HOW ELMA AKOB BECAME THE VOICE OF AFRICA’S BIGGEST BRANDS & BUILT A VOICE EMPIRE |

Welcome to another powerful episode of In Conversation With Rudy Samuel 🔥🔥🔥

This time, we’re joined by none other than Elma Akob, the unmistakable voice behind brands like Gautrain, Nedbank, MTV, Netflix, Disney, and BBC Africa.

From her Cameroonian roots to being raised in South Africa, Elma shares her inspiring journey as a voice-over artist, entrepreneur, public speaking coach, founder of Elevate Africa, and a woman of deep faith.

We unpack:
🎙 How she built a voice empire across Africa
🧠 Imposter syndrome & building unshakable confidence
📢 Faith in the workplace & staying authentic
💼 Mentoring Africa’s next generation of communicators
🌍 What it means to lead as a young African woman today

If you’re a creative, storyteller, or dreamer trying to find your voice — this episode is for you.

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📍Filmed in Randburg, Johannesburg
🎙️ Host: Rudy Samuel

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00:00 - Intro | In Conversation With Rudy Samuel
01:34 - Who is Elma Akob? 🎙️
01:58 - Balancing Being a CEO, MC, PhD Candidate & More
02:34 - What Does the Name Elma Akob Represent?
03:15 - When Elma Realised Her Voice Carries Power
05:20 - The Beginning of Elma’s Journey
10:39 - Blending South African & Cameroonian Cultures in Her Work
12:13 - Brands Elma Has Voiced For: Nedbank, Gautrain, Disney, Netflix & More
14:05 - Inside the Voice Over Recording Process
15:00 - How to Become a Voice Over Artist | Theory & Practice
18:06 - Elma’s International Travels as an MC
20:43 - How Elma & Her Parents Feel About Her Success
22:47 - Why Helping Others With Public Speaking Matters
24:10 - The Realities of Entrepreneurship in South Africa
26:17 - The Importance of Faith in Elma’s Life
27:31 - Staying Grounded in an Industry of Visibility & Recognition
29:00 - Feeling Like an Outsider: Elma’s Honest Reflections
31:32 - Imposter Syndrome | Why Elma Says It’s a Good Thing
32:36 - A Message to Every Young African Girl 🌍
33:55 - Resigning From Work to Pursue Full-Time Entrepreneurship
36:18 - Conversations With God That Changed Everything
37:36 - The Legacy Elma Akob Wants to Leave
38:50 - Closing Words & Outro