SHAY BABY

Shay Baby has Something to Say

Interview By La Sheera Lee

If you are looking for big laughs, huge fun, and good vibes, you are most definitely are looking for Shay Baby. She is a media personality who is huge on personality. Her infectious smiles lights up your screen, while her voice soothes your day.

Shay Baby started her radio personality career working on the highly rated Si-Man Morning Show. Quickly, her reputation as a stellar producer and personality, made her a woman in demand. She landed production gigs working for Praise 97.5 (Connie Flint’s Afternoon Praise Party) and Hot 107.9 and Magic 107.5. Her gifts continued to make room for her. Shay worked on the Jay Mohr Fox Sports Show and numerous television and entertainment productions. She transitioned to Foxie 105 FM/Columbus, GA, to become the Morning Show Producer and co-host. At Foxie, she was dubbed, “The First Lady of Radio.”

Shay’s personality could not be contained just to radio. She has appeared in regional and local commercials. She also has appeared in staged plays and television shows. Of course, you know the host with the bubbly personality has landed jobs hosting celebrity events, concerts, and music shows. Yes, Shay Baby has done it all. We are happy to have her give us a little insight on her bright career.

La Sheera Lee: Shay, you have made a notable name for yourself in the media industry. What do you feel are your keys to your success and longevity in the industry?

Shay Baby: I stand on the shoulders of many amazing media professionals and I hang on to every word they say. I’m what they call a “mentee extraordinaire”. God placed the right mentors in my life that taught me the keys. I mean why have a mentor if you are not going to apply what you’re being taught? Not me, I literally followed in my mentor’s footsteps. I’m also very coachable. Being coachable, applying the teachings and remembering the person after you, has afforded me great success and longevity in this industry.

LL: You are known for your positive attitude and bubbly personality. How have you been able to remain positive in an industry that is constantly changing?

SB: I change with it. No matter what is going on my bubbly personality and positive attitude will always remain the same. Yes, there are some bad days but the good outweighs them at every turn. I’m passionate about what I do, and that always keep a smile on my face and a positive mind frame.

LL: You are a serial entrepreneur. You juggle many hats and businesses extremely well. What tips do you have for others that would like to break into the field of media personality?

SB: Thanks. My advice is to intern at a radio or tv station. Learn EVERYTHING you can learn about broadcasting. Seek out a mentor and surround yourself with likeminded people. Don’t only focus on being an on-air talent, learn everything from how to work the board to tweaking the towers. Be well rounded in your field.

LL: You are a very astute businesswoman. You make business makes sense and dollars. Do you have business models or people you admire?

SB: I admire everything about Oprah Winfrey. My business goals lines up with everything she has accomplished, so I study her intensely. My business model is to not reinvent the wheel but to just sprinkle a little Shay Baby on it.

LL: What are your new business babies?

SB: Right now, I’m totally focused on making Brown Book Series a media giant in this industry. Be it giving you the best interviews I can. Or having the best romance conventions you’ve ever attended or being the best book publisher, you’ve ever experienced. We are now working on our non-profit to award journalism scholarships for aspiring authors. I want Brown Book Series to be in the hearts and minds of many people for many years to come.

LL: Your Brown Book Series is a novel experience. It is a hit with the reading community. What is your reaction to all of the love shown to the series?

SB: I’m thrilled that so many people have embraced the show. It’s always a great feeling when someone loves your passion just as much as you do. I’m excited that the readers watching the show is excited.

LL: What has been one of your biggest professional accomplishments?

SB: Receiving a NAACP Humanitarian Award