I really wanted this to be my home gym for life, but sadly I cannot in good conscience recommend…read moreInspire Fitness.  Why? First and foremost, it's poorly run. Don't get me wrong, it's clean and presentable and the people are polite and personable. But the following problems are symptoms of a bad management: * The autopay is horrible and more than once overcharged me.  * The restroom door to the ladies bathroom was broken and wasn't fixed for a couple of months.  * They don't wipe down the equipment in between classes even though they say they do * It's not uncommon for managers to blame employees for confusion or errors, rather than take ownership for any mistakes made at their company. * Many of the really talented trainers have been replaced by inexperienced ones On the plus side, most of the trainers are really friendly, the equipment is top notch, and they provide water and towels. Plus, the classes are small and intimate, so you get hands-on instruction, unlike at big franchise fitness places in a huge room with 30 other people. Unfortunately, the pros do not outweigh the cons. The above problems can't be fixed by replacing a bike here or a trainer there. It's a top-down systemic problem. This makes me sad, as I really enjoyed training there.

Took my first class at Inspire Fitness Studios today! This place is so beautifully designed and the…read morestaff and trainers are AMAZING! I took the 30 min CrossRow class with Andre, I didn't know a lot about this class but wanted to try something new. This was a ENTIRE body workout, I will tell you. I was shocked by how much of your core, back and legs are working through the entire workout. I will definitely be returning for more classes especially since they'll be outfitting the bathroom with hair ties and they'll soon have apparel. But in the meantime I was able to take home a complimentary Inspire Fitness t-shirt.

The Inspira COBRA group are amazing! I never thought I'd say that about an insurance company,…read morehowever, Elizabeth (AKA Ashley) has impressed me with her caring, thoughtful service. She understands my position, is supportive, kind and communicative. I wish I had 10 stars for her, I honestly can't articulate how wonderful she is.

I connected with Bob through a trusted friend while looking at the prospect of buying an investment…read moreproperty in San Diego. Bob was gracious enough to spend 1.5 hours with me on a Saturday to understand my motivation for buying the property before giving me guidance on the mortgage. What stood out to me about Bob was instead of telling me to buy the investment property in order to close the loan, he genuinely wanted to make sure that the investment was the right decision for me and would help me achieve my long term financial goals. We discussed the cash flow expectations of the property. Although I have not gone through the process of securing a loan with Bob, I can confidently say that he cares about his clients and puts them first.

I reached out on Yelp asking multiple jewelers about medium thick chains for memorial necklaces…read moresince we want something durable. Guy from Jeweler's Touch stood out in his quick responses and helpfulness. When we arrived that evening to speak to someone, Brandon was amazing. He was friendly, super patient, and explained everything. He understood how difficult it was to look for rose gold chains, especially when thicker too. I was super indecisive and he gave me all the time in the world to look through their gold book which had all kinds of designs and thickness scaled to life size so I could place my pendant on it to imagine how it would look. He also brought out samples of chain types as I picked out ones to see if I'd like the look in person. He ended up finding an estate gold chain that looked absolutely perfect for my husband's pendant in shine and style. We tried it for a few days (they give you 30 days hassle-free) and my husband knew it wasn't the right length of style for his personal preference and our tuggy toddlers within one day. It was gorgeous and I wished it worked out, but maybe not for us. We came back a few days later after Christmas Eve and Brandon helped me out again with the return and gave me suggestions for the length of my husband's necklace based on preference. I saw people coming in and out during the two times I went and I see why. These people are amazing, patient, knowledgeable, super friendly and not pushy at all. They want to help make happy customers who are looking for that perfect jewelry. Although we are still on the search for the "perfect" chain for each of us (we are not major jewelry people but need this to be just right for us in every way), I appreciate the help that Jeweler's Touch gave and would recommend them for anyone looking for a custom piece or specific jewelry services.

Ask for Jimmy, he is the best! He was so friendly and helpful, and repaired my father in law's…read morewedding ring beautifully. I will definitely go there first for any jewelry purchases or repairs in the future. Would highly recommend!

The sapphire in my anniversary ring fell out. They quickly found and replaced it…read more Though I'm a jewelry minimalist, I saw beautiful pieces to add to my collection.

I recently inherited a 70+ year old signet ring, and after getting it resized, we found out the…read morestone was glued in and the ruby fell out. After going to three or four jewelers in LA who didn't think they'd be able to rebuild it, we found Ricardo Basta. The staff was amazing and transparent, explaining the different repair options and pros and cons of each. They worked with us for an amazing price, and went above and beyond to repair the ring. It now shines, feels, and looks brand new. We worked with Karen and her daughter Sarah and were blown away by their friendliness and willingness to answer our questions, and the jewelry they have is beautiful. Trusting anyone with something so sentimental and old is nerve wrecking, but we're glad we did, and will be only using them in the future!

I recently attended NPPE's second expedition this year into the Mojave National Preserve and was…read moreabsolutely thrilled with the entire trip! Our guide and instructor took our small group into places I never would have imagined inside the Preserve. While I was expecting to have a little bit of our time focused on the educational aspects of post-production, it turned out that we were split our time about 50-50 between editing and going out into the field and taking photos which was perfect for me. The small class size provided ample one-on-one mentoring with a certified instructor who was able to teach us many of the best-practices on image handling and post processing. Not only did I come back with some great images to send to the print shop and share with my family and friends on social media, but I returned with new editing skills and a fresh workflow combining LightRoom with Photoshop. Simply put it was an amazing trip, I learned more in 5 days than I had in the last year of taking classes and weekend workshops. The whole experience was customized to the needs of the group, starting with the phone calls before the trip to discuss what I wanted to accomplish, through adjusting the schedule while we were in the Preserve, and the follow-up calls afterwords. Small group size, 1 on 1 mentoring, trip tailored to the individual needs and desires of our group, instructor knew the area extremely well including knowing what time of day to be where to capture the right light on the scenes. Still riding the photo high from a trip that ended a month ago. Can't wait to attend my next expedition, probably one of the Utah trips whether it's Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, or Grand Staircase-Escalante. And I'm definitely going back to the Mojave National Preserve.

Such an amazing opportunity to be a part of one of these workshops! Photographing wonderful…read morelandscapes and learning from the best, let alone being out in nature and getting some much needed fresh air. I would definitely recommend this to any photographer, young and old, for an unforgettable time in some of our nation's most beloved parks.

This place is a great spot and was super clean with a positive vibe! This was my first tattoo and I…read morewas definitely nervous but Jay was very reassuring with easing my nerves. He was friendly, patient & professional & did a phenomenal job, the outcome succeeded my expectations! I highly recommend Jay!

I was able to get a same day tattoo service. Met Jay and he walked me through choosing the size and…read morealignment of my tattoo. I haven't had a tattoo in a while so I was a bit nervous. But let me tell you, Jay had such a great calming energy while he explained the process. We agreed on the sizing and proceeded with the process. Within the first 5 mins, I was relaxed I was dozing off during the tattoo session. Haha Then bam...we were done within less than an hour. I saw the final result and was so happy with it! Jay explained the aftercare and I was on my way after payment. I will be back!

Niko is the best. She has been help me through my hair journey. She is the only one that I let…read moretouch my hair. She is an expert in extensions and color. She always does eyebrows and waxing. Her boutique is so cute and unique. I always have the best experience when I come

If you need to get your hair done this is the place to be! Color, cut, extensions, etc. can all be…read moredone here and very reasonably priced. I definitely will be coming back.

William is a PHENOMENAL employee. My weekly tiger latte was extra tasty when he made it.read more

Still a huge fan of Smoking Tiger and here to update my review with new favorites. The staff are…read morealways very friendly! Baked goods - 5/5, I LOVE the new chicken pot pie croissant-like pastry!!! The filling is sooo delicious. Sconkies - 5/5, the scone x cookie hybrid is also a favorite. I like the density and their flavors are so fun and unique! Kimchi musubi croissant - 4/5, is very unique and savory. But can be quite salty, better heated up. Yuzu black tea - 5/5, I appreciate their decaf menu because I don't usually drink coffee or caffeinated teas. This iced tea is my new go-to. I like that it's not as sweet as their usual decaf selection.