Sippin Spotlight
Get your story heard in Los Angeles.
Founders, artists, dreamers, hustlers, creators, community builders — if you’re passionate about what you do and ready to share it, we want to hear it.
Start your interviewYour story, in your words
Everyone in LA has a story worth telling. Sippin Spotlight is a free written interview series for passionate people who want theirs heard. No interview fee. No account needed. Just your story, your perspective and a few great photos. Submissions are reviewed by our editorial team; submitting does not guarantee publication.
How it works
Tell your story
Answer questions about your start, your journey and Los Angeles. Your draft is saved so you can return on the same browser.
Send your photos
Upload one headshot and four to eight additional photos of you, your work and your world.
Meet the editors
We review your interview and may follow up by email with questions before preparing a feature.
What we need
- Your name, what you do, your project, LA neighborhood and email.
- Honest answers about the journey, the hard moments and what’s next.
- One headshot plus four to eight supporting photos (JPG, PNG or WebP, up to 10 MB each).
- Photographer credits where applicable, and permission to use your submitted answers and photos for your feature.