Flayme

I found out about WMNF through an outreach table that was set up  at  SweetWater Organic Farm during my first visit there in 2012.

 I had never really heard much about community radio stations at that time and became extremely intrigued as to why a radio station would have an interest in attending and/or hosting events in the community.

As I began to learn more from the Volunteer Coordinator at that time, I decided that the station would be a great fit for me in light of my background in communications and my ongoing interest in helping others.

One of  my first volunteer assignments at WMNF was  community outreach.  I thought what better way to reach out to the community than in the same manner that I felt WMNF had reached out to me. After about a year of doing outreach service, I decided to try my hands at voicing promos/drops since I still had a passion for the arts. I also began helping out during the marathons.

Consequently, while volunteering during one of the marathons, I was asked by a former host to consider being one of their co-host because he liked my personality and the sound of my voice.  I had never done formal radio work before, although I DID have a communication degree, however, my interest while attending college at that time was more towards television than radio.  Nonetheless, I agreed.  In addition to being a co-host on that show (The Damn Jams )(Hip-Hop) , other  shows that I have co-hosted on while volunteering at WMNF are: Thee Righteous Temple of Hip Hop (Christian Hip Hop), The Early Bird Wake Up Show (Country), Blues With A Groove (Blues ), Mellow Music Encounters ( R& B and Blues) and Kingston 12 (Reggae).

However, In February 2014, I was thankfully given the opportunity to host and produce my own show…. MORNING ENERGY….. and it has truly been an AMAZING experience and journey for which I will always be thankful for!!!