Confessions At The Cabana

Confessions of a Malibu Private Chef: From private jets to Pita Bu - Inside the World of Oren Zroya

This week in the Cabana, we’re joined by Malibu private chef and restaurateur Oren Zroya, founder of Pita Bu and Paparazzi Pizza. Oren has spent over 30 years cooking in some of the most exclusive homes in Malibu — preparing intimate dinners for celebrities like Barbra Streisand, politicians such as Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and ultra-high-net-worth billionaires you’ve only seen from afar.
In this fun, flavorful episode, he takes us back to when he first arrived in Malibu — young, hungry (literally), and ready to build a life through food. He shares what it’s really like cooking for the famous: the pressure, the personalities, the privacy, and the unexpected lessons.
After decades cooking in elite private kitchens, Oren made a surprising shift — opening two beloved local take-out spots right here in Malibu. He talks candidly about why he chose community over private jets. We also dive into how he creates a menu from scratch, what matters most when cooking healthy meals, and why food should be sensual, joyful, and deeply nourishing.
➡️ Follow Oren on IG: https://www.instagram.com/cheforen/
➡️ Check out Pita Bu (order/menu): https://order.toasttab.com/online/pitabu
➡️ Check out Paparazzi Pizza (order/menu): https://www.toasttab.com/local/order/paparazzi-malibu-29169-heathercliff-road
This episode is warm, revealing, and guaranteed to make you very hungry. Pull up a chair — the Cabana kitchen is open. 🍽️🔥

Confessions of a Fashion Alchemist | Robin Brown (Magnolia Pearl): From Darkness to Light

In this powerful episode of Confessions at the Cabana, host Zoe Scott sits down with Robin Brown — artist, fashion designer, author, clown, and founder of Magnolia Pearl — for a deeply moving conversation about forgiveness, creativity, and transformation.
Robin shares her extraordinary life story, shaped by a childhood marked by addiction, mental illness, and profound trauma. Raised by parents who struggled with drug addiction, and surviving an attempted act of violence by her mother, Robin chose a path rarely spoken about with such honesty: radical forgiveness. Rather than living in hatred, she speaks openly about love, compassion, and the freedom that comes from releasing resentment.
At the heart of this episode is Robin’s ability to alchemize darkness into light. Through her work in fashion, art, storytelling, and the sacred art of clowning, she reveals how creativity became both refuge and medicine — a way to transform pain into beauty and suffering into meaning. Her work with Magnolia Pearl reflects this philosophy, weaving imperfection, tenderness, and soul into every piece.
This conversation is inspired by Robin’s autobiographical book, Glitter Saints, a raw and poetic memoir that explores survival, grace, and the power of imagination as a healing force.
This episode of Confessions at the Cabana is a soulful exploration of forgiveness, resilience, and the courage to live with an open heart. It’s a must-listen for those interested in art and fashion as healing, personal transformation, trauma recovery, and stories that remind us light can emerge from even the darkest places.
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https://magnoliapearl.com/
Host/Producer: Zoe Scott
Guest: Robin Brown
Producer/Editor: Dajana Mitchell

Zoe at the Cabana: 7 Steps to Manifesting the Life You Love

In this first solo episode of Zoe at the Cabana, Zoe shares her 7 steps to manifesting the life you love — the same principles she used to create her rock ’n’ roll career, follow her passions across the world, and eventually land at the edge of the ocean in Malibu.
Inspired by past conversations and lived experience, this is an intimate, motivating reflection on imagination, desire, belief, and saying yes to possibility.
Short, soulful, and designed to kick off your year with intention.
✨ New solo episodes will drop once or twice a month under Confessions at the Cabana🎧 Subscribe for more conversations, reflections, and real-life magic

Confessions of a Hollywood Therapist - How to Manifest What You Want in 2026

Confessions of a Hollywood Therapist How to Manifest What You Want in 2026
People often say, “You have to go see Johnny O.” But the better question is: why does his work actually work?
In this episode of Confessions at the Cabana, host Zoe Scott sits down with Johnny O’Callaghan, founder of The Healing Bar Studio in the Hollywood Hills, to explore what it really takes to heal, move forward, and manifest what you want — especially as we step into 2026.
Johnny’s work lives at the intersection of psychology, spirituality, and lived experience. He doesn’t lead with labels or diagnoses — he leads with results. As he puts it, he works on both “the goal line and the soul line,” helping people heal what’s underneath so life can finally move forward.
After personally experiencing nearly every healing modality available, and becoming a father through adoption in Uganda, Johnny returned to school and earned a master’s degree in psychology with a specialization in spirituality. 
At The Healing Bar, Johnny works with high-performing clients — including those in Hollywood — who feel stuck, disconnected, or off their path, even when they “have it all.” His approach integrates: Psychotherapy modalities Mindfulness and spiritual psychology Hypnosis and breathwork Coaching and somatic awareness.
In this conversation, Johnny shares practical tools he uses with his Hollywood clients to  manifest from an aligned, grounded place — not survival mode.
If you’ve been vision-boarding, setting intentions, and “doing the work” but still feel stuck, this episode may reveal what’s been missing. 

Confessions of a Rock ’n’ Roll Nomad: Zoe Scott’s Wild Road to Malibu

For the Christmas episode and season one finale of Confessions at the Cabana, the mic turns toward the woman who started it all — Zoe Scott.
Interviewed by neighbor and friend WSL surf commentator Strider Wasilewski, Zoe opens up about her extraordinary journey: growing up in London, singing rock ’n’ roll in Hollywood for 13 years, living in desert caves, following the path of Jim Morrison, and somehow landing exactly where she was meant to be — Malibu.
This is a story about freedom, curiosity, reinvention, and trusting the road, even when it looks a little wild. Honest, funny, reflective, and full of heart, it’s the perfect way to close out our first season.
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Confessions of a Woman on Top: Claudia Black on Hollywood, Healing & Her Emmy Red Carpet Moment

In this powerful Confessions at the Cabana episode, we sit down with Claudia Black — actress, storyteller, and a true woman on top. Claudia opens up about her unforgettable 2025 Emmy Awards red carpet moment, her journey through Hollywood, and the darker side she endured: sexual harassment and narcissistic behavior, both on-set and off.
She shares how somatic healing helped her reclaim her body, her boundaries, and her presence — a transformation so meaningful she became a certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner.
Raw, honest, and deeply inspiring — this episode is for anyone who loves Hollywood, believes in healing, or wants to see what true strength and reinvention look like.
👉 Watch the full episode on youtube — then stream Claudia’s new performance on Starz’s Spartacus: House of Ashur.

Confessions of an Animal Rescuer: Ellen Ballon on Love, Loss & Saving Forgotten Lives

IIn this deeply moving episode of Confessions at the Cabana, we sit down with Ellen Ballon — founder of Deity Animal Rescue and a key part of the Caravita Foundation, two organizations changing the lives of animals and the people who love them.
Ellen opens up about losing her home in the Palisades fire and shares the unforgettable moment she saw it for the last time. She also brings us inside the world of rescue with powerful, heart-stretching stories of dogs saved against all odds, the emotional toll of shelter overpopulation, and the hope that keeps her going.
If you love animals, this conversation will stay with you.
👉 Learn more or support their work:Deity Animal Rescue: https://deityanimalrescue.org
IG: @deityanimalrescue
 
IG: @caravitafoundationCaravita Foundation: https://www.caravitafoundation.org
 
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Confessions of a Leadership Coach: Katie Shannon on Power, Pleasure & Rewriting Your Money Story

In this bold and deeply insightful episode of Confessions at the Cabana, we sit down with Katie Shannon — leadership coach, business strategist, and mentor to teams, women, and artists. Katie breaks down what truly makes a powerful leader, how to coach teams toward cohesion, and why women and creatives often require a different kind of support to step into their full potential. And then… she takes us somewhere unexpected. Katie shares why making money has more in common with the male orgasm than anyone talks about — and how we’ve completely misunderstood the energetics of abundance, success, and desire. Her perspective on money and embodiment is eye-opening, hilarious, and wildly empowering. She also opens up about her own experience working with a somatic sex healer — what the session looked like, what she learned about her body, and how it helped her understand connection, nervous system patterns, and intimacy on a deeper level. It’s raw, enlightening, and incredibly fun — the conversation you didn’t know you needed. If you're into leadership, personal development, money mindset, embodiment work, or simply love a good honest story… this episode is a must-listen. 👉 Listen to the full episode, subscribe, and join us at the Cabana for more inspiring conversations. If you want to find out more about Katie and her work, visit: 👉 https://www.katieshannon.co/

Confessions of a Truth-Seeker: Filmmaker Michael Rainin on the Resilience of the Romani People

In this powerful and eye-opening episode of Confessions at the Cabana, Malibu filmmaker Michael Rainin takes us inside the making of his acclaimed documentary Run, Raven, Run — a bold, intimate, and deeply human look at the Romani people, their extraordinary resilience, and the truth behind a community long burdened by stereotypes. Michael opens up about the profound impact this project had on him personally — including navigating his own health challenges, and how witnessing the strength, spirit, and survival of the Romani people became a source of inspiration and healing. He shares stories from filming across Europe, the responsibility of telling an often-misrepresented story, and his mission to reshape the narrative around the Romani community with dignity and truth. We also talk about the legendary Michael Madsen, Rainin’s long-time friend and the narrator of Run, Raven, Run, whose unmistakable voice brings the documentary to life with depth and soul. ✨ Run, Raven, Run is available to rent or purchase at Rainpix.com — support independent filmmaking and this powerful story. This episode is a must-listen and must-watch for fans of documentaries, film, history, and music — and especially for anyone working in (or dreaming of working in) the film industry. As a veteran filmmaker, Michael shares invaluable wisdom, behind-the-scenes insights, and advice that every creative should hear. 👉 Watch the full episode and subscribe for more Malibu stories that matter. The documentary Run, Raven, Run is available to rent or buy at Rainpix.com — support independent filmmaking and this important story. https://rainpix.com/produto/run-raven-run/ https://rainpix.com/produto/run-raven-run-buy/
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Confessions of a Malibu Icon: Realtor Chris Cortazzo on Success, Shannen Doherty & the Joy of Life

In this fun, heartfelt, and deeply personal episode, Malibu’s most successful realtor Chris Cortazzo—with over $8 billion in career sales—joins Zoe at the Cabana for a conversation filled with laughter, love, and soul. He opens up about his humble beginnings, his love for family, and the profound bond he shared with his late soulmate, actress Shannen Doherty. Between stories of old-school Malibu and moments of deep reflection, Chris reminds us that true wealth is found in gratitude, connection, and living fully. A beautiful mix of humor, heart, and humanity straight from the shores of Malibu. Find out more about Chris here: https://chriscortazzo.com/