Written by: Maya Perry
Kandi Knight is one of Alabama’s midday queens who lives by the slogan, “I hold down your middays and add a little sweetness to it." Kandi Knight kicked off her start in radio at her college's radio station in 2005. After an eight year break from radio, In 2017 the new “Kandi Knight” was born. After working at three different radio stations over a 14 year span, Kandi explains her new found name in radio. “While looking for a new name, candy kept popping up. I even watched a movie on television and the main character's name was Candi. That sealed the deal. I played around with last names for a while until my program director suggested "Knight," and said that KK would look great together, so here I am. Kandi Knight!”
Kandi went to school for Communications with dreams of being a news anchor. She wanted a communications job but figured radio would be great since it was in media. Kandi’s new found purpose became the best decision ever. “I found my purpose by owning who I am and realizing that I enjoy everything about the radio industry. I'd like to think that I do a pretty awesome job on air too! Who wouldn't want to be around music and bring joy to someone's day?! Being a radio personality is so much fun.”
You can catch Kandi Knight on 98.1 The Beat in Huntsville, Alabama rocking out middays. Kandi Knight’s love for the industry has allowed her to blossom and grow throughout her tenure in the media business. She concludes our conversation by leaving some tips for upcoming women in the industry. “If I could tell my younger self and aspiring women in radio one thing it would be, don't be afraid to put yourself out there! Build relationships, be seen and heard and have fun! So many opportunities are waiting just for you. Take time to really get to know who you are and find ways to make that work in your favor. I would say life doesn't always go as planned. You are so much stronger than you think. Never settle, stay focused and know that what is meant for you will find you.”