RADIO Executive Magazine is honored to feature Autumn Joi Barrett (@AutumnJoiLive) as our September/October 2026 cover star!
A dynamic media executive and on-air personality with over two decades of experience across radio, television, and digital platforms, Autumn Joi isn’t just navigating the media landscape, she’s redefining it. As one of the youngest General Managers in the industry, Autumn Joi is proving that the digital space is the future of radio! As the General Manager of WLIT 106 Radio @wlit106radio , she has spearheaded programming, talent development, and community engagement, transforming the station into the #1 Most Streamed Urban Radio Station!
Beyond the studio, Autumn Joi is a Culture & Entertainment Contributor, a best selling children’s book author, SAG/AFTRA actress, host of the Communicators Award–winning Autumn Joi Live Talk Show on the CTV Network, and former correspondent for TMZ and MSNBC. But she credits her most important role as being a mama bear to two beautiful boys, Xavier (14) and Lee (2).
A proud Prince George’s County native, her impact extends far beyond the mic. Honored as the official “Pride of Prince George’s County” with January 26 declared “Autumn Joi Live Day,” named one of 2026’s Top 50 Most Influential Women in the county, and serving as Chair of the Prince George’s County Foster Care Task Force alongside her work with the Autumn Joi Live Foundation, she remains dedicated to uplifting foster youth and underserved communities.
In this exclusive cover story, “The Business of Influence,” Barrett shares:
The strategies driving WLIT’s digital growth and streaming dominance.
How authentic connection creates lasting cultural impact.
The balance of corporate leadership, community advocacy, and broadcasting excellence.
Catch her weekdays from 10 AM to 3 PM on LIT 106, and tap the link in our bio to read the full feature!
Follow: @AutumnJoiLive | @wlit106radio
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