JACKIE T
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ABOUT JACKIE
Jackie T is a music lover with a passion for both the outdoors and following creative pursuits. Residing on a farm, she spends her days taking care of two spoiled dogs, two equally spoiled cats, and various other livestock. This crazy farm life fuels her motivation and complements her desire to succeed in her professional journey.
Jackie has a history as a former ranch manager and horse trainer. This unique experience not only honed her leadership and management skills but also instilled in her a deep appreciation for hard work and dedication. The ranching life taught her the importance of patience and resilience—qualities that she brings forth in her work.
Jackie's enthusiasm for the outdoors is well known. Whether she’s tending her farm, horseback riding through the mountains, fishing, or sitting in a tree stand, she thrives in nature. This connection to the earth not only rejuvenates her but also inspires her to lead a balanced and fulfilling life.
Her story is one of resilience, passion, and an unyielding belief in the power of community and collaboration. Jackie believes you can work hard while cherishing the simple joys of life, proving that success can be both meaningful and enjoyable.
Get To Know A Little About Jackie T
Who is your hero? My mom...no matter what is going on she is the most giving, caring person I know and always thinks of others.
If you could live anywhere, where would it be? A remote mountain top cabin in Colorado.
What is your biggest fear? A bridge collapsing while I'm driving over it.
What really makes you angry? People lying. It's easier to tell one hard truth than to keep a web of lies straight.
What motivates you to work hard? The satisfaction of a job well done.
What is your favorite thing about being on the radio? Getting to make the listeners smile and share a part of their day!
What makes you laugh the most? Bad dad jokes
What are your favorite movies? I love horror movies! Not the one that are just blood and gore, I love the psychological ones that really mess with your mind.
What did you want to be when you were a kid? As a kid, I wanted to be a writer.
If you could choose to do anything for a day, what would it be? Drive the 24 hours of Le Mans race
What is your favorite game or sport to watch and play? I love to watch football and love showing horses.
Would you rather ride a bike, ride a horse, or drive a car? A horse!
What two radio stations do you listen to in the car the most? My personal Spotify playlist and I stream 96.9 Dirt Road Radio!
If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? Walleye Fettucine
Have you ever had a nickname? What is it? My mom has always called me Jackson
If money was no object, what would you do all day? Train horses and show them
What are your hobbies? Hunting, fishing, growing plants.
List two pet peeves. Bad grammar/spelling and rudeness.
Where do you see yourself in five years? Providing all my own food from my farm
If you were a super-hero, what powers would you have? I would give up my current super power of being able to trip and fall over absolutely nothing and replace it with the ability to teleport.
What would you do if you won the lottery? Buy a huge ranch with mountains, streams, and pastures.
If you could eat a meal with any 4 people, living or dead, who would they be? I would be eating the best meal ever with Robin Williams, Betty White, my son and Snoop Dogg.
How many pillows do you sleep with? 1 body pillow and 6 other pillows
What's your favorite holiday? Halloween!
What's your favorite type of foreign food? Cuban food
Are you a clean or messy person? A moderate mix of the two really.
Who would you want to play you in a movie of your life? Melissa McCarthy....she could pull off my crazy shenanigans and sarcasm
What's your favorite fast food chain? Culver's
What three items would you take with you on a deserted island? My dog, a stocked tackle box, fishing pole.
Do you collect anything? I collect hag stones, which are rocks that have had a hole created in them from water flow. I have hundreds of them and pick them up whenever I find one.
What is your favorite quote? Ralph Waldo Emerson: "What lies behind us and what lies before us are but tiny matters compared to what lies within us."
What is your favorite season? Fall! I love the smell of Autumn and the beauty of the changing leaves.
Pineapple on pizza? YES!
Favorite natural wonder? The Northern Lights.
Bucket list place to travel? Isle of Man