Kathy Rivera Wallace was born in Glen Cove, New York, into a bilingual home where she was raised by her Puerto Rican father and Colombian mother with a strong emphasis on the Spanish culture. Through extraordinary work ethic and determination, “Katica,” as she was nicknamed, was urged to strive for educational excellence, with both parents often working multiple jobs to provide her with every opportunity for knowledge and personal growth. As a student, she excelled academically, was active in sports, and even competed as a pianist, winning gold medals for her achievements.
 

Earning her degree in business with an emphasis on marketing at University of Central Florida, Katica honed her skills through community theater, volunteer work and as a motivational speaker, as well as reimagining and taking over a long-running show, “Good to Know”. The show was on Pinellas 18, and she worked  as host, writer and production designer.
Following her interest in television, Katica worked in commercials and modeled for Home Shopping Network. During a brief hiatus from television, Katica worked with her husband to grow their family business, and she continued volunteering in her community, including extensive volunteer work in her church. This culminated in a self-directed mission trip to Mexico, where she volunteered in orphanages and children’s homes, providing bilingual education in health and nutrition, as well as safe hygiene. Her naturally giving spirit was reinvigorated through this experience, leading her on a path of self-improvement and good health with an emphasis on gaining knowledge and certifications that would allow her to help others.
Through her life of study and personal growth, she became a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, a Qigong instructor and is certified in Food Healing as an instructor. These experiences converged in an idea for an all-new show: Playing off her family nickname, the Katica Show was born. With a mission to serve people, Kathy is sharing her vast and diverse experience in all of these areas in an entertaining format that seeks to help and educate her audience live a vibrant life and improve their outlook through inspiring guests with heart-warming stories of accomplishment!