The Twirlit video series could not have been completed without the support of our amazing former and current staff including Sean Percival, Aysha Manori, Yosef Solomon, and Tsega Dinka. They were the ones who were either shooting the videos, editing, or giving notes. You guys are awesome and I couldn’t have done any of this without ya…and without further ado, here were my picks for the top interviews we’ve shot this year.

What the Hell is the UCB Facebook Show? - Okay, this isn’t a Twirlit video, but it was for Manolith.com, our brother site. Aysha and I went on one summer night to the improv haven known as the Uprights Citizens Brigade to see what all the fuss was about this “Facebook Show.” Little did we know we’d bump into Rob Riggle and have the camera taken from us. No joke. Enjoy watching these comedians completely F&*K with me.


Talking Tacos with the Kogi BBQ Taco Truck- We chatted with Mark and Alice, asking them a bunch of questions from people who have their first dates at their Taco trucks to whether Alice knows how to rap the Kogi BBQ song. The LA Kogi BBQ truck has been featured in the New York Times, LA Times, CNN, NPR, and of course hundreds of food blogs including the ever-popular Serious Eats. What exactly are they known for? Well, unique and tasty dishes such as Kimchi Quesadillas and Kogi/Korean Short Rib Tacos. Note: Kogi literally means “Fire Meat,” which is why its so savory and delicious.

Interview With Kogi BBQ! from twirlittv on Vimeo.

Summer Fashion Tips with Swell.com- Tsega, Yosef, and I headed to the gorgeous Hotel Oceana, a luxury boutique hotel in Santa Monica, to ask the folks over at Swell.com about some summer fashion tips. We had so much fun at this shoot and the video ended up turning out really well.

Hanging Out with Patrick Starzan of FunnyorDie.com- So…we went to the Hollywood offices of “Funny or Die,” to film an interview with Patrick Starzan, the head of Marketing, for Funny or Die. He resides in San Francisco but goes back and forth to LA and we were lucky enough to hang out with him for a bit and ask him questions about SEO and his fave comedy videos. Oh and if he prefers Triumph vs. Larry King.

Interview with Monica Macer- Hollywood TV writer for “Lost” and “Prison Break.” Hanging out with Monica and listening to her straight up, yet insightful advice was amazing. I know that you Twirlit readers would agree.

Interview W/Monica Macer Hollywood TV Writer from twirlittv on Vimeo.

Twirlit Talks to Sjobeck Designer Lani Lupton about Fashion and Life- It was fun times shooting this exclusive interview with Lani Lupton, one of the designers behind the Sjobeck brand, in which she stresses the importance of quality (who isn’t these days) in marketing your brand.

Sjobeck: “Back To The Beach Fashion Show” from twirlittv on Vimeo.

Fall Skincare Tips Video Interviews with Dr. Murad- We were lucky enough to nab an interview with Dr. Murad, the world-renowned dermatologist, pharmacist and Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine at UCLA who also is the CEO of Murad Skincare Inc, which is the first line of doctor branded skincare on the market. Let’s not forget that the products from this line of skincare range from Anti-Acne, to Anti-Aging to Environmental Skincare Protection, and they’ve won numerous awards from magazines from Vogue, Self, Allure, and Shape Magazines. Plus, he was such a nice person. You might think that’s a small thing, but I think that the way you treat someone is huge. Dr. Murad rocks. So does his skincare.

Fall Skincare Tips with Dr. Murad from twirlittv on Vimeo.

Yesterday I started my day with an early work-out which was all done to the soundtrack of Michael Jackson. I love to zone out while watching the day’s early morning news which was all dedicated to MJ and the Neverland Ranch. I’m still in shock by the news and still can’t stop listening to my favorite MJ songs..
1) Man in the Mirror
2) Rock my World
3) Billie Jean

I’m sorry but these songs are SICK! Love them.

I had couple of TV auditions today and feel like I’m getting back in the groove again after feeling out of the loop. Will obviously keep you posted if I book something…hopefully!

And met with our Editorial team at Tsavo for our weekly meeting and we interviewed Jordan D Wagner, Executive Director for Generosity Water, a non-profit whose main goal is to build wells in Africa, South America and Asia. So far, they’ve helped build 50 wells this year which is bringing water to 28,000 people who will now be able to drink clean, fresh water when previously they would have to drink fetid water that would bring disease and in many cases, death.

Twas a great interview! And shout out to my good friend Serena Ehrlich, PR Superstar, for all of your help in the past couple of weeks. You’re awesome.

HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!

Shooting these videos are really fun and creative. I get to work with our ridiculously awesome team with Sean (though he’s more in the Office now and is with us in spirit) and Tsega Dinka, our Senior Web designer, and Aysha, who is the Art/Creative Director for our shoots.

Here’s Tsega..who was the Director/Shooter/DP of the day

We shot a video with Nikki, or “NY Knockout,” of Fog City Wrestling, a Wrestling Promotion company in San Francisco, at Santa Monica beach and she was nice enough not to kick my ass.
She offered to lift me up and then do a bodyslam, but I politely declined saying, “Uh…no thanks. You can mime it though.”

Here’s Nikki/NY Knockout (her wrestler name)

Here’s me and Nikki striking a pose.

Another pic

Fog City Logo Sweatshirt that she was sporting…

And more cool pics and the actual video interview coming soon on Manolith!!! And girlatastartup, of course. Note: There will be embarrassing pics of me trying to be a wrestler. Uh….

Ah. The life of the actor. Audition. Call-back. Booking. Not always how it works but when you do book a spot, its always fun to work with chill co-stars. Here were a few guys I met on-set.

Interviews with Actors on Taco Bell Comedic Spoof Shoot from girlatastartup on Vimeo.

Another Saturday, so I thought I’d make a couple more videos for the blog that focus on fashion, specifically how women define their style/fashion amidst the recession. Here are a few ladies we spoke with to discuss their fashion sense, especially amidst this Economy. And HUGE THANKS TO SERENA EHRLICH who held the Flip mino during the interviews!!

Candy, who works in Casting and is a Vegan food chef

Kat’s Fashion Interview with Candy from girlatastartup on Vimeo.

Marcy, a High School Senior

Kat’s Fashion Interview with Marcy from girlatastartup on Vimeo.

Chelsea, a West Hollywood resident

Kat’s Interview with Chelsea from girlatastartup on Vimeo.