Monica Casey – Ex-Radio DJ

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Monica Casey picked up her first real hula hoop at a Bluegrass festival 13 years ago. One swing around her hips, and she was hooked. However she never dreamed her love of hooping would become a career. “It just happened. It was like a gift,” she said. Previously, Monica was a radio DJ that by the moniker, “Monica Roadkill Momma.” “I did radio for so long it was all I knew. [Monkey Hooper] showed me I could do something else.” Bravely taking on the role of entrepreneur, Monica got her custom-made hula hoop making business and fitness classes started in May 2009. Now, she has a toned body, time to spend with her 2-year-old twins, and a hands-on outlet for her creativity. Though she misses meeting radio listeners, she has no regrets about her career change. “I think it's perfect for me because hula hoops are fun and silly, and that's just who I am!” Check out her class schedule and hand-made hoops at monkeyhooper.com.