HireMe! - Stephanie Y. Cole
Podcast Host & Voice Talent with over eight years of experience in podcasting and audio storytelling.
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HireMe!: Stephanie Y. Cole
Professional Title
Podcast Host & Voice Talent
Location
New York, USA
About Stephanie
Stephanie Y. Cole is a storyteller and native New Yorker with over eight years of experience in podcasting and audio storytelling. Since 2017, she has created, produced, and edited more than 100 podcast episodes, while also performing in two audio dramas and an internet radio ad.
In addition to her on-mic work, she has managed podcast operations, from scheduling to logistics, and developed expertise in narration and voiceover for diverse formats including training videos, audiobooks, and sleep meditations. Stephanie blends her love of leadership philosophy, science/fantasy fiction, classic comedy, and music into her creative work, shaping stories that resonate deeply.
She thrives on building strong, positive communities through authentic relationship cultivation and the transformative impact of storytelling.
Career Philosophy
“I create strong, positive communities through authentic relationship cultivation combined with the impact of storytelling.”
Fun Fact
Stephanie’s love for old school soul music—especially on vinyl—runs DEEEEEEEP. Her dream home includes a music library, a book wall, surround-sound listening lounge, and a spa-style bathroom with a sunken tub and built-in music system. Definitely her “Queen Cave.”
Areas of Focus
Content Development: solo/monologue formats, storytelling, creative direction
Marketing & Audience Growth: social media storytelling, short-form audio/video (reels, clips, microcontent)
Operations & Logistics: scheduling, project management, podcast operations
Additional Expertise: voice talent, narration for training videos, audiobooks, and meditations; audio drama performance; radio
Opportunities & Achievements
Work Interests
Roles: Host, Co-Host, Voice Talent, Narrator
Projects: Audio dramas, radio, short-form content, social storytelling
Genres: Comedy & Entertainment, Fiction / Storytelling, Music & Arts
Career Highlights
Produced and edited 100+ podcast episodes since 2017
Featured as a performer in two audio dramas
Voiced an internet radio ad
Expanded into voiceover for narration, training, and meditations
👉 Currently open to freelance, contract, part-time, and full-time opportunities.
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Availability & Preferences
Open to Work: Yes
Employment Type: Freelance, Contract, Part-Time, Full-Time
Location: New York, USA
Worksite: Hybrid, On-site, Remote
ravel: Up to 25 miles / 40 km
Relocation: Maybe
Experience: 8 years
Languages: AAVE, English
Sample Work
Portfolio — curated storytelling and voice work - View Portfolio
Storytelling and production
Listen here
Additional Work — podcast and narration sample
Narration Sample – YouTube Storytelling Clip
Resume
Contact & Links
LinkedIn: View Profile
Instagram: @ao_storytelling
YouTube: AO Storytelling
Preferred Contact Email: mailto:socialmediaflight@gmail.com
👉 If you’re looking for voice talent for your next project, Stephanie is open to new freelance and full-time opportunities.
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