Amy Du Bois Barnett Breaks Down Her New Novel If I Ruled the World

Jan. 21, 2026 – 28:09 – Award‑winning journalist and media executive Amy Du Bois Barnett joins TheGrio to discuss her new novel If I Ruled the World, a bold, insider look at power, ambition, love, and survival in the 1990s magazine and music industries. In this conversation, Barnett opens up about misogyny in media, navigating identity and ambition as a Black woman, making “messy” career mistakes, and finding your voice — both at work and in love.

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Amy Du Bois Barnett Breaks Down Her New Novel If I Ruled the World

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Natasha S. Alford is an award-winning journalist, filmmaker and media executive driven by the power of storytelling. TheGrio Weekly with Natasha S. Alford reports the latest in news, culture and entertainment.