Interviews
5 Questions with Pamela Zoolalian: Extreme Sports Competitor, Entrepreneur, Designer
Posted on 05/3/2011
Pamela Zoolalian is a world-class athlete and the owner and designer of her own clothing brand, skatera, skate clothing for girls. But that’s not all! She’s also a mentor to young girls who love extreme sports and female entrepreneurs looking to launch their own business. In response to CPoW’s five questions, she shares her insights on the difficulties facing women and girls, and how to keep your balance in a demanding world. Her own experience is a testament to the power of conviction, focus, and believing in yourself.
Read On...Therapist Profile and Interview with Addiction and Recovery Expert Dylan Berkey
Posted on 04/12/2011
CPoW met up with our newest therapist, Dylan Berkey, at Joan’s cafe in West Hollywood. From the moment Dylan rode up on her motorcycle, I knew it was going to be fun, but I didn’t yet know how much I would learn. Dylan’s approach to therapy is unique and her passion for feminist theory is deep, as is her love of raw cacao. She’s joyful, soulful, compassionate and a major Dolly Parton fan. Meet Dylan, truly one of a kind.
Read On...Profile and Interview with Clinical Director, Jessica LeRoy
Posted on 02/9/2011
I sat down with Clinical Director Jessica LeRoy at Auntie Em’s in Eagle Rock for some coffee talk. We dug into the nuances of sexism today, how the Center strives for for collaborative and empowering relationships with clients, and what makes the entertainment industry so darn dysfunctional.
Read On...Profile and Interview with Center Client Coordinator, Susannah Kondrath
Posted on 01/20/2011
Susannah is our girl Friday at the Center. She does a little bit of everything and keeps our world running smoothly. We sat down with Susannah at Intelligentsia Silver Lake to talk about her time in the Peace Corps, her passion for psychology, and why she thinks the Center has something for everyone.
Read On...Rory Freedman, author of Skinny Bitch, on Personal Growth and the Benefits of Going Vegan and Living Compassionately
Posted on 01/2/2011
When Skinny Bitch was just a draft in a desk drawer, Rory and I used to hike Runyon Canyon. I was always buoyed along the steep inclines of the trails by Rory’s optimistic and certain outlook on life. Rory has learned to focus her energy and sustain the belief in her dreams to achieve her goals. Talking to her is always motivating, so I want to share our recent conversation at M Cafe with you here.
Read On...Los Angeles Based Artist Laura London Talks Rock Stars, Teaching and Photography
Posted on 12/9/2010
During our recent kitchen-table conversation, I picked Laura London’s brain on the tortured artist archetype, why teenagers emulate rock stars like Courtney Love, being an artist in L.A., and the psychology of post-modernist photography. Pull up a chair. Things are about to get interesting…
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