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Ben Malkin | Ben.Malkin@LifestylePubs.com Robin Chesler | Robin.Chesler@LifestylePubs.com EDITOR

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“Riffing” SINCE THIS MONTH’S ISSUE IS OUR MEN’S ISSUE, THIS DEPARTMENT IS ALWAYS ASSIGNED TO ME. I will take the prerogative of doing whatever I please, which is riffing on whatever comes to mind. Kind of a jazz improvisation that becomes a

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momentary theme. While a riff often repeats itself, I will just ride on a couple of riffs. As a lifelong fan of everything “jazz,” riffing makes me happy. That brings me to my first riff. I just read that the U.S. is populated by many of the unhappiest people on Planet Earth. Huh? Are we the hungriest? The poorest? The most violent? (Maybe a yes there, given gun proliferation and usage.) The most poorly educated? The sickest? I could go on and on, but you get the point. Many of our fellow citizens are being told that they should be unhappy and threatened by people who are different than they are. Do they encounter these “different people” during their daily lives? Rarely or never. But they are there anyway….living with them via social media—tweets, Twitter, Instagram posts and Facebook ads. Maybe most of us really are unhappy and unwilling to snap out of it and take charge of our own lives. I wish some of these folks would pay our community a visit and meet some of the wonderful people who

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approach to living. There is no longer any room for any kind of ethnic or gender humor. The old Borsht Belt comedy routines? No way! Don Rickles? Arrested and sued for millions of dollars. Richard Pryor? No way! Flip Wilson’s Geraldine character? Never! Some of the classic “Cheers” episodes would be attacked by humorless extremists. I could go on. The

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only thing that seems to be allowed now is potty humor. Any 7 year old can provide that. There are my two riffs for the month. If you are politically correct or unhappy all of the time, don’t bother me. I am happily politically incorrect.

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Established in 2001 after the former urgent care center went bankrupt, the local medical center owes its existence to dedicated community members. “My friend Marlene Matlow and I decided to take up the challenge of forming a group who would

The recent Woolsey Fire that ignited last November wreaked some of the worst destruction ever seen in the Malibu area, proving the need for nearby emergency medical services.

perform a full court press of fundraising to ensure

“The doctors saw over 100 people who were injured

the current Center would never close again,” says

and/or ill due to the fire,” notes Matlow. “Some of the

Founder Helene Eisenberg.

conditions they were treated for were acute respira-

The group took it upon themselves to fundraise

tory illness due to toxic fumes, irritations, minor burns

in the community, with the goal of creating a 501(c)

and lacerations, minor fractures of the hands and feet,

(3) nonprofit organization (Friends of Malibu Urgent

anxiety and etc. All acute life-threatening emergencies

Care Center) with board members “committed to

that were not stable were referred to the local hospital,

working hard at fundraising,” says Marlene Matlow,

St. John’s or UCLA Medical Center in Santa Monica.”

Malibu Urgent Care secretary.

In line with MUCC staff’s remarkable heroism

Their efforts resulted in the current Malibu Urgent

during the fire, MUCC provided services free of

Care Center offering medical services 365 days

charge to those without insurance coverage. The

a year, boasting a dedicated staff, board-certified

generosity of community donors made it possible to

emergency room physicians and state-of-the-art

provide these essential emergency services for all of

medical equipment. The Center serves thousands of

those in need, regardless of their ability to pay during

local residents and visitors each month.

the Woolsey Fire in 2018.

The past 20 years’ incredible exponential growth

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in patient numbers dictates the essential role MUCC

Urgent Care Center provides a sense of security in

plays in Malibu, notes Matlow. This valuable com-

knowing there’s a lifeline to medical care, should

munity resource offers walk-in appointments and

the need arise.

medical services, including free annual flu shots as a community service to public school teachers, police officers and fire officials, ER-physician-staffed

Located at 23656 Pacific Coast Highway, in Malibu, the

phone support and assistance to patients with health

Malibu Urgent Care Center is open 365 days a year. Con-

insurance-related issues. MUCC also writes patient

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#MEN&$ I’VE WRITTEN ARTICLES ABOUT WOMEN BEING EXCEL-

went down or because it climbed in value, especially when the

LENT DECISION MAKERS AND HOW THEIR THOUGHT-

underlying reasons why you like the holding persist. Emotion is

FUL DECISIONS AND PATIENT APPROACH CAN LEAD TO

reflected in human nature as “fear” and “greed,” both of which

INVESTMENT SUCCESS. But, you know the old adage, “you can

are compelling forces with the power to shake the conviction of

please some of the people all of the time, and all of the people some

some investors. But the best investors usually have the strength

of the time, but never all of the people all of the time?” Well, that

of mind to stay with what they believe in.

expression comes to mind as I know I have many male readers who

Women often exhibit a patient approach to investing, which

rightfully think of themselves as successful investors wondering

can lead to investment success. Sure, positions come in and go

why no articles ever showcase their investment prowess.

out of favor, but that collective public opinion alone isn’t a reason

Some of the world’s richest and most celebrated investors are

to buy or sell. Patience is a virtue that benefits many and can

men: Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos and Warren Buffet, just to name the Top

promote a healthy reminder of the original reasons that justified

3 on the March 2019 Forbes list. And, while that list has women on

your investment and ownership in the first place.

it, it’s still dominated by men. Some articles suggest that a ruth-

Studies show men have a predisposition for accepting greater

less approach can be a factor that leads to business success and

risk, and the risk and reward continuum proves a reasonable

wealth accumulation. Or, perhaps evidence of obsessive tenden-

aphorism—the greater the risk, the greater the reward. So, it

cies, demonstrated by leaders building a business and watching

may just be that getting launched in a garage with absolute

it take the shape that the founder envisioned, all while maintaining

stubbornness and grit can lead to outrageous success. But, if

an appetite of open-mindedness for risk taking.

you would rather not start in your garage, you can build your

Depending on who you ask, the list of characteristics that can lead to investment success will be lengthy, but when you start to

portfolio made up of founders and leaders that present the very qualities that have led to the same outcome.

blend the characteristics, listed below, you can see that the style or disposition that one adopts can help lead to great outcomes. The investment demeanor of successful investors generally includes discipline, flexibility or adaptability, courage in making decisions, an open mind and a commitment to what you’re trying to achieve. When discipline exists in portfolio building, it becomes clear why you bought what you own, and you have definitive reasons why or when you would sell it. Just like any successful entrepreneur, investors have to be flexible and adapt to a changing market landscape. Anyone stuck with an out-of-date vision or a myopic view of how business is to be conducted can end up riding the lifecycle of an investment or business right past maturation—think of Eastman Kodak, Blockbuster Video or Sears.

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Eric Allaman

Through communicating their feelings, fears, knowledge and experiences, composers develop a skillset over time to inspire or move people. As the great composers through the ages have left behind a legacy of their work, Eric aims to do the same. With three musicals in various stages in Germany, Eric hopes to see them produced in Europe and then brought to the U.S., in addition to sharing the ballets produced with PFB’s Kim Maselli with theaters around the world. “I am also doing what I can do to help save the planet Earth,” he adds.

Com po s er

INSPIRATION: Ludwig Van Beethoven, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Frederic

For m er M a l ibu r es id en t,

Chopin, Helen Keller, the Pacific Ocean, hummingbirds and Edvard Munch.

cur r en t ly in S o n o m a Coun t y

COMMUNITY SERVICE: I have worked with Kim Maselli of the Pacific Festival Ballet over the past 10 years. We have created three ballets: “The Sea Princess” in 2007, “Noah’s Ark” in 2010 and “Camelot” in 2019. What I have

words to live by “One day at a time!”

loved about working with Kim is that we set out to write three shows that would add to the curriculum of ballets. Dance needs new stories. We specifically wanted to write story-driven dramas that would appeal to families, espe-

“When you write music for children, you are in effect

cially dads and sons, and not just moms and daughters. I feel we have been

teaching them,” says Eric, a composer with Pacific

quite successful with this goal by witnessing the reactions from the dancers

Festival Ballet. “Like great teachers, you’re leading

and the audiences during our shows in Thousand Oaks. I also coached Little

them on a path with your creativity.”

League in Malibu for eight years, which is no small gig timewise.

Eric views composing music as a form of writing and communicating, synonymous with storytelling. “As in writing, there is an inherent intelligence in

SECRET TO SUCCESS: I enjoy inspiring people to reach their creative goals, because we are all creators of our own lives.

communicating through music. Music is profound in the way that it can speak to people of different ages,

R&R: I compose music. It’s something that inspires me and haunts me daily. I

languages, genders and ethnicities,” he says, adding,

surf and ski and have been recently picking up golf, which I’m now convinced

“If done correctly, great music stands the test of time.”

that I have no future in.

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Chesne’s love of music began early on: at 8, he’d spend hours writing

Steven Chesne

songs; as a teenager, he began hearing fully arranged, fully orchestrated musical themes in his head and assumed everyone else did, too. He pursued a degree in Music Composition from the University of Southern California, studying classical guitar and Renaissance lute with Pepe Romero and Jim Smith and learning film composition from David Raksin and Earl Hagen. After graduating, he composed music for off-Broadway shows, landing his first gig composing full scores for primetime television, which led to feature

T V/Fil m Com po s er , Pa cific Pa l i s a d es

films. To date, he has composed scores for 300+ episodes of television shows, including “Batman: the Animated Series,” “Family Matters” and “Hangin’ With Mr. Cooper.” He also has scored 17 theatrical art-house films, including L.A. Times’ Critic’s pick “Zen Noir,” “Debating Robert Lee,” “The Trip” and “No Turning Back.” Most recently, “Sapient: A Cantata of Peace” earned its 12th global music honor, including two Gold Medals from the Global Music Awards. COMMUNITY SERVICE: During the decades that I was focused on film and TV work, my wife, Diane, a brilliant concert pianist who had toured the globe playing concertos many years ago, was developing a robust music teaching world in our home and encouraged me to join her. Although I had been a composer for most of my life, I was also a guitar major at USC back in the old days, so I started teaching guitar and music theory to locals here in the Palisades—it turned out to be one of the most rewarding and satisfying phases of my life. It has connected me with the community in such a beautiful way. I’ve watched some of my very young students grow into wonderful young adults. Some have gone on to do music professionally, others have kept music as a beloved hobby. But my responsibility isn’t simply to make them virtuosos. My responsibility is to inspire them with a love of music. My adult students are usually already passionate about music. But kids, when they’re curious about the arts, and when the window is open, we need to seize the moment and plant the seeds of inspiration. I’ve also developed a sense of connection to a larger community through “Sapient.” As it tunnels its way through Facebook, it has connected me with others from Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Egypt, Ghana, Algeria, Iraq, Venezuela, France, Bangladesh, Burma, Pakistan, etc., all on a path of seeking world peace. MOTIVATION: The opportunity to sneak out the exit from the mundane. To get under the hood of the steaming engine. The possibility that I might touch the transcendent. SECRET TO SUCCESS: Fame is an illusion—it’s become a cartoon. The pursuit of wealth is unquenchable. It’s a trap. The pursuit of power over others will not fill the void inside. Always hunt down reality, no matter how messy, how complex, how nuanced, how embarrassing, how surprising. Find it. Demand it. R&R: Wherever Diane is, that’s where I want to be.

words to live by

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“We’ve got to be ready to burn our own beliefs to the ground. Our self-questioning needs to be rigorous and impartial. Never settle just because an answer seems easy or familiar. We’ve got to admit our stupidity to clear a space to let knowledge in. If we’re strong enough to find our humility, we can find wisdom.” June 2019 | Malibu to Palisades Lifestyle

MEN OF CHARACTER

(CON TI N U ED)

R i c h a r d “ D i c k ” H e l d Pa l i H ig h Bo o s t er C lu b 2 0 -Y e a r Bo a r d M em ber , Br en t w o o d

Richard graduated from Doane College, in Crete, Nebraska,

+ Saint Martins of Tours Church in Brentwood: Worked on the

in 1970, then drove to L.A. in a 1966 Ford Mustang with his

Committee for the Poor for 35 years. One of the activities is rais-

wife, Debbie. He went on to earn an MBA from USC Business

ing money to supply 2,200 backpacks with underwear, t-shirts,

School and entered the commercial/industrial real estate

socks, toiletries, a raincoat, gloves and beanies to homeless

business—”it was the Wild West and lots of fun! There were no

men, women and children who live on the streets of L.A.

regulations back in those days. I remember using typewriters

+ AYSO Soccer referee and coach for 40 years.

on the hood of my car, closing real estate deals.”

+ Board of Trustees for Doane University Nebraska (12 years).

He and his wife, Debbie, are approaching almost 50 years of married happiness. Dick’s family, including kids Brian, Kevin,

MOTIVATION: Working and helping other people, enjoying

Amber and Amy, Joe, Jazmin, Molly, Dylan and Henry, and six

my family and grandkids, running around the block and feed-

siblings, plus his “Dear Mother—95 years young” and Jet the

ing the neighborhood dogs treats in the morning.

Dog, are his main source of joy. SECRET TO SUCCESS: Work hard and help other people as COMMUNITY SERVICE:

best you can. Play hard and love your parents and family.

+ Pali High Booster Club: “A big thank to all the hardworking moms (and dads) who have raised thousands of dollars for

R&R: Running SK races, refereeing and coaching AYSO

Palisades Charter High School. It is fun and truly enjoyable

soccer, following Nebraska football and other sports. Being

to work with the Team of Pali Super Moms and Dads.”

with family and friends.

words to live by 20

“Love your wife, kids, God and Country. Treat your neighbors with love and respect.”

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words to live by “Work as if everything depends upon you and give thanks to the greater glory of God.”

Sam enjoyed a successful tenure at the historic Los Angeles Athletic Club (1996-2001) as the Executive Director of the prestigious John R. Wooden Award. He also directed the Sports Marketing & Business Development Divisions at the club. In 2012, he was appointed the National Chairman of the John R. Wooden Award and enjoys a close working relationship with the LAAC and the Wooden Family in this capacity, as a volunteer. He has served in Athletic Administration at Cal State Dominguez Hills (1993-1996), and at Cal State Northridge (19891993), and in the mid-1980’s, Sam managed numerous sporting events while directing promotions and public relations for the Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP) Pro Beach Volleyball Tour. Actively involved with numerous nonprofits since 1990 and having served on various boards, Sam is a member of The Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) and the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA), among others.

Sam Lagana

He served as an adjunct professor of Marketing for Sports in the Business Division of Pepperdine’s Seaver College and is a recognized sports announcer, voice-over talent, parade announcer and emcee. He is currently the stadium voice of the NFL Los Angeles Rams. LA City Councilman Mike Bonin (11 district) named Sam a Neighborhood Hero for 2018. COMMUNITY SERVICE:

A s s o ci at e V ic e Ch a n cel lor

+ John R. Wooden Awards for collegiate basketball,

o f Pepper din e ,

+ Los Angeles Sports and Entertainment Commission,

Pa cific Pa l is a des

+ Pacific Palisades Chamber of Commerce Board member

Steering Committee Advisory Board member + Active board member with Westcoast Sports Associates, a nonprofit that encourages participation of kids in sports.

As Associate Vice Chancellor, Sam represents Pepperdine across the nation, engaging alumni and their friends into the Pepperdine Family

MOTIVATION: Working to make life enjoyable for others.

and serving a key role in the University’s global fundraising efforts. An ambassador for the charitable initiatives at Pepperdine through

SECRET TO SUCCESS: Remember to thank those who help you along

outreach and networking, he presents “Philanthropy with Purpose”

the way. There are people who advocate for you, and it’s important to

seminars and consultations on Passion, Pride and Practicality for char-

appreciate their care and effort in their desire to share life with you.

itable giving. He has managed meetings of the Pepperdine Athletics Board, the University Campaign Committee for the Student Recreation

R&R: Spending time at home with my wife, Eileen, and daugh-

& Events Center and has hosted exciting and innovative events, recep-

ters Cambria (Pepperdine Class of 2017) and Cienna (Pepperdine

tions and outreach activities on campus and throughout the country.

Class of 2021).

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(CON TI N U ED)

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Jay’s Surf Shop, aka “2nd City Hall,” where locals and tourists frequently walk through

words to live by “You can’t eat a standing ovation.” “Pay peanuts, get monkeys.”

the doors in search of $1 surf wax (“I sell it for what I buy it for!”), wetsuits, paddles, surfboards and sometimes just a friendly smile and casual conversation. A plaque on a surfer statue in Legacy Park captures Jefferson’s outlook: “I turn my back to the black asphalt strip that brought me here; then I look out over the big blue adventure that lies ahead,” —Zuma Jay.

When Jefferson started surfing in the early 70s, most people thought of surfing as an

COMMUNITY SERVICE: City Council member, 2008-present; Mayor of Malibu,

“extreme” activity; through the years he’s been

2010-2011; currently serving a second term, 2019-2020.

centerstage as the surf culture took root and

Public awareness coupled with frustration drove me to get involved with local

grew into the mainstream sport that it is today.

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The founder of Malibu’s oldest surf shop, Zuma

curmudgeon and point fingers, and nothing will get done, but if you take the handles

Jay’s (est. 1975), Jefferson enjoys sharing the love

and try to do something, you can help. I’ve been able to achieve what I’ve promised—

of surfing with people of all ages.

banning plastic sand bags, creating an Office of the Ombudsman with Pepperdine

“I share their experiences,” says Jefferson, who

University’s Straus Institute of Dispute Resolution. Current issues include homeless

started out shaping his own boards at his surf

outreach, short-term rentals and banning rodenticides, pesticides and insecticides.

shop on Pacific Coast Highway across from the iconic Surfrider Beach. “For most people, surfing

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a dirty sidewalk, you can wait for someone to clean it, or you go out there with a

even toddlers are getting into the sport, starting

broom and do it yourself… set an example. Once you clean the sidewalk, you feel

out with a boogie board, he adds.

happy because the tourists walk by and it’s nice and clean and neat: Fulfillment is

The longtime Malibu personality embodies the

easy and that’s what drives me.

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As mayor of Malibu, Jefferson aims to help solve problems and create a brighter future. Also the author of The Armchair Adventurist, and The Hobo’s Handbook, which became a movie called

unachievable, because you’ll get depressed. It’s all achievable—keeping my sidewalk and gutter clean; they’re really simple things and when people appreciate it, that’s fulfilling! That means more than money to me. What else have we got? When we die, all we’re going to have are people’s memories of our behavior on Earth.

“King of the Northwest,” Jefferson says he doesn’t do “Faceplant, Yelp or Twitter,” but prefers interacting

R&R: Surfing and standing on the hillsides looking out at the ocean—no cell

with people in person. When he’s not in the ocean,

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