10 Questions with ... Miss Alynette

BRIEF CAREER SYNOPSIS:

March 2019 will mark the 15th year of my radio career. I began as a street teamer and developed my skill set by embracing every opportunity presented to me on my journey. I'm currently running my mouth afternoons in Sacramento on KHHM (Hot 1035) and nights on KOCP/Oxnard-Ventura and KQIE/Riverside (Old School 1047).

1. What got you into radio?

One day, I was listening to the heritage station in Oxnard at my desk job and heard the midday personality give incorrect information about an artist. When I called the studio line to correct her, she invited me to their upcoming cattle call for street teamers. I took the opportunity and three years later, I ended up as her replacement on-air when she moved to a larger market.

2. What did you dream of becoming when you were a kid?

I just knew I was going to be the first female NFL quarterback and a professional dancer like Big Lez.

3. What was the biggest change in the move from Oxnard-Ventura to Sacramento?

I miss the geography of Southern California; the ocean and the mountains. There's a certain rhythm and peace they bring to their surroundings. Sacramento is a big agriculture city like my hometown of Oxnard however the air here is missing the sweet fragrance of freshly picked strawberries during harvest.

4. You started in radio in Oxnard-Ventura. You worked at KCAQ, a station you grew up listening to. How difficult was the decision to move to Sacramento?

I had been at KCAQ under the tutelage of Brian "Big Bear" Davis for 12 years when the opportunity presented itself to move to a larger market. Under his leadership, I learned every aspect of radio from producing, promotions, engineering, marketing, artist relations and programming. I had everything I needed to be successful in any market, yet I needed to trust and believe in myself and my skill set. Sacramento was the opportunity to show and prove to myself that I was "good" at radio and build my confidence. It was very difficult leaving my family, friends and the network I had built behind but I also understood that there was more for me on the horizon and I had to leave my comfort zone to grow. God made me a brave and hard working woman and I'm grateful for everything He gave me, so I took a leap of faith.

5. What would probably surprise most people about Sacramento?

Sacramento loves to turn up. The energy surrounding the culture of music, performance and entertainment is unmatched and magnificent, and that State Capitol building is one of the most beautiful things I've ever laid my eyes on.

6. If you weren't in radio, what do you think you'd be doing professionally?

It's possible I'd actually be using one of my college degrees as an Interior Designer or an actress. I love throwing parties, so I might be a full time professional party planner/producer. It's funny because I never dreamed of being in radio, but now that I am, I really can't see myself doing anything else besides lounge singer.

7. What do you like to do in your spare time?

What is this spare time you speak of? Who has that? I am heavily involved in building community and charity when I'm free. I'm an avid concert goer, stand up comedy fan and beach seeker.

8. If you could be on any TV reality show or game show, which would you want to be on?

The Masked Singer for the costuming. I'm obsessed with mascots and the ability to masquerade as a character where you are completely unknown even to yourself at times. I love acting as my sister station's mascot, Wolfie. I would also love to take on the challenge of Dancing with the Stars.

9. Do you network with other radio professionals? Who were some of your mentors and/or role models?

This radio business is a family. We're like-minded individuals that stick together. No one can quite understand my struggles like a fellow jock or DJ. So networking is imperative to my success and mental health. Brian Davis, Jaquay Bangs and Crisco Kidd taught me everything I know. Greg Mack, Big Boi, Art Laboe and Josefa Salinas are my radio icons. There have been so many kind people in the radio industry that have helped me with advice, encouragement and opportunities on my journey. Peers that became friends that became my family.

10. Musically, what would you like to hear more of on Rhythm radio?

More R&B and variety, please.

If you had to eat one type of meal everyday for a month, what would it be?

I'm currently committed to at least one Mexican meal a day. Tacos, salsa and frijoles are essential to my life force.

Idol, The Voice or The Four?

The Voice, Adam Levine is smoking hot!!