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A100Reallionaire: Real Recognition for Real independent Talent

1/1/2025

PDX Radio business director

has a passion for supporting talented independent artists, Driven by a deep love for music paired with a lifetime of learning experiences within the music industry.

Before I was born, way back in the 1900's,
music was already a big part of my little life.
My dad, a talented independent bass guitarist, played with numerous cover bands around the Portland area during the 1970s and 1980s
so I grew up surrounded by him practicing his music every day.
some of my earliest childhood memories are of my dad and his bandmates jammin on their guitars, keyboards and drums in the various diy home studios he helped build.
My knowledge and familiarity of those musical spaces quickly became second nature, permanentlY embedding my compassion for the artist’s struggle in the music industry,

Paternal Perspective

along with INHERITING perfect pitch and a sharp ear for voice recognition,
my dads well-rounded music taste had a major influence on me too..
This resulted in me having a great ear for superstar vocals and hit records.

From blues and jazz to rock, pop, and even classical, I was introduced to a variety of genres early on.
his favorite artists like Muddy Waters, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Sade, and Enya became my favorites too. Growing up with such a diverse range of music taught me to remain open-minded and appreciate all kinds of sounds.

When I was about 10 years old, my dad started to let me choose a few cassette tapes (which soon became CDs) from the good old columbia house catalog every month. This is what sparked my personal music taste as I started listening to some of the greatest 90's R&B voices evern known:
Mariah Carey, Aaliyah, SWV, TLC, Lauryn Hill, En Vogue, Xscape, 702, I could go on—singing along for hours, mimicking the vocals and harmonies, essentially teaching myself to sing.

By middle school my CD collection had grown into the hundreds and was kept in one of those big leather storage binders.

R.I.P. CDs

Unfortunatly, during my freshman year of high school my whole cd collection was stolen, and I never saw it again...

I've also experienced being a musician a few times in my life.
In elementary school, I learned to play piano.
through middle school, I learned clarinet and also
sang in the school choir all three years.
By the time I reached high school my crippling stage fright and teenage insecurities brought my performance days to an end, but not until after I gained that deeper level of appreciation and respect for all music creators and performers.

Mother Material

As for my craftiness and eye for design, I credit my mom, who taught me more creative skills than I can count.
Arts, crafts, DIY projects, sewing, cooking, gardening—you name it. She showed me how to bring my ideas to life, and always kept me busy trying something new.
I also inherited my passion for genealogy from my maternal grandmother, who loved to bring out the old photo albums at family gatherings. Her love for finding, preserving, and telling those old stories has stuck with me through the years.

A Major Manifestation

as 2010 began, I experienced one of the biggest turning points of my life. I'll never forget it... The day I met Rappy dooski.
The moment I heard his voice and listened to his music for the first time… he really had me Speechless

... as if those words he wrote months before were a PREMONITION.
Yes, the whole "love at first sight" thing seems corny and cliché,... until it happens to you!
I fell in love with his voice and music before we met in person.
once we did meet it was very clear— this is meant to be.

A-1 Since Day One

After that, things started moving fast. Rappy's drive and talent were undeniable. I remember stuffing his album cover sleeves into CD cases, taking promo photos at shows, and recording his performances on stage. soon, Everyone who knew us started calling us the “Power Couple”,
and in less than 6 months
I was pregnant!

2010

And he did just that!
By 2015, our daughter was born, and Rappy graduated as a Professional Musician. All those sacrifices—I knew they would be worth it. We weren’t just chasing dreams anymore; we were building something real, even if we didn’t yet know exactly what that was.

Soon after our son was born, I started pushing Rappy hard to go to college. By 2012-2013, he was enrolled and on a roll!
I was working overtime to keep us afloat — pregnant with our daughter this time!. I knew it was only a matter of time until rappy would finish school with a music degree

Move It Or Lose It

Rappy and I have both worn many hats throughout this journey.
(Read more on that here in the [PDX Radio Origin Story])
Fast forward to 2023-
When I took on the leadership role at PDX Radio full-time,
I made the decision to be fully involved for a few reasons:

I knew the platform had a ton of potential to be more than just an online station— it could be a real movement. Hell, It NEEDED to be a real movement.
at that point Rappy was on the brink of calling it quits. Feeling the stagnation and exhaustion from doing it all on his own was taking its toll on him. And as the deeply empathetic person that I am, of course I felt it too.
As his partner, I knew there had to be something I could do to help..
He had already invested years of time, money, and effort. Real Blood, Sweat, and Tears!
And Most of all, the independent music world NEEDS this!

"We didn’t come This Far
to Only come this far!"

So, I got started.
I began by revamping the website— from programming and scheduling, to curating playlists and enhancing marketing efforts. I used my artistic skills while learning web design and digital branding, to build up our online visibility and presence, Once I took over the management, branding, and digital marketing full time, Rappy was free to get back to doing what he loves most and does best-- making music, networking, and being the face and voice of
@ Pretty Dope Xperience!

At that point, only one thing was still missing— something Rappy and I had been wanting to do for a long time but had put off forever because, well, life.
After fourteen + years side by side— raising kids, finding our home, starting our own business, and a whole lot more of lifes ups and downs— we knew we’re not getting any younger and decided the time was finally right!

in addition to creating our website getpdxradio.com from scratch as well as designing and building our physical studio/podcast setup, here's a few more of my PDX Radio :creations thus far:

FEATURED Artists Gallery – Showcasing indie Hip Hop, R&B, DJs & producers most from pdx
PDX Radio Charts – monthly Tracking of the top-performing independent music
50 States of Dope – Highlighting standout indie artists from every U.S. state thru 2025

our wedding day
April 20th, 2024

The Big Picture

Through the years, we've built connections with countless talented artists, producers, DJs, and industry professionals near and far.. Since 2025 began I've been featuring artists around the country on our social media, booking interviews and handling most of the day-to-day business logistics.
by now, getting our name out there has become second nature. Every skill I've developed has become an asset— not only for myself, and our business, but for all the independent artists we aim to support around the world.

Balancing entrepreneurship, motherhood,
and music industry demands hasn’t been easy,
but it has been worth it.
Every late night, every challenge, every moment of doubt,
has been a stepping stone to something greater.
the foundation is set, the movement is in motion,
and I’m beyond GRATEFUl and honored to be a part of it!