HBAL Member Spotlight: Kathy Wright

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First & Last Name Kathy Wright
Company Broadcast House Media
Title/Occupation Multi-Media Advertising Consultant
Email kathy@broadcasthouse.com
Phone 402-890-2941
Tell us about your family. I’ve been married to my husband and best friend, Bill, for 36 years.
What would be the theme song of your life right now? “I’m Still Standing” by Elton John…LOL!
What are you currently reading or listening to? I listen to a lot of talk/sports radio.
Name a recent movie you watched that blew you away. I haven’t seen any great ones in a while, but I do appreciate a good Netflix or Paramount+ series.
What are you currently binge-watching? All caught up on shows that interest me so not currently binging.
Best restaurant you’ve ever been to? Nicksan Cabo
If you had to eat one meal every day for the rest of your life, what would it be? Wow, that’s a tough one. Can’t pick one thing but would likely be Mexican or Italian.
Favorite place you’ve traveled? Ixtapa, Mexico
What did you want to be when you grew up? Teacher
Where are you from? Where did you go to school? Albion, NE – Albion High School
What is the most unique or interesting thing about you that most people probably don’t know? I started out my career as a music teacher.
What’s the strangest thing you’ve ever done? I completely changed course from teaching to sales.
If you could have a superpower, what would it be? Reading minds.
When you’re not working, how do you enjoy spending your time? Hanging with our friends or traveling.
Who is someone who’s made a big impact on your life? Why? My parents. They taught me work ethic and helped me understand that life is not always fair. You have to work hard and overcome.
If you could trade places with anyone for a day, who would it be and why? The President of the United States. It would be interesting to see the inner workings and meet word leaders.
If you could have dinner with one famous person from the past or present, who would it be? Elon Musk to hear about all the things he is working on and see how his brain works.
What do you love the most about your job? Finding solutions for my clients that help their businesses grow and thrive.
What experiences and past roles have led you to where you are today? Being a retail manager for 15 years, moving to the Journal Star for 15 more years and now being a part of Broadcast House Media for the past 9 years. All of these roles have really been about customer/client service.
What career advice do you live by? Who gave it to you? “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take”…said by The Great One, Wayne Gretzky.
How long have you been a member of HBAL? Broadcast House/NRG Media has been a member since 1975.
How has your career benefited from being a member of HBAL? I have been able to help many of the members with marketing plans to grow their businesses.
What is your favorite HBAL event and why? Tour of Remodeled Homes. I’m always looking for new ideas.

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