Profiles

I love telling people’s stories and I’m fortunate to get to profile some pretty extraordinary people. Some are barely known and I get to help them be discovered, others are household names.

In the early 2000s, I did a lot of author interviews, talking to people such as George R.R. Martin, Alan Alda, Ken Jennings, David Baldacci, Janet Evanovich, Jodi Picoult, and Marcia Muller. Those monthly interviews are only available via the Wayback Machine.

However, in the past several years I’ve written many more profiles, mostly people involved in the arts in some way, but also business people and local newsmakers.

Below is a sample of some profiles with a link to more if you don’t see what you need here. Click on the pictures to go to the profile.

Renee Elise Goldsberry, actor and singer

Renée Fleming, the People’s Diva, Opera Singer

Sara Bareilles, Singer, Lyricist, Songwriter

Christopher Paul Curtis, author

Jimbo Mathus, Musician, co-founder of Squirrel Nut Zippers

Darnell Jones, Scriptwriter

John Beasley, Jazz Musician and Composer

Jessica Lang, Artistic Director of Jessica Lang Dance

Matt August, Artistic Director, Entertainer, Feb. 1, 2023

Tami Humphrey, realtor, Playa Vista Direct, July 21, 2022

Salema Masekela, sportscaster, surfer, entrepreneur, The Argonaut, June 2022, 2022

Montana Coady, Jeweler and equestrian, The Argonaut, May 19, 2022

Geneva S. Thomas, General Manager of Meredith Corporation, Spartan Magazine, August 2, 2021

Denise Testori, President and CEO of Prestige Cleaners, Airpark News, August 4, 2021

Paul de Gelder, shark attack survivor, Santa Monica Argonaut, March 24, 2021

Alison van Pelt, painter, Santa Monica Argonaut, March 24, 2021