Femme VIP - August 2010

 

Who is the woman behind the beautiful voice that entertains listeners during morning rush hour traffic in the State capital of Louisiana with her Twitter alerts and Did You Know news stories? A radio diva by day, there is more to this woman than just her dynamic voice. The 2008 winner of the Voice of Tomorrow for Chevy, this multi-talented lady is also an entrepreneur and the spokes person for several non-profit organizations.

 

FemmeVip readers, I give you Ms. LaTangela Fay (that’s with no e) Sherman.

 

1. What inspired you to get into radio?

 

I didn’t grow up wanting to be on the radio, it was kind of a fluke as to how all of this came about. I attended a high school for high achieving students and one of our electives was radio broadcasting. It sounded great and I wanted to try it out, since I had done everything else. When I attempted to enroll in the class I was informed that it was full, but I knew that it really wasn’t. So I snubbed them by saying “that’s okay, I’ll just go to the REAL radio station and get a job.” (Laughing out loud).

 

A week later there were auditions for a teen radio show at the REAL radio station, which is Max 94.1. I audition for the Partners & Peace Teen Talk Show and the rest is history. At the age of 15 I was an on -air radio personality and I’ve been loving it ever since.

 

2. What are the perks and downfalls of working in the broadcasting industry?

 

Wow, that’s a hard one. I guess the biggest downfall for me is that people don’t believe that I can actually use free speech, that I can voice my opinion on the air. Sure, I give the facts and links were they can go to verify a story, but if it’s something that I’m opinionated about I won’t hold back how I feel. People believe that most radio personalities have these on and off  witches and we don’t. What you get on the air is usually us off of the air as well.

 

The perks of my job…hum, I have different job descriptions. One day I can be a used car sales person and the next an ambassador for the American Heart and Stroke Association. Being an on-air celebrity allows me to use my status to support meaningful platforms, to help those who are less fortunate. I am the president of Stop the Killing, Inc and the GIRLS and BOYS, Inc., both are organizations in the capital city that help to make a difference in the lives of our youth.

 

3. What is in the future for LaTangela Fay?

 

Five years from now I hope to be married with some kids! (Laugh out loud). But in the mean time I’m wrapping up my first album, working on a self-help book and I run a production company that does voiceovers.

 

4. Lastly, what advice would you give to someone looking to break into broadcasting?

 

Just do it! Find a way to make it happen, create your own niche. With all of the outlets and resources that are available today such as Blog Talk Radio, Twitter etc…use your imagination! Nothing is impossible.

 

www.facebook/latangelafay and to check out her upcoming CD visit

www.cdbaby.com/laTangela