An Interview with my Inspiration

I find, sometimes when we listen to the radio, we listen to the voice and rarely appreciate the personality speaking to us. Although we listen to these voices daily, it is sometimes hard to put a personality to a face, or even imagine a personality attached to an actual human being.

This week on Thursday October 12th I had the amazing opportunity to meet with Carly Meyers, a host on 102.1 the Edge. I have to admit, I was terrified. I was surprised she messaged me back so quickly, and was ready to give me her time.

For what feels like forever, but has in reality only been a little over a year, Carly Meyers inspired me to explore the world of broadcast. Radio always intimidated me, but was always a great interest of mine and when I heard the bubbly personality of Meyers on the radio, I was completely infatuated with the idea of me running my own show on a radio station like the Edge.

When Meyers said she’d sit down with me to do an interview, my first reaction was complete and utter panic. What was I going to say? What was I going to wear? Things that probably would not have crossed my mind if I were a “professional”.

In my defense it’s not every day you’re able to interview someone you look up to, but I was lucky and was blessed with an amazing opportunity that I will forever be thankful for.

I was super nervous for the interview because on air she has this ‘cool girl’ personality that flows through every word she says. I was intimidated to say the least. I persisted and fought through my nerves. By doing this I met an amazing human being, who’s even cooler than her radio personality.

We talked about her career, her inspirations and even her personal life. She was so genuine and real, which was something very refreshing to experience. She was extremely personable and honest with all of her answers, which I think is difficult to find these days.

In my opinion, the most important take away from my interview was her experience with her mental health.

Meyers explained that she quit her job at X92.9 in Calgary because she felt unhappy, which was ultimately caused by her depression. She spoke about how it had nothing to do with her coworkers or the job itself, she just felt herself growing up.

“I knew I was unhappy in my current situation-,” Meyers said, “I think that it maybe had to do with growing up on that radio station.”

She explained that she had an on-air identity crisis, she decided it was time for change. She moved from Calgary to Australia and slowly but gradually built her personality “from scratch with no expectations.”

Her giving me, and other people advice throughout my interview was so encouraging, especially on a topic as important as our mental health. This is definitely an experience I will never forget.