The Zest from Orange Coast magazine

Chase Wilson

Chase Wilson is a Newport Beach native who has turned a life spent in the ocean into both a professional surfing career with Quiksilver and a California-made grooming brand inspired by the timeless style of the ’50s and ’60s. His brand, Byrd, has been featured in Men’s Health, GQ, and Allure.

Natalee Linez

Today we’re joined by an actress, entrepreneur, and creator. You’ve seen her in hit shows like “Tell Me Lies,” “Chicago P.D.,” “CSI: Vegas,” “9-1-1,” and “The Good Doctor.” Now, she’s stepping into her biggest role yet as CIA analyst Gina Gosian on CBS’s “CIA.” She’s also the creator and host of “Ground Up with Natalee,” where she helps aspiring actors navigate the business side of Hollywood, and the founder of The Lead, an acting masterclass built to give actors the real tools they need to succeed. Please welcome, Natalee Linez.

Sarah Meller and Erin Remington

This week, we’re talking about creativity, collecting, and breaking down the barriers of the art world. Our guests are two women who are helping redefine what it means to discover and own original art: championing emerging artists from around the globe, making collecting more accessible, and leading one of the most influential online art platforms in the world. Please enjoy this episode with CEO Sarah Meller and Director of Sales and Curation of Saatchi Art Group Erin Remington.

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!