Best Creative Voice Development Group Podcasts (2024)

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Leveraging Cloud Technologies to Accelerate AI Innovation and Economic Development in Africa with Andrew Mori 52:33

3h ago52:33

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Episode 139 with Andrew Mori, the CEO and co-founder of Deimos, Africa’s leading cloud technology and professional services company based in South Africa. Deimos was born from the desire to place Software Engineering best practices and first principles at the heart of decision making and strategic direction at technology startups and enterprises, t…

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Voice Coaches Radio – #651 – Rhiannon’s Got IT! 14:46

1h ago14:46

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This week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa knew that when she first heard Rhiannon De Meulder, this girl was the *real* deal! Some people come in with such a special quality to their voice, tone or overall sound in conversation that it’s a beautiful thing to witness their growth when given the right tools. We... View Article…

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From Local Grain to Global Brand: Launching and Scaling a Successful Ethiopian Superfood Business with Yonas Ademassu Alemu 58:28

5h ago58:28

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Episode 138 with Yonas Ademassu Alemu, an investment banker turned entrepreneur who founded Lovegrass Ethiopia. As the Managing Director of this innovative health food company, Yonas has been instrumental in bringing the rich heritage of Ethiopian grains to the global stage. Lovegrass Ethiopia specialises in creating a diverse range of products, in…

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Voice Coaches Radio – #650 – Confusion For Voice Actors In Current Casting 11:03

2h ago11:03

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This week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa was reading up on a video game that is in preparation of casting, recording, release, etc called “Mafia:The Old Country.” A video game that’s involving the Italian Mafia, yet, not being voiced by Italian voice actors? Hmm…By Voice Coaches

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A Party With a Purpose: Rethinking Economics and Impact for Music Festivals in Africa with Walter Wanyanya 56:21

7d ago56:21

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Episode 137 is with Walter Wanyanya, a Zimbabwean creative and tech entrepreneur. He's the founder of Apple gadget retail company TechTools Technology as well as the founder of Ngoma Nehosho, a music promotion and marketing company. In the music industry, he is commonly known for his work as the manager of the late popular musician, Oliver Mtukudzi…

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Voice Coaches Radio – #649 – Margaux Newman Gets In Front of the Neumann! 20:04

2h ago20:04

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This week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa catches up with former student, Margaux Newman who initially was investigating in taking a bird watching course. Voice over is, uh, similar….right?! So, what brought her to pursuing this and getting herself a demo made?By Voice Coaches

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Locally Led Development: The Importance of Local Leadership in International Development With Gretchen Villegas 54:54

18d ago54:54

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Episode 136 is with Gretchen Villegas, a global development executive with a passion for transformation—disrupting poverty and empowering vulnerable populations. Gretchen began her career as a Peace Corps volunteer, where she experienced firsthand the challenges of living in poverty without access to basic resources or education. This experience in…

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Voice Coaches Radio – #648 Always Learning 9:07

21d ago9:07

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This week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa went to start this episode and realized something happened and it’s time to learn something new…By Voice Coaches

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The Future of African Brands: How High-Quality Branding Enables African Businesses to Compete on the Global Stage with Sydney Scott Sam 48:21

21d ago48:21

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Sydney Scott Sam, a celebrated leader in Africa’s marketing and entrepreneurship landscape, notably recognized as a Forbes 30 Under 30. Over the past decade, he has been at the forefront of a mission to assist African entrepreneurs in establishing robust brands through his tech platform, Workspace Global. Workspace Global has revolutionized access …

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Voice Coaches Radio – #647 Variety and Growth 10:27

12d ago10:27

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This week Marissa dives into a student question on animation and character work and how to grow into the variations one needs.By Voice Coaches

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Shaping the African Diaspora’s Story: Using New Media-Tech to Discover and Champion Young African Voices All Over the World with Claude Grunitzky 45:13

29d ago45:13

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Episode 134 is with Claude Grunitzky, a Togolese-American journalist, editor, and entrepreneur, renowned for his work in media and investment. As the founder of TRACE TV, Claude has built a career on elevating diverse voices, particularly women and people of colour. He's also committed to nurturing the next generation of entrepreneurs in his home c…

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Voice Coaches Radio – #646 A Dose of Vitamin D (Sundstrom!) 24:29

11d ago24:29

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This week Marissa chats with former student, D Sundstrom who recently tackled her very first demo! Explore her story and what lead her to this brand new adventure! Want to join an upcoming workshop? LEARN MORE Want to hear more from D? LISTEN HEREBy Voice Coaches

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Voice Coaches Radio #645 – Do You, Boo! 11:02

18d ago11:02

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This week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa talks about a recent situation and situations over the years that made her realize how she works best. Sometimes, you really just have to “do you, boo!”By Voice Coaches

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Boosting Government Revenue Without Raising Taxes. How African Governments Can Finance New Projects Through Governance Technology With Prakash Sabunani 49:30

1M ago49:30

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Episode 133 is with Prakash Sabunani, Senior Vice President & Partner at N-Soft, a company that uses its advanced solutions to generate extra Government revenues without raising taxes. In ten years of working with emerging states, N-Soft has built substantial expertise in creating innovative technological solutions providing essential support to na…

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Voice Coaches Radio #644 – Hard Work Incoming 10:30

1M ago10:30

10:30

This week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa talks about what it takes to do voice over. Some believe it will be a lot easier than it truly is and maybe that’s our own fault as pro’s making it *look* easy. But, that’s the skills involved! So, are you ready to put in the work?By Voice Coaches

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Boosting Revenue and Solving Payment Failures in Africa: Payment Orchestration Explained with Nader Abdelrazik 56:04

1M ago56:04

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Episode 132 is with Nader Abdelrazik, Co-Founder and CEO of MoneyHash, a company that addresses all payment needs, helping businesses build, optimise, and scale their payment infrastructure at any stage of growth. MoneyHash recently raised $4.5 million to combat payment failures across the MEA region, despite a significant funding slowdown. They ac…

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Voice Coaches Radio #643 – What’s In A Studio? 10:28

2M ago10:28

10:28

This week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa talks about some of the stuff that, when you’ve been in the business for a long time, you forget what people just starting don’t really know: what’s in a studio and why!By Voice Coaches

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Resilience, Creativity and Building Tech for Real Sectors: The Story of a Serial Entrepreneur Building in Africa with Onyeka Akumah 1:19:20

2M ago1:19:20

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Episode 131 is with Onyeka Akumah who is a serial entrepreneur. He is the Founder and CEO of Treepz, Africa’s leading corporate mobility solutions startup, with more than 5 million customer journeys completed across Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, and Uganda. As a seasoned executive with a background in agriculture, real estate, mobility, and e-commerce, On…

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Voice Coaches Radio #642 – How to Educate Yourself 12:24

2M ago12:24

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This week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa goes over something that was brought up recently: “Can I over educate myself? Can I over practice?” Well…can you?By Voice Coaches

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Fashion With a Purpose: How a Ghanaian Entrepreneur Is Thriving in a Male Dominated Shoemaking Industry with Edna Frimpong 45:59

2M ago45:59

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Episode 130 with Edna Frimpong who is an award-winning entrepreneur who is making remarkable strides in the shoemaking business. Affectionately called the "shoemaker girl," Edna is breaking barriers and inspiring others to pursue their passions, regardless of societal norms. Edna's journey as an entrepreneur began while she was a student at Adonten…

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Trust, Metrics, and Impact: A Blueprint for Success in Africa’s 2024 Startup Economy With Efayomi Carr 40:38

2M ago40:38

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Episode 129 with Efayomi Carr, who is Principal at Flourish Ventures, leads Africa investments for Flourish Ventures, and has worked with founders in the startup ecosystem for the last five years. As of November this year, fundraising declined to nearly pre-Covid levels, with startup founders raising only $3.2 billion in a difficult macroeconomic c…

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Voice Coaches Radio #641 – ABC, 123 11:41

2M ago11:41

11:41

This week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa had a commercial opportunity recently that was a bit different than how others are written. But, the trick she didBy Voice Coaches

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Building Borderless Banking: Transforming Global Financial Access for Individuals and Businesses with Ibrahim Toyeeb Ibitade 36:41

3M ago36:41

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Episode 128 with Ibrahim Toyeeb Ibitade, co-founder and CEO of Leatherback, on his remarkable journey as a fintech founder and entrepreneur and the driving force behind his mission to transform global financial access for individuals and businesses. Driven by the need to enable global financial access, payments, commerce, and lifestyle opportunitie…

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Voice Coaches Radio #640 – Summer Reading Lists 9:38

2M ago9:38

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This week on Voice Coaches Radio, while some are prepping for their summer reading lists, yours may look a little different. Marissa jumps into the world of audiobooks and chats about how many get into VO with the want of audiobooks, but it’s a little more complicated than we give it credit for. So where... View Article…

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Building a Long-Term Payment Infrastructure in Africa That Removes Currency Friction and Accelerates Economic Growth with Elizabeth Rossiello 30:21

3M ago30:21

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Episode 127 with Elizabeth Rossiello, who is the CEO and founder of AZA Finance, an established provider of currency trading solutions that accelerate global access to frontier markets through innovative infrastructure. By leveraging cutting-edge technology in its flagship products, TransferZero and BFX, AZA is able to significantly lower the cost …

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Voice Coaches Radio #639 – Is It Possible to Over Practice? 10:57

3M ago10:57

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This week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa had the question of, “is it possible to over practice?” The simple answer is yes and no…we’ll discuss.By Voice Coaches

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How the Africa Oxford Initiative is Supporting African Research and Innovation Ecosystems Through Equitable and Extensive Collaborations with Dr Anne Makena 57:16

3M ago57:16

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Episode 126 with Dr. Anne Makena, who is Co-Director of the Africa Oxford Initiative (AfOx), a cross-university platform for academic and research collaborations between the University of Oxford and African researchers and institutions. The Initiative aims to support the work of universities and research institutions across Africa and to facilitate…

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Using the Best of Tech and Human Touch to Solve Human Capital Challenges for Businesses in Africa with Paul Breloff 46:13

3M ago46:13

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Episode 125 with Paul Breloff, Founder and CEO of Shortlist, which is building a better way to hire, combining the best of tech, data, and human touch to provide executive search and youth employment programming across Africa, India, and 20+ countries globally. Since its inception in 2016, Shortlist has collaborated with more than 900 companies and…

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Voice Coaches Radio #637 – Pace Yourself 9:41

2M ago9:41

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This week with Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa discusses pacing and its importance. More than a handful of students will have pacing issues from the beginning but continue to have that issue for various reasons. So, how do you fix it?By Voice Coaches

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How a Nigerian Entrepreneur Is Cracking the Multi-Billion-Dollar Coconut Industry with Ebun Feludu 34:07

3M ago34:07

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Episode 124 with Ebun Feludu, who is the Founder and CEO of Kokari Coconuts & Company, which is an integrated coconut processing company that serves the food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical markets in Nigeria and across Africa. Since they began operations in 2016, they have processed over one million coconuts into a range of premium coconut oils, coc…

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Voice Coaches Radio #636 – How to React When AI Is Involved 9:07

3M ago9:07

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This week Marissa had an interesting opportunity pop up and it seemed really exciting until the term “A.I.” got involved. Hear what’s popped up and how she’s handling what could be.By Voice Coaches

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Building and Investing in Africa’s Web3 Infrastructure to Tackle Real Life Problems with Vincent LI 39:06

4M ago39:06

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Episode 123 with Vincent Li, who is a product manager, seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and mentor. He has more than 15 years’ experience in tech product management and VC investment in China, Africa, and the Middle East. Vincent is also a founding partner of Adaverse, which is the Cardano Ecosystem Accelerator that aggregates entrepreneurs, strate…

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Voice Coaches Radio #635 – Getting to Know Patrick Tokarz 13:03

4M ago13:03

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This week Marissa sat down to chat with a Voice Coaches student, Patrick Tokarz! He’s currently on his journey that, like any, has had some minor bumps along the way and he’s getting ready to re-record his demo! Lets see what he’s up to!By Voice Coaches

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Positioning Africa as a Key Player in the Global Semiconductor Supply Chain with Ola Fadiran 52:21

4M ago52:21

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Episode 122 with Ola Fadiran, who is Co-Founder and CEO at Chiplab, a company that emerged from a critical need—bridging the talent gap in the semiconductor industry and unlocking Africa’s youthful potential. Inspired by conversations with industry leaders seeking to diversify their workforce, including the inclusion of more women and diverse talen…

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Voice Coaches Radio #634 – Uh Oh, I’m Overwhelmed Again 9:56

4M ago9:56

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This week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa talks about something we’re all bound to feel at some point: overwhelmed. Lets face it, as you’re starting out in vo, chances are you’ve got another full time job that needs to come first. So, how can you grow in voice over, if your time is limited and... View Article…

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Trade, Tech, and Transformation: Creating a Lean and Trusted Ecosystem for Trade in Africa with Geoffrey de Mowbray 54:39

4M ago54:39

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Episode 121 with Geoffrey de Mowbray, who is creating a lean and trusted ecosystem for trade through his two business ventures. He is the Chief Executive Officer at Via.Trade, which enables trade by digitising several aspects of the supply chain and bringing customers and suppliers together, all supported by a financial solution and world-leading l…

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Voice Coaches Radio #633 – What Types of Work Are REALLY Out There? 11:31

4M ago11:31

11:31

This week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa jumps into the reality of Voice Over. Many of us start off knowing of audiobooks, commercials and training videos….but, what type of work is really out there? Maybe this will be a bit eye opening on what you could be seeking out for work next. Wanna... View Article…

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From Zero to Millions: Pulse Sports Journey and the Rise of African Sports Media with James Torvaney 45:24

4M ago45:24

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Episode 120 with James Torvaney, the visionary Managing Director behind Pulse Sports, a thriving online sports news platform with a staggering 2 million monthly users. James's journey is one of amazing growth, having guided Pulse Sports from its inception to become the leader in the field in Nigeria, Kenya, and Uganda. Pulse Sports is part of the r…

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Voice Coaches Radio #632 – Self Awareness Is Key 9:59

5M ago9:59

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This week on Voice Coaches Radio, a student recently gave Marissa a light bulb moment on a piece of being a voice actor, or really anything in life, that’s so important. It all comes down to: self awareness. Lets talk… Wanna get involved and check out an intro class? CLICK HEREBy Voice Coaches

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Advancing Women’s Economic Power in Africa Through Financial Access and Digital Technologies with Rachel Toku-Appiah 46:20

5M ago46:20

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Episode 119 with Rachel Toku-Appiah, who is the Director of Program Advocacy and Communications for Africa at the Gates Foundation, and is at the forefront of advocating for gender equality across the African continent. Her extensive expertise and leadership within the foundation's advocacy efforts position her at the forefront of this critical mov…

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Voice Coaches Radio #631 – Genny P on the M-I-C! 12:39

5M ago12:39

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This week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa got to sit and chat with former student, Genny P! She’s recently gone through the Voice Coaches program and recorded her demo…so what has she been working on? How has she been approaching things? What’s next? Wanna get involved and check out an intro class? CLICK... View Article…

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The Incredible Story of Happy Coffee's Impact on Nigeria's Coffee Culture and Value Chain with Princess Adeyinka Tekenah 36:54

5M ago36:54

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Episode 118 with Princess Adeyinka Tekenah, CEO of Happy Coffee, an indigenous Nigerian coffee brand and coffee solution company that has been actively dedicated to creating awareness about the Nigerian coffee value chain and improving the production and consumption of locally sourced Nigerian coffee since its establishment in 2015. Despite facing …

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Voice Coaches Radio #630 – A Chat with Simone from Voice Coaches! 17:46

5M ago17:46

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This week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa had the opportunity to chat with fellow Voice Coaches trainer and curriculum creator, Simone! Simone joined the team just over a year ago and comes with a wide variety of background in voice over…we’ll dive into her history, her favorite opportunities and what her job and goal is... View Article…

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Discovering, Developing, and Signing Emerging World-Class Football Players From Africa with Kingsley Pungong and James Woods 45:40

5M ago45:40

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Episode 117 with Kingsley Pungong, the Founder and CEO, and James Woods, a Partner and Director of Rainbow Sports Global. Rainbow Sports Global is a leading sports enterprise with a global footprint that has successfully positioned itself as a leading Pan-African sports entity, providing holistic management, marketing, and media solutions for footb…

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Voice Coaches Radio #629 – Should I Have a Business Plan? 11:01

5M ago11:01

11:01

This week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa had a student that was picking her brain earlier this week, Harry, who was talking to a friend about starting voice over. His friend asked him if he had a business plan and he wasn’t even sure if he should have one. So, should you? Wanna... View ArticleBy Voice Coaches

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Improving the Inefficiencies of Traditional Trade in Africa Through a Technology-Driven Platform with Deepankar Rustagi 38:48

5M ago38:48

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Episode 116 with Deepankar Rustagi, who is a co-founder and CEO of Omniretail, a unified consumer goods distribution platform that improves the inefficiencies of traditional trade through a technology-driven FMCG platform. During Nigeria’s cash crunch in Q1 2023, Omniretail launched an embedded finance platform, OmniPay, which achieved over $100 bi…

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Voice Coaches Radio #628 – Walkita White 24:00

5M ago24:00

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This week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa sits down and chats with former student Walkita White! Walkita recently got in the studio for her demo and blew it out of the water! But, going into it, Marissa wasn’t sure how things were going to go based on their last session together. So, what did Walkita... View Article…

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How an Egyptian Startup Became the First African Lab to Acquire US-FDA Accreditation with Omar Shoukry Sakr 44:52

6M ago44:52

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Episode 115 with Omar Shoukry Sakr, who is the CEO and Founder of Nawah-Scientific. A company on a mission to revolutionise the way people do scientific research in Egypt and beyond. Nawah-Scientific is the go-to place to outsource scientific services online. Nawah is a core hub of high-tech research equipment that provides a multitude of services …

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Voice Coaches Radio #627 – What Are They Looking For? 8:49

6M ago8:49

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This week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa had the opportunity to find out what’s most important, to at least one person, who hires out voice over talent and what they suggest you should be practicing and preparing for.By Voice Coaches

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How to Build Investment-Worthy Startups: Insights From the Godfather of Angel Investing in Africa, Tomi Davies 59:41

6M ago59:41

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Episode 114 with Harry 'Tomi Davies (TD), who is a Systems Analyst turned Public Speaker and author, Tech Strategy Advisor and Angel Investor, who is also Collaborator-in-Chief at TVC Labs, co-founder of the Lagos Angel Network (LAN) and President of the African Business Angel Network (ABAN). He is also widely regarded as the "godfather of angel in…

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