Last Thursday marked my second week of officially becoming a radio personality. I've been training for several months to have my own show and was totally caught off guard when the station's General Manager invited me to join his variety talk show.
Donna L. Johnson on remote with Steve Savage
I'm a co-host on KAZI 88.7's Juice & Jam Show - and did I forget to mention I've joined an all male lineup? This alone should make for some very interesting dynamics and show content. About 15 minutes into my media debut, a man called up and voiced his opinion about me joining the crew. "Don't turn this into no woman's show!", he said. So pleased to know we as women have made such great strides in workplace equality. FYI...I ain't goin' nowhere...unless I get fired (don't act surprised - you know it wouldn't be the first time!).
Steve has wanted me to become a part of the KAZI family for some time now. I'd been reluctant to do so, but then realized if I didn't take advantage of the opportunity someone else would. Did fear play a part in me dragging my feet? Sure did. That's when I had to follow my own advice and get over it.
Will I still host my own show? That offer is still on the table too. However, I've decided not to move forward at this time. I don't want to bite off more than I can chew and juggling two radio shows would be a bit overwhelming for me. Besides, I'm perfectly fine with being a co-host and by working directly with the General Manager, I'm in the best position to learn the engineering aspects I need to know.
A few years ago, Juice & Jam was voted Austin's Best Morning Talk Show...I have my eyes set on winning that award again!
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