My Sundaze with Chris Gialanella

by | Apr 16, 2023

NAME
Chris Gialanella
Occupation
Publisher

I moved to LA in 1994 from NYC. I am the President and Publisher of LA Magazine. I am a connector in the community and enjoy bringing businesses and people together. 

What is your favorite time of day during the weekend?

Saturday Morning for Coffee!

What is the best compliment you ever got that you always keep close to heart?

 “You are 52???  I thought early 40’s”! I love this one bc I take pride in living a healthy lifestyle. 

Be real. What makes you smile the most?

Dogs in an elevator.

The most expensive thing you ever splurged on that you may or not regret?

 An upgrade to 1st class for 500 dollars when i was 30 years old! I don’t regret it!!

What makes you feel the most like yourself?

When I’m making meatballs in the kitchen.How would you define yourself in three words?

Gregarious, risk taker, good listenerIf you could switch lives with one person for a day who would it be?

My wife.. so that I can see what a day in the life of a social worker is all about

What’s the one talent you wish you had?

Playing the piano. Do you believe in second chances?

Yes!

What is your idea of a perfect vacation?  
A good book, a sandy beach, and a calypso band playing in the distance.

For more on Chris, follow him on Instagram: @christophergia

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