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A Note From DBA

We are truly heartbroken by the devastating wildfires that are spreading through Los Angeles. Our hearts go out to everyone affected, including our clients, colleagues, and friends, as well as to the brave firefighters and first responders who are working tirelessly.

During this difficult time, we want to offer our support to the Los Angeles community by providing a list of resources and help us come together to protect and rebuild our city.

Team DBA

Federal:
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

State:
California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES)
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
California Fire Foundation

Local:
Inland SoCal United Way Fire Fund
American Red Cross Southern California Region

The full list of resources are available here.

LA Wildfire Resources
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA):

Provides disaster assistance and information on available federal aid.

California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES):

Offers comprehensive information on wildfire recovery, including housing assistance and debris removal.

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE):

Provides updates on fire conditions, evacuation orders, and safety information.

Inland SoCal United Way Fire Fund:

Provides support to families affected by wildfires in the Inland Southern California region.

American Red Cross Southern California Region:

Offers shelter, food, and recovery assistance to those impacted by wildfires.

SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s Natural Disaster Relief Fund:

They are providing urgent temporary assistance to SAG-AFTRA members in the immediate aftermath of the fires to help the SAG-AFTRA community.

California Fire Foundation:

The California Fire Foundation is working with local fire agencies and community-based organizations to provide direct financial support to impacted residents as details of the damage emerge.

Watch Duty

Download the Watch Duty app for real-time updates on the wildfires and firefighting efforts.

Our Big Kitchen Los Angeles

OBKLA is looking for emergency response volunteers to help prepare meals for impacted by the fires.

Project Angel Food

Project Angel Food is actively looking for volunteers as they continue to serve their vulnerable clients by providing meals to those with critical illness.

Anderson Munger Family YMCA

They are collecting water, food items, and emergency supplies.

Drop-off locations below:

Anderson Munger Family YMCA
(4301 W. Third Street. Los Angeles, CA 90020)

Koreatown YMCA Center for Community
Well-Being
(433 Vermont Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90020)

Evacuation Shelters

El Camino Real Charter High School
(5440 Valley Circle Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91367)

Pasadena Convention Center
300 E Green St, Pasadena, CA 91101

Ritchie Valens Recreation Center
10736 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Pacoima 91331

Westwood Recreation Center
1350 S Sepulveda Blvd 90025

New Signs
Aditya Madiraju

Aditya Madiraju is a dynamic force in the beauty industry, disrupting norms and breaking barriers as a South Asian member of the LGBTQ+ community. Alongside his husband, Amit, he embraced parenthood with the arrival of their baby girl, Yana. As a trailblazer for skincare and makeup, Aditya is at the forefront of redefining beauty standards and challenging stereotypes. With a keen focus on authenticity and education, he leverages his platform to provide personalized content for his 2 million followers across Instagram and TikTok. From makeup tutorials to skincare tips, Aditya's content resonates with a diverse audience, empowering individuals to embrace their unique identities and express themselves freely.

Arya Hamedani

Arya Hamedani also known as AryaHungry is a culinary creator who boasts a diverse background spanning from the Middle East to Canada. He’s known for a world of culinary chaos he’s created online, sharing his expertise and passion for food through raw, unfiltered content and killer cooking tips. During a brief stint in law school, Arya found his passion for cooking and began working in restaurants from fast food to fine dining kitchens in Toronto, and eventually started his own private chef and catering service during the pandemic. A culinary trip to Mexico inspired him to give food content creation a shot, and within two months he gained over 1.25M followed on Instagram and 260k on TikTok. Arya’s mouthwatering recipes and unfiltered kitchen antics are nothing short of entertaining and educational.

Bella Molony

Bella Molony, an LA-based content creator, effortlessly embodies the ultimate cool-girl vibe both on and off the slopes. During the winter, she captivates her audience with snowboarding adventures, while the off-season finds her riding horses and exploring new destinations. Her aspirational content not only inspires but also offers her audience an escape, leaving them eager for more. Whether it’s snowboarding, fashion, beauty, or lifestyle, Bella is a go-to source for her followers seeking style and adventure.

Catherine Ebs

Catherine Ebs is a dynamic content creator based in Dallas, Texas, who has built a thriving online presence by sharing her authentic journey through marriage, mental health, and navigating the exciting challenges of planning for a baby. With a passion for connection and transparency, Catherine's relatable and heartwarming content has earned her a loyal following of over 1.3 million followers on TikTok and more than 270k on Instagram.

DeAndre Brown

DeAndre Brown is the "corporate baddie" your FYP didn’t know it needed. With over 1.1 million TikTok followers, he serves up sharp humor and real talk about the workplace, blending Gen Z wit with boardroom flair. A former consumer banking analyst at Citigroup, Brown traded spreadsheets for spotlights to school brand execs on Gen Z employees.

Grace Andrews

Grace Andrews is a Chicago-based influencer and content creator, specializing in lifestyle content that spans fashion, food, and travel. Born and raised in downtown Chicago, Grace embodies the energy and vibrancy of city living, sharing her on-the-go lifestyle with her engaged audience.

Her followers love tuning into her daily vlogs, which offer a candid glimpse into her world, from thrifting clothes to exploring the city’s diverse culinary scene. Whether she’s curating the perfect outfit, uncovering Chicago’s best foodie spots, or jet-setting to new destinations, Grace’s content is a go-to source of inspiration for living stylishly and adventurously.

Gracie Kramer

Gracie Kramer is a former UCLA Gymnast NCAA Champ 3x All-American that has pivoted her talents to social media and hosting. Following graduating she became Utah State’s gymnastics assistant coach and is now a media correspondent/host for Red Bull covering events from Cliff Diving to BMX Rampage.

Laura Galebe

Laura Galebe is a Brazilian content creator who moved to the U.S. during her freshman year of high school at the age of 15. Now living in New York City in her 20s, she shares her journey of self-discovery, growth, and living life in the city. Laura is best known for her popular "Glow Up" series, which has attracted a dedicated following across her social media platforms. Through her content, she shares skincare routines, hair tips, and insights on cultivating a positive mindset. A firm believer in the power of manifestation, Laura views herself as one of the luckiest girls, crediting much of her success to the practice of setting intentions and believing in herself.

Mary Klein

Mary Klein is a Newport, Rhode Island-based content creator known for her serene and aesthetic seaside lifestyle. With a passion for elevating everyday moments, Mary shares simple and stylish tips to help her audience embrace the beauty of daily life. Whether it's effortless home decor, easy living hacks, or showcasing the charm of coastal living, Mary brings a touch of elegance and inspiration to those looking to add a little more beauty to their routines.

Mallory Wackerman

Mallory Wackerman is the interior designer and content creator behind Mallory Interiors, a brand that's changing the way we think about home design. After spending six years working alongside renowned designer Emily Henderson, Mallory developed a sharp eye for design and a deep understanding of the influencer space. Now, as a full-time creator, she’s using her platform to share unique, engaging design content with an ever-growing audience.

Monica Ravichandran

Monica is a Los Angeles-based Gen Z beauty creator renowned for her expertise in color theory. She captivates her audience with engaging educational content, making complex concepts accessible and inspiring creativity through her unique approach to beauty. Monica is driven to create meaningful change in the beauty industry by championing inclusivity in shade ranges and empowering individuals to discover what suits them best. Her mission is to ensure everyone feels represented and confident in their beauty choices. Through this mission, Monica has been doing consultant work with some of the leading beauty brands, providing valuable insights and fostering impactful relationships. She eagerly anticipates building deeper relationships through her collaborations and expanding her network as she continues her journey as a creator.

Rachel Brotman (@TheCarboholic)

The Carboholic is a food creator and self-proclaimed carb enthusiast known for showcasing mouthwatering, carb-loaded recipes and indulgent food adventures. With a focus on comfort foods and creative culinary twists, their content celebrates the joy of eating without guilt. Whether it’s a pasta feast or freshly baked bread, The Carboholic is all about savoring every bite.

Ro Brahmand

Ro Brahmand is a millennial fashion and beauty creator celebrated for her chic and playful style and her love of vintage and archival designer finds. Growing up in Vancouver, Ro’s passion for creativity blossomed early, nurtured by hours spent immersed in Vogue, Architectural Digest, and red carpet interviews. While her peers were skiing or wakeboarding, she was envisioning a life where fashion, music, and film took center stage. This lifelong fascination with the arts drives her content today, where she blends luxury treasures with engaging storytelling and a relatable, playfully authentic personality.

Victoria Hiegel

Best known for her viral "Day in the Life of a Personal Assistant in NYC" series, Victoria Hiegel is a hustler at heart. Her content provides an authentic glimpse into her daily grind—balancing adventure-filled errands for her demanding boss with chasing her creative passions after hours. She first stepped into the fast-paced world of personal assisting to support her dream of pursuing a career in music. Her series even caught the attention of iconic fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger, who invited her to be his personal assistant for the day to promote his fashion show at New York Fashion Week in September 2024.

Victoria Jacobi

Based in New York City, Vic is a true multi-hyphenate talent and one of the most trusted resources in the sports industry – most prominently with the NBA and WNBA – for both athletes and brands alike. With an unparalleled network, engaging personality, and industry expertise, Vic wears multiple hats year-round between a consultant, stylist, connector, and overall – a valuable extension of an athlete’s team. She has been driving the growth of high-profile players’ personal brands and also advising for brands such as the NBA, Don Julio, Nike, and Puma.

Modest Fashion
Power Moves

Fashion creator, @FatouFall is redefining modest fashion with her content showing off all her chic outfit inspo. She recently reintroduced her signature take on modern modest fashion with a video that went viral, showcasing 7 unique outfits that achieved over 2.8M+ views — and even caught the attention of The New York Post.

With her signature style and expertise, Fatou continues to prove that she has truly mastered her niche, making her a trusted voice for her audience within the modest fashion space.

Talk about a power move!

Talent News

Emma Arletta and Abercrombie make the perfect pair in their latest campaign, showing off their signature collection of jeans — full of different styles and fits that can match any vibe!

Starting off the year with shimmer, Mikayla Nogueira and Revlon teamed up to showcase their new Glimmer Shine Collection– expanding across different lip, complexion, and cheek products.

Liv Judd played a key role in the launch of Caudalie's fourth edition of the Premier Cru collection, the Premier Cru Cream. She was genuinely so excited to share this with her audience and be part of this milestone.

DBA Talent attended the launch event for the latest Louis Vuitton x Murakami collab.

Simran launched an activewear collection that she designed with 437 — full of the perfect pieces for your pilates princess era.

DBA Talent headed upstate for a cozy girls trip full of movie nights and mocktails with The Bar.

Mikayla Nogueira was tapped by MAC Cosmetics to promote their initiative to include the popular Fleshpot shade in their permanent line.

DBA Talent join Selena Gomez in the campaign for Rare Beauty's newest "Soft Pinch Liquid Contour."

In the Press
Wishbone Kitchen's Holiday Gift List
View on Jenni Kayne
The best cookbooks of 2024
View on AOL
PHOTOS: Self-taught Georgia cake artist makes unbelievable cakes
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SI Swimsuit Models Are Starting the Year on Vacation, and in Major Style
View on Sports Illustrated
TikTok’s Mikayla Nogueira Talks Insecurities, Makeup Hacks and Revlon’s ‘It Girl’ Glimmer Gloss (Exclusive)
View on Us Weekly
Industry News
The four trends to watch in the 2025 creator economy
View on DigiDay
How TikTok’s Most Followed U.S. Influencers Reacted to the App Going Dark: ‘I Feel Cut Off From the World’
View on Time
How TikTok alternatives are competing for brands and creators—industry leaders break it down
View on AdAge
Instagram Debuts New Video-Editing App, as TikTok Deals With a Ban
View on The New York Times
Digital creators are small businesses powering the digital economy—let’s treat them that way
View on Fast Company
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