About

Mina has been an active member of the Recording Academy’s Philadelphia Chapter since 2022 and currently serves on the Advocacy Committee. In 2025, she was elevated to Board Advisor of the Philadelphia Chapter.

Full Bio

Mina “SayWhat” Llona’s career in broadcast began when she was 18-years-old. As a freshman at Syracuse University, she received her first on-air shift at her college radio station, WJPZ-FM 89.1, where she also eventually became the Vice President of Programming and had a daily afternoon shift. While in college she interned at two radio stations: WQHT-FM Hot 97 New York as a Programming Intern under Ebro Darden and WWHT-FM Hot 107.9 Syracuse as a Promotions & On-Air Intern. Mina graduated Cum Laude from Syracuse’s S.I. Newhouse School Of Public Communications with a dual major in Television, Radio, and Film/Political Science and a minor in Music Business.

One week after graduation, Mina joined SIRIUSXM as a Music Programmer working on the 80s on 8 and 70s on 7 channels. Mina was shortly elevated to Program Director for SIRIUSXM Love, the Christmas channel, Holly and other various pop up channels on the platform. She also started as a fill in on-air talent on SIRIUSXM’s Hip Hop and R&B channel, The Heat, and was the Music Director on the channel as well.  Within her first year she was given her own on-air shift broadcasting nationwide on SIRIUSXM The Heat.

Mina’s drive and talent eventually landed her a Morning Show Host position when she was 25 years old at WUSL-FM Power 99 Philly, where she woke the city of Philadelphia up for 6 years.  She also oversaw the station’s digital platforms as the Digital Manager. She helped change the scenery of Power 99 and the Philly radio landscape as the first Latin morning show host ever. At the time she was the youngest on-air personality on staff.  The show reached #1 Persons 18-34 while she was there.

Ready to continue to showcase her solo abilities, Mina returned to SIRIUSXM to take the evening talent position on The Heat Monday through Friday. She also accepted a weekend on-air position with Radio One Philadelphia on WPHI-FM 103.9. Eventually she was elevated at Radio One to Mid-Day Host on 100.3 WRNB- FM Philly. Mina’s show “Mina In Your Mid-days” aired Monday through Saturday 10a-3p and Mina was able to increase ratings significantly becoming #5 Women 25-54.  Mina worked both shifts daily for years. After almost 6 years, Mina decided to move on from Radio One Philadelphia. She remains hosting her SIRIUSXM The Heat show titled “Mina’s House.

Mina’s voice and personality have been heard across various stations in New York and Philadelphia including WUSL-FM Power 99 Philly (mornings), WRNB-FM 100.3 Philly (mid-days) and WPHI – Boom 103.9 Philly (weekends), WQHT-FM Hot 97 New York, WNBM-FM Radio 103.9 New York and WWHT-FM Hot 107.9 Syracuse, NY.

Mina’s reach extends beyond being on-air. She worked at WNBM-FM Radio 103.9 New York producing digital content for the station that was also syndicated to Cumulus Urban station websites across the country.

Mina’s need for growth eventually propelled her on-camera. As Mina Llona, she has contributed digitally on WPVI-TV 6ABC Philadelphia and contributed weekly as an Entertainment Reporter on WTXF-TV FOX 29 Philadelphia. Mina has also appeared nationwide on The Rachael Ray Show and featured on Inside Edition, Cardi B’s E! True Hollywood Story, Oxygen’s Sisterhood Of Hip Hop, VH1’s Nick Cannon Presents: Future Superstars and BET’s Hustle In BK. Since 2023, Mina has also been contributing on the Law & Crime network, offering her insight on the criminal trials of artists like Diddy, Young Thug, etc.

In 2021, Mina started writing and reporting on lifestyle and entertainment news for The Philadelphia Tribune, the oldest continuously published African American newspaper in the United States. She writes for their digital property, print and magazine.

During her extensive career, Mina has had the privilege of interviewing some of the biggest names in music, entertainment, sports and politics. She has interviewed Kamala Harris, Kanye West, Cardi B, Mariah Carey, Joe Biden, Nas, Kobe Bryant, Usher, J. Cole, Stevie Wonder, Mark Wahlberg, Megan Thee Stallion, Cory Booker, Rasheed Wallace, Nick Cannon, Boyz II Men, Ice Cube, Kendrick Lamar, Boyz II Men, Jason Derulo, Hilary Clinton, Allen Iverson, Doja Cat, Kevin Hart, LL Cool J, Eve, Dameson Idris, Rev Run from Run DMC, Jamie Foxx, 50 Cent, Michael B. Jordan – just to name a few!

As Voice-Over Talent, Mina has been heard at the Philadelphia Zoo as the voice of Sam the Paleontologist, WMIB-FM 103.5 The Beat Miami as the voice of the weather, as well as various brand commercials for VH1, MTV, TNT, Hulu, Disney, Boost Mobile, Yahoo, Budweiser, Hyundai and Nissan – just to name a few.

As a Brand Ambassador and Social Influencer, Mina has represented companies such as Pepsi, Aquafina, Kicks USA/Snipes, Gift Of Life Organ Donation, McDonald’s, Ideal Image Laser Hair Removal, Mattress Firm and Citizen Bank.

As an Event Host and Public Speaker. Mina has touched many stages in front of thousands of people. She has hosted the legendary Powerhouse concert in Philadelphia and has hosted events for Footlocker, The Jordan Brand, National Kidney Foundation, The Philadelphia 76ers, Live Nation, etc. Mina also produced a live post-game concert for The Philadelphia 76ers for Hispanic Heritage Night. Mina has also spoken at her alma mater Syracuse University, Temple University, Delaware State University, Villanova University and University Of Pennsylvania to name a few. Mina has moderated countless panels for brands including the Girl Scouts Of Eastern Pennsylvania, the Hilary Clinton campaign and the Roots Picnic. Mina was also chosen by the Kamala Harris Presidential Campaign to be a “Creator For Kamala” and her content generated over 5.4 million views for the campaign.

In addition to all her roles, Mina is also a proud member of Syracuse University’s WJPZ Alumni Association and was inducted into their Radio Hall Of Fame in 2024. She served on the Association Board for 1 year as a Youth Ambassador and continues to visit the campus yearly to host events, participate in panels and speak to students with interest in media and music.

Mina’s passion, commitment, and hard work continue to be her driving force. She loves to learn, tell stories and is very inquisitive. Mina’s father passed away when she was young, which left her mother to raise her as a single mom in Union City, New Jersey.  She still thrived, graduating Salutatorian from her high school. She played basketball, volleyball and softball and was the Vice President of Student Council. Her excellence in and out of class helped her secure a full academic scholarship to Syracuse University. Mina believes its imperative to pass down the knowledge she has to the youth. She regularly speaks to kids at schools. Mina was an ambassador for the Philadelphia 76ers sponsored “La Liga Del Barrio” kids basketball league for 5 years and also founded, managed and coached an all female dance team, “Mina’s Dance Squad,” for 6 years.

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