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After years of creating experiences that brought others together, Gwen discovered the value of connection in a deeply personal way. Learn how friendship, reinvention and a new chapter inspired the LuxaDaisy co-founder to build a welcoming community where women can connect, discover and thrive.

Every experience adds to who we are. Discover how the skills, strengths, and perspectives gained through work, relationships, challenges, and everyday life can help you make intentional choices, embrace new possibilities, and live well right where you are—without needing to reinvent yourself.

Celebrate National Wellness Month with local inspiration, meaningful connections and resources designed to help women throughout Orange County discover, connect and thrive.

Long before Orange County became known for its landscaped communities, coastal gardens and carefully planned outdoor spaces, a young woman from Santa Ana was discovering how powerfully a garden could shape the way people experienced a place. Florence Yoch would go on to become one of Southern California’s most influential landscape designers. Over a career spanning more than five decades, she helped create more than 250 gardens and landscapes from private estates and public s

Discover Coastal Women’s Club OC, a San Clemente community bringing women together through walks, Pilates, yoga, sound baths, creative gatherings, and local wellness experiences. From Coastal Walks to Sound Baths: Inside Coastal Women’s Club OC When Jazz, also known as Shraddha Pancholi, first moved to San Clemente, she found herself facing a familiar challenge: how do you build real friendships and become part of a community when you are new to an area? Her answer began with

Discover LuxaDaisy’s July newsletter featuring simple summer goals, local wellness inspiration, women-led businesses, a new Women Who Shine spotlight, books for living well, and details about the 2026 Live Well Expo in Orange County.

Simple summer goals and habit-stacking ideas to help you feel healthier, happier, and more balanced without adding pressure.

Meet Claudia Lima, founder of Rescued Eras in Orange, and discover how she is redefining thrift through sustainability, kindness, and community.

Hello Sunshine It looks like we skipped right over June gloom this year and dove straight into sunshine, giving us every reason to enjoy the summer season. From sunny pool and beach days to refreshing local finds, community events, good books, wellness inspiration, and little moments that brighten our routines, Orange County is full of simple joys waiting to be discovered. At LuxaDaisy, we’re celebrating all the people, places, and experiences that help us live well, feel con

Angie Hernandez, owner and operator of SoCo Smog Test in Costa Mesa, is a primary example of turning your passion into a career. Although she initially disliked working on cars, that changed when she started to drive and could both save money and be increasingly independent. “I don’t have to rely on anybody, and it's nice, you know? So that’s how I kind of fell in love with it,” Angie explained. She described learning new skills and the accomplishment you feel from it as addi

For many women, making new friends as an adult can feel surprisingly hard. Between work, family, changing life stages, and the natural busyness of Orange County living, it is easy to crave connection but not always know where to find it. That is where OC Women Walk comes in. What began as a small walking group with just a few women has grown into a thriving Orange County community with thousands of followers across Instagram and Facebook. But behind the numbers, the mission r

As summer approaches, local favorites return alongside new events, pop-ups, classes, markets, and gatherings close to home. At LuxaDaisy, we believe local events are more than something to do. They are a reason to reconnect, support local businesses, discover something new, and feel part of the community around us.

her Knebel reminds us that real connection still matters. Through her writing, speaking, and encouragement, she shares a thoughtful message about belonging, presence, and the power of human connection in everyday life. In this Women Who Shine feature, LuxaDaisy highlights Cher’s heart for helping others feel seen, supported, and more deeply connected in a distracted world.

LuxaDaisy explores what living well really looks like in real life, from movement and rest to connection, community, and small meaningful choices. A grounded reminder that wellness does not have to look perfect to feel supportive, personal, and true to your values.

Alyssa Barajas is building more than a real estate business. Through her high-touch service, signature Red Carpet Experience, and annual Thriving Women Pop Up, she creates space for both clients and women-owned businesses to feel seen and celebrated. Her story is one of growth, leadership, and community, proving that success means even more when it helps others rise too.

How were 163,547 pounds of food reclaimed for the benefit of the community? Through coordination, kindness, and community. That was the heart of what the LuxaDaisy team witnessed while volunteering with Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County at Natural Products Expo West at the Anaheim Convention Center. What seemed almost impossible at first, an enormous amount of food needing to be recovered, sorted, and moved, became something very real through thoughtful planning, gene

The Power of Giving and Receiving Compliments Think about the last time you received a compliment. It could have been something small, like someone telling you they loved your outfit, or something deeper, like praise for how you showed up at work or for your family. Notice how it made you feel, and how it affected your day. For many of us, a simple compliment can shift our mood quickly and increase that warm sense of belonging that makes community feel real. It’s one of the s

Yolanda “Yoli” Origel, Founder of Cancer Kinship and owner of Kinner Beauty Wigs, is building a survivor-led space where dignity, support, and community care help no one face cancer alone.

Art isn’t about perfection, it’s about participation. Explore how the act of creating, especially in community, supports self-care and emotional well-being.

LuxaDaisy Newsletter: January 2026 Vision Board Edition: Women Who Shine, Local Events + Expo Updates