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Max Stretton
March 28, 2025

5 Questions with Ivy Ha: How Kei Concepts Built a Thriving Restaurant Group

A lot can happen in 10 years—just ask Ha, the co-CEO of Kei Concepts, the restaurant group behind 11-plus popular dining spots, including NEP Cafe, ROL Hand Roll Bar, and The VOX Kitchen. The company launched in 2014 with SUP Noodle Bar and 20 employees. That was followed by an average of two new restaurants a year—and a current staff of more than 1,000. We caught up with Ha to talk about Kei’s success—and what’s on the horizon.

Kickass Women: Gina Maier Vincent

Speaker, Author, and Founder of Exquisitely Aligned—Designing Magnificent Futures

Wende Zomnir Shares How She Founded Urban Decay and caliray on The Zest

On this week’s episode of The Zest, Wende Zomnir joins Chelsea to talk about how she started Urban Decay in Laguna Beach alongside her co-founder Sandy Lerner.

Attention Under-40 Superstars!

Are you an accomplished under-40 professional or know someone who is? WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! For the June issue, the Orange Coast editorial team wants to shine a spotlight on the next generation of power players who are making their mark in their chosen professions—from business to the performing arts and all careers in between. Send us your nominations for who you think should be included on our list today!

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