Tara Holley's first on-air experience was at age 3 on a jingle in Temple, Texas. Radio has been a part of her life ever since. She received a BA in Theatre and Communication in 2004 from McMurry University. Her professional journey includes theatre, Neilsen media research, advertising and marketing, creative writing and scripting, and more. However, radio has always been her first professional love. Tara writes about all things East Texas -- including fantastic food, Texas legends and lore, and lifestyle topics. She loves conversation, comedy, coffee, animals, philosophy, and the arts. Her basic life philosophy can be summed up in the words of the great Bill and Ted: “Be Excellent to Each Other.” Tara received the Mayor's ROSE (Recognition of Service and Excellence) Award in 2021 and the President's Club Award for Townsquare Media Tyler in 2021 for Contributor of the Year. She served on the Heart of Tyler Board of Directors from 2017-2022, was a 2-year Chair for the Downtown Tyler Film Festival, and served on the Tyler Civic Theatre Board for several years, as well. She is currently on the Tyler Music Friendly Advisory Board.'
Tara Holley
When I Feel Anxious, My First Step Is To ‘Get Out Of My Head’
Get out and connect in the physical world--socially-distancing, of course. Call a friend. Take a walk. Prepare a meal. Get back into your body.
When Customers Complain, Here’s What They REALLY Want
A "Customer Rage" study dug in to find answers to these questions. Here's what to do to make things right as quickly as possible. You may be surprised.
Want To Feel Happier During The Quarantine? Exercise–Really.
Exercise improves your physicality, yes. But also lowers anxiety and boosts your "feel good" hormones, too! We need that--especially during quarantine.
Favorite Quarantine Snacks: Why Did Popcorn Become So Popular?
I'm listening to the popping in my microwave and I start to wonder. How did popcorn, of all things, became such a go-to snack for us. Where'd that get started?
Got A Winter Cold? What’s The Best Medicine?
If this one pill can knock out my fever, headache, and cough, isn’t that better? Not necessarily.
Why Does Slicing Through Wrapping Paper Make Us Feel Good?
There's something about the sound when slicing through the paper. Some say it's almost sensual. (Oh my.) It "causes a sort of low-grade euphoria."
Grown-Ups Like Gifts That Make Them Feel Like A Kid Again
So, yeah--we need some practical things, too. However, if you really want to delight someone you love--get them something FUN!
Need Gift Ideas For The Tech Lover In Your Life?
We all have at least one in our family or circle of friends. The tech lover. For these forward-thinking individuals, a scarf just won't do.
Sometimes, It’s OK To Embrace A Little Messiness
I'm not naturally organized, so I have to focus on making edges straight and surfaces sparkly. WHICH is why, this particular habit of my cats drives me crazy.
When Customers Complain, Here’s What They REALLY Want
There was a "Customer Rage" study done in 2017 that dug in to find answers to these questions. Here's what to do to make things right as quickly as possible.