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
Eleven Names For Your Dog That Are So Idaho
Finding the perfect name for your new pup can be a challenge because you want something cool that will match the dog's greatness, and at the same time, the name needs good consonants for emphasis when the dog gets in trouble. How about Rex? And give Idaho some love at the same time.
A Top Money Site Calls Boise ‘Adorable’
It seems like the word "adorable" might apply more to babies and outfits than it does to the city of Boise, but one top money site says because we're so stinkin' "adorable," we're about to get a lot more visitors.
Boise Beware, This Puppy Scam is Real
We thought we were getting a new puppy, but instead, we were scammed out of $750 and the puppy didn't exist. Oh, how do these people live with themselves?! After falling victim to a gut-wrenching puppy scam, and I'll share every step in the process so the same thing doesn't happen to you.
The Sweet Dogs at Meridian Canine Rescue Need Your Help
There are dozens of sweet dogs waiting for a home like yours, and this is a great time to bring one home! And even more than usual, the dogs at Merdian Canine Rescue could use an assist.
Why Idahoans Have a Slight Advantage With American Idol Auditions
Idaho's chance to audition for American Idol is coming up on August 23rd, and auditions will be virtual again this year. There's one big reason why Idaho teens and twentysomethings are going to have an advantage on the road to Hollywood.
A Post-Pandemic Grocery Store Trend That Idaho Will Not Follow
If you see a shopper at Albertson's wearing a certain color of wristband, that person is sending a post-pandemic signal that they would be cool with it if you got really excited about bananas and wanted to offer a fist bump. Oh, trends.
Boise Has Almost Five Thousand Job Openings That Pay $50k or More
At last check, one online job bank had 4,935 jobs posted in Boise that pay more than $50,000 per year, and 2,800 of them were listed at more than six figures. Use these keywords on your resume so you can land them!
The Curb Appeal Mistake That Almost Every Boise Homeowner Makes
Real estate is hot right now, but making this one landscaping mistake can cause buyers to become lukewarm in a hurry.
The Treasure Valley’s Newest Donut Shop to Host a Grand Opening Saturday
It starts with a vanilla cake donut, and you decide how to customize your creation from there. Pick the coating, the topping, and the drizzle starting this Saturday in Meridian.
Boise Frontline Workers Get Free Coffee At Starbucks
Coffee tastes great all the time, but especially when you're "worn to a frazzle" as my granny would say. Broad categories of worn-out frontline workers around the Treasure Valley can pick up free coffee every day through the end of the month.