This March, we’re proud to feature Chloë Bellande, a Montreal-born post-production professional making her mark in Los Angeles. In an industry where women remain underrepresented in leadership roles, Chloë has risen through the ranks, shaping high-end scripted series for Netflix, HBO Max, and Prime Video with precision and storytelling expertise. Beyond her editorial work, she mentors the next generation of post-production professionals through the Warner Bros. training program, inspiring new voices to thrive behind the scenes of film and television.
In a world that often feels rushed and divided, Dom’s Taverna in Santa Barbara offers something quietly radical: warmth, generosity, and genuine connection. Under Raj Nallapothola’s thoughtful leadership, Dom’s has become more than a restaurant — it’s a neighborhood living room, where meals turn into memories and strangers become friends.
Raj’s journey from medical technology to hospitality was guided by a deeper calling to be of service — shaped by childhood meals, global travel, and a belief that feeding people is one of the most human acts there is. A proud Canadian entrepreneur, he brings with him values many of us recognize: humility, collaboration, and leading by listening.
