10, DJ & Author
Why She’s Interesting: Lily Goodwin, aka DJ Lily Jade, has hosted a radio show, published a book, served as a Cleveland Reads ambassador, been named a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree — all before middle school. Her four singles feature original production and raps about reading and making the honor roll.
Drop the Needle: Goodwin’s career began in 2020 when 95.9 FM WOVU caught wind of the DJ battles that she and her father Juan Goodwin would perform on Facebook. When the station asked if she’d like her own show, The Lily Jade Show was born in 2021. It broadcasts from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on 95.9 WOVU Cleveland every Saturday.
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Girl Power: In addition to spinning tracks, The Lily Jade Show hosts interviews, with notable guests such as Dawn Stanley, head coach of women’s basketball for the South Carolina Gamecocks; Caroline Wanga, CEO of Essence; and Caitlin Clark, who now plays for the WNBA’s Indiana Fever. “The Lily Jade Show is about supporting girl bosses and supporting good people who are doing good things in the community.”
Far and Wide: Over more than 300 gigs, her favorite gig was the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. “My favorite part about DJing is how people bring themselves together. You could be white, black, old, young or in any corner of the world, but one song can just bring you together.”
Still a Kid: Goodwin still has time to be a 10-year-old kid — albeit, a busy one. The honors student and student council representative enjoys basketball and volleyball, playing the bassoon, sewing, watching TikTok and hanging out with her friends and family. “I have a 5-year-old sister named Lena and a dog named Daisy. (Lena and I) play together, dance together and sing together.”
170: The number of radio shows DJ Lily Jade has hosted since The Lily Jade Show’s inception in 2021.
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