Well, I was surprised (yet not) when someone I admire and respect approached me about a job a few weeks ago. Not just a job, but a job that was tailor made for my skills and personality. I'm what they need and they are what I need. We agreed, "a God thing" is what it was.
Although content in my job, I have been telling close friends that I know I won't work in radio forever. In the last few weeks I spoke with my boss and some folks in upper management, that radio is going in one direction and I am going in another. Although I am proud of the quality of radio we present, I am not proud of some of the content; the songs. I understand radio is radio. Radio is not changing. I am. I just believe in speaking life giving words. That's my life's long term goal. There are some good songs that we play for sure. But the songs that are degrading to humans make my heart sad. The truth is that I never listen to the radio stations that I DJ. Praise & worship is what I love most.
Recently I had the opportunity to fill in on CHVN. A dream job. I love what they stand for. Being on CHVN and being able to encourage and speak life was an amazing experience. However, I've learned that there was no chance of a permanent place for me there. It was a sad reality for me. And then going back to pop and country was disheartening for me.
Yet I learned to be content. Knowing that for now, this is where I needed to be. I learned to trust God.
And then I got the call. :)
I tried stepping away from radio in 2005 and 2010. Radio is an addictive thing! There's many years I depended on radio for self worth. I would leave and come back, leave and come back. I'm happy to say that my job no longer defines me. I feel free from this "radio addiction". :) It's time for a change.
I am so grateful to radio. In the 15 years I spent at GWB, it has grown and improved by leaps and bounds as have I. And I had an amazing "radio father" who was full of encouragement and mentoring. His people skills, wisdom, support, encouragement, and kindness is something I will always admire and take with me. My boss, but more so, my friend, is an incredible person. Always learning, never afraid to be wrong, and continually working to be a better person and employee. I have made so many amazing lasting friendships through radio!
I can't say I will never do radio again. Never say never. I did love it! But for right now, I know in my heart it's over, and that thought brings me great peace.
To the people I've worked with: fellow employees, listeners, and the amazing people I've met through community events, THANK YOU. My life is richer because of you! See you around!!
Soon I will be a part of an amazing new team who's job is to bring joy and make people smile. I'm SO pumped!
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