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Olivia Fox, is a proven, seasoned, and dynamic radio industry professional whom has worked in the radio business for nearly 20 years. A vivacious St. Louis, Missouri native and graduate of Southern Illinois University-Carbondale., Olivia is regarded as one of the most talented women in radio and has demonstrated her mass appeal and versatility by successfully generating a large and diverse listening audience of various radio formats.
In 2004, Olivia made history by hosting her own morning show in Tampa, Florida, on Clear Channel’s WBTP 95.7 the Beat. From January 2004 until September 2006 Olivia provided info-tainment, covering local issues, while addressing regional, national and international stories while adding her “telling like it is” commentary. With her quick wit, comedy skits, character voices, and the ability to build a competitive, informative, and family friendly product, Olivia left the Tampa Bay radio market as one of the top rated morning shows, and a mass of followers who listened faithfully locally through the radio airwaves, as well as a legion of fans from all over the country who listened daily online.
Prior to coming to Tampa Bay, Olivia was the co-host of the highly rated award winning and nationally syndicated radio program, “The Russ Parr morning show with Olivia Fox.” From July 1996 until December 2002, Olivia amassed a cult like following of fans of all ages, races, and backgrounds in cities nationwide, including, Washington, DC, Detroit, Michigan, St. Louis, Missouri, Boston, Massachusetts, Dallas, Texas, as well as Philadelphia.
Olivia Fox returned to the DC radio market in June of 2007 to host her own late night show called, "Out the Box, with Olivia Fox." This new, refreshing, and cutting edge concept in late night urban radio ran Sunday through Thursday 10 p.m.-1a.m. EST.on Radio One’s 93.9 WKYS Radio, in Washington, DC. There was no subject too taboo to speak on and Olivia Fox tackled each subject with her no-nonsense approach, while keeping with her comical take on everyday matters.
In January 2008, Olivia Fox transitioned to the day time airwaves on sister station Majic 102.3 DC's Number 1 for R and B during the middays time slot Monday through Friday 10am-3pm.EST Currently the top rated midday show, during her 20 year career, Olivia has consistently won in every on air position she has worked in.
Ms. Fox has made special appearances and hosted major award shows, concerts and charity events. She has served as a judge in the Miss USA Circuit Pageant, a media spokesperson for the National Transplant Olympics and served as a national media correspondent for the Al Gore 2000 Presidential election fly around. A lifetime member of the NAACP, Olivia is also strong and fierce advocate of health related organizations including the American Kidney Fund, The National Kidney Foundation, and the American Association for Kidney Patients. She serves as a board member of the Minority organ Tissue Transplant Program (MOTEPP) an organization based in our nation’s capital and founded by Dr. Clive O. Callender, M.D. - a world renowned organ transplant specialist and professor and chair of the Department of Surgery at Howard University college of Medicine.
While pregnant with her daughter in 2003, Olivia launched a motivational speaking tour geared towards teaching young people about preparing for and focusing on their futures. Dedicated to educating young people, Olivia’s seminar topics included financial and career planning, the importance of education and addressing temporary setbacks. No matter what city she lives in, or what particular radio airwaves she graces, Olivia’s commitment and love for the youth remains unchanged, and she continues to mentor and motivate young people’s minds..
If her career and civic commitments didn't keep her busy enough, Olivia is also proud mother of one and created her own web site at www.oliviafox.com and launched her very own web series called, “Where is Olivia Fox?”, a virtual reality series, that gave fans an opportunity to see the latest adventures of Olivia Fox as she temporarily stepped away from the radio airwaves, by working other jobs. She is now working on a docu-series for television that focuses on doing a radio program, raising a child alone, and facing various life changing situations. Olivia’s future plans also include penning an autobiography as well as a handbook for the radio professional, and ultimately branding “Olivia Fox” for future products and merchandise. Olivia truly believes that with daily prayer, dedication, and smart financial investments, there is the potential to be great, and promote positivity and community change within us all.
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