Erik Hale is an interesting guy. Founder and Publisher of Locale Magazine – started right here, in Costa Mesa – he’s taken his premiere lifestyle publication from xeroxes in a binder to multi-city trendsetter! He’s got a great story – including his own “Jerry Maguire moment” – and so many local connections. It’s been a wild ride full of courage, bootstrapping, and community support. Check out the podcast, then check out the latest Orange County issue of his beautiful Locale Magazine… still based here in Costa Mesa!

Connect with Erik Hale:

Instagram: @local_e

Connect with Locale Magazine:

Online: https://localemagazine.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LocaleMagazine/

Instagram: @localemagazine

On this episode, we discuss so many local people and places!

Common Room Roasters: https://commonroomroasters.com/

Keane Coffee: https://www.keancoffee.com/

Jerry Maguire Moment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7Iq6lOSoPM

Surfer Erica Hosseini: @ericahosseini

Almond Surfboards: https://almondsurfboards.com/

A Restaurant: https://www.arestaurantnb.com/

Warren Christopher Hardwood Floors: http://wchristopher.com/

Haute Cakes: http://www.hautecakes.cafe/

Gratitude: https://www.cafegratitude.com/#locations

James Perse: https://www.jamesperse.com/

Crack Shack: https://www.crackshack.com/

Fermentation Farm: https://fermfarm.com/

Daydream Surf Shop: https://daydreamsurfshop.com/

Moon Goat Coffee: https://www.moongoat.com/

2145 Pizza: http://www.2145eat.com/

Outpost Kitchen: https://www.outpostkitchen.com/

Where’s The Party?: http://www.wheresthepartyoc.com/

The Cannery: https://cannerynewport.com/

The Quiet Woman: https://www.quietwoman.com/

Wahoo’s Fish Tacos: https://www.wahoos.com/

TK Burger: https://www.tkburgers.com/

Vestal Watches: https://www.vestalwatch.com/

South Coast Plaza: http://www.southcoastplaza.com/

SOCO & The Mix: http://socoandtheocmix.com/

OC Museum of Arts: https://www.ocmaexpand.org/

Map of Locale Magazine Distribution: https://localemagazine.com/find-us-orange-county/

Social: https://www.socialcostamesa.com/

Eat Chow: https://www.eatchow.com/

Coffee Dose: https://www.coffeedosecm.com/

The Surfrider Foundation: https://www.surfrider.org/

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Music Factory School of Music

Mesa Water District

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Producer: Danny Thompson (danny@themusicfactoryoc.com)

Intro / Outro Voiceover: Brian Kazarian

Music: Eddie “DJ Kaboom” Iniestra