E067: Building Influence in Los Angeles & Navigating Celebrity Culture | Chris Gialanella

About this episode

Chris Gialanella discusses building influence in Los Angeles and navigating celebrity culture.

⁠Invigorate Your Business With George Stroumboulis.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ https://www.stroumboulis.com/podcast/los-angeles-magazine-publisher-with-chris-gialanella-e067-podcast ---------------------------------------- GUEST: Chris Gialanella sits at the intersection of media, culture, and influence. As a publisher, media executive, and on-air personality, he has helped shape some of Southern California’s most recognizable lifestyle brands - including Los Angeles Magazine and Orange Coast Magazine. His work spans television, print, and digital media, giving him a unique lens into how cities, brands, and leaders are seen, heard, and understood across the region. With a career built around storytelling and connection, Chris has interviewed major celebrities, covered defining cultural moments, and built relationships that bridge business, entertainment, and community. His expertise goes beyond visibility - he understands credibility, reputation, and what it truly takes to build influence in today’s shifting media landscape. ---------------------------------------- Chris’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christophergia/ LA Magazine’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lamag LA…

People in this episode

Host: George Stroumboulis

Guest: Chris Gialanella

Topics covered

• influence
• celebrity culture
• media
• storytelling
• business
• entrepreneurship

Keywords

• influence
• celebrity
• media
• Los Angeles
• storytelling
• business
• entrepreneurship

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Los Angeles Magazine, Orange Coast Magazine

Places: Los Angeles, Southern California, California

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