Hi there! Radio has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. My first on-air performance was at the age of three on a jingle in Temple, Texas. From then on, despite a professional journey that has lead me through theatre, TV, media research and more, radio has always been my first professional love. I also enjoy and am an advocate for, the arts in all its various forms. I grew up in a creative household, and I have a natural attraction toward wordsmithery and creative endeavors. My basic life philosophy can be summed up in the words of the great Bill and Ted: “Be Excellent to Each Other.” In addition to music, of course, I also love writing, history, documentaries, films, conversation, kindness, animals, and basically most things. Wait... Wait. There are a couple of things I don’t love, like yogurt-covered raisins. Just no. Speaking of eating, I also enjoy culinary endeavors in the kitchen and have a certificate in plant-based nutrition, but I'm a "selective omnivore." I’ve lived all over Texas, but after receiving my BA in Theatre and Communication from McMurry University, I came back to East Texas. It’s an honor to share the day with you on 101.5 KNUE.
Tara Holley
The Little Things Make A Big Difference
Sometimes it's the smile, kind glance, or helping with a chore you don't normally do that can make a difference in lives of those you love--and strangers, too.
Wanna Make A Change? ‘Turn And Face The Strange’
When you've been operating in one paradigm for so long, making a change can feel unnatural and strange. Do it anyway. It does get better.
Why Black Pearl In Downtown Tyler Is One Of My Favorite Hot Spots
You know that dreamy feeling you get after watching a classic movie set in an idyllic bars and you just want to wander down and find one yourself? This is it.
Wanna Be More Attractive? Try Kindness.
In a survey done by Elite Singles, kindness "outranked sex, money, connection, and pretty much whatever else you can think of. It's all down to being kind."
A Case For Reading Storybooks And Fiction–Yes, Even As Adults
A story about a magical school where kids learn how to battle darkness isn't really about that one school or that one kid facing down that one danger, is it?
This One Thing Is Helping Me Become More Organized
By the end of one year you can build as many as twelve new organizational habits. Once they become habits, they're easier to maintain. Yay.
Learning A Second Language Is Good For Your Brain
It can enhance your problem-solving and multi-tasking abilities, encourage creativity, and improve your communication skills in your FIRST language.
Need Therapy For An Exhausted Mind? Try Nature.
I believe there is still something deep inside of us that heals when we go out into the green sanctuaries and wilder places for our own sanity and peace of mind.
Why Do You Talk To Yourself Like Someone You Don’t Like?
For many of us, there is a running dialogue with ourselves and it isn't always very positive. Why do we treat ourselves with such disdain?
Got A Good Idea For A New Biz? Some Basic Tips From The Experts
Get these basics in place first. Then, you'll be much better prepared to launch your idea and soar. More good news? We live in a business-friendly state.
Giving Roses On Valentine’s Day? What Do The Colors Mean?
Many roses will be gifted to those we love on February 14. Did you know that different colors of roses historically have come to have their own meaning?
How To *Not* Get The Deep, Healing Sleep You Need At Night
Humans are such rebels. We know we need to get to sleep, but we sabotage our own desires. So, let's come at it from a different angle.