A Conversation I Wanted to Share
Every once in a while, a conversation happens that feels worth passing along — not because it needs explaining, but because it’s better experienced as-is.
This interview is one of those moments.
I didn’t want to break it down, highlight soundbites, or tell you what to take from it. The value is in watching it unfold naturally — in the tone, the pauses, and the honesty that comes with a real conversation.
WE ARE VENICE
This interview is part of WE ARE VENICE, a YouTube channel and media platform rooted in the people and culture that make Venice what it is.
There are plenty of places on this planet that project culture and influence — but Venice stands apart.
Without Venice, there would be no Jim Morrison and The Doors, no Muscle Beach and Arnold Schwarzenegger, no Dogtown, Z-Boys, Jay Adams, Powell Peralta, Bones Brigade, Tony Hawk, or the X Games.
And today, Venice is still a tidal wave of creative energy.
A new generation of artists, athletes, innovators, and outlaws continues to embody the Venice ethos — do, dare, and don’t mind what anyone else has to say. From skateboarders and surfers to painters, musicians, chefs, entrepreneurs, martial artists, dancers, and creators of every kind — these are their stories.
WE ARE VENICE was created by Wagner Lima of We Are Venice Productions (@weareveniceprod), in collaboration with Undivided Attention (@undividedattention). As locals with deep roots in this tight-knit community, they have access to stories no one else can tell — and those stories reach millions worldwide.
Venice Beach welcomes over 16 million visitors a year, making it the second most visited destination in Southern California — second only to Disneyland.