Meet the Founder

My name is JJ Blackshaw, and I’ve spent the last 6+ years in radio as an on-air personality, programmer, and senior sales lead. I’ve worked across Cheyenne stations, where I built strong audiences, boosted female listenership by 300%, and consistently topped the charts in sales and client growth. Beyond radio, I’m also a proud wife, mom of three, and co-founder of the RISE Foundation of Wyoming, where I’ve helped provide Thanksgiving meals for military families and organized drives to support veterans.

I started Hardwired Radio because I saw a need for something real. Traditional radio has become watered down by corporate playlists and out-of-town programming, leaving little space for authentic voices, local music, or stories that reflect our community. I wanted to create a station that is Live. Local. Loud. — built in Cheyenne, for Cheyenne.

This work is important to me because radio has always been about connection. Hardwired Radio isn’t just about music; it’s about giving local artists a platform, lifting up nonprofits like The RISE Foundation of Wyoming and We Matter 2 Pet Rescue, and keeping the heart of our community alive. Hardwired is more than a station — it’s a way to bring people together through sound, stories, and support.