Chris Gialanella is someone who truly embodies the pulse of Southern California media. He’s the president and publisher of Engine Vision Media, which includes Los Angeles magazine, Pasadena magazine, and, of course, Orange Coast! He’s spent more than two decades shaping the publishing world and has interviewed everyone from Ryan Seacrest to Nicole Kidman.

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Kylie Travis is a driving force behind one of Orange County’s most beloved cultural landmarks, Casa Romantica. She is the executive director of operations and programming, and under her leadership, the historic San Clemente venue has transformed into a vibrant hub for arts, education, and community connection.

Jordan Robinson is a powerhouse in sports journalism. Not only is she a host on the Women’s Sports Network and Pac-12 Network, but she also co-hosts the “Queens of the Court” podcast with WNBA legend Sheryl Swoopes, and has been published in GQ, Essence, The Ringer, and more. This year, “Queens of the Court” became a new podcast called “The Women’s Hoops Show.”

Lily Magaziner is the founder of May Martin, the popular handmade jewelry brand that is known for its minimalism and timeless designs. The brand started in 2014 in a small trailer at The LAB, and now has four locations throughout Costa Mesa, San Juan Capistrano, and Laguna Beach and more than 800 wholesale partners nationwide.

Joseph McGinty Nichol, famously known as McG, is a filmmaker, director, and producer who has worked projects including “Charlie’s Angels,” “I Feel Pretty,” “The OC,” “Terminator Salvation,” “Supernatural,” and so much more. In the beginning of his career, he created more than 50 music videos for artists such as Smash Mouth, Sugar Ray, Sublime, and The Offspring. Now, he’s taken on a new chapter: overseeing the beloved Lido Theater here in Orange County.

Brian McDonell is the co-founder and president of Melin, which is a premium headwear brand that focuses on creating high-quality, innovative hats designed for adventure and everyday wear, using the finest materials and attention to detail. The San Clemente-based company has stores in Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, and Irvine and has collaborated with brands including Red Bull, The Beverly Hills Hotel, the L.A. Kings, and more.

Audrey Huynh is an actor, singer, songwriter, and musician who stars as Stella in the “To All the Boys I Loved Before” spinoff series “XO, Kitty.” She’s also been in films including "Murder of a Cat" alongside J.K. Simmons and Nikki Reed and has does voice acting for shows including “We Bare Bears” and “Boss Baby: Back in Business.” This year, the Chapman student released her EP “lovesick” and was on the cover of Orange Coast’s Under 40 issue.