By Jody Robinson. Photography by Bob Ortiz. Photo editing by Fernando Cortez. In a region where luxury real estate, postcard-perfect neighborhoods, and lifestyle-driven communities shape our daily rhythm, it takes a rare combination of skill, strategy, and sincerity to stand out. Yet for more than twenty years, Audra Lambert—founder of
By Jody Robinson For most people, a car is a way to get from point A to point B. But for a certain kind of driver—the collector, the investor, the enthusiast—a car is art. It’s a story, a memory, a piece of design worth preserving. And for the past decade,
By Jody Robinson In Southern California, where ambition is as much a lifestyle choice as surfboards and sunrise walks, owning a business is often deeply personal. These are not just balance sheets and profit margins—they’re decades of early mornings, late nights, family sacrifices, and hard-earned pride. And eventually, for every
By Jody Robinson When a loved one needs in-home support, most families know what they want—safety, comfort, compassion, and dignity. What they often don’t know is how to pay for it. Between private insurance, long-term care policies, out-of-pocket options, and even Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits, navigating the financial side of
By Jody Robinson There’s a particular kind of evening that lingers long after the last bite – when service feels intuitive, the room hums just enough, and each course seems to arrive with purpose. That was my experience dining at ILYA, San Clemente’s newest Mediterranean destination from acclaimed chef and
In the payments world – where fees, fine print, and unexpected rate hikes seem to lurk around every corner – business owners often feel like they’re navigating a maze without a map. That’s precisely why Gary Williams launched Ascension Consulting in June 2023: to bring transparency, strategy, and genuine advocacy
By Jay Minor The start of a new year often brings a mix of reflection and hope. For many families in South Orange County, it also brings a sobering realization: caring for an aging parent or spouse at home has quietly become overwhelming. If you are feeling exhausted, anxious, or
For many South County families, the journey of caring for an aging parent is a delicate balance of love, logistics, emotion, and uncertainty. It’s a chapter of life that arrives quietly, then suddenly—with questions that don’t come with a guidebook. For Senior Helpers owner Keyur Shah, this experience was not
Ralph Waldo Emerson famously said “who you are speaks so loudly I cannot hear what you’re saying.” Keeping this quote in mind has served me well over the years, particularly in choosing friends … and when seeking out the services of professionals. In my opinion, integrity isn’t a word heard
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