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Jayla Ores
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“ I am getting better, but I do not like when things don’t go as planned. I am learning that literally everything happens for a reason, and if it doesn’t make sense now, it will later."
Q.Thanks for interviewing with us tell us who you are and where you’re from?
A. I am Jayla Ores and I’m from Covington, Georgia. I’m currently a graduating senior at the Illustrious Clark Atlanta University where I am pursuing a degree in Mass Media Arts with a concentration in Radio, Television, and Film.
Q. How have your experience been hosting at WSTU Radio?
A. My experience as an on-air host has been great! Both shows that I co-hosted were centered around celebrity gossip and relationships. My sophomore year, I was a co-host for “Get the Spill: Reloaded” it was like a late night show that ran from 8PM to 10PM. My junior year, I was a co-host for “In The Mix” which was a daytime/ lunchtime show that ran from 12PM to 2PM. Being a host for the campus radio station has definitely been a highlight of my collegiate career. Not only is it fun, but I feel like it’s a great practice for when I do become an on-air personality elsewhere. We book our own guests, make our own flyers for the shows, and create a run of show. With WSTU Radio, I’ve also had the chance to host Meet and Greets as well. Our Meet and Greets allows students to sit in on a live interview, ask questions, and take pictures with the guests. My favorite Meet and Greet that I had the opportunity to host was actually one of our most successful ones. It was a full house and unfortunately, had to turn people away because we were at capacity. It was with Jayda Cheaves, who is known for her former hair business and being Lil
Baby’s girlfriend. I have been following Jayda since I was in ninth grade (before she was famous), so having the chance to not only meet her, but to interview her was very exciting for me.
Q. What or Who inspired you to be the woman you are today?
A. There isn’t just one, there’s many that have inspired me. Career wise, it’s Wendy Williams and LaLa Anthony. Both women are excelling in the media industry and have a special spark that attracts me to them. My mother has inspired me when it comes to some of my values. She has instilled in me to never depend on anyone or anything.
Q. Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years?
A. Life is so unpredictable, so I honestly do not know. I just hope that wherever I am, I am doing something that makes me happy and getting paid to do it. In 5 years, I’ll be 26 so hopefully I’ll be doing well in my career.
Q. What have been one of your biggest accomplishments?
A. One of my biggest accomplishments was having a photo of me interviewing Trina on BET’s website. Trina is one of my favorite rappers so interviewing her is an accomplishment in itself, but to see myself on BET’s website was major.
Q. I also see you a youtuber tell us about your series on there?
A. Yes, when it comes to YouTube, I don’t think that I have a set niche yet. I do like to vlog though! My most viewed vlog is my spring break trip to Miami, which I often watch to reminisce. Even though I have not done one in a minute, I do have a series on the channel called “A Cup of Joe with Jayla O.” It started out as a class assignment, where we had to create an episode ofa podcast. The first episode (that received an A) was about dating in college. I had some high school girls send me some questions and three of my college friends and I answered them and discussed our experiences. I made sure to include different points of views, so I had a friend that was in a committed relationship, a friend that was actively dating, a friend that was in a long distance relationship, and then there was me who wasn't dating at all. Shooting that video was super fun and prompted me to create more of Cup of
Joe with Jayla Os. I want each episode to include an open, fun discussion with a guest. I’m not a fan of serious topics, even though they are needed sometimes, but I choose to do fun topics that my audience can relate to.
Q. What is one of your biggest challenges you have had so far in life?
A. One of the biggest challenges in my life has been accepting things for what it is, even when things do not go my way. I am getting better, but I do not like when things don’t go as planned. I am learning that literally everything happens for a reason, and if it doesn’t make sense now, it will later.
Q. Tell us one fun fact about yourself?
A. My initial dream career was to be a fashion designer. I used to love That’s So Raven, and loved clothes so I used to keep a binder full of sketches of my designs. I created that binder when I was in the first or second grade, and I still have it.
Q. Who would you like to interview and what question would you ask them?
A. I would love to interview the City Girls! I would definitely ask them why the “City Girls” mindset is so important and how it plays a part in a woman’s self-confidence. With their type of music, I feel like some people blow it out of proportion and do not realize that listening to the City Girls can really be a confidence booster.
Q. Where can the fans follow you?
A. You can follow me on:
IG & TW : @alyajj_ and subscribe to my Youtube: Jayla O.
