What does Carla Do When She’s Not On-Air?

September 30, 2019 Carla Demitri

Good question!

To be honest, I don’t have a very exciting life outside of work, but I’m trying to change that. I usually go home after work, take my dog out and let him burn off some energy, clean up around the house a little bit, then by 7:00 I make dinner and either watch wrestling or The King of Queens. The day usually ends with me reading until I fall asleep. I think I can perfectly describe my life as “a thirty-something who doesn’t have any kids, yet is somehow still tired all the time”.

But like I said, I’m trying to change that. I’ve been traveling more lately, trying new foods, and I’m in the process of planning a wedding (which may explain why I’m tired all the time).

If you want to get a glimpse into my life outside of work, which includes checking out pieces of my record collection, what I find at garage sales and thrift stores, and the incredibly exciting foods I’m currently eating, then follow me on Instagram! My username is thayilgarden. Have no idea what my name means? You can find that out by following me, as well! You’ll also see what toys are on my desk at work, the dogs I’m currently obsessed with, and how I’m preparing for the holidays. The cool thing about Instagram is it works both ways, listeners can see what I’m like outside of work, and I can see what listeners are up to outside of…listening.

So make sure you check me, thayilgarden, out on Instagram!

Before I get into any introductions of who I am, I just want to say thank you so much for clicking on this page and deciding to read this post. That was a very adventurous decision you made, and I'm extremely happy you did!Okay...so who is this girl named Carla you're listening to on WKXA from 10am to 3pm?I was born in Toledo and have lived all but three months of my life in Northwest Ohio (everyone needs their "Los Angeles phase"...fortunately mine only lasted May-August of 2008). I graduated from Bowling Green State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Telecommunications and Film Studies and went on to study at Specs Howard School of Media Arts in Southfield Michigan, obtaining a degree in Broadcast Media Arts. During the hour and a half commute from Toledo to Southfield, I would listen to the radio and analyze the different personalities on air. I thought (and still think) they had the coolest job in the world. I knew I always wanted to work in broadcasting, but when I had the chance to listen to all the different personalities on air and hear how much fun there were having , I knew that's the direction I wanted to go in.Besides my love of radio, I'm also extremely passionate about dogs (I have a Miniature Schnauzer named Joel), my record collection (if you need to give rid of your vinyl records, send them my way!), and food (I'll never turn down a cheeseburger and fries). I try to travel as much as I can, even if it's just to a town an hour from where I live. I love local stores and restaurants, so I'm always willing to try out a new place and go off the beaten path.

So that's me, working in an industry I'm crazy about, hoping to make your day more entertaining. Being able to interact with you, the listener, is something I love to do, so the next time you see WKXA out in the community, feel free to say hi, I'd love to meet you!