Spotlight Name: Nick (NickNack) Huicochea
Occupation: Radio Personality/ Production Director 99.1 KGGI
Age: 27
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PartyUp! Entertainment (under construction)
Why did you choose to join this industry?
I kind of fell into the radio industry. I started when I was 19, and was focused on acting and modeling with a long term goal of being on TV, being on camera. The radio business was local and I thought it would help jump start my career, but I ended up sticking to it.
What is your favorite part of your job?
It really allows me to express my creativity and share my passion with others. It makes me feel good that others are having a good time because of what I do.
What do you like to do for fun outside of work?
What time?! haha. I hardly have any time outside of work, but when I do have time off I honestly just like being at home lounging. I do love shopping! I have a shoe fetish and I'm always buying t-shirts.
Where do you like to shop? Anywhere the deals are good!
What motivates you?
I watch MTV cribs at least once a week. It shows where I want to be at and that these people made it, so can I. I also have my own "movement" haha. It's called the GOYA movement and it stands for "Get Off Your A**" ya know, if you think of something to do, just go! Even if it starts with cleaning your room, it's not gonna get done unless you get up and do it. An example for me would be that about a year ago I decided I wanted my own house, so I started taking the steps to get there and now I have my own house!
Who is your favorite celebrity and why?
I would have to say Will Smith. I've followed his career for so long and his background is very motivating. He's the perfect GOYA advocate, he's won Grammys, Academy Awards, and the Fresh Prince episode where he was crying because of his dad sold me on his acting. He's so talented.
What attracted you to Lavish?
Can I say the owner ;) haha, but really I heard through friends, not only girls but guy-wise. Always the highest regards spoken about it. Sam has comprised an incredible team.
What advice would you give someone who's thinking about making a career in the radio industry?
Jump on it. Whether it works out or not, just try it and grow. Once you find your talent, perfect it.
What is your favorite product at Lavish?
Bumble & Bumble Sumotech pomade and KMS dry wax...and that automatic soap dispenser in the men's bathroom! hahaha
Who has had the greatest influence on your career and why?
In terms of being more consistent, it would have to be my mom. She's supported me all the way in anything I tried. In high school, before I had gone into radio, I had mentioned that one day I wanna make it to the Grammy's, and in the program at one of our concerts she bought an ad space that was a shoutout to Nick, by Mom, and it said "See you at the Grammy's". She'll talk about what I do wherever she goes, even the grocery store! As far as those in the industry having influence, everyone at the station has grown with me. They have been "molding" me since I was 19 and are like my family.
Share one thing interesting about yourself that people typically don't know.
I hate spiders, if I was standing next to you and saw one I'd make you kill it!
What's your favorite thing about Lavish as a whole?
The talent. Not only that I've seen on myself, but my friends who've come out of there. The dive, persistence, ads...the environment. I know I won't leave there unsatisfied ever.
Thanks to Nick for sharing everything with us. Check out his links and help support him not only at KGGI, but for his fresh Entertainment label PartyUP! Entertainment. More spotlights to come later this month :)
Enjoy and stay Lavish <3
