In 2004, she founded Lion’s Heart, a national nonprofit empowering teens to build empathy through volunteering. What began as a single Orange County-based organization has grown to 203 chapters in 31 states, with approximately 20,000 teens contributing mo... See more
She made history in November 2020, when she was elected the 23rd Mayor of Irvine, garnering the highest number of votes for the position in the city’s history, and becoming the first woman of color to hold the position and the first Muslim woman to lead a... See more
When it comes to messaging, Kacey Bruno is queen. She leads all company communications, social media, and influencer strategy for Montage International and its brands, including Montage Hotels & Resorts, Pendry Hotels & Resorts, and Montage and Pe... See more
When I hear about a new restaurant, I usually wait a few weeks—sometimes months—before paying a visit, especially if I’m planning to write about the place. That’s because it can take some time to work through kinks in service and culinary execution before... See more
“Oh, look—it’s Toto! Can we take a picture with your little dog?” I heard that—or similar words—a lot during my weekend getaway with my Yorkshire Terrier. We took a road trip—just Holly and I—to San Diego and made the Hotel del Coronado our home for a cou... See more
