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Lisa Donovan: Internet Exec/Founder, Maker Studios + Online Video Personality, Lisa Nova

Online Innovator Shares Her List of Faves

If Lisa Donovan has a familiar face, you most likely know her as, "Lisa Nova," her popular YouTube personality. Lisa has leveraged that platform quite well, actually, to become one of the most successful YouTube channels of all time, racking up nearly 200 million video views and landing appearances by heavyweights from Katy Perry to Jane Fonda to Ralph Nader. What? But what interests me most about Lisa, is what she's doing now...Lisa has turned exec, Co-Founding Maker Studios, a digital media company aimed at developing the new crop of You Tube personalities and programming concepts. So what does a girl who is on the cutting edge of digital development, do in her spare time? Find out with this list that's as original as she is.

Posted on November 22nd, 2011

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Colcha VISIT WEBSITE | LOCATION: Colcha 1416 Abbot Kinney Boulevard, Venice [Abbot Kinney, Venice]Smells are very important to me and the best candles (which also make great gifts) are Aquiesse at a great, home store called, Colcha on Abbot Kinney. My personal favorites are Pomegranate Sage and Sandalwood Vanilla – they make your whole house smell delicious.
Matt Taibbi's Policital Blog for Rolling Stone VISIT BLOGI love Matt Taibbi’s Rolling Stone blog. It gives a perspective that is hard to find in mainstream news and media outlets. He is very informed and keeps you knowing the stuff you ought to be knowing!
Rainbow Acres VISIT WEBSITE | LOCATION: Rainbow Acres 13208 West Washington Boulevard [Culver City]I love Rainbow Acres! It’s a local health food story that has an amazing deli. It’s also down the street from our office and it’s become a Maker Studios obsession. Our entire company eats lunch there every day!
Chez Jay VISIT WEBSITE | LOCATION:Chez Jay 1657 Ocean Avenue, Santa MonicaIf you are looking for a little piece of history and some quality seafood – Chez Jay’s has it. It’s been around for over 50 years and Marilyn used to eat there- some say with JFK!
Danica For Facials, Kate Somerville VISIT WEBSITE| LOCATION: Kate Somerville 8428 Melrose Place, Suite C, Los Angeles [West Melrose]The first time I ever had a facial was two years ago (believe it or not) and I went to Kate Somerville. I really love Danica, she has taught me how to clean my face and it made such a difference. I recommend getting the Red Light Facial.
Lamai Thai Massage VISIT WEBSITE | LOCATION: Lamai Thai Massage 1350 Abbot Kinney Boulevard, Los Angeles [Venice]These are the best massages I've ever had! They do walk-ins which is really convenient and every time I go they do an amazing job. It’s only $40 for the hour so you don't have to stress that you are paying $200 to relax... it really makes a difference.
El Rey VISIT WEBSITE | LOCATION: El Rey Theater 5515 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles [Museum Row, Mid City]If you haven't noticed yet, I love anything with history and the El Rey is full of some great stories. It was built in the 1930s, the Art Deco design is inspiring and it’s the best venue to see music.
La Cabana VISIT WEBSITE | LOCATION: La Cabana 738 Rose Avenue, Venice [Venice] I work crazy hours and this is one of the only restaurants I know in town that is open until 3AM. I get the same thing every time Margaritas & a Calabaza y Elote Quesadilla, it’s the best. Perfect late night dining.
Pilates Plus VISIT WEBSITE | LOCATION: Pilates Plus 1653A Abbot Kinney Boulevard, Venice [Venice]I don't work out as much as I should but if you want to get in shape fast, seriously, take these pilates classes for a month and watch your body transform. I was in disbelief as to how effective they were! What an amazing workout!
Kacey Welch at Neil George Salon VISIT WEBSITE | LOCATION: Neil George Salon 9320 Civic Center Drive, Beverly Hills [Beverly Hills]I've been going here for two years and always work with Kacey- she is amazing! She keeps my hair feeling natural and healthy. I found her through my neighbor after another salon destroyed my hair – it was orange! The day I went to Kacey she spent 10 hours that day fixing it. She is a lifesaver!