get inspiration when
you’re in the creative process?
AC: Anywhere and everywhere we can
find it. Dreams are a great source of inspiration
for the moments you can actually
remember and properly recreate
once you wake up. We listen to so much
music in a given day, so much seeps into
our unconscious and manifests it self
while we’re creating. Sometimes will
hear a motif in a completely different
genre and be like that overall idea would
be cool in this setting.
AM: The past 2 years have been interesting
to navigate. During the thick of
quarantine, how did you guys look at
that time in terms of creating music and
interacting with your fans?
AC: It was very interesting to say the
least. I'll focus on the positives. It was
nice to have a forced break from tour
life. To really be grateful for all our
friends and family, just reflect on our career
and take a moment to cherish every
moment. We found a great routine,
made some time for side endeavors as
well as create music whenever inspiration,
and of course finish our album.
AM: It feels like now that things are
opening up, everyone is adding to their
schedules, are you guys touring and do
you have any shows that you can share

with us?
AC: Hell yes! We’re back on the road almost
every weekend now.
AM: We've been excited since the summer
to hear this albume. Now that you've
dropped it this month, what can we expect
to hear on Love//Chaos?
AC: So excited to share it with the world.
25 tracks. We worked with every single
one of our favorite artists.
AM: At least while we waited for the album
to come out, you did drop certain
singles that are on the album. Can you tell
us more about Safe With Me and how it
came together?
AC: We’ve always wanted to work with
our fellow Canadian producer Soar, he
just has such a unique approach to melodic
bass. Luma is one of our favorite vocalists
right now. Soar sent us an idea and we
were like “THIS IS IT.” Immediately messaged
LUMA and she came back with the
most perfect vocal.
AM: Color Blind has been another song
that we enjoyed this past summer from
this album – tell us more about this and
how it came together with you, Nurko and
Dayseeker.
AC: Thank you. Nurko is probably our top
candidate to take over the scene in the
near future. We’ve been fans for a while
now, and we’ve always spoke about wanting
to collab. Quarantine provided that
time. Dayseeker is another one of those
bands we’ve had on repeat all year. Rorys
vocals are just incredible. We love being
able to bridge our two favorite genres,
and this seemed like the perfect fit.
@adventureclub
PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY | Adventure
Club

VINEAPPLE CAFE
THE ART OF
THE SNACK:

We're heading to Brooklyn where we
found out about Vineapple Cafe, a coffee
shop that was beloved by Aubrie Therrien
and Zac Rubin who enjoyed the vibe. When
it closed, they stepped in to become the
new co-owners to ensure that the neighborhood
still had a destination to enjoy .
They imagined how Vineapple could be
more than what it was known as so that
the community could still come together.
ATHLEISURE MAG: Tell me about Vineapple
Cafe prior to when you took ownership
of it. What was it about the original that
drew you to it and what made you want to
revive it?
AUBRIE THERRIEN: Vineapple was a
neighborhood coffee shop that we frequented
daily and the neighborhood really
loved. Before that, it also had many other
iterations as a steak house, a Mexican
restaurant, and a gay nightclub. When we
moved to the neighborhood, we would
always wonder what Vineapple would
be like if it had a great bar and an enoteca-like
food menu. We joked that we
would at least eat there 2-3 times a week.
So one day, when we saw that Vineapple
had suddenly closed, we not only jumped
at the chance to revive this little cafe that
the neighborhood relied on, but also turn
it into something we had always hoped it
could be.
AM: As you’re co-owners of Vineapple
Cafe, what is your background in the culinary
space?
AT: I’ve worked as a server and bartender
at a variety of restaurants throughout the
City for about 10 years, helping some open
and also at other well-established places.
My family also owned a restaurant in Little
Italy for 75 years called Giambones.
Cooking and eating is a huge part of my
family and heritage.
Zac is a lover of good food and wine and
an entrepreneur in the city who opened a
cafe in his soccer stores a few years ago
and caught the restaurateur bug.
AM: What was it like launching the concept
right before the pandemic and navigating
the process of renovating and
opening during this time?
AT: It was both exciting and scary at the
same time. We took over the restaurant
in February 2020 and then the world
completely changed in March 2020,
right before we were going to try to reopen.
We took that time to really reflect
on the place we were trying to create
and also worked on recipes and making
the place beautiful with the help of our
friends and family. We opened in phases
starting in June 2020, with a shower curtain
covering areas that were still being
renovated. The neighborhood was so
kind and patient with us and with us every
step of the way.
AM: The kitchen is helmed by Executive
Chef Joel Mendia, can you tell us about his
culinary background, where he trained
and how he came to Vineapple Cafe?
AT: Joel is a really wonderful person to
work with and he has been with us, in
many different roles, since the very beginning.
He has trained in several kitchens
in the city under the helm of some
really fabulous chefs, with a focus on
Italian foods, most notably Café Lalo
and Café Falai.
AM: How would you define the cuisine
that people can enjoy here whether they
are coming to dine?
AT: Vineapple is an Italian-Leaning
restaurant, featuring both old world favorites
and New American Cuisine with
some personal twists from our Chef and
our family.
AM: What is the ambiance of Vineapple
Cafe as I know you have a patio, garden
and indoor seating.
AT: Vineapple is a neighborhood café
with a casual, cozy and inviting vibe. We
have a great mix of local regulars and visitors
joining us from all over the world.

Our staff works hard to make them feel
immediately at home.
AM: What are 3 dishes you suggest for
those that are coming for breakfast?
AT: Our most popular item is our Breakfast
Burrito. It’s massive, stuffed to the
brim with all your favorite fixings, and
comes with a side of our amazing roasted
potato wedges. Our Breakfast Sandwich
isn’t your run of the mill breakfast
sandwich! Farm fresh eggs are prepared
with our house-made tomato jam, asiago
cheese, and arugula, for an incredible
start to your morning with just the right
pairing of sweet and savory. Our Avocado
Toast goes above and beyond the expected,
with an obscene amount of Avocado,
everything spice, and housemade pickles,
rounded out with Caputo’s Olive Bread, it
is literally the best avocado toast I have
ever had.
AM: What are dishes for lunch that you
suggest for those stopping by?
AT: Our Warm Vegetable Farro Bowl is a
hearty, delicious, nutritious meal, it’s especially
wonderful if you add our roasted
chicken or a poached egg. The Prosciutto
and Mozzarella Panini with our House-
Made Tomato Jam is an absolute show
stopper, and one of our best selling lunch
items. The Kale, Apple, & Goat Cheese Salad
is the perfect afternoon bite. Great as
a starter, but excellent as a mid-day meal.
AM: You have a new dinner menu that we
want to explore. What are 3 appetizers
that friends and family can enjoy to start
their meal?
AT: Our house charcuterie board is not
to be missed! We call it The Big Board because
it’s simply sprawling! Mama’s Prosciutto
Bread is a family recipe held near
and dear to us, a delicious combination of
homemade bread, aged prosciutto and
basil with gooey mozzarella cheese. Our
Burrata with Roasted Beet Puree is both
beautiful to see, and delightful to eat. The
perfect table starter.
AM: What are 3 entrees that you would
like to tell us about that we should enjoy?
AT: The Hanger Steak is fantastic and always
cooked to perfection. We change
the dish seasonally to include the freshest
local vegetables. The Brown Butter
Chicken is the most perfect winter
chicken dish of all time. The warm peppery
crust is simply to die for. The Cacio
y Pepe Mac and Cheese is also a really
iconic dish, served in a cast iron skillet.
It comes bubbly with a breadcrumb top
and is just really satisfying.
AM: To end the meal, what are 3 desserts
that we should have on our radar?
AT: Chef Joel makes the best House-
Made Tiramisu of all time! I’ve never tasted
anything like it. Our Apple Pie Bread
Pudding is a delectable sweet bite. Perfect
for sharing at the end of your meal.
Our Affogato uses the freshest Devocion
Espresso with incredible gelato from local
purveyor, Dolce Brooklyn. I would
suggest ending your meal with an after
dinner beverage too, like a hot Amaro
Caldo or a signature Espresso Martini.
AM: We have heard that you have a great
beverage program and that you brought
on Jennifer Sandella as the Bar Director
as well as the General Manager. Can you
tell us about her background as well as
3 crafted cocktails that she has created
that we should try?
AT: Jennifer is a Brooklyn Heights local
and has a true love and passion for crafting
amazing experiences for our guests.
She’s been creating cocktails for over a
decade and also has a background in the
theatre. She suggests you try the Bird
of Passage, a refreshingly floral combination
of Gin and Amaro, the Brooklyn
Heights for a strong dram on a chilly evening,
or the Golden Harvest made with
passionfruit and mezcal, which is delicious,
easy to drink, and perfect for any
day of the week.
AM: It seems like those who come to

Vineapple Cafe has a number of options
whether patrons are interested in a café
vibe, a bar or a restaurant. Did that influence
how you approached the décor in
terms of its vibe?
AT: We wanted to make sure the folks
who loved the coziness of the old Vineapple
still had that same vibe at Vineapple
2.0 while also adding some hints of
sophistication and that brooklyn-enoteca
ambiance that would translate to
dinner. In addition to beautifying some
of our outdoor spaces, we just wanted
to create an unpretentious space
where everyone can feel welcome; and
of course, filled with hidden pineapples
everywhere.
AM: In addition to food, you have live
music and trivia nights. Can you tell us
about these offerings?
AT: Yes! We are doing a weekly Trivia
night on Tuesday that is so fun and a nice
thing to do in the neighborhood. We
give out prizes to the winning team and
offer some food and drink specials. It’s
VERY popular so if you are interested,
definitely make a reservation. Our live
music on Sunday is also popular and just
a lovely way to end a weekend - relaxing
with a bottle of wine, some homemade
lasagna and jazz twists on some contemporary
songs. On live jazz night we
also offer 50% off bottles of wine.
AM: You also have non-profit nights. Can
you tell me more about this and why you
wanted to do this? What organizations
have you partnered with?
AT: Giving back to the community is really
important to Zac and I. He is involved
with several nonprofits and when I’m
not at Vineapple, I’m also the executive
director of two Brooklyn based community
organizations. When we reinvented
Vineapple, we wanted to ensure that the
community was part of that equation.
One way that we give back is to host
nonprofit nights for our local partners.
We call them our "Eat Out for Nonprofits"
nights, and 20% of all dinner revenue

is donated to the nonprofit of the evening.
The nonprofit can also use that
evening to host an event, invite folks interested
in learning more about the program,
put information out for guests or a
QR code for donations or use the projector
to showcase their program. Recently,
we’ve partnered with Horizons Brooklyn,
Launch Expeditionary School, and local
middle school PS915. If a local nonprofit is
interested in partnering with us for a Dine
Out night, they just have to get in touch!
AM: As we get closer to the spring and
summer, are there special events that you
will have at Vineapple Cafe that we should
keep an eye out for?
AT: Mother’s Day is just around the corner
and we will be hosting a special brunch
for all the Mama’s out there. Our menu
is seasonal, so we will be bringing some
spring and summer time special goodies
back starting in April. And summertime
Happy Hour in our garden is as close to an
evening of magic as one can get in NYC.
Keep an eye out for fireflies!
@vineapple71
PHOTOS COURTESY | Vineapple Cafe

ATHLEISURE LIST: Miami, FL
MR. C MIAMI COCONUT GROVE
Since 2019, guests have enjoyed staying
at Mr. C Miami Coconut Grove as
its amenities are worth taking in. We
suggest BēAtala, a wellness suite (spa
complete with their products), private
sauna, treatment rooms, a rooftop
pool and private cabanas. Guests can
enjoy a fitness center featuring Technogym
equipment, personal trainers,
and yoga classes. They also have a ballroom
for weddings and private events.
The award-winning architecture firm,
Arquitectonica, conceived the exterior
design modeled after the pier-like
Stiltsville structures located off the
Florida Cape. Mr. C overlooks Sailboat
Bar (also known as Schooner Bay in
the days of Miami's beginnings) the
largest marina in the South.
Naval architecture is a large part of
the Inspiration of this property. In ad-
ition, the Cipriani family hails from Venice,
the city where one travels by boat,
they have a love for those beautiful
Riva Yachts of the post-war era. Then
insert Coconut Grove, famous for its
lush tropical setting, and for its enormous
Banyan trees engulfing the main
highway to complete the ambiance.
AD100 interior designer, Martin Brudnizki
created a nautical vibe and designed
the 100-room, 6-story boutique
property overlooking Biscayne
Bay. The nautical look of the resort,
as shown by its azure and white-colored
terrazzo floors and glossy wood
paneling, is influenced both by coastal
Italian culture, and the sleek interior
of a yacht or cruise ship.
The signature Bellini rooftop restaurant's
vantage point has views of the
bay, coastline and the horizon. You can
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enjoy the soft breezes of the southeast
Trade Winds that provide a perfect
temperature for outdoor dining.
At the base, Il Giardino is a secret tropical
garden set in a courtyard for casual
dining. Guests are surrounded by large
blue umbrellas away from the energy
of the streets of Coconut Grove.
A third venue is the street side cafe, a
lively setting for people-watching under
the monumental stilts that support
the building 25 feet above.
This summer, check out upcoming
events such as Cinema Nights, Concert
Series and Art Exhibitions.
Mr. C has achieved a Silver Certification
from the FGBC (Florida Green Building
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Coalition), the equivalent of LEED
(Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design) for an environmental
sustainability as well as green energy
-efficient lighting. They also received
the Travel Sustainable Badge from
Booking.com
MR. C MIAMI COCONUT GROVE
2988 McFarlane Rd
Miami, FL 33133
mrchotels.com
@mrchotels
PHOTOS COURTESY | Mr. C Miami
Coconut Grove
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We love taking moments and heading
outside for a bit of fresh air and to hang
out with friends and family, When we
heard about Hot Tub Boats, we knew
this was something we would enjoy
doing on our next visit to Seattle!
Created by Adam Karpenske, Hot Tub
Boats are not hot tubs that can float
or boats with hot tubs, but truly a Hot
Tub Boat. Combining the freedom
of a boat and the comfort of a spa,
these one-of-a-kind teak decking vessels
come with Bluetooth speakers,
joystick navigation, plenty of storage
space for food and drinks, continuous
onboard heating at 104 degrees, thermostat
and unparalleled views of Seattle.
Every single Hot Tub Boat is handcrafted
in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle
by devoted shipwrights. You can
ATHLEISURE LIST: Seattle, WA
HOT TUB BOATS
rent them at their Lake Union location.
Visit their site and click Book My
Boat. This pulls up the calendar where
guests will see the availability on their
calendar to select the date, add amenities
and confirm the booking with your
credit card. Each rental is in 2-hour increments.
When you'e planning your experience,
it's worth noting a few rules to keep
in mind for you and your guests. Hot
Tub Boats has a maximum of 6 people,
no drugs or alcohol is allowed, no
swimming and no nudity is allowed.
They are available every day except
for Thanksgiving and Christmas and
regardless if it is raining or snowing!
Keep an eye on their site as they have
plans to open in a new city this summer
although they are keeping that
under wraps for now!
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Your group is bound to have a good
time and customers drive the boat!
One person must be 21+ on board the
Hot Tub Boat, but due to its custom
engineering, only a valid ID is required
to drive the boat - no boater's or even
driver's license required!
After seeing these boats and thinking
about enjoying taking them out in
Lake Union, we were excited to learn
that if you are as intrigued as we are
about these vessels, that you can have
a custom boat built for you! Just check
out Hot Tub Boats Builds and fill out
the form so that they can get back to
you!
HOT TUB BOATS
2520 Westlake Ave N
Seattle, WA 98109
hottubboats.com
@hottubboats
PHOTOS COURTESY | Hot Tub
Boats
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We always have a series of shows that we
look forward to watching and have placed
on our Bingely Streaming list. This month,
a number of shows are currently in that
group. We caught up with Rebecca Henderson
who is currently in Freeform's Single
Drunk Female, Netflix's Inventing Anna
and the upcoming 2nd season of Russian
Doll.
She shared how she came to acting, preparing
for her characters, chatted about
these shows that are out now, upcoming
projects and how she takes time for herself.
ATHLEISURE MAG: You have appeared in
a number of shows we enjoy from Westworld,
Orange is the New Black, Russian
Doll and I am really enjoying seeing you in
Single Drunk Female. What was the moment
that you realized that you wanted to
act and to do it professionally?
REBECCA HENDERSON: Oh my gosh! Nobody
has asked me that, that’s such a
good question!
AM: Really?
RH: Yeah! It’s so funny. I’m from Canada
and I was a synchronized swimmer – it’s
a different kind of performance and then
I didn’t want to be a swimmer anymore
and I was in junior high basically and I took
my first drama class and I just loved the
people so much and the community of it. I
loved how much it taught me about being
a teenager and just not knowing anything.
I was such an uncomfortable and embarrassed
person that it made me feel that
we all pretty much feel like that. I never
stopped. I went to undergrad for it and I
came to NY and I did my Masters degree
in Theater at Columbia and that was that!
AM: What’s your process like when you
see these projects coming to you. How do
you decide on something that you want to
do and be attached to?
RH: Basically, I read it and if I like it, then
it’s like – let’s go! It’s not that mysterious.
If it speaks to me, I go for it generally and
I would say that there is something about
actors that when we start auditioning for
something, you start to fall in love with
the thing and you start to really want it
which is part of it. So sometimes when I
get offered roles that I don’t audition for,
I kind of find it more difficult because it’s
like, “ok, now I’m here – I hope that they
like what I’m going to do.”
AM: Ha it becomes a bit of a grab bag!
RH: Yeah, it’s like, “is that what you wanted
– am I fired?” Once I get a part, I tend
to read it over and over again. I am obsessed
with knowing the lines word perfect
forward and backward and I tend
to just write, fantasize about it – I think
about the voice, the movement, the costumes.
The hair always helps. I love to do
my hair for parts. Then of course, when
you’re there for the day and you’re there
with the other actors, that’s when it hopefully
comes together.
AM: Once you have immersed yourself in
your character, is it difficult for you to step
away from that when you’re no longer doing
that role?
RH: It depends on the material. I find that
if I have worked many days in a row and
then suddenly, I have time off, there is a
dip more so in my own personal mood.
When you’re on all the time and you’re
so focused on these long hours and then
you’re just like, “ok, what am I going to
do today?” I don’t have makeup on, I look
weird – so that I find harder. I have done a
lot of theater and sometimes I think that
when you do theater and you have done it
for such a long time and you’re always living
for that 8pm current, it can be a little
more all-encompassing.
AM: What drew you to Single Drunk Female?
RH: Well, I love the sponsor/sponsee dynamic.
I have many friends in recovery,
addiction is something that has touched
so many of our lives and I thought it was

hilarious as someone who is very honest
and very straightforward, I think that I
would make a good sponsor. I loved the
idea of this show that was just this young
person – we don’t have that many young
female protagonists trying to get sober –
we just don’t have that. So I liked that that
story was being told.
AM: What did you pull from to become Olivia
who is such a great character.
RH: Thank you!
AM: There’s such a bite to her, but at the
same time, we see this duality of how she
is in her sponsor relationship, and we also
see how she is in her own relationship with
her wife. You get the sense that when you
see people who are dominate in one area
of their life, that they have a different personality
in other areas of their life and
they’re juggling just like everybody else.
RH: Yes, that’s so smart. She’s an alcoholic.
She happens to be sober for 10 years,
but I think that at work and when she
is in her sponsorship role, she really understands
what she is talking about and
then at home with her wife, there’s another
source of energy where it’s like, “I
don’t know and are you happy?” She really
throws herself into work and working
with her sponsees so she could probably
stand to spend a little more time with her
wife and paying attention to her needs.
AM: The other thing that is really great
about this show is that you see all of these
different interactions. When we first heard
about the show, we knew that it would be
about seeing the process of someone who
is an alcoholic and their journey to being
sober. But then we really get a birds eye
view on how it affects the family members
and the quirky things that they are trying
to deal with. How important is it to show
these full 360s of what it is like when someone
is part of that community of people?
RH: I think that the show really shows the
way that alcohol has brought her to this
point. How alcohol isn't going to fix what's
currently going on and how she has a lot
of repairing to do and that she has to exist
in a world without alcohol. So there
are so many firsts that she has to make it
through. She has to make out first with
someone without alcohol, she has to apologize
to somebody without alcohol, she
has to put herself in all of these awkward
situations and attempt to not start drinking
again. That’s the way life is and we
have a real problem in this country with
alcohol. If you go out to dinner and sit
down at the table, there are wine glasses
already there. I’m glad that this show is in
the half hour comedy format where it can
go out to the country and it’s a light touch
on how we can start talking about these
things.
AM: I think it’s also great that with the
show being on Freeform which has other
programs that are also focused on making
its viewers aware of issues – there is a scene
in the series where she goes to where her
friend is trying on bridal gowns and the
glass of champagne is being passed to her
and you see her navigating that situation.
Prior to COVID, if I was out for a media
event and you decided not to drink there
was a need to explain why and that you
weren’t feeling well or to have a club soda
with lime in your hand to give the appearance
of a cocktail so that you didn’t have
to say anything. So it’s definitely something
that people are aware of.
RH: Yes and there’s a lot of pressure
around it where people feel like, well if
you’re not drinking, where is my drinking
buddy? Then you start thinking about
your own drinking. I love that scene from
the show because she gets that glass and
she’s holding that glass way out!
AM: Yeah and eventually she tells someone
else to hold the glass.
RH: Yeah, she was very scared. I think that
that is a big fear for a lot of alcoholics that
they will go to a party and a drink will be
put down on the table and it will look like
seltzer but it’s actually a vodka.

AM: That juxtaposed against the St. Patrick’s
scene where the two sober friends
are “playing” a game as they navigate past
people who are drinking and heading to
various parties. As a viewer, it makes you
think about this on another level and even
though this season is only 10 episodes,
what is your hope if there is another season
– what will we see between your character
and her wife and how would you like
to explore that sponsor/sponsee relationship?
RH: I mean, I was just thinking that I would
like to see Olivia’s rock bottom and how
she got sober if we did flashbacks. I think
that that would be really interesting. Perhaps
how she met Stephanie and how
they fell in love. I’d love to see them become
parents and see how that relationship
as a mother/child is sort of mirrored
in a way like Carol and Sam’s relationships.
Also, what might that bring up for
someone who is in recovery? To suddenly
have a baby in the house and not be able
to sleep. It would be interesting to be able
to dig into those tools.
AM: The other part that is interesting to
watch with Olivia is the sponsor/sponsee
relationship where she operates in two different
ways. Sometimes she’s like, look you
have to figure things out and have a plan
and then there is a compassionate side
where she says if you can't be by yourself,
come with her and her wife on a weekend
trip – even though she was not down for
that. This tough love and safety net paradigm
is such a powerful relationship to see
there.
RH: I mean, I think it goes to a bit of a
codependent area where her wife is telling
Olivia that Sam has to take care of herself.
I think that Olivia really sees herself
in Sam and she has a kind of a motherly
quality toward her. She really wants her
to succeed.
AM: While talking with you about this,
I’m really excited that Inventing Anna has
dropped and can’t wait to see it.
RH: I’m so excited to and I’m so happy
that it’s finally out there!
AM: We’ve listened to so many podcasts
about Anna Delvey and since we’re based
in NY it’s definitely been making the rounds
of conversation. What was it like being
apart of this project, being able to work on
this Shonda Rhimes production and tell us
about who your character is on this show.
RH: I loved, loved, loved working on this
show and I also live in NY and we shot in
NY. I’m basically obsessed with Shonda
Rhimes – meeting her was the highlight
of my life! She appeared and was like,
“I’m Shonda” and I was like my God! She’s
an amazing woman. We started shooting
right before the pandemic. It was one of
the best projects that I have ever had.
There were tons of NY theater people and
amazing actors. Julia Garner and Anna
Chlumsky are just like unbelievable. I play
the prosecutor, A.D.A. Catherine McCaw.
I’m obsessed with putting this woman
away in prison. I was just saying that I feel
like Shonda has successfully just told the
first female sociopath story. By the end,
you really get it and you understand why
people lent her this money and she’s very,
very smart. I also like that this series puts
forth this idea that if she had been a man,
she probably wouldn’t have gone to jail
because men on Wall Street do this all the
time.
AM: Very true.
RH: Yeah, but she’s in jail and I put her
there.
AM: It’s definitely going to be good and
there’s such great buzz around it.
Are there other projects that you have going
on that we should keep an eye out for?
RH: Yes, in April, Russian Doll season 2
comes out. I’m back in my character Lizzie
with blonde hair and I’m very excited for
that. I did 2 movies with Sigourney Weaver.
One I play her daughter and in the other,
I play her friend. One of them is called,

Call Jane it was just at Sundance and
now it’s at the Berlin Film Festival and
The Good House should be coming out
soon, it was at TIFF earlier this year and it
should be coming out in the next couple
of months.
AM: When you’re not in the mix of planning
projects, how do you take time for
yourself – do you have a workout regimen,
do you like shopping? What does Rebecca
do?
RH: Well my wife works in the industry as
well and is currently making a Star Warsseries
(Editor's Note: Leslye Headland is an
executive producer, showrunner and writer
for Disney+'s The Acolyte). I love being
a wife and I really love taking care of her.
People who really work at a high level in
this business really need help. Maybe it
sounds silly to say, but I really love cooking
meals, making sure she has what she
needs!
I do love walking and I spend a lot of time
talking with my friends that are also a
bunch of actors and we process all of our
stuff together. I love shopping and everything
that you said I love!
@therebeccahenderson
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We took some time to chat with Chef Richard
Ingraham. We wanted to find out how
he took his talents in the kitchen to a career
that has led him to being the private
chef to power couple, Dwyane Wade and
Gabrielle Union and creating a private chef
network whose clients are those in the
NBA, NFL and entertainment industries.
We also talk with him about Grown Southern,
his upcoming projects and his partnership
with CIROC.
ATHLEISURE MAG: When did you realize
that you wanted to be a chef?
CHEF RICHARD INGRAHAM: I’ve always
loved cooking. I started making omelets,
cookies, and milkshakes at the age of 10.
During that time, I had no desire to become
a chef. I was doing it because I loved
creating. My family cooked all the time
and it just rubbed off on me. It wasn’t until
my mid to late 20’s that I decided that I
wanted to become a Chef.
AM: Where did you train and what has
your culinary journey been?
CHEF RI: I received my formal training at
The Art Institute of Atlanta. My first job
was at the Buckhead Diner where I was
a line cook. I worked at the diner while I
was in culinary school. As if I didn’t have
enough on my plate, I got a second job
working across the street at the Corner
Café, where I learned all about pastries.
After I graduated, I became a Sous Chef
at a restaurant called the Bubble Room.
I left the Bubble Room and moved on to
Insigna where I was a Sous Chef and Executive
Pastry Chef.
AM: How would you define your style of
cooking, and have you always been focused
on sports nutrition?
CHEF RI: That has always been a difficult
question to answer. Difficult because I'm
influenced by so many different cuisines.
If I were backed into a corner, I’d call my
style “Eclectic American.” I really didn’t
become focused on nutrition, until I start-
ed cooking for Dwyane Wade and other
athletes.
AM: What led you to becoming Dwayne
Wade and Gabrielle Union’s private chef?
CHEF RI: A friend of mine who just happens
to be Dwayne’s Business Manager,
Lisa Joseph Metelus, asked if I would like
to cook for a NBA Rookie that was just
drafted. I asked her who it was. She said
that it was Dwyane Wade. After I did my
research on who he was (I wasn’t a big
basketball fan, so I didn’t know who he
was) I told Lisa I’d like the opportunity.
The day of the tasting, I arrived at his
home with 10 prepared items. I made
him everything I could think of, from
smothered turkey wings with mashed
potatoes to my grandmother’s lemon
pound cake. Even though I’d prepared
all this food, Lisa wanted me to prepare
something fresh so that Dwyane could
see that it was me preparing these dishes.
He liked it and the rest is history.
AM: Can you share 3 go to meals that
they enjoy eating?
CHEF RI: Gabrielle: Bhindi Masala; Pasta
Alla Checca; Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes
over Heirloom Tomato; and Quinoa Salad
with Lemon Honey Vinaigrette.
Dwyane: Blistered Cherry Tomato and
Shrimp over Angel Hair Pasta; Pan Roasted
Sea Bass Sweet Potato Puree; Sauteed
Spinach and Ponzu Ginger Sauce;
Stewed Chicken Thighs with Chickpeas.
AM: What are 3 ingredients that you always
like to have on hand that are versatile
to use in several dishes?
CHEF RI: Creole Seasoning, Five Spice,
Cumin, Red Pepper Flakes and Smoked
Paprika. I know you said three, but I
couldn’t help myself. lol
AM: When you’re a private chef to a celebrity
or a family, what are the challenges
that you're navigating when creating
meals?

CHEF RI: In my case, I have 7 individuals
who all eat differently. So, I must create
meals for each of them that are creative,
flavorful, and still help each person
achieve their goals. If you’re a Chef who
cooks in a restaurant you have a set menu
that you execute daily. You may create
daily specials which would give you some
variety. Whereas I must come up with
something different each day for each
meal - Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. Not
only do I think about the food, I also pride
myself on maintaining an elite level of service
for my clients. I do everything from
making sure their glasses are never empty
to inquiring about personal health issues,
to preparing and executing a menu for 75
guests on Christmas.
AM: You created Chef RLI, a network of
Private Chefs that work with celebrity clientele.
How did that venture come about?
CHEF RI: One day Dwyane and Gabrielle
came in the kitchen and mentioned that
Chris Bosh was looking for a private chef.
They told him that I had a company that
had chefs for hire. When they told me
that, I couldn’t believe it because I had
no such company at the time. I just had a
few chefs helping me with the meal prep
service. Well, they told me that I needed
to figure it out because they had already
put me out there. So, my business partner
and I created ChefRLI, and began placing
some of the chefs who were helping with
the meal prep as private chefs.
AM: You partnered with Michelle Bernstein
and Michael Schwartz during former
First Lady Michelle Obama’s Chefs Move to
Schools White House Initiative. Tell us why
you wanted to be involved?
CHEF RI: The First Lady’s Initiative was
such an important one because it helped
spotlight the problem we are having as a
nation bring healthier food options into
our schools. As a former educator, I’ve
seen first hand how the lack of nutrition
stunts the scholastic growth of our children,
especially in our lower income communities.
So, when I was asked to join this
initiative in support of Miami Dade County
Public Schools, I jumped at the opportunity.
The Chefs worked with Superintendent
Alberto Carvalho and cafeteria
managers to create healthier dishes using
what was already in the school’s inventory.
Of course, we had to take into
consideration the differences in culture
and eating habits of each school. As an
alumnus of Miami-Dade County Public
Schools, it was incredibly rewarding to
support my community.
AM: You released Eating Well to Win. Tell
me more about it and why you wrote it.
CHEF RI: Eating Well to Win is a cookbook
for everyone. I found that when
we talk about eating better or healthier,
we seem to think that the only thing
we can eat is food that is bland or out of
reach for us. This book shows that you
can take some of your favorite foods
and by just changing a few ingredients
make it better.
Because I’ve had so many different careers,
I feel that I can speak on the importance
of eating healthier and better.
Whether you're a teacher standing in
front of a class full of students, a sanitation
worker running your routes, or a
3-time NBA World Champion, what we
put in our bodies helps us perform better.
AM: Will you release another cookbook?
CHEF RI: Yes, I’m currently working on
my second book.
AM: Tell me about Grown Southern!
CHEF RI: Grown Southern is a restaurant
concept we developed in collaboration
with Grown Restaurant, owned
by Shannon Allen. It features organic
southern inspired soul food prepared
with passion and care. We have great
menu items like our Crispy Buttermilk
Fried Chicken Sandwich, Old School Mac
& Cheese, and Red Velvet Cake with Rich
Cream Cheese Frosting.

AM: You're constantly working as a chef as
well as giving back to others – why is this
important to you?
CHEF RI: When I started working with
Dwyane, I was still teaching culinary arts
at a high school as well. My classes were
held at a homeless shelter called the HAC
(Homeless Assistance Center). The student
demographic of my classes consisted
of the homeless population of the center,
as well as students that were bussed
from various high schools. So, every day I
would see both sides of the spectrum.
I would go to work in the morning and
see broken people trying to put themselves
and their families back together.
Then in the afternoon, I would drive to
this massive estate, where life couldn’t be
better. Seeing this each day made me realize
that we are all one mistake from our
lives becoming entirely different. That experience
keeps me honest with myself. It
keeps me hungry. It has made me more
compassionate towards others and their
struggles and instrumental in motivating
me, to find a way to help them.
AM: Tell us about your partnership with CI-
ROC and how you became involved.
CHEF RI: I’ve been working with CIROC for
about a year. I was featured in their CIROC
Stands Black Excellence campaign in 2021.
They profiled my story through a mural in
Wynwood, FL. painted by local Miami artist
Mojo. Then in November, I collaborated
with them to create delicious Friendsgiving
recipes and cocktail pairings with
their CIROC Pomegranate. Now, I’m excited
to be back with CIROC Pomegranate
as part of the Love Squad. Our goal is to
give one lucky winner a one-of-a-kind experience
for them and their loved ones.
AM: We enjoy CIROC when we're celebrating
or relaxing at home. We have a feeling
that you may have a recipe that you can
share and how we can pair it!
CHEF RI: Of course, I have recipes!!!! One
of the cocktails that I created using CIROC
Pomegranate is called “The Ingraham.”
It’s my take on the classic sidecar. It consists
of CIROC Pomegranate, Orange Liquor,
Lemon Juice, and Cinnamon Simple
Syrup. It’s the perfect cocktail for my
Asiago and Herb Crusted Rib Eye Roast.
AM: Are there upcoming projects that
we should keep an eye out for?
CHEF RI: I’m going to be in Miami for
the South Beach Food and Wine Festival
from February 24-27. I’ll be hosting a
brunch at Grown in Miami Beach on February
27. I'm also working on potential
show ideas as well.
AM: We love your statement eyewear!
What do you look for when it comes to
your frames of choice?
CHEF RI: Listen, I said to myself a long
time ago 'If I’ve got to wear them, they
have to be FLY!!!' When looking for my
frames I look for a statement piece that
evokes conversation. I love large frames
with color or interesting patterns. I use
my glasses as a part of my total look. I
would love to have my own eyewear line
one day.
AM: Being on the move constantly, how
do you take time for yourself?
CHEF RI: It’s difficult to carve out time
for myself while taking care of my family,
Dwyane and Gabrielle’s family, and
Co-running my businesses. There aren't
enough hours in the day. So, I give myself
more hours by waking up around 4
each morning and working out. This allows
me time to gather my thoughts and
organize tasks for the day. It gives me a
sense of accomplishment that helps me
get the day started. Being in the kitchen
all the time is murder on my hands and
feet. So, I make it my business to get
manicures and pedicure regularly.
@chefrli
PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY | CIROC

We continue chatting with CIROC's Love
Squad to find out more about them and
what they're working on. We have spent
countless days scrolling through our feeds
to watch creator, Jasmine Luv's skits on IG
that focuses on situational comedic experiences
that we have with our friends, families,
colleagues and those we interact with
randomly. She has grown this brand to a
number of acting roles, hosting and more.
We wanted to find out how she got here,
navigating her brand and her partnership
with CIROC.
ATHLEISURE MAG: We've enjoyed seeing
your sketches on your IG. We didn’t know
that you have an MA in accounting – what
was the moment that you realized that you
wanted to work in entertainment?
JASMINE LUV: I realized I wanted to work
in entertainment when I noticed I was
writing scripts at work instead of actually
working. The majority of my day was consumed
with thinking of sketches and then
work came last. That’s when I realized I
found my passion and it was time to pursue
it.
AM: What led you to creating your brand
with relatable comedic videos about dayto-day
life?
JL: I just saw a niche and pursued it. When
Vine was out, I would scroll and never see
Black women doing sketches. Once I realized
there was an area that lacked what I
had to offer, I stayed consistent and was
able to build a brand from it.
AM: Do you remember creating your first
video? How did you get started?
JL: Yes, I remember being at work and
writing every line to the script and thinking
to myself, “I’m going to film this when
I get home.” I already knew how to edit
using iMovie so that was one less thing to
teach myself. I was so excited that I got off
work early just to shoot it. I went home,
shot it, edited it and it actually went viral.
AM: Although you’re playing the charac-
ters, it’s easy to watch and imagine yourself
and someone you know (friends, family,
coworkers, or person on the street) as
the other person(s) in the video. There’s
something transformative about the
way that you present the situations – did
you always intend that people would see
themselves or their world through your
work?
JL: Yes, thats always been the goal
when I made a videos. I want people to
see themselves within my videos and
be able to relate. I just never thought I
would have “millions” of people being
able to relate to my work.
AM: Where do you get inspiration from
your videos and as a creator, do you find
that you have to step back to assess new
directions that you want to incorporate
into the brand and how you can do this
in a way that your audience can still embrace
it?
JL: I got a lot of my inspiration just from
my everyday experiences. A lot of my
videos were real life situations whether
it was real in my life or a friends. I notice
I get a lot of my inspiration just going
along my day. I can be in a grocery store
and see something that I think would
be funny and relatable. I then go home,
shoot it, edit it and post it.
AM: We enjoyed seeing you in Starter
Pack and BET Her’s The Waiting Room.
What are some upcoming projects that
you’re working on that we should keep
an eye out for?
JL: I’m currently doing a lot of things
from writing scripts, hosting, auditions,
and constantly perfecting my craft. 2022
is going to be a great year, just wait and
see.
AM: You’re an actress, content creator
and host. Are there other areas that you
also want to take on?
JL: Now that I’m married, I’m excited to
take on motherhood. That’s the next

area that I excited to eventually explore.
AM: It's great to see those who focus on a
specific passion and end up navigating other
opportunities that become part of their
brand. You have increased the scope of being
an influencer in not only comedy, but
in the areas of skincare as well as fashion
– what’s your process in terms of deciding
what brands you want to align with to ensure
that it synergistic with you.
JL: I love to work with brands that I either
personally use/like or want to try. When
aligning with a brand, it has to do just
that, align. If not, it won’t be authentic.
AM: You recently joined CIROC’s Love
Squad – tell us about your partnership
with the brand and this specific initiative
that you were part of.
JL: I recently partnered with CIROC as a
part of the Love Squad for their Valentine’s
Day Sweepstakes where a lucky
winner will receive a one-of-a-kind experience
for a loved one and them to be
brought to life by some of our favorite
voices in food, style, and entertainment
including myself.
AM: Do you have a favorite CIROC recipe
that you enjoy drinking?
JL: I love the limited edition flavor CIROC
Pomegranate, and the Sweetheart Cocktail
is my favorite to enjoy.
1.5 oz CÎROC Pomegranate
1.5 oz Hibiscus tea
1.5 oz Concentrate coffee brew
0.5 oz Grenadine
Glass: Coupe
Garnish: Red currant/grated chocolate
Method: Add all ingredients into a shaker
filled with ice. Shake for 6 to 8 seconds.
Strain into a coupe glass and garnish.
AM: Your wedding was stunning. It was
great to see you partnered with The Knot
as well as being on the covers of Black
Bride. What were 3 must-haves that were
essential to your wedding day?
JL: My 3 must-haves were pretty simple.
My family, dream location, and my husband.
AM: Now that you’re married, will your
brand include your husband as well?
JL: When we met, we both had our own
individual brands and identity and we
always wanted to keep that. Therefore,
we created a brand named Luv N Slim,
which is the brand we built together
where we create beautiful content outside
of our individual brand.
AM: As someone who is running their
own brand and as someone who trained
to be an accountant, do you work with
brands or participate in initiatives to provide
information about the importance
of financial literacy and if so, what are
those projects like?
JL: Yes, I actually recently partnered
with Chime to give more insight on the
importance of financial literacy especially
in the Black community. I love these
projects because it represents something
I’m passionate about which is the
importance of education, knowing how
to save, and handle finances.
AM: How do you take time for yourself
to ensure that you’re having the proper
self-care and/or mental health that you
need?
JL: My husband and I always set days and
time based on our week to have time for
each other as well as individually. I ensure
I have self-care time by properly
managing my weeks and making plans
in between working.
@luv_jjp
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A few years ago, we had the pleasure of
meeting Maria Brito who is an award winning
NY based contemporary art advisor,
author and curator. She is known as a Power
Players in the Art World and in 2020 she
was named by ARTNEWS as one of the visionaries
who gets to shape the art world.
With her finger on the pulse of noted and
rising artists, we wanted to catch up with
her to talk about how she came to this industry,
what it's like to build a personal
collection versus when she is working with
her clientele who includes A-list celebrities,
demistifying art, the impact of NFTs
on art, what her Art Basel experiences are
and finding out about her book which is
available next month!
ATHLEISURE MAG: You are a noted and
well-respected power player in the art
world. Prior to working in this industry,
you graduated from Harvard Law School
and practiced corporate law for a period
of time. How did you come to the world of
art and realize that this was an industry
that you wanted to work in?
MARIA BRITO: I grew up in a family that
prioritized art as a cultivation tool, like a
hobby, but not a career. I went to every
art exhibition, museum, gallery and artist
studio my parents took me to, and it was
really a very hands-on training for me. I
continued furthering my passion when I
moved to New York City in 2000 as a newly-minted
attorney and started going to
galleries and buying for myself.
AM: When you began building your personal
collection of art work, what were
you drawn to initially?
MB: I have always been drawn toward
figuration, the human form, saturated
colors, narratives that move me. I started
collecting the work of Black artists
way before all the galleries went crazy for
them in the past 5 years. I am very proud
of that.
AM: Can you tell us the difference between
being a curator and an art advisor and why
you love working in these areas?
MB: An art advisor is someone who
makes suggestions as to what to acquire
and why. It brings access and an
eye to a client and it’s the eyes and ears
of the art collectors who can’t possibly
navigate the art market which is a global
$300 billion market. A curator is someone
who makes sense of how a collection
looks together or envisions an art
exhibition that has a theme that is coherent.
The curator is an editor, the advisor
is a strategist.
AM: Why is the concept of buying art
and ultimately curating a collection intimidating
to those that are outside of
the art world?
MB: I think for too long people have had
the wrong idea because what gets written
in the big newspapers or reported
on mainstream TV are the insanely high
numbers that happen when a piece of
art sells at auction for $200 million - that
is intimidating. Or when people go to a
gallery and the environment feels sterile
and impersonal - that is intimidating.
But that’s just the surface, there are
thousands of galleries around the world
as well as websites and art fairs that sell
art priced under $5000 - people have no
problem saving up money to buy a handbag
for that amount of money or more.
But a piece of art bought with a little bit
of an understanding of the market can
not only multiply its value 100x but also
stay with you forever.
AM: How do you demystify the experience
so that it’s more approachable to
those that want to obtain art for their
pieces?
MB: As I mentioned above, there are all
sorts of levels in the art market. People
take bets in emerging artists because
they see the potential. There has never
been a better time to collect or to be an
artist. Besides, it’s all a cultural dialogue
that is formed between the art and the
collectors.
AM: I know that you have been an art

advisor to Sean Combs, Gwyneth Paltrow
and Tracy Anderson – what is the client
relationship like in terms of making them
aware of pieces, educating them about
collections and ensuring that that it meets
the requirements that they are looking for?
MB: I have hundreds of clients and they
are all important to me. Every client gets a
tailored approach with offerings that resonate
to who they are and what moves
them. That happens because I spend a really
good amount of time getting to know
my clients’ tastes and their objectives.
AM: Art Basel took place a few weeks
back, what’s that time of year like for you
and can you give us insight into how you
navigate this show personally as well as
when you’re doing it with/for your clients?
MB: That’s the busiest and most intense
time of the year. It’s an insane amount
of work because physically you have to
go not only to Art Basel which can easily
take 4 or 5 hours to see but to all the satellite
fairs like NADA and Untitled which is
where all the new talent gets to be shown.
Clients come and walk around the aisles
with me but the thing is that for the most
part almost all of these galleries have circulated
PDFs with all the images and the
previews of what they will be showing so
much of the good stuff has already been
sold. That’s why an art advisor is so important
for people who want to collect if
they can’t dedicate themselves to building
all these relationships with galleries.
AM: You curate art shows such as Greek
Gotham in Mykonos a few years back with
NY based artists such KAWS, Nir Hod, and
Erik Parker, what do you look for when you
are putting shows together like this?
MB: First I have an idea and then I let the
idea marinate inside my head. Then I discuss
it with the person who hired me to
do the exhibition and then I go for the
most talented artists I can approach who
actually fit the idea or theme I had.
AM: How do you keep your pulse to the
ground in terms of finding new artists
and phenomenal pieces?
MB: By pounding the pavement! It’s easy
to get complacent and more so now in a
world that has gotten so digital but I still
go to as many art galleries as I can every
week, every art fair I can attend and artists
studios when I can.
AM: Your firm Maria Brito LLC, includes
your work as an advisor, but it also includes
being an interior designer which
seems like a natural progression with
lifestyling as well as your fashion accessory
design collaborations. Tell me about
your firm and what your day-to-day is
like.
MB: I actually don’t do interior design
anymore because as a creative entrepreneur
I know when to pivot - that
business is good for the money but my
mission in this life isn’t to place rugs in
people’s homes. With accessories that
was a very fun time but I did it for several
years as an extension of my relationships
with the artists and because there
was nothing like it in the market. However,
when my advisory practice grew and
grew, and the headaches with factories
and retailers also grew, I knew it was
time to end that too. I still get called to
consult with companies on product collaborations
and I do that from time-totime.
Last year I launched two fine-porcelain
collections with Showfields in
collaboration with artists Cydne Coleby
and Allison Zuckerman.
AM: Last year, NFTs became the conversation
across all sectors of business.
What does it mean to the art world and
how are you navigating NFTs with artists
you work with and clients that you curate/advise
for?
MB: NFTs are a very important development
in terms of digital ownership and
because society is moving more and
more toward a digital world, this movement
found the perfect timing to flourish.
Like everything that's new, right

now it’s a lot of confusion, gray areas,
speculation, like the wild west. My clients
mostly collect art that is tangible, to live
with in their homes or their offices, so
while NFTs are a lot of fun, they will never
replace physical art.
AM: Who are 3 artists that are currently
on your radar that you’re looking at that
we should be aware of?
MB: Cydne Coleby, Ryan Wilde and Cristina
BanBan.
AM: Next month, your book, How Creativity
Rules the World: The Art and Business
of Turning Your Ideas into Gold drops.
What was your motivation behind writing
this book and what is it about?
There has never been a more crucial time
than now to develop your creativity and
your ability to innovate. Coming up with
original ideas of value is today’s most precious
skill.
MB: I wanted to debunk the myth that
creativity is only for the few chosen ones
or that it is genetic. Creativity is not about
arts and crafts and cutouts or technical
wizardry. Creativity is about fostering
specific habits, making associations, and
standing behind the ideas that come out
of them. Whether you are an entrepreneur,
an artist, or an employee, your creativity
will help you turn the mundane
into the extraordinary.
This is a book that helps leaders access
their creative potential and profit from
their ideas. It took me 13 years to be able
to gather all the information that is here,
and it’s a comprehensive, practical and actionable
blueprint that will get you there
even if you don’t think you can be creative
and innovative.
I used every technique and everything
that’s in this book to transition from a
miserable corporate attorney to building
an industry-leader seven figure art advisory
business and I have taught the same
methods to people in companies as well
as to hundreds of entrepreneurs, freelancers,
managers, and artists through
my online program Jumpstart.
I know these methods work and the
time was right to bring them to a greater
group of people through a book that
is timely and timeless.
AM: Are there any projects that you’re
working on that we should keep an eye
out for that you’re working on?
MB: Writing a book, selling it at auction
to a major publishing house and launching
it is like having a full-time job on top
of your full time job. The book is the biggest
project that I have worked on in a
long time.
@mariabrito_ny
PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY | Maria Brito

It's been a great season for the NBA and
this month, we're looking forward to All
Star Weekend as well as anticipating the
back half of the season! We caught up with
Golden State Warriors Jonathan Kuminga
who is in his rookie year (just a year ago
he was drafted into the G League) and
was drafted 7th in 2021. We talked with
him ahead of being added to the Rising
Stars Challenge during All Star Weekend.
He talked with us about coming to the
Warriors, how he values playing with his
teammates, where he sees himself and being
able to play against his mentor, Kyrie
Irving.
ATHLEISURE MAG: When did you fall in
love with basketball and what was the moment
that you knew you wanted to be able
to play it professionally?
JONATHAN KUMINGA: I think I fell in love
with basketball at the age of 10. That’s
when I was trying to go to the gym every
single day. My parents weren’t interested
in me doing that because the area that I
grew up in, it wasn’t like here where there
were gyms everywhere and so it was a
long walk for me to be able to get there.
So at that age, my parents weren’t really
letting me do it.
AM: You went 7th in the NBA Draft in 2021.
What was that experience like and how excited
were you to come to the Warriors?
JK: I mean, it was a good experience. People
don’t get drafted twice! When I heard
my name and that I was going to the Warriors,
it was a blessing. It was a good thing
for me and I felt that it was a perfect fit.
And as you can see now, I’m getting comfortable
with the team. I was super happy
when that happened.
AM: What workouts do you do that help
to optimize you when you’re on the court?
JK: I mean, it’s not just about the workout,
but it’s about listening and watching
films over and over. You have to see how
you play and how they play and on top of
that, it’s about the work ethic that you
put in every single day. I think that's really
important.
AM: What does your week look like when
you’re leading up to a game. What would
you say your flow is?
JK: Honestly, I’m super laid back and
chill guy. I don’t do too much, I just
stay home. I have my 2 dogs so I have
my guys with me and I like to kick back
and play 2K and just chill with my dogs.
That’s all that I do. I don’t really do too
much. I don’t go to the mall – I don’t go
nowhere.
AM: Ok, you’re a homebody!
JK: Yeah!
AM: Do you have any routines that you
have to do the night before a game or
moments before a game?
JK: No. So I don’t have a routine. I just
go out there and play. When I get in
the gym or I get on the court, my mind
changes. My mind switches right away. I
don’t think about anything else but basketball
when I’m out there. So I don’t
have a routine although I am trying to
think about having it.
AM: You play with some incredible people
on your team from Steph, Klay, Andrew
and Draymond! What’s it like to be
around that energy and to learn from
them as well as play with them?
JK: That’s the fam right there – that’s
the legends! I’m learning every single
day and it’s super exciting especially being
the rookie and playing along with
those guys. They never complain about
anything that you do on the court if it’s
bad or good they just encourage you to
be good. To have those legends like that
giving you advice – a lot of people don’t
get it. There are a lot of rookies that
got drafted to different teams and they
don’t have that given to them. I’m just
super blessed to be on that team.

AM: You played at the same high school
as Kyrie Irving did and I know that he has
been a mentor to you over the years and
he recently gave you his jersey. What’s
that like to have that relationship with
him and finally being able to play against
him now that you’re in the NBA?
JK: It’s actually crazy because even growing
up, I used to watch Kyrie. We went
from meeting each other to him being
a mentor to me and then finally being
able to play against him! It’s just crazy
because I never thought that that would
happen! But it happened and him giving
me his jersey – a lot of people don’t get
something like that from him. It was a
good moment and a special one.
AM: What are your goals for this year,
what are you looking forward to as you
play through the season – do you have
anything that you’re aiming for?
JK: I’ve got the biggest goals of anybody
else. People would say, “man you’re
a rookie and you’re already thinking
ahead of you.” My big goal this year is
that I want to play for the Championship.
I feel like we have a chance to do it with
the way that we play, the way that we
get better every day and the way that
we get to know each other every day. I
feel like we have a big chance to do it
and that pretty much is my biggest goal.
As long as I’m on this team and helping
them win and getting better every day, I
think that’s my biggest goal.
@jonathan_kuminga
PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY | Noah Graham/NBAE/Getty
Images

Bingely Books
changes in the musical landscape,
major sports moments,
TV and cultural changes!
Chuck Klosterman takes us
through this time in The Nineties:
A Book. Chuck explores this
era which was a kaleidoscope of
changes that were felt regardless
of your location, race, gender
etc. He examines it all from
the highs, lows and everything
in between. Whether you lived it
or are looking back to a time that
your friends and family have told
you about - this is a book that
should be on your radar.
JUNGALOW: DECORATE
WILD: THE LIFE AND
STYLE GUIDE
Harry N. Abrams
Justina Blakeney
THE NINETIES: A BOOK
Penguin Press
Chuck Klosterman
The more things change, the more they
stay the same. We've all seen tours of our
favorite 90's artists, fashions from the
era continue to maintain a presence in a
number of brand's assortments and let's
not talk about the movies that continue
to play on our favorite streamed platforms.
The 90's was an era that was filled
with political changes, scandals, fashion,
We've been following Justina
Blakeney's IG account Jungalow
for a number of years as we love
the decor inspiration! You'll find
good vibes, vibrant prints, and
visual texture that makes you
want to rethink the spaces that
you reside in. The name is derived
from Justina's belief in her
brand being the embodiment of
her wild, but cozy and homey,
style.
Jungalow: Decorate Wild: The
Life and Style Guide is the 3rd
book by Justine and continues to
inspire you as your flip through
each page. You also get insight
into the designer as well.
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In 101 Thai Dishes You Need To Cook
Before You Die: The Essential Recipes,
Techniques and Ingredients of Thailand,
we are taken on a culinary journey
with Jet Tila as he shares his Thai
heritage and ensures that home cooks
are able to create his authentic recipes.
As you flip through the pages, you get
the sense that you are taken through
a vibrant journey that shares how you
can implement this in your own home
as well as how you can make this come
together to make it your own. You also
get to know a lot more about Justina in
a bit of a biography of sorts in terms of
how she approaches life.
With her encouraging and inspirational
words, you may look at how you engage
in life in a different way as well as embrace
the idea of going in and out of nature
in the way that works best for you!
101 THAI DISHES YOU NEED TO
COOK BEFORE YOU DIE: THE
ESSENTIAL RECIPES, TECH-
NIQUES AND INGREDIENTS OF
THAILAND
Page Street Publishing
Jet Tila
He connects with fellow chef and
long time friend, Tad Weyland Fukumoto
share their favorite Southeast
Asian dishes from Street-Style Basil
Pork, Glass Noodle Stir-Fry and Hung
Lay Northern Pork Curry. With a mix
of classic dishes, popular street foods
and unsung heroes from the regions,
you'll have the perfect guide for the
rich culinary traditions of Thailand.
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Bingely Streaming
THE GIRL BEFORE
Max Original
HBO Max
We've all had those moments when we
want to have a clean slate of sorts. When
life gets hectic or confusing, it's time to
change things up. In The Girl Before, we
meet an architect who has a home
where in exchange for staying
there, you must agree to a series
of rules and way of living. We are
introduced to 2 women that opt
to participate in this contract in
different time periods. At times,
their lives mirror one another,
even when they have never met
each other. The connection is the
house, the architect/owner and a
grieving man.
How much privacy are you willing
to give up in order to reduce
the chaos and clutter of your life?
At what point do you decide that
managing your life on your terms
of more important then simply
giving it away?
In this 4 episode limited series,
you see the impact of making decisions
and how each choice creates
a number of options for better
and for worse.
INVENTING ANNA
Netflix Originals
Netflix
Anna Delvey was a NY It Girl heiress
on the move and was on the
way to create a social club that
allowed the elite sect of NYC and
artists to come together. Anna
worked to get the appropriate
funding to ensure that her vision
would be everything she thought
it could be. She went on a number
of meetings, met the right people
and even created an inner circle
of sorts that kept her finger on
the pulse of what was going on.
The only part that was missing
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was that she was not a rich heiress
waiting for her trust fund or for her
father not to cut her off. She was a
woman filled with ambition ready to
move the chess pieces that she needed
and left debts and embarrasment
to those that connected with her
that didn't know her full story.
They say that he will remain there until his
delusions are gone. He knows that he is an
assassin who fell in love with the woman he
was supposed to kill. Who's right and how
will he find out?
In Inventing Anna, Shonda Rhimes
delves into this story that has been
the subject of a number of podcasts
to dig deep into the players involved
and additional information on this
story that continues to evolve.
CLASSIFIED
QCODE
Spotify
When QCODE drops its immersive
scripted podcasts, we know we will
be intrigued. Their latest, CLASSI-
FIED, follows Ivan Harris who finds
himself at the Ravenholm Institute.
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