That is incredibly powerful. When my time is done, I wanna look back on my career and know that people’s lives were made better through the connection we made. That I helped them through a tough time, made them laugh, made them think and made them know they are not alone. True Human Connection. That is the power of media, and that is everything. Sometimes when you meet a person that is in the spotlight, they are completely different than how they come across as a personality on televi- sion, radio or any media for that matter, we can tell you that is not the case with Allie, what you see, or in this case, what you hear, is what you get. She is genuine, outspoken and a true pro- fessional on and off the air, that enjoys life and having fun living it. We are confident that there are great things in Allie’s future and it we are excited to see where her journey takes her in the pursuit of the perfect job.
“Newopportunities happen every single day, and I want to be the type of person that continues to jump at those opportunities.”
know your listeners. If you were looking to get in touch with me, the best way is through my socials (I am a millennial after all) or shoot an email to allisonjeanmckinnon@gmail.com. So now that we are all up to speed on the life of Allie, what is next in your journey both pro- fessionally and personally for 2021? AM: I can’t begin to tell you how excited I am for 2021! Life can change on a dime, that’s what this pandemic has taught us. I am an eternal optimist, and I love this industry more than any other I’ve worked in. Professionally I hope to continue to be able to do the work that I love. Whether it’s radio or televi- sion, podcasting, journalism, the sky’s the limit! What matters to me more than anything, is to love the place I work. New opportunities happen every single day, and I want to be the type of person that continues to jump at those opportu- nities.
Where do you see yourself professionally in the next five years? AM: In five years, I hope I’ve cemented myself as an essential member of an amazing team. Now what kind of team is anybody’s guess. And that is where the fun comes in. Media is ever changing, ever evolving. The ways we connect, how we connect, who we connect with, it’s always shifting. I am excited to be a part of that and hope to be a part of a team that is excited to do the same. Do you have any interest in exploring other media platforms like maybe television? AM: Sure! I’m open to any and all opportunities that come my way! We only get so much time; I plan to make the most of it. I would love to join a television program. The biggest love for me in this business is its ability to connect. As members of the media, we are a part of other people’s lives. Every single day.
Now that you are on a hiatus where can your fans get more of their favorite media person- ality? Are you on social media? AM: I sure am!! You can find me on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram at @alliefaxradio. Do you offer any other in person services such as MCing or hosting events? If so, how would someone go about contacting you about these opportunities? AM: Remember I am an extrovert; I love to MC and host events! It is one of my favourite parts of the job because you get to meet and get to
“As members of the media, we are a part of other people’s lives. Every single day. That is incredibly powerful.”
“Remember I am an extro- vert; I love to MC and host events!”
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MARCH 2021 • SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS MAGAZINE
SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS MAGAZINE • MARCH 2021
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