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Caitlin Crosby knows a thing or two about inspiring others. The actress, singer, songwriter and entrepreneur began writing songs with Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds in high school (she attended Beverly Hills High) before she subsequently signed to his label, Arista Records. Growing up in Hollywood inspired Crosby to launch the campaign LoveYourFlawz with Oscar winner Brie Larson to support women dealing with body image issues. Flawz was also the name of her first album, which she released through Blackledge/Atlantic Records in 2009. While on tour, she started The Giving Keys, a jewelry company that gives jobs to those affected with homelessness. Each product carries an inspiring message like FEARLESS, HOPE, STRENGTH or COURAGE. Since its concept, The Giving Keys has employed over 54 homeless people, helping many move into permanent housing, and collected thousands of giving stories. Today, the company, which counts Julianne Hough, Ryan Gosling, Leonardo DiCaprio and Taylor Swift among its fans, is sold at high-end retailers like Ron Robinson and Nordstrom. Here, this L.A. giving girl shares her haute secrets, her insider guide, to the City of Angels.
Where were you born: Los Angeles, CA
How long in LA: Born and raised in LA
Neighborhood: I’ve lived everywhere from Hollywood to Malibu to Woodland hills. Graduated from Beverly Hills High School
Occupation: CEO /Founder – The Giving Keys/ Singer /Song Writer/ Actress
Favorite Restaurant: Pace in the middle of Laurel Canyon & Gjelina in Venice
Best Sushi: Sugarfish
Best Italian: Dan Tana’s next to the Troubadour
Best place for a romantic date: Il Cielo in Beverly Hills
Best Sunday brunch: Kings Road Cafe
Best place for a power business meeting: I like having meetings at Mauro’s Cafe inside Fred Segal on Melrose
If you have out of town guests, which hotel would you recommend? The Ace Hotel in Downtown
Favorite shopping venue/boutique: Ron Robinson @ Fred Segal & Nordstrom
Favorite place to buy jewelry/watches: I love LuvAj’s jewelry & of course The Giving Keys!
Best Spa: all Korean Spas in Koreatown
Favorite Charity Event: Justin Baldoni’s Skid Row Carnival
Favorite Cultural Event: Global Citizens music festival
Favorite Cultural Institution: Skirball cultural center
Best Steakhouse: Mastro’s in Malibu on he beach.
Best Pizza: D’amores
Best Lunch: I love getting juices from this place, Beverly Hills Juice because it was the original old school juice place in LA started my hippies (they still only take cash) and you must have their Banana Mana/almond mixture, mixed with your choice of juice. And from Mauros Cafe, the vegetable dish with zucchini, carrots, spinach, chicken & garlic with & gallon of added Parmesan cheese:)
Best Gym/Athletic Facility: Soul Cycle & Prevail boxing
Best Massage: The NOW Massage & Radiance of Life in Larchmont village
Best Limousine/Driving Service: Uber
Best Museum/Exhibit: LACMA
Describe your city in three words: Creative, Diverse, Hungry
Favorite historic/legendary place to see or explore: The Getty Museum
All-around favorite spot in Los Angeles: The private beach I used to live on: dog beach in Malibu
Best Aspect of Los Angeles: All of the creative opportunities for people to flourish & pursue their dreams
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