Dreams Don't Pay Rent

Devin came to Los Angeles to work in film  not to fold jeans under fluorescent lights. In this episode, Devin shares the honest, unglamorous side of chasing a dream in L.A.: one‑day production gigs, delayed paychecks, low funds, and the moment pride had to step aside so rent could get paid.

From a pre‑Oscars party at the Four Seasons in Beverly Hills to clocking in at Forever 21 in the Beverly Center, selling a laptop to buy another month in the city, and even giving relationship advice to strangers online for $100, this is the story of what it really costs to stay in the City of Angels long enough for the dream to grow.

The episode closes with a Hello, Hot L.A. segment featuring an oceanfront escape in Laguna Beach, a downtown temple of books, and the mall that quietly became part of this survival story.

Every city has a story — and this one begins with hello.

🎙️ Hello, L.A.: Stranger in Los Angeles shares real stories about starting over, chasing dreams, and finding belonging in the City of Angels.

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