Jaz Valencia

CEO | Music Executive | Speaker | DJ

Empowering Women in Music Through Artist-Focused Mentorship

Jaz Valencia is the founder of JV Agency, a marketing agency with artist-focuses marketing and culture-building savvy approach, coupled with her tenure at The Island Def Jam Music Group/UMG, the influential music executive implements key branding strategies and sponsorship campaigns while culling from a strong industry network.

SPEAKER & MENTOR

  • University of New Haven
  • Veritas Harvard
  • University of Colorado
  • University of California
  • The George Washington University
  • Canadian Music Week
  • Dialog Konferansen
  • SXSW
  • Grammy U
  • Musicians Institute

Speaker Topics

  • Brand building is important for anyone, from new artists to seasoned professionals. It helps express your unique identity and values. In the digital age, a strong brand sets you apart and builds trust and loyalty.

  • Empowering future leaders fosters innovation and resilience in a changing world. This topic emphasizes mentorship, education, and inclusivity in developing socially responsible leaders with essential skills. By showcasing transformative strategies and technology's role, the discussion aims to inspire current and emerging leaders to embrace collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking. Attendees will gain actionable insights to nurture leadership in diverse communities for a brighter, equitable future.

  • My Music is Done, Now What?


    This session addresses the crucial steps artists take after completing their music. Participants will learn about music distribution, marketing strategies, building a digital presence, engaging on social media, and playlisting on platforms like Spotify. We'll discuss maintaining post-release momentum and fostering fan connections, equipping artists with the tools to maximize their music's reach and achieve lasting success.

  • Launching your first music release can be exciting yet challenging. This session will discuss key strategies for marketing your debut project, focusing on storytelling to convey your vision and connect with fans.

Additional Public Speaking & Podcasts

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest. If you read the words back and don’t hear your own voice in your head, that’s a good sign you still have more work to do.

FEATURED IN

  • Forbes
  • CNBC
  • LA TImes
  • Thrive Global
  • Medium

NOTABLE CLIENTS

Advanced careers of top selling artists, including: Shawn Mendes, Avicii, The Killers, American Authors, Max Frost, among many others...

LOVE FOR MUSIC RUNS DEEP

Valencia’s penchant for music has also resided into DJing private events, as well as she has become a vital source for music curation for brands, in-store events and fashion shows.

PHILANTHROPY

Combining her love for music, fashion and philanthropy, Jaz is launching the JV Foundation - A venture that aims to build community events that donate the proceeds to charity organizations throughout LA/NYC.