Introducing Janna Sue! Founder & Chief Visionary Officer.

With more than 25 years in the music industry, Janna Reynolds stands at the intersection of creativity, business, and transformation.

She recorded her first four-song EP at age 15 and went on to master every phase of the industry—musical theater, live performance, songwriting, studio production, branding, and artist development.

Her foundation in music theory, hands-on studio experience, and years working as a professional KJ shaped her technical and performance expertise.

Combined with her degree in Business Organization and entrepreneurial leadership, Janna equips artists with one essential mindset:

Your art is your passion. Your brand is your business.

Rising through adversity and personal hardship, Janna turned struggle into strength and purpose. Today, she mentors underdeveloped and emerging talent across regions and cultures, helping creators protect their work, monetize their voice, and build sustainable careers.

Known for her heart, integrity, and fearless honesty, Janna leads with both compassion and accountability. She believes in uplifting artists while demanding excellence—because true success is built on discipline, ownership, and authenticity.

She is excited to introduce you to her dream team! We look forward to taking you to the next level!

Introducing JMack!

Poet.
Strategist.
Visionary.
Partner.

We are proud to introduce JMack as our
Chief Creative & Strategy Officer at SoundRise Academy.

With a rare ability to turn words into worlds and ideas into action, JMack brings unmatched creativity, clarity, and leadership to everything she touches.

From transforming poetry into powerful songs
to spotting opportunities others miss
to building real solutions in real time —
she is the architect behind the vision.

As a business owner and creative powerhouse, JMack understands that success takes heart, hustle, and execution.

At SoundRise, she helps artists dream bigger — and build smarter.

Meet Mary — Director of Artist Empowerment & Chief Dream Builder

With over 90K followers and a global community that trusts her voice, Mary is the emotional backbone of SoundRise Academy.

She has an extraordinary gift for seeing potential where others see doubt — and for standing beside artists when they’re ready to give up.

Mary is the one who reminds creators who they are when fear gets loud.

The steady hand that lifts them higher.
The calm in the storm.
The faith in their future.

Through encouragement, wisdom, and unwavering belief, she helps artists reclaim their confidence and step fully into their purpose.

At SoundRise, Mary doesn’t just empower dreams —
she protects them. Mary is the soul behind SoundRise’s mission.

She’s the voice that says “don’t give up.” The hand that pulls you forward. The cheerleader every artist deserves. We are so grateful to have her with us.

SoundRise Academy Introduces Mr. Banks!

We are proud to welcome Mr. Banks as our
Director of Global Hip-Hop & Urban Music Development.

Straight out of Detroit with deep roots in Africa, Mr. Banks brings raw talent, real experience, and a global mindset to everything he touches.

A rapper.
A beat executioner.
A master producer.
A connector of opportunity.

With a trained ear for Hip-Hop, R&B, and Urban sound, he has helped artists across continents develop their craft, elevate their music, and access real opportunities — from U.S. stages to African studios.

Mr. Banks doesn’t chase trends. He builds legacy.

At SoundRise, he leads the next generation of urban artists — with authenticity, excellence, and purpose.

Please join us in welcoming Ashley Scott to the SoundRise Academy leadership team as our Director of Literary Arts & Publishing.

Ashley is an award-winning author and published poet whose powerful voice, discipline, and integrity have earned national recognition across literary and professional communities. Her work bridges creativity and purpose, transforming lived experience into impactful written art that educates, challenges, and inspires.

As Director of Literary Arts & Publishing, Ashley will lead the development, protection, and expansion of SoundRise’s written works division — including books, poetry, blogs, educational materials, and intellectual property assets.

She will oversee publishing strategy, licensing opportunities, and long-term royalty systems to ensure that our artists’ voices and creations are protected, respected, and properly compensated.

Ashley brings not only exceptional talent, but also a deep commitment to advocacy, ethical publishing, and creative empowerment.

Her leadership ensures that every written work under the SoundRise umbrella is treated as both art and legacy.

With her guidance, our writers, poets, and thought leaders will be equipped to build sustainable careers rooted in ownership, professionalism, and purpose.

We are honored to have Ashley as part of the SoundRise family and excited for the impact she will continue to make.

Introducing Denise “Ms. OneDerful”

We are excited to welcome Denise as our
Director of Growth & Community Marketing.

A true word-of-mouth powerhouse, Denise has a rare gift — turning connection into confidence, and confidence into action.

She doesn’t just promote.

She builds belief.

From selling custom songs and creative experiences to growing loyal, engaged communities to making people feel seen and excited to invest in their dreams — she is the heartbeat behind our growth.

With humor, heart, and hustle, Ms. OneDerful helps artists turn passion into profit.

Introducing Terra Queen

Known to many as The Real Queen, Terra brings heart, courage, and unstoppable talent to SoundRise Academy as our Director of Artist Advocacy & Creative Rights.

A powerhouse vocalist, master lyricist, and fearless voice for the LGBTQ+ and disability communities, Terra uses music to heal, empower, and unite.

From soul-stirring blues to club anthems to lyrics that move filmmakers and audiences alike — her artistry speaks truth.

Terra is passionate about helping artists protect their work, own their voices, and build lasting legacies.

At SoundRise, she stands for every creator who has ever felt unseen.

And now… she stands for you.

Please join me in officially welcoming Tonya Noble to the SoundRise Academy leadership team as our: Director of Audio, Spoken Word & Creative Rights

Tonya brings a powerful combination of academic excellence, lived experience, spiritual insight, and creative discipline to this role.

With a background in Human Services and Psychology, and advanced graduate studies in Social Work focused on children and families, she understands both the science and the soul behind storytelling and healing.

As a podcaster, wellness guide, and media creator, Tonya has built her platform from the ground up.

She knows what it takes to find your voice, protect your work, and turn creativity into sustainable income — without compromising integrity.

In her role at SoundRise Academy, Tonya will lead our podcasting and spoken word initiatives while championing creator rights, intellectual property protection, and monetization education.

Her mission is to ensure that every artist’s voice is respected, every story is safeguarded, and every creator is empowered to own their future.

Tonya’s heart for community, passion for healing, and commitment to excellence make her a perfect fit for our vision.

She represents exactly what SoundRise stands for: growth, accountability, and rising together.

Introducing Diandra Renee

We are honored to welcome Diandra as our Director of Global & Latin Artist Development.

A gifted singer and songwriter in both English and Spanish, Diandra brings heart, culture, and global sound together in every song she creates.

From healing ballads that touch the soul to high-energy Latin Pop & EDM hits made for the dance floor, she is a true bridge between worlds.

Diandra is passionate about uplifting Hispanic and Latin creators — and all artists — helping them find their voice, confidence, and place in the industry.