I've been on the air in the Treasure Valley since 2009, and I love hanging out with ya! We chat about fitness and exercise, relationships, and workplace experiences, pop culture news, kids, and other things that present huge challenges. Like online dating. Oh my goodness. Dating on the apps is time consuming, but if we try to meet someone in person it's stalkery and creepy, so we forge ahead. I was born and raised in the rural town of Elwood, Nebraska with one stop light, a court house, three churches, and a bar. I'm a Cornhusker, and graduated with a Broadcasting degree from the University of Nebraska, and then worked all over the country in radio. When I'm not working, I'm usually running. I try to run between 6 and 9 miles a day because I love that runners high! I try to eat clean too. I love shopping, going out for salmon and wine, seeing live music and comedy, and listening to all kinds of music. I've got three daughters, and that means I'm an Uber mom, taking them to gymnastics, karate, softball, or whatever is in season. They always crack me up and ask odd questions, and give the best hugs and make me realize what's important in life. Feel free to connect via email anytime using the form here on the website. I love hearing from you!
Jen Austin
If You Feel Relaxed Today, Thank a 4th Grader
An 11-year old boy thought we could all use a little more time to relax, so he made August 15th a national holiday to do just that. And we've got the 5 best ways to relax in the Treasure Valley.
How To Pick a Great Fantasy Football Team Name
The NFL season starts on September 5th, and now is the time for fantasy football drafts and rosters to be set. If you're still trying to settle on a witty team name and you're a Seahawks' fan, some options might be, "Russell Sprouts," or "Pete Carrol's Gum."
Tiny Houses in Boise Have a Big Environmental Impact
It makes sense that those who own tiny homes use less energy, but just how much less is pretty amazing. If you could slash your bills in half, would you move to a tiny home?
Your Equifax Settlement Options Just Changed
The response to the cash offer in the Equifax data breach settlement has been so overwhelming, that you can't get it any longer. You'll likely get more credit monitoring instead.
More Boise Couples Are Opting for Micro Weddings
The days of expensive weddings might be numbered if couples in their late twenties and early thirties have anything to say about it. Micro weddings are a lot cheaper, and they're gaining popularity.
Egyptian Theater is Showing the Original ‘Bill and Ted’ Movie Tonight
We've got to wait until 2020 for 'Bill and Ted 3,' but tonight we've got the perfect opportunity to relive the movie that started the franchise. The Egyptian Theater will show 'Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure" as part of the Classic Movie series.
Back-to-School Shopping Costs More Than a Car Payment
If you're feeling a financial pinch this month, blame the school supplies. It's fun to get new binders, erasable pens, and gadgets, but it sets most of us back more than $600 this month.
5 Secrets If You Want to Live to 100
Who is the oldest person in your family? My grandma is 99 now, and I'll spill some of her easy secrets to living a long life. And one New York woman just turned 107. Her regimen might be harder to achieve.
Save Your Relationship With a Netflix Contract
If you're fed up with your sig other watching the next episode in your favorite Netflix series without you, get him to ink his promise to behave. A Netflix contract might save your relationship.
A Boise Hotel Chain is Removing Something From Bathrooms
Hotels around the Treasure Valley are about to feel more like home in one small way. Next time you check in, look around the bathroom and you'll notice a small difference.