The Zest from Orange Coast magazine

Natasha Gregson Wagner

Natasha Gregson Wagner grew up in the heart of Hollywood as the daughter of Natalie Wood and producer Richard Gregson. After her mother’s tragic passing, she was raised by her stepfather Robert Wagner, navigating both profound loss and a powerful legacy. She built her own career in film and television with roles in “High Fidelity”, “Stranger Than Fiction,” and “ER,” and has since produced the HBO documentary “Natalie Wood: What Remains Behind,” written her memoir More Than Love, and launched the fragrance brand L’Amour Mère. Today, we’re talking about growing up in a legendary family, forging her own creative path, and honoring her mother’s legacy.

Candace Bushnell

This week, we’re joined by a true cultural icon. She’s the international best-selling novelist behind Sex and the City and the woman often called the real-life Carrie Bradshaw herself. From bestselling books like Four Blondes, Lipstick Jungle, and The Carrie Diaries to the HBO phenomenon that changed the conversation around women, friendship, dating, and ambition, her work has shaped pop culture for decades. Now, she’s bringing her critically acclaimed one-woman show, "True Tales of Sex, Success and Sex and the City," to South Coast Repertory May 30 through 31, taking audiences on a whirlwind journey through New York, from Studio 54 to "Sex and the City" and beyond. Please enjoy this conversation with Candace Bushnell!

Paige Adams-Geller

Today we’re sitting down with a trailblazer who turned a bold idea into a global fashion brand. From growing up in Alaska to modeling at just 16, she gained a behind-the-scenes understanding of how clothes are made and used that insight to challenge a male-dominated denim industry. In 2004, she co-founded a brand centered on fit, comfort, and a female perspective, which has since grown into a full lifestyle collection worn worldwide. She’s also a passionate advocate for women’s safety and empowerment and was featured in Forbes' 50 under 50 list. Please welcome the co-founder and creative director of PAIGE, Paige Adams-Geller.

Brian Anthony Moreland

This week, we’re sitting down with a visionary creative lead producer who’s made a major impact across Broadway, film, and television. With multiple Tony Award nominations, recognition on EBONY’s Power 100 list, and being named one of Variety’s Top 10 Broadway Players to Watch, he’s built a reputation for bringing powerful, culture-shifting stories to life. From producing groundbreaking hits like "Othello" starring Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal, to "The Piano Lesson" with Samuel L. Jackson and John David Washington, and "Joe Turner’s Come and Gone" featuring Taraji P. Henson and Cedric the Entertainer, he’s consistently worked with some of the biggest names in the industry while helping bring important stories to the stage. Please welcome Brian Anthony Moreland!

Stephen Nelson

Stephen Nelson is making history on one of the biggest stages in sports. He’s a broadcaster for the Los Angeles Dodgers and the first Asian American play-by-play announcer for a Major League Baseball team as well as an NBATV host. He’s been named to Forbes’ 30 Under 30 and has called games from some of the most iconic broadcast booths in the world.