Nearly 20 Years in LA: Growth, Grit & Creativity: Behind the Brush with Laura Raczka

Send us Fan MailKicking off the first episode of 2026, I sit down with my dear friend Laura Raczka for a long overdue catch-up. We talk about how we first met, her nearly 20-year journey living and working in Los Angeles, and the realities of building a creative life in the entertainment industry. Laura shares insights into her career specializing in makeup across print, fashion shoots, modeling, music videos, film, and television along with her work in special FX makeup for horror projects and the highs, lows, and behind-the-scenes moments that come with the industry.At the time of recording, Laura was in the middle of getting ready and packing for Paris Fashion Week, sharing her excitement about what she was looking forward to and the journey ahead, including her upcoming travel to the Sahara Desert. Since recording and releasing this episode, she’s returned from both Paris and the Sahara and had an incredible experience, which we’ll be recapping in a future episode.We also bond over our shared love of surfing, the Venice lifestyle, and what it means to stay grounded while navigating a constantly evolving city. A relaxed, honest conversation about growth, resilience, creativity, and catching up with a dear friend.Where to Listen: 🎧 15 Years in LA is available on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2goWp40h9kHnxIMuyTCC1D Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/15-years-in-la-pod/id1838539073 Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2535726Follow the Show: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/15.years.in.la.pod/Follow Laura Raczka: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laura_raczka/Support the show