Chelsea Raineri

2 days ago | orangecoast.com | Tina Borgatta |Astgik Khatchatryan |Chelsea Raineri

Andrade supports the growth of 211OC in connecting individuals and families to critical social services and community-based programs, including where to find housing, food assistance, and other resources offered by local nonprofits and government agencies. DESCRIBE YOURSELF 10 YEARS AGO. I was deeply immersed in direct service work—rolling up my sleeves daily to help individuals facing housing instability.

4 days ago | orangecoast.com | Tina Borgatta |Astgik Khatchatryan |Chelsea Raineri

Ranked in the top 1 percent of Realtors globally and nationally, Vakili has sold more than $200 million in five years and represented homes that have sold for up to $40 million—all before the age of 30 in what is arguably the most competitive market in the country. DESCRIBE YOURSELF 10 YEARS AGO. I was dreaming big—determined to one day run my own business, be my own boss, and see the world.

1 week ago | orangecoast.com | Tina Borgatta |Astgik Khatchatryan |Chelsea Raineri

Not only was Clark awarded the prestigious Best New Talent award on behalf of Marriott in her previous position as the director of finance at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, but at 28 years old, she also was the youngest person in the company to hold the role. HOW HAVE YOU LEARNED TO NAVIGATE CHALLENGES? I’ve discovered that some of the toughest challenges often present the greatest opportunities to think differently and tap into creative problem-solving.

2 weeks ago | orangecoast.com | Chelsea Raineri

The founder of Anne Michaelsen Design wanted this stunning room to feel like a library or sitting room in an old estate that had been updated to feel “bright, cheery, and related to the formal gardens beyond.” She took a mix of pieces the homeowners had, reupholstered some furniture, and brought in new items. “The trick to mixing pieces from different periods and styles is to make sure everything relates to each other in some way,” Michaelsen says.

2 weeks ago | orangecoast.com | Tina Borgatta |Chelsea Raineri |Astgik Khatchatryan

Her shop made the list of Yelp’s Top 100 Restaurants in the country in 2023 and again this year, and she just opened a second location in Corona del Mar. WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST JOB? My very first job was at Denny’s as a hostess, and at the same time, I worked across the street at Anchor Blue. Both jobs played such a big role in shaping who I am. They pushed me to come out of my shell, learn how to connect with people from all walks of life, and really develop my personality.