Getting to Know Joya Soul

As we gear up for the next installment of the Shine Online Festival, we’re taking a moment to get to know a little bit about some of this year’s hosts and musicians.

Getting to know Joya Soul

Joya Soul is a life-affirming singer-songwriter creating music to spread positivity. Her music is a combination of catchy, motivational lyrics, positive affirmation, and a dash of healthy rebellion against the status quo that she calls posi-pop (positive pop).

Could you tell us a little about yourself and how you got to where you are now?

I’ve been writing songs for the past 10 years as a private hobby, but it wasn’t until I faced some major core/childhood wounds with a professional counselor that had me realize how important and valuable the expression of art through song is to me. It was a major turning point in my personal empowerment to share my music publicly and in sharing my music publicly I spend more time making music and am so much happier for it.

When did you realize you wanted to be a musician/artist?

I’ve wanted to be a singer since I was 6 years old, but it wasn’t until I was 30 that I realized that I am an
artist. 

How would you describe your music to someone who has never heard it before?

Uplifting, catchy, life-affirming, and positive with empowering and intentional lyrics. 

Who inspires you to create your music?

Personal breakthroughs are the biggest generators for my musical creation.

What are some other ways you feel uplifted during hard times?

Music and dance is a very reliable way for me to emotionally process challenges.

Check out Joya’s set starting around 9:30p ET on 2/22/22 for Shine Online Festival!