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Yolanda Spearman

  • Response time30 minutes
  • Last online36 minutes ago

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Reviews (28)

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    10/10! Yolanda was a true professional! She was organized, punctual, and communicated efficiently and promptly. I would absolutely recommend hiring her!!!
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    Pleasant to work with, very willing to do revisions. Very responsive and open to suggestions.
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Performance

  • Top 10%of voice actors
  • 30 minutesmedian response timeresponse time
  • 5.0

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    28

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  • 70 Bookings6 in the last 12 months6 in the last year
  • 48 clientsbooked this voice actorbooked
  • 396 clientsfavorited this profilefavorites

About Yolanda

  • Member sinceJun 30, 2009
  • LocationDetroit, MI, USA (GMT -4)
Yolanda Spearman Real Person. Real Voice. Real Stories. If sound had soul and style had a mic, it would be Yolanda. 🎯 AD DIRECTOR’S COMMENT “This is the kind of VO talent we need—someone who gets that it’s not just about sounding good. It’s about hitting the heart and the objective. Yolanda? She’s where strategy meets soul.” Yolanda Spearman is a dynamic African American voice actor who brings the many shades of Black sound—from bold to buttery, funny to fierce. Her voice isn’t trying to sound 22. It sounds authentic and timeless—rooted, rhythmic, and right on time. With comedic timing so sharp it can slice a punchline in half and still land it. She can sell the moment, narrate the legacy, or play your Southern grandma with a hot comb in one hand and holy oil in the other. - She’s your auntie with her hand on her hip. - She’s you bff that’s black girl magical. - She’s your momma who kisses and hugs you in front of everybody and whose voice somehow cuts through the noice in an audience, turning heads everywhere. - She is the granny who can tell a story and keep you on the edge of your seat while making your favorite chocolate chip cookies. Yolanda’s not a vibe. She’s the voice of the vibe. 🎯 Brands book her for: ✔️ -National Spots with soul and swagger ✔️ -Campaigns that need culture and clarity ✔️ -Characters with edge, sass, wit or wisdom ✔️ -Narration that feels like real conversation -Announcer with gravitas -PSA’s that get people to listen Your message is good. Yolanda makes it unforgettable. ⸻ PROFESSIONAL? Source Connect Id: yolandavo (sc version 3 & 4) Business: Impactful Voices LLC Agent: DPN - contact trish@dpntalent.com Website: https://yolandavo.com **Email: yolanda@yolandavo.com** **Call or text: 248-910-5025** WHO DOES SHE REMIND YOU OF? Yolanda truly wields her voices like an instrument. Some say she sounds like Viola Davis, Issae Rae, Regina King, Oprah, Tiffany Haddish, and Maya Angelou Producers and Directors enjoy Yolanda’s willingness to take direction and to try new things. WHERE HAVE YOU HEARD HER? OLAY, Trudelvy, Mariners MLB, Wayfair, Salesforce, Microsoft, Scotiabank, Netflix, Walmart, Spotify, Publix, AT&T, Chase, Henry Ford Hospital, Bauer Hockey, WNBA, Zaxby's, Kroger, Progressive, Overstock.com, Turbo Tax, Netflix, Audemars, Spotify, Sonos - R&B collection, Lincoln Project, African American Museum Exhibit, United Airlines, IBM, YOLANDA FREQUENTLY WORKS ON: TV Commercials Radio Commercials Imaging Explainer videos Instructional videos Training videos Corporate narration Animation In-show Narration Automotive Political commercials E-learning Promo Pitch Videos Podcasts Live Announcer Emcee _______________________________________________________________________________ Politically speaking see below to hear a sample of the serious side to this African-American Voice Talent. She is not afraid to stand up for what she believes is right. __________________________________________________________________________________ Her voice infuses personality into everyday projects. If you need a little black girl magic then this African-American voice just might be the right choice. Yolanda@yolandavo.com *** Recent Work *** BAUER HOCKEY - https://youtu.be/COaH9GIJxyg WAYFAIR - https://youtu.be/yhCw1dVrLKk DREAMFORCE - https://youtu.be/OIMkiYuT_BA POLITICAL - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWERme1QMv4 SALESFORCE - https://youtu.be/SlhESAKF1Tk ******** Real, Conversational, Charismatic, Likable, Friendly, Bold, Imaging, Heartfelt, Resonant, Soothing, Gravitas, Kind, Serious, Wise, Warm, Funny, Authentic. Deep, Soulful, Commercial, Non-Profit, Ads, Approachable, Apps, Athletic, Automotive, Luxury, Auto ad, Believable, African-American female actor, African-American voice actor, Black Woman voice actor, Black Female Voice actor, Black Voice Talent, African-American Woman, Voice Artist, African American Woman, African-American Female Voice Talent, Animation, Cartoons, Female adult, Copy Writer, Black Voice Talent, Detroit, Anthem, Rasp, Branding Video, Broadcast, Engaging, Inspiring, Black Mother, Mom, Explainer, Commercial, Pitch Video, Whisper, Gentle, Southern, African-American, Witch, Mother, Teacher, Commercial Ad. Cool, Corporate, Dependable, Direct, Down-to-Earth, Dramatic, Dynamic, Educated African-American, Elegant, Energetic, Engaging, Enthusiastic, Experienced, Friendly, Fun, Funny, Gentle, Genuine, Girl-Next-Door, Happy, Honest, Informative, Intelligent, Inviting, Knowledgeable, Mature, Midwest, Midwestern, Smooth, Boss, Epic, African, African-American Mother, Poetic, High Energy, Excited, Wife, Girlfriend, Corporate, African-American Community, African-American, Woman, Bestie,

Skills and services offered

    • Language
    • Voice gender & age
    • Creative services offered
      Audio editing and clean up
      Script writing
    • Recording and delivery options
      Digital delivery
      On-site recording
      Source Connect
      Phone patch
      Remote live direction
        • Location
          Detroit, MI, USA
    • Additional vocal abilities
      Hip Hop, Urban, Southern bell, Old Woman, Sounds like Actress , Viola Davis, Regina King, Rasp, Deep, Upbeat, Warm, Auntie, Poetic, Mom, Issa Rae, Teacher, Mom, Hip, Teenager, Yara Sharhidi from Blackish
    • Experience, training, and equipment
      I have coached with Dave Walsh, Everett Oliver, Mary Lynn Wisner, Sara Sherman, Joe Cipriano Sennheiser-MK416, Source Connect, Adobe Audition