Interview Reprint: Los Angeles Times

It's a packed night in Hollywood and the neighborhood's newest club, the Highlands, is crawling with industry folks. This is talent agent Lisa Lindo's party. For the past eight years, she has hosted this annual networking night for deal-hungry agents, producers, financiers, film distribution and script development reps who attended the Sundance Film Festival but didn't finish schmoozing.

(Lindo Exclusive, 2010)

This year's fete was believed to be the largest yet, with more than 1,500 gathering at the mammoth, multilevel club overlooking Hollywood Boulevard. The music is loud and the club is dark on this Monday night, but Lindo, in a knee-length suede coat and colorful beads, turns heads wherever she goes. She ushers people in with: "Go make friends."

Read More...http://articles.latimes.com/2002/mar/07/news/lv-angles07

Interview Reprint: Castles & Estates Magazine

(Castles&Estates.com, 2007)

“Retired? Hmmmm.” The smile is infectious, but her words carry the weight of conviction of someone
who knows whereof she speaks. With a rich anecdotal style, and a loving eye, this lady-a-lounging starts to paint the picture that will become the next couple months of her life leading directly up to, and  including, her forray into the fortnight-du-Cannes. “I’m like Dennis Hopper in those commercials,” Lindo exclaims. “Only younger... and a helluva lot curvier!” she quickly adds with a wink. With seemingly unlimited resources of energy, impeccable personal style, a towering joi-de-vivre and a shrewd eye for all-things-beautiful, the youthful 42 year-old Lisa Lindo, former CEO and founder of Acme Talent & Literary (the 14 year old Hollywood talent agency) gives new meaning to the word “retirement.” From her Hawaiian hacienda just down the road from Oprah and overlooking the  twin-peninsulas of Maui, Lindo now runs a mini-empire of promotions, advertising and international special-events, focusing around the film-festival circuit.

Read More... http://www.castlesandestates.com/documents/C&E_Spring%202007.pdf

Mazel Tov to the newest tiny warrior

Doing a good deed for a new arrival...

(Lindo Exclusive, 2011)

Commissions available upon request.

Lisa Lindo
missinglinksfound@gmail.com

We've Got Plenty Of Something

For years we've been accumulating, and acquiring, through acquisition after acquisition an agglomeration of beads.

Turquoise and yellow turquoise, carved beads.

Amassing stones and stockpiling them into congeries, securing a selection of semi-precious gems and crafted ceramic or glass blown beads made for colorful surprises when opening containers oft left dusty in a backroom. Sometimes lined with silver, or cut from naturally occurring elk horn we added only the genuine and unique, like naturally occurring Koa wood, or Freshwater pearls from restocking farms.   

Searching for more of a classic keepsake,
the eye will pause on beige.

Fortunately, or unfortunately, for almost a decade, shopping bags came home only to embarrassingly compile them into a mess of jars next to batches of assorted boxes, clumps of baskets and Martha Stewart storage cases.

Shopping trips usually served to amass anthologies of off the beaten track stories and an assemblage of adventures,  bringing together the needs to form a company and start bringing crowd attention to issues while offering something sparkly in exchange.

Lengths of luscious color

So very lucky to have one of the rarest and most valuable collections of beads, stones, and materials. Consider a Valentine's piece from Australian South Sea pearls mixed with golden South Sea pearls from the Philippines and Indonesia. 

If it is a custom-length necklace you are looking for, we offer pieces by the inch. Any length is possible, from 12 inches for an infant, to 200 inches for a red-carpet look.

(Maui Bead Shop, 2011)

Because one-of-a-kind is the meme, we are perfect for someone wanting to create their own piece, or simply looking for a lovely way to stand out an event.  

You'll be sure to get a compliment when your individual style is spotlighted.  Since 25% goes to charity, when someone tells you your pretty, you can tell them it's on the inside as well by sharing and introducing them to the cause you helped.

Remember, no one else will be wearing the Missing Link that you found, as no two of our pieces are the same.  So enjoy the ride, and check in often.

Lisa Lindo
EBay key words "Lisa Lindo Missing Links"

February is Black History Month

Tomorrow starts our February collection, “His Story, Her Story, We all scream for History!” which will benefit the 501(c)3 nonprofit organization FOADAC (The Foundation For Orphaned, Abandoned, Disabled, African Children) supported by celebrities, including Shirley Jones, Maroon 5, Jay Leno, and Sam Sarpong. 

http://www.foadac.org 

What were your plans for Valentine's Day?  Here's your chance to spread some love while showing your love.  

(Missing Links, 2011)

 

Check out our Ebay listings this month:

Click Here For Updated Ebay Listing For Missing Links

 

We'll add new unique pieces available on auction often, so enjoy shopping.

 

Lisa Lindo ~ www.missinglinksfound.com

Missing Links Has Arrived In Washington D.C.

Woke up to find this fabulous write-up on our philanthropic jewelry line on the Front Page of Washington Life:

(Missing Links, 2011)

http://www.washingtonlife.com/2011/01/26/get-out-and-give-back-glamorous-giving/

Now, I've finally arrived, in fashion, in Washington D.C.  And since you are visiting my blog, you get a sneak peak at some video we caught on the Flip of the interview itself:

(Washington Life Interview, 2011)

Since then, our email box has been full and the phone's been ringing off the hook (not that we have hooks anymore, lol) with requests to set up private viewings.  We'll be working on a piece for a client's wedding, and companion sister pieces for her family.

It's the best job in the world when you love what you do.  Let me know if you have any broken baubles that mean alot but can't be worn anymore, and we'll see if we can turn them back into a wearable family heirloom.

I'm off to finish a doggie necklace for the neighbors new 7 week old puppy.  ;-)

 Honey Foxy Cleopatra at 7 weeks

She's going to be beautiful in hot pink crystals. More to come...

Lisa Lindo
Linking Art To Philanthropy and Sustainability
www.missinglinksfound.com
Ebay keyword search:  'Lisa Lindo Missing Links'
or email us at
missinglinksfound@gmail.com

Why Global Green USA?

Did you know...

"Global Green USA has been working to rebuild New Orleans with their Holy Cross Project.  Global Green has assembled a highly skilled and dedicated project team of national experts paired with local professionals with the goal of transferring knowledge to ultimately make green expertise indigenous to New Orleans. Through the Holy Cross Project, Global Green is committed to:

• Creating a green model or showcase for development and rebuilding for New Orleans, and green affordable housing in the US;
   
• Ensuring the sustainability and long term affordability of the Project’s housing units for residents, and socioeconomic fabric of the neighborhood through the center;
   
• Educating NOLA residents, the Gulf Coast and broader American public through the Project’s visitors center, NOLA resource center, and website about the benefits of green building.
   
• Advancing smart solutions to global warming that both benefit communities and engage stakeholders in building will for action

(Global Green, 2011)

After the devastation of Hurricane Katrina and the inadequate response of the US Government, Global Green made a dedicated commitment to sustainable building in New Orleans and the Gulf Coast.  Through their green affordable housing community the Holy Cross Project, our Build It Back Green initiative - they are educating residents on how to rebuild in a healthy green way, and through their work on greening schools throughout the area, Global Green is committed to creating a green model for the development and rebuilding of New Orleans.

Learn more...

Lisa Lindo
Missing Links supports Global Green USA
www.missinglinksfound.com
Ebay key search words:  'Lisa Lindo Missing Links'
25% of each purchase during the month of January goes to Global Green USA

Capitol Hemp Carrying Missing Links in D.C.

So my hemp activist girlfriend (and film director), Melissa Balin, was in town and dragged me to a fabulous store in D.C., Capitol Hemp.  I was fascinated.  They had great winter jackets made of Hemp, lined with faux fur made of Hemp.  They had all sorts of reading options and educational material on how Hemp Can Save The Planet, and, after checking out a few of my blown glass jewelry pieces, they told me if I could make some necklaces out of hemp, they would carry them in their store.

Well, I instantly stocked up on Hemp twine in yellow, orange, red, brown, and in a tannish color which seems to be the most natural of the options.  It was really difficult work, and my finger tips still are a little sensitive, but they came out fabulous.  Each piece is littered with semi-precious stones and celebrates the use of the hemp with tassels, beads created from hemp, or basic knots in between the stones.  I wish now that I had taken some photos before they purchased them from me, but you can find them by stopping by and visiting Capitol Hemp in Adams Morgan at:

Washington, DC has Capitol Hill, and now it has Capitol Hemp- two stores 
dedicated to offering the highest quality products made from Industrial Hemp.

1802 Adams Mill Road, NW  
downstairs from the Starbucks.


or you could visit their other store in Chinatown
at
519 H Street, NW



 
   
So, now, I'm officially stocked in a store in D.C.  Hemp, hemp, hooray!  Much more to come.

Lisa Lindo
www.missinglinksfound.com
Ebay search words 'Lisa Lindo Missing Links'
or emails us at:
www.missinglinksfound@gmail.com

Mention in LAFashionWeek!

How kind of them to spotlight our work.  ;-)

Missing Links Gets Home Page Mention In LA Fashion Week

http://www.lafashionweek.com/2011/01/lindo-exclusive-launches-philanthropic-jewelry-line.html

Thanks for following our beautiful philanthropic adventures...

Entrepreneurial Spirit Shines!

"Venetian Heart of Gold"
Venetian Gold/Brun Cut Glass (photo taken at
ACN Entreprenurial Spirit award event)

Thanks to ACN Regional Vice President, Leanne Gabriel, for inviting Missing Links to participate in their Entrepreneurial Spirit Award event in the Washington DC Metro Area.

I am still basking in the glow of a lovely evening and delighted at the opportunity to introduce my line to their guests.  Everyone was festive and kind.  Happy Almost New Year, to all.
     
The fabulous and friendly Executive Team Member, Karen Casey, won the silent auction, and is now the proud owner of three Missing Links and one-of-kind pieces. Congratulations Karen!  Your generosity in philanthropy will surely make for a great conversation starter when complimented on your sustainable style!
   
 
Here's to 2011!!!  See you on the other side.  ;-)

Missing Links: FOUND

Aloha!

MISSING LINKS is a unique hand-fashioned jewelry line made from world traveled semi-precious stones. Pieces are partnered with an inspiring parable and social action campaign providing missing links between art, philanthropy, & sustainability.

Please join us on a journey of exploration of relevant issues, social change & sustainability, all while looking and feeling fabulous!  Follow our blog and Twitter to find out where our "Solutionary Gifting Circles" (TM) will be taking place online and how to host one of these eco-friendly, conflict-free, social shopping circles in your own town!

Join our Facebook Fanpage for MISSING LINKS FOUND... and come visit us often.  ;-)

Feel free to contact us for special orders.  We delight in creating custom sustainable pieces of wearable art with tremendous sentimental value to the owner.  We combine one-of-a-kind center accents from India, Thailand, Paris, Amsterdam, St. Tropez, New York, and Maui with our client's special dreams, hopes and whimsies incorporated into what will surely become an heirloom piece.

May your day be filled with Beauty!

Lisa Lindo
Designer & CEO