The Style Adjacent Podcast

The Style Adjacent Podcast

by Randi Rivera

Fashion & Beauty Visual Arts

Season 1

The Style Adjacent Podcast-Meet Trainer/Breathwork Practitioner Amanda Fletcher

Amanda Fletcher’s Instagram profile keeps it short and sweet. Writer, Trainer, breathwork facilitator. Neurodivergent weirdo in recovery. I am happy to say she is all these things. But I too am a writer, and what those 150 characters don’t tell you is what I will expand on; she is an activist and an ally, a style icon, a friend, a mentor, and a total goofball. She is, in the spirit of “Little Edie” Bouvier from the infamous documentary, Grey Gardens, a staunch character. To quote Little Edie directly, “ I’ll tell you, if there’s anything worse than a staunch woman. S-T-A-U-N-C-H. There’s nothing worse, I’m telling you. They don’t weaken, no matter what.” Strength and resilience, that’s what Amanda is all about. She has experienced incredible highs and navigated through subterranean lows in her life and through it all, she shows up for herself as well as others, advocating for love, vulnerability and acceptance, all while being completely unserious. This, among many other things, is why everyone loves her. I invite you to take notice of a story chock full of discovery, loss, love, sobriety, acceptance….and of course, cocaine. TSA listeners, it is a great honor and pleasure to introduce seasoned writer, trainer and breathwork practitioner Amanda Fletcher. Thank you for listening and remember, when it comes to style, it's ALL adjacent. Love, Randi Co-Host/Co-Creative Producer/Technician-Frank Rivera Audio Editing-Randi Rivera Intro/Outro Music-Derrick "Lord Monsta" Neal

The Style Adjacent Podcast-WE'RE BACK!!

In the immortal words of Aaliyah (from the song "Try Again"), "it's been a long time, we shouldn't have left you, without a dope beat to step to..." It was a long time (4 months, to be exact), and we did take a brief leave to recenter/refocus, but now, WE"RE BACK! In addition to dope beats (courtesy of Lord Monsta), we also have some great guest coming up for the Summer! In this episode, Frankie and Randi talk about what they did during the hiatus, and the learnings/memories/key takeaways they got from the downtime. Shout out to some faves we mentioned in this episode @lordhuron @jazzisdead @adrianyounge @alishaheed @playedbyhumans @homeboyartacademy @blackmuseumist @fab5freddy @lodgeroom @lacma As always, thank you for listening and remember, when it comes to style, it's ALL adjacent. Love, Randi Co-Host/Co-Creative Producer/Technician-Frank Rivera Audio Editing-Randi Rivera Intro/Outro Music-Derrick "Lord Monsta" Neal

The Style Adjacent Podcast-Meet Artist/Muralist/Activist Fabian Debora

Chicano artist, muralist and activist Fabian Debora is a shining example of channeling pain into purpose. Born to parents who immigrated from Mexico, Fabian’s upbringing was molded through poverty, gang exposure, drug addiction and attempted suicide. His story could have ended before it began. But in a pivotal moment of vulnerability, Fabian entered recovery and it changed his life. He went through the intervention program at a growing organization called Homeboy Industries. Under the guidance of Father Greg Boyle, aka Father G, Fabian became a substance abuse counselor and began re-connecting with the love that kept him safe throughout his traumatic young life-art. After exploring the medium through art mentoring and program development, he went back to Father G and founded Homeboy Art Academy, where various art mediums are woven into a trauma-informed curriculum to help students re-connect with their roots and culture, re identify through healing, and re-imagine a future for themselves through training and employment in the arts sector. Fabian also encountered incredible personal success with his art. Gathering numerous accolades including the National Endowment for the Arts Heritage Fellowship, Fabian exhibited his most commercially successful exhibit to date, Love Letters in 2024. Love Letters is an incredibly personal and socially focused art series that touches on the human condition, forgiveness and redemption, and the overarching impact incarceration has on the journey through these concepts. With an accompanying book and short film, Love Letters continues to be impactful to viewers around the world, with his exhibit recently showing in Mexico. Fat forward to his more recent collection, Cara de Vago. Partnering in spirit with 17th century artist Caravaggio, Fabian unites the spiritual and religious common threads that “weave our relationship to one another for a conversation as brothers and sisters navigating this journey of life and self-exploration.” TSA listeners, it is a great honor and pleasure to introduce acclaimed artist, muralist, activist and my boss, Fabian Debora. Thank you for listening and remember, when it comes to style, it's ALL adjacent. Love, Randi Co-Host/Co-Creative Producer/Technician-Frank Rivera Audio Editing-Randi Rivera Intro/Outro Music-Derrick "Lord Monsta" Neal Hide

The Style Adjacent Podcast-Randi & Frankie Recap the Week, Discuss Nostalgia

Sometimes you just gotta get behind the mics and execute an audio download of the week and its affairs; so we did just that. Join Randi & Frankie as they discuss a week of exciting events, including a trip to Vegas, Frankie's Birthday, and Randi's appearance on Benny Boy Brewery's Female Founder panel. We also dig into the concept of nostalgia, and the elements of our childhood and teen years that we miss; how we are all longing for elements of yesteryear during a time where we are all clinging to each other for hope and a little bit of joy. We, of course, did some name dropping of great haunts in Los Angeles, and here's how to find them on socials. @villastacoslosangeles @chicagotheband @itsmrcross @hollywoodbowl @bennyboybrewing @aviatornation @aviatornationdreamland @ozomatli @davidkisrael @lanenacantina @masvinoplease @maiden_mexico @sadgirlcreamery Thank you for listening and remember, when it comes to style, it's ALL adjacent. Love, Randi Co-Host/Co-Creative Producer/Technician-Frank Rivera Audio Editing-Randi Rivera Intro/Outro Music-Derrick "Lord Monsta" Neal

The Style Adjacent Podcast-Meet Chef/Restaurant Owner, Danielle Duran Zecca from Amiga Amore

Part of the pleasure of living in the City of Angels is the wide assortment of restaurants, popups and food trucks at one’s disposal, with the lion’s share offering a global assortment of fare, and truly the best of the best when it comes to quality, taste and price. But in this economy, its getting harder and harder to find places that offer that trifecta, especially with a plethora of eateries closing, due to the incredible expense to operate, as well as decreased numbers due to inflation, rising costs, and locally, threats of ICE. But locals are thanking the universe that all of these factors have not impacted the highly touted, local neighborhood favorite Amiga Amore, owned by husband and wife duo, Danielle Duran Zecca, a 1st generation Chicana chef and Alessandro Zecca, a native of Verona, Italy who brings his passion for the restaurant industry and food in general. The two, having met working together in New York, have a lengthy and rich history of experience they bring to the restaurant. Amiga Amore, a beautiful and delicious example of "Mexitalian" fusion, is known for blending Italian and Mexican flavors in creative dishes like its signature elote agnolotti, a street corn-filled pasta. The duo have created a comfy cozy, setting for locals and garnered accolades acclaim from major publications and local food aficionados. I first met Danielle when she appeared as a cherished panel guest at the quarterly female founders night, where powerful, charismatic hard working, bad ass ladies come to speak to an audience of fellow bad ass ladies looking for inspiration to live their dream, whether it’s was a new business, pursuing the career goal they've had since they were 5, or how to level up in their existing business. Danielle offered an amuse bouche of encouragement with a helping of humor, and a soupçon of tough love, to make sure every woman in the room felt prepared in their journey. TSA listeners please welcome , Danielle Duran Zecca and Alessandro Zecca of Amiga Amore. Thank you for listening and remember, when it comes to style, it's ALL adjacent. Love, Randi Co-Host/Co-Creative Producer/Technician-Frank Rivera Audio Editing-Jason Steele Intro/Outro Music-Derrick "Lord Monsta" Neal

The Style Adjacent Podcast-Meet musician, author and creative multi-hyphenate David K. Israel

The epitome of multi-hyphenate, musician, screenwriter, composer, producer, and author David K. Israel has had incredible success from the get-go. When he was still attending high school, he studied with Pat Martino, a visionary in the world of jazz, and co-wrote an album with him before he turned 20. After college, he was employed by the estate of fellow multi-hyphenate, composer, conductor and pianist Leonard Bernstein, where he worked to edit and publish classic works of Bernstein’s like West Side Story. From there, he went on to write and compose original musical pieces for theater and dance but pivoted to address his love of the written word, and in 2005, published Behind Everyman, his first book to garner commercial success. This led to additional writing projects with major publications, and success in both music and publishing realms. Tragedy has a way of transforming, and the Pacific Palisades/Altadena fires in 2025 permanently changed David; losing everything in these tragic fires gave him new perspectives, as well as new attention from the essay he wrote for The Wall Street Journal detailing the devastation in multiple realms and eventual rebirth he experienced because of the blaze. But while the year began with incredible sorrow, 2025 also brought success in multiple areas of his work, both music and literature; his jazz-inspired release, No Cosmic Dice provides a glimpse into David’s adoration of the genre and his highly anticipated novel, The Lost Mozart, will be in stores in August of this year. You can find out more about David K. Israel through his socials and website: @davidkisrael www.davidkisrael.me Thank you for listening and remember, when it comes to style, it's ALL adjacent. Love, Randi Co-Host/Co-Creative Producer/Technician-Frank Rivera Audio Editing-Jason Steele Intro/Outro Music-Derrick "Lord Monsta" Neal

The Style Adjacent Podcast-Meet Elvira Zamora of Chicano Elegance

When it comes to celebration, empowerment and encouragement of Chicano culture and community, Elvira Zamora is the resident queen. She is the founder of Chicano Elegance, an artistic movement rooted in honoring and commemorating the rich beauty, fashion history and overall style of the Chicano culture, people and history. Elvira is rooted in the business of fashion, but was feeling discouraged with the lack of representation in the industry; as a gesture of resistance to counter act the cultural appropriation she saw proliferating the fashion trade, she created the Chicano Elegance Gala, highlighting incredible Chicano and Latino creatives, giving them a platform for their work to be cherished and celebrated. While the organization is rooted in Los Angeles, the vibe is nationwide, with galas being executed on both coasts. She is currently doing a Southern California tour to promote her coffee table book, Chicano Elegance, showcasing stunning images from galas on both coasts, celebrating the very best of Chicano culture and community. She is also co-hosting "Cruisin' Colorado," with Pasadena staple, Tepito Coffee, promising an afternoon of lowriders, Chicano fashion, poetry and cultural performances. You can find out more about Elvira and Chicano Elegance through her socials and website: @chicanoelegance www.chicanoelegance.com Thank you for listening and remember, when it comes to style, it's ALL adjacent. Love, Randi Co-Host/Co-Creative Producer/Technician-Frank Rivera Audio Editing-Jason Steele Intro/Outro Music-Derrick "Lord Monsta" Neal

The Style Adjacent Podcast-Randi & Frankie Recap the Week, Discuss How to Live an Analog Lifestyle

Sometimes you just gotta get behind the mics and execute an audio download of the week and its affairs; so we did just that. Join Randi & Frankie as they discuss a week of indulging in new restaurants and bars, getting a tattoo & covering a Grammy Awards event! We also dig into a concept that has been on the minds of many; living a more "analog" lifestyle. Frankie & Randi discuss "touching grass," having a "dumb" phone & ditching screens to gain a deeper connection with loved ones & community. We, of course, did some name dropping of great haunts in Los Angeles, and here's how to find them on socials. @bennyboybrewing @saulitosbbq @_burgersforlife_ @riverstreetbbq @shouraibbq @blaecelitedjs @blkcrust @elgueroylaflaca @apothekela @dantanasrestaurant @wolfandcranebar @songtrybe_official Thank you for listening and remember, when it comes to style, it's ALL adjacent. Love, Randi Co-Host/Co-Creative Producer/Technician-Frank Rivera Audio Editing-Randi Rivera Intro/Outro Music-Derrick "Lord Monsta" Neal

The Style Adjacent Podcast-Meet Aly Rose of Aly Rose Beauty

Aly Rose's passion for the beauty industry was formed in her early years; just like many of us, the makeup of her family matriarchs was fodder for play; the difference with Aly was that by 7 years old, she had already mastered full beat makeup. She honed her skills, perfecting makeup looks for friends and family for events like dances, weddings and the like. She created a career path for her that led to becoming certified in theatrical makeup at Orange Coast College, and at the ripe old age of 16, she began a management career in beauty. Aly juggled her passion for beauty with higher education, studying Film, TV, and Public Relations at one of the most recognized universities, University of Southern California. During this time, she managed the Urban Decay counter, served as a lead makeup artist, and assisted with glamorous red carpet events. After earning her BA from USC, she was recruited by Victoria's Secret Beauty, where I had the pleasure of meeting and working with her, as she successfully managed a team of beauty specialists. Running into each other at a USC football tailgate and hearing about her plans of starting her own makeup artistry company was exciting and empowering; she truly was and is built for the beauty industry. Aly has continued to empower women worldwide through her artistry. Along the way, she has conquered a battle with cancer, embarked on the journey of motherhood with two spirited boys, and embraced every day to the fullest. She is an inspiration, a mentor, and the future of makeup artistry. You can find out more about Aly Rose Beauty through her socials and website: @alyrosebeautyteam www.alyrosebeauty.com Thank you for listening and remember, when it comes to style, it's ALL adjacent. Love, Randi Co-Host/Co-Creative Producer/Technician-Frank Rivera Audio Editing-Jason Steele Intro/Outro Music-Derrick "Lord Monsta" Neal

The Style Adjacent Podcast-Meet Battle & Randall of Blaec Elite DJs

In this episode, Randi talks to Battle and Randall of Blaec Elite DJs; but these two gentlemen are not just DJs. They are entrepreneurs who have built several businesses of their own, in addition to being mentors and developers for businesses around the world. They are insightful; operating on faith, trust and intention, with a healthy dose of radical kindness and positivity, they possess the desire to educate and leave everyone they connect with in a better space than before they met them. En route to Benny Boy Brewing one day in June 2025, Frankie mentioned that there was a new DJ duo spinning that night, promising Classic R & B, Hip Hop, afro beats and more. We were ready for the vibes; but the vibes we arrived to? Immaculate. These guys brought style to the process; cozy stage, black leather couch, gnarled wood coffee table housing not only turntables and DJ equipment, but candles, incense, distinct spiritual sculptures. Essentially, a temple or shrine, if you will, to the music, the practice, the culture…and we were there for it. You can find out more about Blaec Elite DJs through their socials and email: @blaecelitedjs blaecelitedjs@gmail.com Thank you for listening and remember, when it comes to style, it's ALL adjacent. Love, Randi Co-Host/Co-Creative Producer/Technician-Frank Rivera Audio Editing-Jason Steele Intro/Outro Music-Derrick "Lord Monsta" Neal

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