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10 Questions with ... Debbie Wylde
November 8, 2005
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NAME:Debbie WyldeLAST WITH:Fox News Radio KOLE/Beaumont, TXPHONE:409-896-2419
Please begin by giving us a brief career history...
Executive Producer for the Mike Butts/Elvis Duran Morning Show at KBTS (Top 40) in Austin, TX; News Director/Mornings at KTBQ (Hot AC) in Nacogdoches, TX; Production Director/Middays/Music Director at WDDJ (Rock 40) in Paducah, KY; Music Director/Afternoons/Program Director at KCMQ (Active Rock) in Columbia, MO; Program-Music Director/Afternoons at WAMX (Active Rock) in Huntington, WV; Director of Programming for Clear Channel Communications (KLVI, KIOC, KKMY, KYKR, KCOL) in Beaumont, TX; Promotions Director/Mornings at KOLE (News/Talk) in Beaumont, TX.
1) What do you do to maintain a positive mental attitude and stay motivated?
I have a wonderful husband and beautiful baby boy, so life is good. Everything happens for a reason and I've always landed on top!
2) How are you occupying your time, besides looking for a job?
I spend more time with my son. I run a wedding coordination company on the side called Weddings by Deborah. I am also the VP of PR for the Press Club of SE TX.
3) Some people get discouraged or enlightened with the business when they actually step out of it for a while. Tell us your observations from the outside.
With the introduction of satellite services and corporate business, radio has really changed.
4) Do you plan on sticking with radio?
I'd really like to. Radio is all I have ever done for the past 17 years. I LOVE radio and have a passion for music.
5) What's the longest stretch you've had on the beach?
5 months.
6) What is your best way to get your foot in the door?
It's all "who you know"!
7) So far what has been your best resource for finding out about job openings?
Word of mouth or the All Access website.
8) What's the craziest thing you've ever done to get a job?
So far, I've never had to do anything crazy; my experience, talent, and personality speak for themselves!
9) What is the next job you'd like to obtain?
I'd love to get a job that will last forever; I'm tired of moving around! I have experience doing just about everything and am open to any job. I enjoy programming and promotions the most. I'd like to work for a company that values their employees and has room for them to grow.
10) With consolidation there are definitely fewer jobs, how do you separate yourself from the pack?
Nowadays, everyone is doing a million jobs within one radio station. I have experience doing just about everything, so I'm a great catch!
Bonus Questions
Are you able to slow down and enjoy free time doing things with your family and friends that you probably did not have time to do while you were working?
You bet! I have more time with my son. Actually, it's a really good thing right now. His daycare was severely damaged by Hurricane Rita, so I'm at home with him until my next job.
In your opinion, what has been your biggest career accomplishment in the industry?
Helping to launch KCMQ in Columbia, orchestrating 2 annual music festivals per year at WAMX in Huntington, and managing FIVE radio stations for Clear Channel in Beaumont.
Care to contribute a low-cost recipe to our "ON THE BEACH" cookbook?
Awesome mexican enchiritos! Mix zesty corn and diced tomatoes. Coat a glass pan with enchilada sauce. Grab a tortilla, smother on refried beans, add your corn mixture and some pepperjack cheese. Roll-up and use a toothpick to hold it together. Place your filled tortillas in the glass pan, cover with more enchilada sauce, and add a heaping pile of shredded cheddar cheese. Cover with foil and bake at 450 degrees for 30 minutes. Sit for 10 minutes and enjoy!
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