Today we’d like to introduce you to Jonathan Valdez.
Hi Jonathan, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
I was born and raised in Texas and truly started my journey at Texas State University’s KTSW 89.9 where I created and launched a morning talk show called Orange Juice and Biscuits Morning Talk Worth Waking For. The show was Voted Top 8 Morning Show on Austin360.com in 2008 by write-in votes alone beating out corporate morning shows in Austin! From there, I turned Orange Juice and Biscuits into a blog and have been a pop culture and fashion expert, influencer and content creator for over twelve years. I have been seen on Bravo, NBC, ABC and CBS news programs nationwide as well as international outlets discussing red carpet looks, runway fashion and pop culture. I have been nominated for and won various awards and have interviewed celebrities, fashion designers and people of note for a variety of magazines. I am also an Us Weekly Fashion Police Top Cop and host of OJ&B the Podcast with Jonathan Valdez powered by DNRStudios.com. I have been heard on iHeartRadio and countless podcasts and my popular fashion and pop culture website Orange Juice & Biscuits, as seen in the New York Post, has allowed me to be official press at New York Fashion Week for 10 seasons as well as attend and cover numerous high profile fashion, brand and industry events. Most recently I was quoted in the New York Times.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
I am not sure if I would call it an easy ride but it has been an enjoyable one overall. I started during a time when only a portion of people were on social media. Now it seems like everyone uses social media heavily and people blow up the moment they create their accounts. I have worked very hard to cultivate my amazing and loyal audience on social media and for OJ&B the Podcast and I am very proud of what I have created.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar, what can you tell them about what you do?
Currently, I am most proud of my pop culture podcast OJ&B The Podcast with Jonathan Valdez powered by DNRStudios.com. It’s a 1-hour pop culture & lifestyle show serving all the juicy details on celebrity gossip, entertainment, and the fashion world. I talk about funny world news, what’s trending on social media, and tips on how to live your best & most fabulous life! It is so much fun co-hosting the show with radio personality legend Romaine Patterson of the Derek and Romaine show.
The thing that sets me apart from everyone else is that I am always my genuine self. I like to keep it real but I also like to keep it cute, fun and respectful. I love inspiring and encouraging others to be their best, most fabulous selves! Whatever that means to each person because living fabulous is different for everyone.
What was your favorite childhood memory?
My favorite childhood memory is performing solo Spice Girls concerts in my room and listening to the radio, trying to record all of my favorite pop songs on a cassette tape.
Pricing:
- OJ&B The Podcast subscription is $6.95 a month at dnrstudios.com
Contact Info:
- Website: www.dnrstudios.com/ojnb
- Instagram: instagram.com/jonathanrvaldez
- Twitter: twitter.com/jonathanvaldez
