Hometown: Minneapolis, MN
Radio Stations worked at: WNUR (Chicago) KSTP, KTWN and WLOL(Minneapolis), HOT 97, KISS FM ans CD101.9 (New York); Tokyo FM and Inter FM (Japan); Sirius Satellite Radio; and Power 106, here in Los Angeles.
When not working hobbies: Voiceovers, ping pong, golf, tennis, hiking, Pilates, yoga, cultural events, reading and hanging out with friends and family.
Favorite Pastime: Either a steamy game of squash or a long hike up to Eagle Rock in Topanga State Park…and then an ice cold Pete’s Wicked Ale and a brand new book on the deck….ahhh!
Favorite Movie: The Pursuit of Happyness, Out of Africa, Groundhog Day
Best Concert: Stevie Wonder and Prince—TOGETHER—at Tigerjam in Vegas, The Regina Carter Quintet in Barbados, and the 50th Newport Jazzfest in Rhode Island.
Favorite Vacation Destination: Far-flung: Phinda Private Game Reserve, South Africa. Closer to home: A golf and biking weekend at La Quinta in Palm Desert.
Favorite TV shows: House, Antiques Roadshow, Nigella Feasts
Favorite Food: Butternut squash ravioli with brown butter sauce; my mom’s warm Ginger Snaps!!
Favorite Drink: Patron XO on ice (sadly, they’ve just stopped making it)
Favorite Restaurant: Melisse, Sushi Masa, Ago, and Inn of The Seventh Ray
What book would you recommend? The Piano Tuner, by Daniel Mason
My Hero: Greg Mortenson (Read “Three Cups of Tea” and you’ll know why!)
Best part of working at The WAVE: It’s like driving a Lamborghini…a lush and sensual ride, with excellent people riding with you—and the best audience in the world!
Favorite thing about L.A.: No snow shoveling—ever again! And when the full moon rises over the mountains in the canyon—breathtaking. Seeing dolphins dancing in the surf on the way to the grocery store is also a pretty uplifting experience!