Devin came to Los Angeles to work in film not to fold jeans under fluorescent lights. In this episode, Devin shares the honest, unglamorous side of chasing a dream in L.A.: one‑day production gigs, delayed paychecks, low funds, and the moment pride had to step aside so rent could get paid.

From a pre‑Oscars party at the Four Seasons in Beverly Hills to clocking in at Forever 21 in the Beverly Center, selling a laptop to buy another month in the city, and even giving relationship advice to strangers online for $100, this is the story of what it really costs to stay in the City of Angels long enough for the dream to grow.

The episode closes with a Hello, Hot L.A. segment featuring an oceanfront escape in Laguna Beach, a downtown temple of books, and the mall that quietly became part of this survival story.

Every city has a story — and this one begins with hello.

🎙️ Hello, L.A.: Stranger in Los Angeles shares real stories about starting over, chasing dreams, and finding belonging in the City of Angels.

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