When the Broad art museum opened downtown, it needed an equally impressive, equally artistic restaurant on-site to keep patrons well-fed and appropriately liquored up. Otium hits all the right notes. The building itself is a futurist's...

Sure, you could just pick up a bottle of their famous cold brew from Whole Foods, but nothing compares to getting that creamy, frosty nitro brew straight from the tap at Stumptown. Unlike most coffee shops in LA, the Arts District...

The Kindness Rocks Project is inspiring people to be kind and happy! Founder, Megan Murphy started randomly placing rocks, painted with inspirational quotes and sayings, on the beaches of Cape Cod and now people from...

The Story of Duncan Lin“From my earliest memory, I have always liked drawing, but have never thought about making it my career,” says Duncan Lin, one of Taiwan’s most popular comics artists from Hualien. With a fanbase of 20 million and...

There’s no shortage of watering holes in Tokyo, but there’s only one fairy-themed bar with drinks as magical as the décor.  Author Ashley Sutton based his bar concept on a series of fantasy books of the same name.  A transplant from...

After 36 years in the military, U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Luciano Yulfo ended his career in Afghanistan when a bomb shattered his left leg, leaving him disabled and soon to be without a leg. His 27-year-old daughter...

A Night to Shine is an unforgettable prom night experience for people with special needs ages 14 and older. For the third time, a Night to Shine, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation, was held at the spectacular Grace...

Don't judge a book by it's cover, this is not your average stamp shop. Inspired by a fictional story of secret lovers, Mrs. Pound brings to life the story of a former 1950s Shanghai burlesque dancer, her married lover (Mr. Ming) and...

Originally christened as a purveyor of rare liquors, Bottle, Boot & Cigar’s atmosphere and world-class cocktails have transformed it into a bustling local hangout. The enormous iron door might seem intimidating, but don’t be nervous....

Twins, Joy and Judy are on a mission to help women battle breast cancer. They're offering healthy recipes, love, and support to brighten the days of families going through this very tough time. Judy, who was diagnosed with breast...

AmpSurf™ is a non-profit organization that helps amputees find freedom on the water! It was established to promote, inspire, educate and rehabilitate (PIER™) adaptive surfing and other outdoor activities. Dana Cummings, Executive...

Positive affirmations have the power to turn our life around…literally! Abbe Dembowitz is the founder of the Turn It Around Project. Abbe struggled with severe self-esteem issues and fear of imperfection. During some time off from...

A night full of joy is just what these strong, deserving teens need! ‘No Worries Now‘ is a 501(c)3 nonprofit whose mission is to improve the well being of teens with life-threatening illnesses. The organization holds annual proms so...

At age 14, this philanthropic teen started changing the lives of at-risk women. Allyson Ahlstrom started ‘Threads for Teens’ to help less-fortunate females build their self-esteem, confidence, and give them hope. The original idea was...

After one LA man hit rock bottom, only meditation could save him! Swami Varadan was born in India and moved to Silicon Valley when he was two-years old. His adult life seems to be perfection, working on the radio with Ryan Seacrest...

After tragedy, love, support and togetherness are needed most. Adam Keller and Jared Marinelli, best known around the world for their ‘viral flash mob wedding proposal video’, were deeply affected by the tragedy in Orlando. The...

This former Starbucks attorney stopped at nothing to follow her dreams! Paula Boggs is not only a former Starbucks executive but also an Army Airborne veteran who decided to trade in her incredibly successful career to pursue her...

High schools everywhere have a high school Spirit Day in which they celebrate to raise spirits! Every year, Sacred Heart High School in Yonkers, NY has a high school Spirit Day, a day set aside for students and teachers to come...

War Veterans can have a hard time dealing with adjusting to life after war. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) affects nearly 3 million veterans! Dancing Well: The Soldier Project is dedicated to bringing the healing power of...

Former NFL Football Player, Will Svitek, mentors kids who need companionship. The former Stanford Cardinal and Atlanta Falcons football player continues overcome his father’s death from cancer by becoming a mentor to a young child...

Many women who have faced adversities in life may have trouble 'starting over.' If a woman has either spent time in jail, battled homelessness and/or addiction it can be hard to find work when they are rebuilding their lives....

Bedtime is a very important ritual for many kids. We all have that one bedtime story we grew up loving. But what about the kids who are in need or are waiting to be adopted? Pajama Program provides new pajamas and new books to...

Bedtime is a very important ritual for many kids. We all have that one bedtime story we grew up loving. But what about the kids who are in need or are waiting to be adopted? Pajama Program provides new pajamas and new books to...

Many women who have faced adversities in life may have trouble 'starting over.' If a woman has either spent time in jail, battled homelessness and/or addiction it can be hard to find work when they are rebuilding their lives....