KUCI: Local Love

Local Love - Alison Viet and Joanna Glovinsky - Fruitstitute - Local Business

Local Love - Eden Hain - Junior High - Non Profit Social Space

Local Love - Aidan Starbird - The Bitter Confection and A Silent Confession - Independent Film Maker

Learn about the ways in which Aidan has navigated the role of director, what he has learned from making his first film, the camera skills he obtained from local resources, and the ways he assembled a crew.

Local Love - Paul Netherton - Full Circle Thrift Shop - Non Profit Thrift Store

Learn how Full Circle Thrift promotes and reflects the values of the Mennonite Church including social, economic, and environmental justice for all. Listen to the ways in which these values are put into action through the store’s engagement with the public,
the community building that comes from in and outside of the store and the opportunities Full circle provides through volunteer work and their efforts towards helping impacted or marginalized communities.

Local Love - Margie Waylin and Erin Masko - South Pasadena Community Garden - Community Resource

Learn about the ways in which the garden and its members engage with the community, how their garden differs in the ways of lease rotations, the ways they were influenced by COVID to donate excess food to food banks, and the process and expectations of becoming a member of the garden.

Local Love - Nora- Nura Candles - Independent Businesses

Hear about how Nora's passions evolved into a business, what inspires and drives the creation of her products, the local resources she uses for her business, future projects, and the advice she has for other women pursuing a business of their own!

Local Love - Logan Crow - Frida Cinema - Non Profit Arts Organization

Learn about the Frida Cinema and the steps the staff has taken to engage with the community through the love of film before and during COVID times. Listen to the ways in which the Frida Cinema has used film to uplift communities and engages with the public through live streams, drive ins and streamathons.

Local Love - Sara Ghassemzadeh and Bergen Flom - Trash Mag - Independent Zine Collective

Learn about the founders of Trash Mag and the work they put into maintaining the zine collective. Listen to how they provide a safe space within the art world to uplift marginalized, underrepresented voices. Hear about their interns and what they are creating.

Local Love - Beth Miller and Tyler Walker - Pilgrimage Goods- Independent Vintage Business

Learn about everything that goes into running an independently owned vintage business, the challenges of maintaining a business, and the competitive vintage market in LA county.

Local Love - Martin Koning Bastiaan - California Rare Fruit Growers Association - Non Profit

Learn about the California Rare Fruit Growers Association and the ways in which they benefit the community through classes, resources, and community activities. Broaden your knowledge of the possibilities of what can grow in your back yard!