Conejo Valley Visionaries

Best of Conejo Valley with Tyler Cusick

We're back with another Best of Conejo Valley mini episode! Tyler Cusick, founder of Westlake Yoga Co., shares his favorite local restaurants, bars, coffee shops and more in and around Agoura Hills, Westlake and Thousand Oaks. Let me know if you agree with his picks on Instagram @conejovalleyvisionaries Tyler's original episode is ranked in the Top 5! Listen to it here if you haven't yet: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6V2WhXUfVeYyIlqBz3m8xy?si=mRkJZp0JRuS_V9jpuTBNZA Connect with Conejo Valley Visionaries ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/conejovalleyvisionaries/profilecard/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==]⁠ Connect with Westlake Yoga Co. ⁠here⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/westlakeyoga_co/] If you want to share your visionary story on the podcast, send us a DM - we are always open to guest nominations! This episode was produced by Cristina Dennstedt and Justin K. Sloan. Conejo Valley Visionaries is edited by Justin K. Sloan and ⁠J.Sloan Productions⁠.

Mouse Rawk, artist and co-owner of Outline Studios in Newbury Park, CA

This week on Conejo Valley Visionaries, Cristina sits down with Mouse Rawk — Thousand Oaks artist, muralist, graffiti creative, and co-founder of Outline Studios in Newbury Park, CA. Raised in the Conejo Valley, Mouse shares how his passion for street art and graffiti evolved into a full-time creative career designing murals, custom artwork, and large-scale visual projects throughout Southern California. Local listeners may already recognize his signature artwork from Five07 Coffee, where his designs can be found on the walls and even on the to go coffee cups. The conversation explores what it’s really like building a career as a local artist in Thousand Oaks, navigating imposter syndrome, and creating opportunities for creatives in Ventura County and the Conejo Valley art scene. Cristina and Mouse also talk about the future of public art in Thousand Oaks, the importance of creative community, and how his new Newbury Park studio could become a hub for local artists, collaboration, events, and inspiration. If you’re interested in the local art scene, entrepreneurship, creative careers, mural art, graffiti culture, small business stories, or the people shaping Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Agoura Hills, Newbury Park, and the greater Conejo Valley community, this episode is for you. This episode was filmed inside Mouse’s studio, so be sure to watch the full video episode for an inside look at his artwork, creative process, and studio space. Connect with Conejo Valley Visionaries ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/conejovalleyvisionaries/profilecard/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==] Connect with Mouse Rawk ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/mouserawk/] If you enjoyed this episode and find value in the podcast, please leave us a five-star review and rating. This helps more folks in the Conejo Valley find the podcast and that allows each story to reach more people. If you want to share your visionary story on the podcast, send an email to conejovalleyvisionaries@gmail.com - we are always open to guest nominations! This episode was produced by Cristina Dennstedt and Justin K. Sloan. Conejo Valley Visionaries is edited by Justin K. Sloan and ⁠J.Sloan Productions⁠.

Carly and Zack Weaver of Conejo Valley Run Club

In this episode of Conejo Valley Visionaries, host Cristina Dennstedt sits down with Carly and Zack, the founders of Conejo Valley Run Club—a fast-growing running community serving the greater Conejo Valley. What started as a personal need while training for a marathon quickly turned into something much bigger. Carly, new to running and looking for connection, noticed the lack of a local run club in Thousand Oaks after experiencing one in nearby Ventura. Instead of waiting for one to exist, she built it herself. Today, Conejo Valley Run Club is more than just a place to run—it’s a welcoming, supportive fitness community where locals from Westlake Village, Newbury Park, and Agoura Hills come together to move, connect, and stay accountable. Whether you’re a beginner runner, training for your first marathon, or just looking for a social run club near you, this group is redefining what community fitness looks like in the Conejo Valley. In this conversation, Carly and Zack share how they grew the club from a small meetup into a thriving local movement, how they intentionally create an inclusive environment, and their vision for the future of running in Thousand Oaks and beyond. If you’re searching for things to do in Conejo Valley, local fitness groups, running clubs near Thousand Oaks, or ways to get involved in your community, this episode is packed with inspiration and practical insight. Tune in to hear how one idea turned into a powerful community that’s changing how people connect, stay active, and show up for themselves across the Conejo Valley. Connect with Conejo Valley Visionaries ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/conejovalleyvisionaries/profilecard/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==] Connect with Conejo Valley Run Club ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/conejovalleyrunclub/] If you enjoyed this episode and find value in the podcast, please leave us a five-star review and rating. This helps more folks in the Conejo Valley find the podcast and that allows each story to reach more people. If you want to share your visionary story on the podcast, send an email to conejovalleyvisionaries@gmail.com - we are always open to guest nominations! This episode was produced by Cristina Dennstedt and Justin K. Sloan. Conejo Valley Visionaries is edited by Justin K. Sloan and ⁠J.Sloan Productions⁠.

Lori and Justin Pecikonis, JRP Design & Remodel

In this episode of Conejo Valley Visionaries, host Cristina Dennstedt sits down with Lori and Justin Pecikonis of JRP Design and Remodel to talk about building a life and business together—right here in the Conejo Valley. The conversation also dives into the realities of sustaining a business for over 25 years, from refining internal processes to adopting technology in a way that truly supports growth. It’s an honest, practical look at what it takes to build something that lasts. If you’re an entrepreneur—or thinking about becoming one—this episode offers grounded insights and real-world perspective you can actually use. Connect with Conejo Valley Visionaries ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/conejovalleyvisionaries/profilecard/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==] Connect with JRP Design & Remodel ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/jrpdesignandremodel/] If you enjoyed this episode and find value in the podcast, please leave us a five-star review and rating. This helps more folks in the Conejo Valley find the podcast and that allows each story to reach more people. If you want to share your visionary story on the podcast, send an email to conejovalleyvisionaries@gmail.com - we are always open to guest nominations! This episode was produced by Cristina Dennstedt and Justin K. Sloan. Conejo Valley Visionaries is edited by Justin K. Sloan and ⁠J.Sloan Productions⁠.

Conejo Valley Visionaries LIVE: Women Founders Shaping Our Community

In this special live episode of Conejo Valley Visionaries, we sit down with an inspiring panel of women founders for an honest conversation about what it really takes to build something meaningful. Recorded during our sold-out second annual Female Founders event at Hub 101 in Westlake Village, this conversation explores the realities of entrepreneurship—from turning an idea into momentum and building a brand with intention, to prioritizing self-care and leaning on community along the way. Featuring insights from Gacia Laidrey Coffee Roasters, Dr. Rachael Cappuccino, Hilary Linderman of Rabbits & Oaks, Dr. Bieta Kia, and Lindsey Colhoun of Lindsay Colhoun Interior Design and Haven by LCD, this episode is filled with practical wisdom and inspiring perspective for founders, creatives, and anyone building what’s next. If you’ve ever wondered what growth really looks like behind the scenes, this conversation is for you. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Event and Participants 11:00 Grounding Exercise with Monica Bloom 16:39 Panel Discussion on Physical Therapy and Women's Health 30:08 Community Engagement and Brand Building 37:05 Building Community Connections 43:35 Overcoming Fear and Self-Doubt 49:15 Transitioning from Fashion to Interior Design 57:07 Creating a Retail Space: Haven 01:05:00 Challenges in the Design Business 01:22:42 Deciding to Go All In or Quit 01:26:55 Finding Balance in Ambition