Real people, real journeys at StorQuest Self Storage in Santa Monica, California

Our People in Action

Real People, Real Journeys: StorQuest Storage Solutions in Action

These awesome guests are all on their own unique journey but they have one big thing in common – a quest for a more awesome life. Learn about their passions below to see how they use StorQuest as a springboard to Make Room For Awesome.

Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation

501(c)(3) Organization

Location: Honolulu, HI

Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative (HLRI) is a non-profit organization founded in 2014 that works to preserve economically viable and sustainable native Hawaiian forests, protect Hawaii’s endangered species, sequester carbon, and recharge watersheds. We are stoked to support Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative with a basecamp at StorQuest Self Storage in Honolulu for all the equipment required to run their organization smoothly and host planting events across the islands.

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Hawaii Legacy Reforestation at StorQuest Self Storage in Santa Monica, California

Paddle For Peace

501(c)(3) Organization

Location: San Diego, CA

Paddle for Peace is a San Diego based 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on diversifying our coastal spaces by providing surf lessons, water safety tips, and ocean conservation education. They do this by removing barriers and providing resources with their programs at no cost to participants. We are stoked to support Paddle for Peace with a basecamp at StorQuest Self Storage in San Diego for all the surfboards, wetsuits, donations and supplies needed to put on their awesome events.

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Paddle for Peace Group Photo at StorQuest Self Storage in Santa Monica, California
Risa Bell, Founder & Chair, surfing
Risa & Paddle for Peace group photo
A boy surfing the ocean

Daniel N.

Wave Runner Enthusiast

Location: Clearwater, Florida

Daniel first caught our eye with an epic viral video on Instagram and we were stoked to learn he’s an actual StorQuest Guest in Florida! We may be biased but we think we have the coolest Guests on Earth. Since this jet ski enthusiast is always out experiencing the beautiful waters of the Gulf Coast, he found some awesome ways to capture his rides which makes you feel like you’re out exploring with him. It’s no wonder he’s racked up millions of views and over 56,300 followers on Instagram. Check it out for yourself and follow @_aquadan_

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StorQuest Self Storage guest Dan
jet ski on the water
jet ski with rays under water
circular image of jet ski on  the water

Adventure ATX Rentals

Texas’ Premier Off-road Camper Company

Location: Kyle, TX

Adventure ATX is Texas’ premier off-road camper company, and we’re stoked to support their journey to a more awesome life. The husband and wife adventure duo that started the company, always felt a strong connection to the outdoors. Last fall, they finally went all in. In order to spend more time with their family and inspire others to also create meaningful memories outdoors with the ones they love, they launched Adventure ATX Rentals!

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StorQuest Self Storage guest Adventure ATX Rentals
StorQuest Self Storage guest Adventure ATX Rentals camper with extended pull-outs
StorQuest Self Storage guest Adventure ATX Rentals camper and SUV under evening stars
StorQuest Self Storage guest Adventure ATX Rentals camper with open canopy

Mike L.

Mirror Artist & Creator of a Modernized Disco Ball

Location: Denver, CO

Lawyer by day, artist by every other moment. Mike is inspiring and inspired – a deep thinker, he spends his free time reading, following innovators and their innovations, and communing with the natural world in his 4x4. His artistic talent runs the gamut, including reinventing the disco ball, which has since accompanied Bob Dylan, the Lumineers, and Nathaniel Radcliffe on stage.

Check out Mike on Instagram.

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StorQuest Self Storage guest Mike Lustig's mirror art
StorQuest Self Storage guest Mike Lustig's mirror art
StorQuest Self Storage guest Mike Lustig's mirror art

Dass Shanti K.

Yoga Teacher & Life Coach

Location: Miami, FL

What doesn’t Dass Shanti love about life? She’s a passionate yogi, an inspirational leader when it comes to helping others find their true self and true nature, and she’s a bit of an adventurer. Dass Shanti finds India fascinating and considers her time spent there as educational as it was inspirational. Free to move with her StorQuest unit full, Dass Shanti is launching a life coaching business to help people find clarity to experience a more authentic and prosperous life.

Check out Dass Shanti on Instagram.

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StorQuest Self Storage guest Dass Shanti kneeling in front of a buddha statue
StorQuest Self Storage guest Dass Shanti
StorQuest Self Storage guest Dass Shanti
StorQuest Self Storage guest Dass Shanti

Taylor & Carla

Small Business Owners

Location: Portland, OR

Mother and daughter powerhouse – Taylor and Carla – are the dream team behind Oregon-based Portland Revibe, a business that breathes life back into really cool vintage items. Both inspired by fashion and home goods, the two love thrifting and the excitement of finding the perfect vintage piece to "revibe" or refurbish. Their hidden superpower: tackling huge customized sourcing & palletizing commercial bulk vintage projects.

Check out Taylor & Carla on Etsy.

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StorQuest Self Storage guests Taylor & Carla with their refurbished vintage homegoods
StorQuest Self Storage guests Taylor & Carla of Portland Revibe
StorQuest Self Storage guests Taylor & Carla's Portland Revibe Vintage Collective logo
StorQuest Self Storage guests Taylor and Carla of Portland Revibe

Paul A.

Celebrity Chef

Location: Miami, FL

It’s an understatement to say that Paul loves food. His company’s – Silver Spoon Events – mantra is healthy living with a gourmet taste. Paul loves everything that goes along with nourishment – fresh foods, local foods, and foods that fuel. Because of his affinity for eating well, he is a high-in-demand chef to celebrities and organizers of upscale private events. All this means is that Paul has the freedom to follow his palate and be creative and innovative when it comes to mealtime.

Check out Paul on Instagram.

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StorQuest Self Storage guest chef Paul of Silver Spoon Events in a kitchen
StorQuest Self Storage guest and celebrity chef, Paul A.
StorQuest Self Storage guest and celebrity chef, Paul A., preparing dishes for Silver Spoon Events
StorQuest Self Storage guest and celebrity chef Paul A.

Jordan K.

FULL-TIME TRAVELER & ADVENTURE SQUAD PACK LEADER

Location: California & Colorado

Outdoor enthusiast Jordan Kahana quit his job to travel the country and rescued two abandoned pups along the way. He uses his StorQuest unit to make room for awesome in his life (and his apartment). He’s stoked to travel freely with peace of mind that all of his belongings are safe & sound until he gets back. Adventure on, Adventure Squad!

Check out Jordan on Instagram.

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StorQuest Self Storage guest and Adventure Squad leader Jordan Kahana
StorQuest Self Storage guest and Adventure Squad leader, Jordan Kahana, in an ATV
StorQuest Self Storage guest and Adventure Squad leader, Jordan Kahana, in a hot air balloon
StorQuest Self Storage guest and Adventure Squad leader, Jordan Kahana, in front of an ATV in the desert

Jesse Billauer

2x World Adaptive Surfing Champion & Life Rolls On Founder

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Jesse Billauer is a world-class athlete, traveler, and motivational speaker. He was one of the top junior surfers in the world and was on his way to going pro, when a tragic surfing accident left him paralyzed. With the help of the surfing community, family, and friends, Jesse was able to get back in the water and win the title of World Champion Adaptive Surfer.

Check Out Jesse B Instagram

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StorQuest Self Storage ambassador Jesse Billauer adaptive surfing
StorQuest Self Storage ambassador and world-champion adaptive surfer, Jesse Billauer, at Machu Picchu
Jesse Billauer at StorQuest Self Storage in Santa Monica, CA
Jesse Billauer at StorQuest Self Storage in Santa Monica, CA

Kyle F.

Outdoor Enthusiast & Digital Product Designer

Location: Boulder, CO

Kyle’s got a knack for all things outdoors. From 50K trail runs to backcountry skiing and epic multi-day rafting expeditions, Kyle loves to “get amongst it”. With so much gear taking over his living room, StorQuest helped him reclaim his space and make even more room for adventure.

Check out Kyle on Instagram.

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StorQuest Self Storage ambassador Kyle Frost camping
StorQuest Self Storage ambassador Kyle Frost mountain biking
StorQuest Self Storage ambassador Kyle Frost mountain biking on a ridge above a desert canyon
StorQuest Self Storage ambassador Kyle Frost in front of a snowy mountain peak

"The location is convenient, the price reasonable, it's clean, and the staff are kind and accommodating. And Kelly Slater? Hello!"

Rodrigo T.

Adventure photographer

Location: San Diego, CA

As an adventure photographer, Rodrigo collects a lot of outdoor gear. He not only works with epic brands but is passionate about his hobbies and spending time exploring the world. His favorite way to get outside and into nature is kayaking, as he feels “there is no better feeling than paddling out early in the morning, feeling the warmth of the sun rising from the mountains and being in complete solitude.”

Check out Rodrigo on Instagram.

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StorQuest Self Storage guest Rodrigo T
StorQuest Self Storage guest Rodrigo T. taking photos on a Jeep
StorQuest Self Storage guest Rodrigo T. kayaking
StorQuest Self Storage guest Rodrigo T. dirt bike riding

Kristin B.

Small Business Owner

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Kristin has multiple awesome hobbies including hiking, painting, writing, and working out. She also loves fashion and often spends her time wardrobe styling. She grew up surrounded by bold women who loved fashion and jewelry, so needless to say she’s excited to carry on this family tradition. From her aunt and mother, who always dressed her up in different necklaces and earrings, to her grandmother who wore gold jewelry and rings on every finger, starting her own jewelry company seemed like the perfect next move.

Check out Kristin's jewelry company From Me to You! or Instagram

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StorQuest Self Storage guest Kristin surrounded by nature
StorQuest Self Storage guest Kristin's jewelry
StorQuest Self Storage guest Kristin riding a horse
StorQuest Self Storage guest Kristin rings and earrings

Sean C.

Emmy Award-Winning Filmmaker

Location: Los Angeles, CA

As a two-time Emmy award-winning filmmaker, Sean has tons of gear and gadgets that are necessary to his business and his success. He not only runs a full-service video production company, but he also makes sure to carve out plenty of time to enjoy his hobbies which include traveling, photography, hiking, fishing, and climbing. He uses StorQuest as his basecamp for his extensive gear collection and to keep his van safe when he’s not out road-tripping across the country.

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StorQuest Self Storage guest Sean at Gillette Stadium
StorQuest Self Storage guest Sean's van in a field
StorQuest Self Storage guest Sean at sunset
StorQuest Self Storage guest Sean standing on cliff

Dr. Cliff K.

Pro Surfer, Scientist & Conservationist

Location: Hawaii

Dr. Cliff Kapono is a Hawaiian native and his love for the ocean runs deep. Not only is Cliff a professional surfer, he’s also a scientist, journalist and ocean conservationist. With the support of a college mentor, he was able to realize how he could fuse all of his passions together to affect positive change along his home coastlines and beyond. StorQuest is stoked to support Cliff on his journey to a more awesome life by providing a basecamp for all of his boards and gear across the islands.

Check out Dr. Cliff on Instagram.

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StorQuest Self Storage guest Dr. Cliff at a campsite
StorQuest Self Storage guest Dr. Cliff surrounded by surfboards
StorQuest Self Storage guest Dr. Cliff in water behind surfboard
StorQuest Self Storage guest Dr. Cliff surfing

Gold Rush Cure Foundation

Non-Profit Foundation

Location: Arizona

StorQuest serves as a basecamp to many awesome people and businesses but we are most honored to be there for the nonprofits that work tirelessly to improve the lives of others. Gold Rush Cure Foundation is on a mission to reach every child fighting cancer and provide encouragement through their Pot of Gold program, while also advocating for cures on a legislative level.

Check out Gold Rush Cure Foundation.

Donate or volunteer at Gold Rush Cure Foundation here.

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StorQuest Self Storage guest Gold Rush Cure Foundation gifting to a child
StorQuest Self Storage guest Gold Rush Cure Foundation packing gifts
StorQuest Self Storage guest Gold Rush Cure Foundation making children smile

Stacey B.

Outdoor Enthusiast

Location: Denver, CO

World, meet Stacey B. An avid outdoor explorer, an awesome father, and a valued member of the StorQuest family. He truly embodies the #MakeRoomForAwesome mentality and with a no-excuses attitude he works as hard as he plays. Stacey loves to stay active and is a fan of everything from camping and running to water sports like wakeboarding and jet skiing. The most important part of his day is spending time with his boys in the great outdoors.

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StorQuest Self Storage guest Stacey B.
StorQuest Self Storage guest Stacey's at a lake
StorQuest Self Storage guest Stacey rafting
StorQuest Self Storage guest Stacey a top a mountain

Joseph D.

Official DJ for Sacramento Kings

Location:Sacramento, CA

With tons of valuable gear, electronics and event equipment, this Sac Town DJ is living his dream and enlisted StorQuest to keep his goods cool in the heat of the summer and ready to go at a moment's notice.

Check out Joseph D. on Instagram

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StorQuest Self Storage guest Joseph D.
StorQuest Self Storage guest Joseph D.
StorQuest Self Storage guest Joseph D.
StorQuest Self Storage guest Joseph D.

"We love the facilities (restroom and space to work), service, staff, bright natural light, security, and accessibility."

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