Meet Adam, who opens up about his journey through addiction and recovery, his work as a rehab counselor, and the path from LA’s iconic underground party scene to creating Gratitude Group, a mindfulness community rooted in self-love, self-care, and meaningful connection.

Devon is a full-time USPS mail carrier, a photographer, and the founder of In Between Time, an LA-based gallery. In this episode, he shares how he balances his day job with his creative life and why the everyday moments matter most.

Emmely chats with her friend Deidre, a flight attendant who moved to LA at 18. Deidre shares how she landed the job, what training was like, and some of the wildest things she’s seen while on the job

Emmely is joined by her friend Carlos for a conversation about pursuing a PhD and finding his way in Los Angeles. He shares his journey of immigrating to the U.S. as a child, what inspired him to study Health Behavior Research at USC, and how he’s managing school, friendships, and a long-distance relationship. All while building a life in a new city.

Meet Dre, the creator of The Next Fun Thing! In this conversation, Emmely and Dre talk about Dre’s transition from corporate marketing to running events for making friends and dating in LA!

For the first episode, Emmely chats with her best friend Mary about moving from Orange County to LA, finding friendship, and what it’s like being a nanny in the city.

Meet Emmely! In this short episode, she introduces the Los Angeles Friends podcast, shares the inspiration behind it, and gives a peek at what to expect from real, everyday conversations with Angelenos.

Event curator and writer Meagan talks about creating intentional spaces for community in LA and her passion for writing and creativity! Emmely and Meagan share a vulnerable moment and discuss how grief shapes identity and connection.