What Some of Our Favorite Locals Have to Say About Life in the South Bay
Bubble talk.
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Lenora Marouani
Chef/Restaurateur, Barsha
What is your favorite spot for girls’ night out?
Most of my nights are spent at the restaurant, so my girls usually come to Barsha to connect and listen to live music on the weekends.
Jennifer Laurent
Director of Sales, Manhattan Denim
Is there a woman in your life who most inspires you?
My mother takes so much pride in everything she does. Learning from her really helped me rise to the top in my retail career by being so detail-oriented.
Diana Heffernan Schrader
School Garden Program Developer
What is the biggest fear you overcame?
The fear of failure. Leaving my 9-to-5 job to become a full-time mom and eventually carving my path in the community that I lived in—but didn’t really live in—was a huge leap.
Diane Barber
Interior Designer & Southbay contributor
What’s your idea of the perfect fall day in the South Bay?
Autumn bliss for me is a Sunday ride on my Andalusian horse in Palos Verdes while being coached remotely by my dressage trainer friend in Spain. Then lunch with my husband, Alex, at Lunada Kitchen, a walk along the coast with our beloved dog and watching the sunset with gratitude.
Diana Turner
Realtor®, Vista Sotheby’s
What was your most memorable Halloween costume?
A barmaid. In reality, I would be terrible at handling lots of drinks at once.
