In this short intro episode, Emmely shares what Los Angeles Friends is all about-why she started the podcast, what listeners can expect, and how it all ties back to her love for real conversations and building community in LA.
Emmely sits down with her best friend Mary, who she met through the LA Friends Meetups she hosts. They cover Mary's journey growing up in O.C., moving to Los Angeles, and navigating the tricky process of making new friends in a new city.
Emmely talks with Dre, founder of The Next Fun Thing. Dre runs it full-time, hosting events around LA to help people connect. They talk about her journey, what it's like building community, and creating spaces that feel fun and welcoming.
Emmely sits down with her friend Carlos, a PhD student at USC. He shares his journey of immigrating to the U.S. at a young age, pursuing a doctorate, and how he is navigating life in Los Angeles.
Emmely sits down with her friend Deidre, a flight attendant who moved to LA from the East Coast. Deidre shares what it's like to deal with passengers (the good and the crazy), and covers interesting job perks and advice.
Emmely sits down with her friend Devon, a mailman, photographer, and founder of the community art space In Between Time. Devon shares how he balances routine, creativity, and building community through art.
