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10 Questions with ... Carla Ayala
July 19, 2022
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BRIEF CAREER SYNOPSIS:
I got my bachelor’s degree in criminal justice but didn’t end up going to law school. I started in 2015 at KKGQ (Q92 The Beat)/Wichita. In 2017, I started in JULY at KDGS. Whoo Whoo! The 17th was my 5th anniversary here.
1. What got you into radio?
My friend said a local radio station was looking for a Latina female with production background. I had no experience in radio, but I was a local musician and had music production experience. After two interviews I got the positions. Quite frankly, listening back to my air checks, I cringe. But someone believed in me and took a chance, and I got better and better (I think).
2. What did you dream of becoming when you were a kid?
An actress or famous singer. TV anchor was third.
3. You’ve been doing the morning show for a while now. Have you always been a “morning” person?
Hecks no. But being a morning person has made me happier and more productive. It forces me to have structure. Plus, naps.
4. How does one get from Southern California to Wichita?
When you’re a kid, you gotta go where the parents go. My mom wanted to be closer to her side of the family in Kansas. I loved it though…from busy sidewalks and city chaos to lots of grass and open space to ride my bike.
5. What would probably surprise most people about living and working in Wichita?
That we have such a vibrant local music scene, and the most talented artists (painters, especially) in the universe.
6. If you weren't in radio, what do you think you'd be doing professionally?
I almost went to law school.
7. Got any hobbies? Pick up any new hobbies during the pandemic?
I started meditating. Game changer.
8. If you could be on any TV reality show or game show, which would you want to be on?
Family Feud! Survey says….
9. Who plays Carla in a Netflix series?
An unknown actress who finally gets her foot in the door for the part.
10. Who were/are some of your radio mentors?
"Crash", who used to be on Power 93.5 back in the day. He was so carefree and adventurous. I still admire his bravery to do what it took to make great radio.
Bonus Questions
If you had to eat one type of meal every day for a month, what would it be?
I hate these questions because I’m a garbage disposal, but I get bored easily. I would say tacos.
I’m rather obsessed with shaving time off of my Waze arrival time ANYWHERE. Any weird Carla quirks, habits or obsessions you care to admit to?
I have a habit of playing with my nose. People think I’m picking it but I’m not haha. I’m also very obsessed with planet transits and astrology. What’s your rising sign… Pete? What’s your Venus?! You’d be amazed how our entire astrological chart is a blueprint. We’re so much more than or Sun sign…k I’ll stop now.
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