Confessions At The Cabana
Confessions at the Cabana brings you raw, unfiltered conversations with stars, surfers, and inspiring voices from Malibu and beyond. Hosted by Zoe Scott, this show pulls back the curtain on glitz and glamour, surf and soul, revealing the truths that shape extraordinary lives. From the waves to the spotlight, the cabana is where real stories are finally told.
Episodes
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...
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...
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, hear...
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 sha...
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 ...
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, Chri...
n this powerful episode of Confessions at the Cabana - Woman On Top, humanitarian visionary, author, and filmmaker Kathy Eldon opens up about the loss of her son, photo-journalist Dan Eldon — who was just 22 when his life was tragically taken in Somalia — and how that heartbreak became a catalyst for global change. Kathy shares with host Zoe Scott how she transformed her grief into a legacy-building mission through her foundation C...
At the Cabana, Brandon Jenner opens up like never before. In this heartfelt episode of Confessions at the Cabana, Brandon talks about his music career, growing up in a famous Malibu family, and the pressure and expectations that come with a well-known name. He shares how he found his own path through creativity, fatherhood, and deep self-reflection. Brandon also speaks candidly about his father’s transition from Bruce to Caitlyn, w...
Oscar-nominated filmmaker Roko Belic joins Confessions at the Cabana to share the extraordinary stories behind his life’s work — and his quest to understand what truly makes us happy.
From his Academy Award–nominated debut Genghis Blues to his global documentary Happy (now streaming on Amazon), Roko takes us on an emotional journey through storytelling, joy, and the human spirit.
In one of the most vulnerable conversations we’ve ha...
Join us for a powerful, unfiltered conversation with Shira Yevin — also known as ShiraGirl — founder of Gritty In Pink, punk rocker, and trailblazer for women in music. In this episode of Confessions at the Cabana, we dive into:
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The legendary story of how ShiraGirl crashed the Vans Warped Tour in a pink RV, disrupted the status quo, and created the Shiragirl Stage to elevate female artists.
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The systemic challenges women st...
Model, actress, and healer Livia Pillman lost everything when her Malibu home burned to the ground during the Palisades Fire in January 2025. But out of the ashes, she found purpose, healing, and a deeper calling to help others. In this Confessions at the Cabana - Woman On Top episode, Livia opens up about: Surviving the Palisades Fire and starting over from nothing. How her spiritual and healing practices helped her rebuild her li...
Sometimes healing arrives with wings. Actress, filmmaker, and storyteller Maria Bertrand shares her extraordinary confession at the Cabana — the day she saved a tiny sparrow, and how that bird, whom she named Happy, went on to save her in return.
In the midst of grief and depression, Maria found light and resilience through her unlikely companion. Their bond became the heart of her documentary “Finding Happy” — a project supported ...
In this eye-opening episode of Confessions at the Cabana, award-winning fashion designer and Malibu local Jeff Garner reveals the hidden toxins in our clothing — and why what we wear may be quietly harming both our health and the planet. Jeff’s journey is fueled by personal tragedy: losing his mother to breast cancer and one of his daughters to pesticide exposure. These experiences inspired him to create fashion that heals instead ...
Former Baywatch star David Chokachi joins Confessions at the Cabana to share his powerful story of resilience. He opens up about navigating dark times, his ongoing work with Wings of Rescue saving dogs across the U.S., and his experience rescuing animals during the Palisades Fire. David also reflects on life beyond Baywatch and dives into his most recent acting projects. A heartfelt conversation about healing, courage, and the powe...
Actress Praya Lundberg: White Lotus Star on Family, Self-Love & Compassion
In this special Confessions at the Cabana — Woman on Top episode, Thai-Swedish actress, model, and activist Praya Lundberg opens up about the lessons that shaped her journey from international runways to Hollywood screens. Known for her role in HBO’s White Lotus and her humanitarian work as a former UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador, Praya reveals the deeper val...
Pro surfer and WSL commentator Strider Wasilewski gets raw in the very first episode of Confessions at the Cabana. From his turbulent childhood in Venice Beach to chasing waves across the globe, Strider opens up about love, family, fatherhood, and the emotional currents that shaped his life. It’s a powerful, unfiltered conversation filled with resilience, heart, and honesty.
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