Today we’d like to introduce you to Ricky Cowan.
Ricky, please share your story with us. How did you get to where you are today?
I’m an On Air Personality, Actor, Comedian. I first started off doing comedy in high school. I was always into the stage and the theater groups. That rolled over to me joining the Illinois Media School where I learned how to transform my brand. I quickly learned all parts of the entertainment industry. How to operate cameras, edit, be talent, and I picked up a passion for radio there as well. Shortly after, I became a program director for an online radio station alongside a good friend of mine named Dometi Pongo. We grew together in the business and we both found ourselves on air professionally about a year later. I’m currently still on air on 92.3FM. I produce afternoon drive 3-7pm and I have my own mix show Saturday night 10pm-2am. All the while still acting and doing stand up around the city.
Has it been a smooth road?
The journey I’m on in the entertainment industry hasn’t been an easy one but it’s worth the sacrifice. It’s a sacrifice with your time, family, finances, health so many things can be interrupted when you’re loyal and focused on your dreams. It’s always hard in the beginning but it’ll all be worth it in the end.
We’d love to hear more about your business.
The great thing about my company is that I’m the product lol. I do stand up comedy, I host events, act, I broadcast music festivals and special events live to the entire city, etc. I specialize in unity. My gift is bringing people together with laughter and positive energy and providing a safe and healthy environment for people to simply have a great time. If they are listening to me on the radio, I try to use my influence to inspire.
Is our city a good place to do what you do?
Chicago is the perfect place because Chicago will either make or break you. If you can make it here, you can make it anywhere.
Contact Info:
- Email: bookrickyrampage@gmail.com
- Instagram: @RickyRampage
- Facebook: Ricky Rampage
- Twitter: @RickyRampage
Image Credit:
@Squantto
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