Behind the Vibes: Meet Barbi

By Judi B. • Oct 18th, 2006 • Category: Behind the Vibes: Staff Profiles
Meet Barbi -— Marketing Maven and Milk Maiden

Barbi

Where did you grow up?
I grew up in Miami, Florida (little Havana—to be exact)

When did you start working at GV?
The first time was 1998, but then I took a leave for about 1 ½ years and came back Full-Time in March of 2003.

What did you do before working at GV?
Managed a restaurant.

What’s your favorite thing about working for GV?
Getting the chance to see the GV Weekly editor on a daily basis.

What’s the most interesting experience you’ve had at work?
I refuse to answer this one on the grounds that it might get me fired.

Did you ever think you’d be selling sex toys?
Not legally.

What’s your idea of a “perfect” day?
It involves a goat, little people and a lot of tootsie rolls… should I go on?

Name five things you couldn’t live without?
A mirror
Meat cooked rare
Milk
Candy
Oh, aaaaand did I mention a mirror?!?

What’s your favorite (sexy) movie?
The Cook, the Thief, his Wife & her Lover

What’s your favorite book?
Candy Freak

Favorite Song?
Afternoon Delight

Where could we find you on any given Saturday night?
In front of the mirror, eating meat-flavored candy and drinking whole milk.

What’s one thing about you that would surprise your co-workers if they found out?
Come holiday season, I buy the “extra rich & creamy” milk and drink about a gallon a day on my own.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10 years? I mean, if you’re not still working at GV!
In jail, doin’ 20, for knocking off a dairy farm.

What’s one thing you’ve learned by working at GV that you’d like to share with our customers?
Add a little milk, meat, or candy to your sex life and you’ll be amazed at the results.

Barbi

Judi B. is the ex-editor of GV Magazine. Her idea of a perfect day would involve: mimosas in bed, Huevos Rancheros with real red chili, a phone call from her mom, a trip to the dog beach, and cocktails with friends while watching America’s Next Top Model. She shares her life with her hot librarian girlfriend and their two brilliant pit bulls. She has over 80 neck-ties.
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