Southern Plug Magazine: Metro Music Awards Edition ft KarinaJ | Page 27

Q . What would you say is the quote on quote secret recipe for your success ? A . My secret recipe to my success would include a few ingredients but most importantly RESILIENCE , CONFIDENCE , AND CONSISTENCY !
Q . What was your favorite part about hosting on the radio ? A . My favorite part about working in radio and media is meeting so many wonderfiul people who play gigantic roles that you would often overlook . Networking and becoming friends or business partners with these role models definetly keep me motivated and knowing they will contribute to what I create is even more heart warming .
Q . Name a time where you ' ve faced adversity in your radio career ? And , what impact did it have on you or your career ? A . In every career you will eventually receive some type of criticism or even rejection . It was almost discouraging in the beginning being super ready to begin my own radio show with a bigger station , but I kept hearing from the other talents and even the program director that I wasn ' t ready . It only made me practice and show up more and of course prove everyone wrong .
Q . Is there something in specific that you want people to know about you or your art ? A . I would like people to know that even though I speak about things that are relatable , motivational , and even some gossip , I initially feel like I have this voice and platform to teach and wake up our community that is still asleep and allowing the world to live life for them . I would eventually like to reach those people and create an army of knowledgable people who will also teach the generations to come .
Q . Okay , so its no secert you are a very attractive person . Our men readers would like to know , are you boo ' d up or what ? If so spilL the tea . Who ' s the lucky guy ? A . I love my man , my man , my man ! And that ' s all I ' m going to say .
Q . How do you juggle your personal life and professional life ? A . Juggling the personal and professional life isn ' t hard at all when you love what you do for work and make it more personal . I honestly have times where I can ' t tell the difference between the two .
Q . What advice would you give those wanting to start their journey in your field ? A . Anyone interested in being on stages , on radio , or even helping kids and families in the community should just start . Find someone who you could consider a mentor and allow your wings to grow . Take that risk and do not be afraid of failure .
Q . Who would you say is your biggest inspiration and why ? A . I am inspired by all success black women . Generational wealth is my biggest inspiration .
Q . Ok we do this every interview ! What creatives would you absolutely die to work with ? A . OMG ! Like please put me in the same room with Pretty Vee and I got the rest !
Q . Tell our readers how they can book you and connect with you on the world wide web and on the socials . A . Stay updated with me on my socials TAY SIMONE ( facebook ) @ TAYSIMONEE ( instagram ) Whatever you would like to inquiry about your upcoming event or project email INQUIRY . TAYSIMONE @ GMAIL . COM