I've been on the air since 2009, and I love hanging out with ya! We chat about fitness and exercise, relationships, and workplace experiences, pop culture news, kids, and other things that present huge challenges. Like online dating. Oh my goodness. Dating on the apps is time consuming, but if we try to meet someone in person it's stalkery and creepy, so we forge ahead. I was born and raised in the rural town of Elwood, Nebraska with one stop light, a court house, three churches, and a bar. I'm a Cornhusker, and graduated with a Broadcasting degree from the University of Nebraska, and then worked all over the country in radio. When I'm not working, I'm usually running. I try to run between 6 and 9 miles a day because I love that runners high! I try to eat clean too. I love shopping, going out for salmon and wine, seeing live music and comedy, and listening to all kinds of music. I've got three daughters, and that means I'm an Uber mom, taking them to gymnastics, karate, softball, or whatever is in season. They always crack me up and ask odd questions, and give the best hugs and make me realize what's important in life. Feel free to connect via email anytime using the form here on the website. I love hearing from you!
Jen Austin
Despite The Pandemic, Visitors Are Still Flocking to These Spots
Millions of people are flocking to prime outdoor spots around the country, including two Texas locations.
Pets Are Better Off Because of the Pandemic
With more time at home in the past year, we've showered our pets with love and attention and it may have been the best year ever for them. There are plenty of great dogs up for adoption at East Texas shelters this year too.
Why Texans Should Be Excited About the NIT
The goal for every college basketball team is to make the NCAA Tournament, but the National Invitational Tournament carries extra prestige this year too. It kicks off tonight, and Texas gets to be the host.
A Tyler Native is Doing Big Things in the U.S. Navy
When an East Texan enters the U.S. Armed forces, we rarely hear about how it's going. So when we heard about a Tyler native that's serving on a U.S. Navy Destroyer Squadron, we had to tell the story.
Texas is Losing the Fight Against Fat
Losing weight takes a whole lot of work and eight out of ten people who hit their goals end up gaining it back later. Ugh! But there is one key to keeping it off.
The Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit is Coming to Texas
The exact location is still top secret, but we know that the wildly buzzed-about Van Gogh exhibit that puts you in the middle of his paintings will be in Houston and Dallas this year.
Even Peeps Haters Will Love This
I was in Walmart this week and noticed Peeps Cereal in at least different three places around the store. Peeps are everywhere! And they're a sign that we're nearing the end of the pandemic. Let me explain.
Inspiring East Texas Women Can Join the Nationwide Mentoring Trend
Oh, ladies, you never feel like a hero and yet, you totally are! East Texas is full of powerful, inspiring women, and now is the time to use whatcha got to inspire kids and teens through a nationwide mentoring program.
Help Honor Texas Women Who Have Served in the Armed Forces
The Military Women’s Memorial in Washington D.C. is a powerful way to honor women who have served, and it just opened a new exhibit that honors diversity. We can help East Texas women become honored too.
How to Help Tyler Kids Get Their Own Lemonade Day
Kids can set up cute and creative lemonade stands all over town if we become an official Lemonade Day city. But right now, Tyler has been left off the list. Let's change that!
A Hack That Will Shock Everyone At Your Easter Egg Hunt
Pastel Easter eggs are no big surprise, so if you've grown tired of the ordinary and you're ready to level up to a metallic hunt, this egg hack will solve your problems.
The Safest Activity in Tyler Outside of the House
Remember when we used to get out of the house and do fun things, and not worry about touching a germy surface? We just went. Tyler still has plenty of safe spaces, but some are safer than others.