About Us
Where Storytelling Breaks the Mold
At AudioMazes™, we’re not just telling stories—we’re changing the way they’re told. Our platform offers interactive, cinematic audiobook adventures that give listeners agency, immerse them in multidimensional soundscapes, and put human creativity back at the center of the experience.
We are returning to the roots of storytelling—the way humans once gathered around fires to connect, imagine, and feel. In a world racing toward artificial voices and formulaic formats, AudioMazes™ is blazing a new path: one where every twist, whisper, and heartbeat is handcrafted by real creators who care.
Our Co-Founders: Sophia DuJardot & Karl Haycock
Together, we’ve created over 100 audiobooks, and yet what we’re most proud of is what we’re building now. But first, let us introduce ourselves.
Co-Founder & Co-Owner • CEO • Lead Narrator • Visionary Advocate
Sophia DuJardot
Sophia is a multi-award-winning voice actor and producer, and the founder of Belle Voix Studios® and Belle Voix Noire™ and Belle…
Co-Founder • Strategic Leader of Production Planning & Sound Design • Narrator • Creative Powerhouse
Karl Haycock
Karl is the technical heartbeat of AudioMazes™, a master of sound design, audio engineering, original music production, and narration. His…
The Origin Story
Breaking the Industry to Rebuild It Better
Before founding AudioMazes®, Sophia and Karl collaborated on two groundbreaking projects:
An award-winning psychological drama that earned a 2025 Independent Press Award (Horror, Distinguished Favorite), was named an International Impact Book Awards finalist for Author of the Year, and received a 5-star editorial review from Readers’ Favorite.
Martha’s Notebook
a Top New Release in Young Adult Greek and Roman Mythology, is an award-worthy, emotionally charged thriller that pulls listeners deep into a world of myth, betrayal, and survival. Created by Caley Robison with Sophia DuJardot and Karl Haycock, it set a new standard for immersive audio storytelling through gripping narration, layered soundscapes, and a cinematic atmosphere that keeps every heartbeat tense and every choice critical. Its early acclaim helped inspire AudioMazes™, a movement redefining the audiobook experience.
Tides of Deception
But while the stories soared, the system failed.
They saw firsthand how audiobook creatives—narrators, sound designers, writers—were undervalued, underpaid, and creatively confined. The industry’s standards didn’t match the passion or the effort poured into every story.
So they decided to burn the blueprint.
They founded AudioMazes™ with one mission: to revolutionize the audiobook industry for both creatives and listeners. No more gatekeeping. No more passive listening. No more compromise.
Our Mission: Humans First. Creators Always.
At AudioMazes™, we’ve built a platform where:
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Narratives branch and twist based on the listener’s choices
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Every sound is cinematic and immersive
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Humans First -
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AI takes a back seat to real, emotional, human expression
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Creatives are paid fairly, credited fully, and empowered to lead
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We’re not here to play the game. We’re here to rewrite the rules.
Meet Our Team
As Web and App Developer and Co-Owner of AudioMazes™, Matt Hinchey is the architect behind the digital dimension of the maze. From the listener dashboard to interactive quest systems and tiered membership infrastructure, Matt builds the back-end and front-end experiences that make AudioMazes™ both seamless and magical.
With a focus on functional design, user experience, and platform scalability,…
Co-Owner • Web & App Developer • Digital Architect
Matt
Tristen Hinchey is an emerging author and Co-Owner of AudioMazes™, contributing original stories and imaginative development that expand the maze into new genres and realms. With a sharp instinct for character-driven plots and expansive mythologies, Tristen’s writing adds fresh, textured depth to the AudioMazes™ universe.
Tristen is currently developing original serialized content that taps into AudioMazes™' signature blend…
Co-Owner • Author • Worldbuilder in Residence
Tristen Hinchey
Colton Iverson is a multifaceted storyteller whose passion for narrative craft drives AudioMazes™' publishing vision. As Chief Publication Director, Colton oversees the development and execution of our innovative publication strategies, ensuring that each project aligns with our mission to revolutionize the audiobook industry.
A published author and seasoned writing coach, Colton has dedicated his career to empowering writers…
Chief Publication Director • Author • Storytelling Architect
Colton Iverson
Caley Robison serves as the Creative Marketing Director for AudioMazes™, where she leads brand storytelling, visual design, campaign strategy, and digital engagement across platforms. With a keen sense of timing, aesthetics, and connection, she shapes how listeners discover and experience our stories. Caley’s rare combination of visual artistry, narrative instinct, and marketing genius makes her a cornerstone of AudioMazes™’…
Creative Director • Author • Artistic Badass
Caley Robison
What’s Next: A New Publishing Future
By 2026, AudioMazes™ will launch a full-stack publishing model unlike anything the audiobook world has seen. This includes:
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A creator-first audiobook publication system
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Dedicated in-house recording studios
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An expanded line of interactive Young Adult titles
A complete publishing company with editorial, design, and marketing arms—all built with creator equity at the core
Our dreams are big.
Our plans are bold.
And our actions match our ambition.
We are AudioMazes™.
We are storytellers, rebels, and builders.
And we’re inviting you to step into the maze.