I said let me think about these questions, and I have! I kept repeating to myself, " what DO you want to do?" First off, I have worn so many hats in my life from being a teacher's assistant to being a general manager at a liquor store to doing security for a music school to being a co-host on underground radio shows. If you think it, I probably did it at least once. So, shortly after your questions, I was asked by someone on the team of Nos.Social a question that I wish I could also had taken a moment to think about. The question was if I could go back in time and change anything about my past, regarding my social media experience what would I change, and I answered, "I would have been more professional in how I handle myself." Then this answer and your questions took a hold on me. All of sudden, I am talking about underground radio. I remember it was the first time being in front of the people speaking. I was super nervous, so I became a really exaggerated version of myself. The wild child. The party girl. But looking back, that underground radio station had shaped me in such a way. If I could share the mixed tape I made when I first stepped foot in that place, you would laugh; they all did. It was like the worst five songs anyone working in radio could pick. It was generic, vanilla, nothing worth noting, basic, but because of that, I started listening to everything from local bands to all kinds of genres. As well as watching other artists: writers, filmmakers, chefs, etc. Learning more. I failed at my shot in being my own host. This is the thing I would redo. I would love to do a podcast where I can interview people. The whole concept fills me up more than anything I could imagine. I watch people and watch all the details, "how many times you had said um" or "how many times did you interrupt your guest as they are speaking" or "how the speaker takes the listeners in by making the subject easy to follow" ..etc. I would love to have my own podcast for a short answer. Possibly with a co-host. For example, if Rabble said hey want to do a podcast together, I would say yes, because I think we would have a great back and forth chemistry for that type of media. Or the very least, he could be one of my first guests. So, to sum up this answer, I would go back in time and try this podcasting/radio thing all over again. It is my only regret, because it was something I was so nervous about back then (even if I didn't show it), but now with my experience, I think if I was given the chance to work out all my nerves the first couple of rounds, I would be very happy and very successful at it (maybe not Joe Rogan level but a cool local kind of level). I have always loved asking people questions and learning about them and what drives them.
Also after I came to this conclusion earlier today (I have been trying to type this message for hours), I had met a person who worked on a documentary and is writing a book. I will take that a sign from the universe that maybe I should pursue this.
(side note: I am in the Southeast of the USA)
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