Photographer: Lacy Davillier
Loni Swain is…
Loni Swain is an executive communications strategist, media thought leader, and consultant with over 15 years of experience shaping narratives that amplify influence and impact. As an award-winning radio and television host, podcaster, and brand storyteller, she has built a dynamic career at the intersection of media, culture, and leadership.
Throughout her career, Loni has partnered with global brands, nonprofits, and leaders to design strategies that connect audiences, drive engagement, and spark meaningful change. Her work has been featured in major outlets including Huffington Post, Essence, and Rolling Out, and she has collaborated with industry-leading organizations to elevate voices and position brands for growth.
As the creator and host of The Loni Swain Show, a top-rated podcast focused on personal development, mental wellness, and career growth, Loni cultivated an engaged community and facilitated conversations with leaders, innovators, and changemakers across industries.
Recognized by Radio Ink Magazine as one of the “Future African American Leaders in Radio” and honored with the Humanitarian Award from the Jones Foundation, Loni’s influence extends beyond broadcasting. Today, she helps organizations, executives, and entrepreneurs strategically communicate their value, build brand equity, and lead with authenticity.
Whether she’s advising on executive-level communications, consulting on brand positioning, or speaking on leadership and cultural impact, Loni’s mission is clear: to use the power of storytelling to inspire, empower, and create lasting change.
“The Advocate” INFJ-A (Myers Briggs Personality Test)
Strengths: Input, Responsibility, Analytical, Harmony + Relator (Gallup Strength Finder Test)
DISC Style: Assessor - lc (Tony Robbins DISC Assessment)
FEATURES:
RECOGNITIONS
Radio Ink Radio's Future African American Leaders (2014)
The Jones Foundation HIV Awareness & Community Outreach Humanitarian Award (2015)
Southwest Magazine - Featured A-Lister May 2017
WEB
Interviews, content and commentary featured on leading websites: Huffington Post , Blavity, Essence, Jet Magazine, The YBF, Bossip, All Hip Hop, Complex, Rolling Out, The Red Pump Project, Fakeshore Drive, Chicago Now, STL American, Talking Texture, TGiN, Southwest, DiversityInc , TPtheMag , The Black Wellness Community
TV
CLTV The Loni Swain Show - Host & Executive Producer • ABC affiliate WGNO News With A Twist - Fill-In Co-Anchor
RADIO
Real 92.3 - Los Angeles : Traffic Reporter (Morning Drive + Middays)•iHeartMedia’s Black Information Network (BIN) - Riverside, CA + Miami, FL : Traffic Reporter (Morning Drive + Middays)•AURN- The Afternoon Rush - Nationally Syndicated : Radio Personality & Executive Producer (Afternoon Drive)• WGCI - Chicago : Radio Personality (Midday Host)• Sirius XM - Nationwide : Radio Personality (Midday Host) • 95.7 The Beat - Tampa : Radio Personality (Night Host)•Foxy 95.5 - St. Louis : Radio Personality (Night Host)•HOT 104.5 - St. Louis : Radio Personality (Midday Host) • 92Q - Baltimore : Radio Personality & Producer (Afternoon Drive)• Q93- New Orleans : Radio Personality (Swing Shifts)
CORRESPONDENT
So So Def 25th Anniversary Party (2018) • SXSW (2018) • Stellar Awards (2018) •ABFF Honors (2018)•Art Basel (2017) • AT&T Studio Live w/ Cast of POWER (2017, 2016)