We had the good fortune of connecting with Hannah Byrom and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Hannah, we’d love to hear about how you approach risk and risk-taking
I think to be successful in any field, you need to make calculated risks. I’m a definite believer in “high risk, high reward” because if you stay in your comfort zone, you will never grow and unlock your full potential. When I moved to Nashville, I took a major risk because I didn’t have a job lined up, but I believed in myself and my abilities enough to know that I would make it work in whatever way I could. I’m not saying go and blow your life up with no plan, but don’t let your own insecurities or worries hold you back.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
Radio, and media in general, is a really competitive field and is changing every day. Because of that, my career hasn’t always been a straight line up. This isn’t an industry for the faint of heart and you need to have a thick skin and perseverance to overcome the set-backs. One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned along the way is to keep moving forward even in the face of adversity. You are the only person who knows what’s right for you and you are the only person who will fight for you to get that.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
I’m a bit of a nerd and the nightlife isn’t really my scene anymore, but I will never say no to a themed bar. I’m a sucker for a good pop-up. I also love to go anywhere that is interactive, like Puttshack, Adventure Science Center’s Way Late Play Date, or arcades like Game Terminal.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
My family has been a huge support system for me and deserve a lot of credit for helping me navigate the ups and downs of my career journey. I’ve also been extremely fortunate to work with some amazing folks in the radio industry who helped me learn and grow, like Jackson Blue, Santi DeOleo, Sean Cash, and Barbara Bridges.

Website: https://mix929.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hannahradio/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hannahradio

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannah.byrom/

Image Credits
Mary Slowey

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