10 Questions with ... Chi

BRIEF CAREER SYNOPSIS:

Intern-Parttimer-Fulltime Afternoons-KFRX/Lincoln, NE
Problems & Solutions With Cathy Blythe-Producer-KFOR/Lincoln, NE
MD/middays-KQCH/Omaha, NE
VT nights-WKHT-Knoxville, TN
VT middays-KSPW-Springfield, MO
APD/MD/middays-KOPW/Omaha, NE
afternoons-KQKQ-Omaha, NE

1. What got you into radio?

While serving tables, a local PD was sitting in my section. He offered me an unpaid internship. Which inspired me to go to college and I ended up getting my bachelors from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. GBR!

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

I thought I was going to choreograph music videos. I was in love with watching Fatmia Robinson’s work.

3. Cooking more or food delivery during the pandemic?

I meal prep for all my family’s meals; however, when the pandemic hit we added 2-3 meals a week of carry out to help local businesses in the Omaha metro.

4. What has the pandemic taught you about yourself?

I cannot be trusted to have a ton of "free" time. Haha! A coworker asked if I wanted to run a half marathon with her. I had never run more than three miles in my life. The in-person race was cancelled and turned virtual. She never ran it, but I still did. That was my first half marathon ever. I later signed up for another half and decided to run a full marathon so I could experience a REAL in-person race. Since the gyms were closed I needed something to do and stay active. I hate running. I hope to never do that much running again.

5. You've recently added APD duties at Power. You're the MD at Power and you so afternoons at sister station Sweet 98.1. What's key to your time management?

I’m built on taking practical action and someone who thrives with TO DO lists. The thought of wasting time scares me. Procrastination isn’t something I know. I think my hidden talent is knowing how to prioritize tasks.

6. What would probably surprise someone not familiar with Omaha about living and working in the city?

Omaha is like the cool kid that doesn’t brag. A handful of Fortune 500 companies call Omaha home like Berkshire Hathaway. One of my favorite events of the year is Omaha Fashion Week. It’s the fifth largest in the country. Remember Ebola? Patients were brought to UNMC (University of Nebraska Medical Center) to receive treatment. Like any true Midwest city, it takes 20-ish minutes to get anywhere. Which I absolutely love!

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

I'd probably being doing something in the digital world or maybe working for a nonprofit. I thought about owning a gym. I really love helping people see the potential in themselves.

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

MTV's The Challenge. I think I'd be really good at the physical game, but even better at the political game.

9. Latest binge watch?

I don’t really like to binge watch anything. Whenever shows come out on streaming I watch maybe one or two episodes at a time. The thought of sitting in one spot for HOURS makes me uncomfortable.

10. If you had to eat one type of meal every day for a couple weeks, what would it be?

I’m already a creature of habit. I typically eat the same thing for lunch almost every day for months at a time. My favorite thing is veggie tacos. Spicy veggies tacos.

Which actress portrays you in a new Netflix show about your life?

I’ve said this most of my adult life, but Jennifer Lopez will be play me in my biopic. It’s not because we look alike, but simply because of her work ethic.