Your Own Backyard

Sometimes the perfect vacation is steps away from your home.

Amanda Orlando, of WARM 98, lived all over as a kid. But now she is a proud Westsider with an outdoor living area that is an oasis for her family, pets, and friends. She shares what she loves about her private oasis and things to consider for your own backyard.

ON THE MAP: We live in Delhi township. #WestsideBestside

We just renovated our pool and yard – We actually had it scheduled with companies we met at The Home and Garden show BEFORE the pandemic. We are so glad we had it on the books or who knows when it would have been done!

PRO TIP: You’ve heard of a “smart home”? We have a “smart yard”! Thanks to my husband, we have everything running through apps! The pool, the lights, and the sound system are all run with our phones.

BEST THING EVER: Our favorite thing? The lighting! We underestimated the impact of great lighting. Nighttime swimming is our favorite activity these days.

You can hear Amanda Orlando weekday mornings from 5:30 to 10 a.m. on the “WARM Morning Show with Jim & Amanda on WARM98.5.” She is a recent recipient of the Gracie Award from the Alliance for Women in Media for her work this past year during the pandemic.  The Gracie Awards recognizes exemplary programming created by women, for women and about women in all facets of media and entertainment as well as acknowledging individuals who've made inspirational contributions to the industry.  

 Amanda has been a Cincinnati morning radio staple since she graduated from UK back in “19-None-of-your business.” She’s also done a number of local and national television projects which have included being the National Television spokesperson for Value City, entertainment reporter for WLWT and a cohost on the local late-night Fox show, “Cincinnality.”

 She resides on the westside of Cincinnati with her husband David and two kids, Athena and Parker.