Here's where it all started.
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I can’t tell you the exact age I caught the radio bug. I just know it happened before I was old enough to understand what the bad FCC words even were.
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Radio was always around me. My mom has worked in the industry for more than 40 years, longer than I’ve been alive, and some of my favorite childhood memories live inside radio stations. She worked nights, and instead of a babysitter, my sister and I went to work with her. We’d show up in pajamas, sit quietly outside the studio, watch her juggle tape decks and cassettes through the glass, and eventually fall asleep to the glow of the ON AIR sign. I remember thinking: that’s the coolest job in the world. Maybe one day I could do that, too.
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Turns out, I could...and I did.​​
I officially started in radio at 16 years old, landing my first job at my hometown station, KQDJ FM in Jamestown, North Dakota, in August 2007. I cut my teeth as a board operator for local sports on KQDJ AM, then quickly moved on-air across multiple formats (Country, Top 40, and Rock) while juggling college classes and behind-the-scenes responsibilities. Early on, I learned how to run a board, talk to real people, hit posts, fix mistakes fast, and do whatever needed to be done to keep things moving.
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In 2011, I earned my Associate’s Degree in Web Page Development & Design from Bismarck State College, adding digital skills to my on-air background, something that would later become a major part of my career.
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That same year, I took a leap and moved to Nashville with a truck full of clothes, a stack of resumes, and zero guarantees. After more than a year of knocking on doors, handing out airchecks, and learning patience the hard way, I finally landed back on the airwaves in early 2013, at Nashville’s iconic rock station, 102.9 The Buzz. What started as one overnight shift a week eventually turned into nights, then full-time, then afternoons on The Buzz, along with voiceover work, imaging, and added responsibilities behind the scenes.
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Over time, my role expanded well beyond the mic. I stepped into digital leadership, managing station websites, social media, graphics, and online content, while also taking on APD-level duties, supporting programming strategy, promotions, and brand execution across platforms. Whether it’s coaching talent, building content, writing copy, producing audio, or keeping a station’s digital presence sharp, I’ve worn a lot of hats, and learned something from every one of them.
Now, more than 18 years into this career, my path has been shaped by adaptability, curiosity, and a genuine love for radio in all its forms. On-air, online, behind the scenes, or somewhere entirely new. I’m proud of where I’ve been, excited about where things are headed, and always open to what’s next.
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This journey started with a kid watching her mom through a studio window. It’s grown into a career built on voice, creativity, leadership, and connection...and I’m just getting started.
Cheers!
