Reign To Shine Entertainment was created to be a platform that not only focuses on the arts by the way of Music, Film, Television and Graphic Design but is a way for voices to be heard for those who are often overlooked. We continue to find new avenues to express ourselves, by doing this for the people and looking good while we do it. We are a reflection of our representation, from Seattle to the global stage. We strive to shine, in any weather. If you would like to join our movement or collaborate on future projects, please reach out to us via our contact page.
At Reign To Shine Entertainment, we tell stories that matter. From film and podcasts to music, events, and talent development, our mission is to spotlight the brilliance of communities of color and deliver content rooted in quality,culture, and truth. We exist to uplift voices too often overlooked and create platforms where creativity thrives and legacies are forged.
Our vision is to expand opportunity and representation—ensuring that every dreamer; whether man, woman or child, has a stage to rise and shine. We foresee a future where our work not only entertains, but also empowers, inspires, and reflects the drive, resilience, and cultural pride of the communities we serve.
David Jackson also known by Reign DeeJay or simply DJ is the CEO and founder of Reign To Shine Entertainment, which is home to the Seattle Connected podcast.
When not hosting the podcast, you can find multitalented David Hosting events from Umoja Fest to Ebony Fashion Week. Seattle Parks & Rec, to the United Negro College Fund.You also can find this Central District native, writing and performing his own Music & Spoken Word Poetry and producing documentaries (Walk By Faith: A Testimony By Tigest Beyene, Balance a black ballerina story) and podcast’s such as (_Tailoring Your Life podcas_t 5 episode series, Mayah-O-Penions) talent managing , and volunteer and promotion efforts with Garfield Community Center, North West African American Museum, Cascade/PBS and organizations such as Ranier Valley Food Bank, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and the Cierra Sisters. David says the following when being asked about what Reign To Shine means to him. “This company is just an umbrella to cover the exceptionally talented people I’ve been honored to work with, hustle with, eat with and over time bond with. This was a term I came up with over 20 years ago and later adapted it as a way of life, so I had to name my company, and brand after it, it only makes sense to do so” The Reign will rise!
Ahop Beats is a world renowned multi talented Music producer, working behind the boards on everything from hip hop, R&B, Island soul and recently scoring music for the 2024 documentary Walk By Faith-A Testimony By Tigest Beyene , and the upcoming Ballance: A Black Ballerina Story documentary. Ahop also released his debut album “Audio Art”just last year and is currently working his sophomore effort, while also working on the next album from Reign DeeJay and many other artists with releases slated for this year as well as the next.
Mayah is a model, public speaker and podcast personality born and raised in Seattle Washington. With over a decade of modeling under her belt for various adds in print, television and still making time to walk the runway in fashion shows all across the country. Mayah has recently signed on to be the newest member of the Reign To Shine family with her upcoming show Mayah-O-Pen-ion where she gives her raw, honest yet relatable opinion on what’s going on in her life and how you might be able to use some of her own experiences as a guide on you might be able to handle your own situations from time to time.
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Audrey Malek is a dancer with the Pacific Northwest Ballet, and is a global brand ambassador for BLOCH. Born in Seattle, Washington, Audrey lived in Sultan for the first 4 years of her life. Then, she moved to Gilmanton, New Hampshire, where it became her home for the rest of her upbringing. Starting to take dance classes at summer camps at the age of 4/5, her mother enrolled her in a year-round dance school when she was 6, where she learned and performed many genres of dance, including ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, modern, musical theatre, and contemporary. At 12 years old, Audrey attended her first ballet summer intensive audition for Dance Theatre of Harlem, and got in! From that point on, she would attend Dance Theatre of Harlem’s summer programs on scholarship, and also attend Ellison Ballet, American Ballet Theatre NYC, and The Washington School of Ballet’s summer programs, with other acceptances including the School of American Ballet and the Bolshoi Ballet’s NYC/Moscow intensives. Audrey has been interviewed and published in The New York Times, POINTE Magazine and The Seattle Times, and has been on the cover of District Fray Magazine, among other publications. She has been featured in music videos and has been published in dancewear catalogs and sites, including Amazon, Discount Dance, Danznmotion and Ballet Rosa. Audrey Malek is passionate about sharing her journey as a professional ballerina, model, and an upcoming actress.
Look out for the documentary: Balance: A Black Ballerina Story October 2025
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Marcel is a highly sought after,self taught musician and producer who specializes in everything from Jazz to Gospel. Marcel has been a fixture in the live music community of Washington for years , playing and heading his own band while writing and producing his own material such as his debut EP Emergence, he also makes time to while work with other artists for their own Individual projects along the way.
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Bianca Mouton is a creative strategist, project manager, and community connector who brings energy, authenticity, and a deep love for storytelling to everything she does. As a special co-host
of Seattle Connected, she helps spotlight the voices and movements shaping the city—always with warmth, curiosity, and a touch of humor.
Outside the studio, Bianca leads initiatives with Illuminate Your Legacy, serves on the Membership Committee for WISE Seattle, and is the current starting Defensive Tackle for the Seattle Majestics, where she’ll be suiting up again for the 2026 season. Her background spans event planning, multimedia production, and public speaking, making her a natural fit for both live events and behind-the-mic conversations.
Whether she’s moderating panels or co-hosting episodes, Bianca is all about creating spaces where people feel seen, heard, and inspired.
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Step into the world of Vanessa ‘Brownie’ Minter —a dynamic soulful force who is all about branding self-awareness, amplifying voices, and building legacies. Brownie is here to bring a wave of authenticity, creativity, and a touch of Rich in Real Life magic to the table. Beyond the mic Brownie is a proud mom, supporter of family, and someone who finds her joy in cooking up both meals and moments of connection.
Brownie is not just a seasoned entrepreneur and podcast host; she is a visionary who has made it her life’s mission to create spaces where stories heal, communities thrive, and everyone feels seen.
She brings a background rich with entrepreneurial spirit, a passion for transformative storytelling,and a commitment to shining a spotlight on underrepresented movers and shakers in the industry.
In her role, Brownie envisions creating content that is not only engaging and entertaining, but deeply impactful—helping others build their own legacy while staying true to her authentic self.
Off the mic, you will find her weaving together innovative business models, attending events, nurturing community connections, and always bringing a poetic, empowering twist to everything she touches.
“I desire for my baby girl to witness me in my highest form; becoming that in which I preach and more.” -Brownie
