I've been on the air in the Treasure Valley 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
Boise Public Library Has Dropped Fines
You've got enough on your calendar without having to add reminders to take books back to the library, and now you truly don't have to worry about it. The Boise Public Library has gone fine free.
If You Get Less Than Six Hours of Sleep Per Night, You’re Average
If you're getting 7 or 8 hours of sleep per night, you're totally hitting the jackpot. Most of us are getting quite a bit less than that, and we're having more nap failures than nap successes too.
The Earliest Possible Date You Can Receive Your Tax Refund
If you're thinking about filing your taxes early, you're not alone. The first date you can send in your tax return is coming up next week, and with holiday bills to pay off, more people than ever will be jumping on it. If you file next week, you can expect your refund in early February.
Sweethearts Conversation Hearts Are Back in the Treasure Valley, With Changes
If you get some Sweethearts candies this Valentine's Day, appreciate the journey those things have been on. It hasn't been easy getting them back into stores, but after a one-year hiatus, they'll be back with two new flavors and a lot more blanks.
5 Things That Will Make You Bail On Your Workout
More than a third of people will cut a workout short if they forgot something. Others will quit early because they ate a waffle first and shouldn't have. It turns out, there are a whole host of reasons for not finishing strong at the gym.
A Meridian Company Wants to Hire You on the Spot
A Meridian company is hosting a job fair today and tomorrow, and if you pass two quick tests, you may walk away with a job offer.
The Key To Career Success in 2020
The hottest jobs in 2020 lean heavily on science and technology, but if that's not the career path you're on, there's still one thing you can do to guarantee success in your field.
2020 Dating Trends That Will Annoy You
It's the most romantic time of the year. Yay! The period between Christmas and Valentine's Day is peak dating season, but that can turn annoying in a hurry thanks to these goofy new trends.
Kids in Idaho Are Getting a Bad Education, According to This
Idaho is almost dead last in the nation for education, and we're in the bottom half overall on Wallethub's list of the Best & Worst States to Raise a Family. What are we doing wrong?
An Open Letter to Fans: Support Our Boise Female Athletes
Boise State has some fantastic female athletes playing basketball right now, and we should be falling all over ourselves to go watch them play each week. Why isn't ExtraMile Arena selling out?