Nikki Chuminatto
It all began the moment I walked into my high school radio station. That was it—I knew exactly what I wanted to do, and when I told my parents, they said, “Great, see how you feel after college.” Well, my love for radio only grew stronger while working at 89FM The Impact at Michigan State University, where I not only found my passion but also met my husband of 22 years!
After a few years on air in Detroit, I made my way to Chicago and haven’t looked back. For over 20 years, I've called The Mix my second home, and it’s been an incredible ride.
We live on the north side of the city with our teenage son (who’s also a huge music fan) and our rescue dog, Biba. I’ve always had two loves in life—music and laughter—so getting to be part of The Morning Mix with a team that...