Celebrating Empowerment: Sophia DuJardot's Recognition at the WomElle Summit
- Sophia DuJardot
- Mar 28
- 4 min read
Updated: Jun 2
Las Vegas, NV — Sophia DuJardot, Co-Founder, Owner, and CEO of AudioMazes, LLC™, was honored with two prestigious awards at the 2025 WomElle Summit: the Volunteer of the Year Award and the Voice for Change Award.
These recognitions highlight Sophia’s unwavering dedication to creative empowerment. Her commitment to mentorship and inclusive storytelling fosters healing, community, and positive change.
The awards were presented by Naghilia Desravines, MBA, Founder of WomElle, and Rosa Flores, award-winning CNN Correspondent. Their support made the moment even more significant.
Daphne, a lead narrator for AudioMazes and the voice of Amanda in the exclusive Conspira-See by C. Fulster, joined Sophia. Her presence exemplified the female-led talent and collaboration that define AudioMazes’ immersive productions.
Why These Awards and Your Membership Matter in 2025
Sophia DuJardot received the Volunteer of the Year Award for her ongoing mentorship of women in the voiceover industry. At her sister company, Belle Voix Studios, she offers free, one-on-one support to emerging voice artists. She provides tools, encouragement, and insights as they navigate their creative journeys.
Sophia has been officially selected as a 2025 Audio Publishers Association (APA) Mentor. This role expands her influence by supporting new talent throughout the audiobook industry.
In addition, Sophia is actively launching scholarship opportunities through the *Frank “Pistol Pete” Eaton Legacy Foundation, which she co-founded. These scholarships will help students pursuing education in creative and technical fields, offering opportunities to those who may not have access otherwise.
A Focus on Change and Innovation
The Voice for Change Award celebrates Sophia’s bold leadership in challenging the audiobook industry norms. At AudioMazes, she utilizes her platform to be a genuine voice for equality. By building a space where talent is respected, valued, and protected, she is changing the narrative for creatives.
Under her guidance, AudioMazes redefines storytelling through immersive experiences. It also creates a safe, inclusive environment where both creators and listeners feel acknowledged and supported. Her goal is clear: elevate underrepresented voices, disrupt outdated models, and shape a future where audio storytelling is accessible and empowering.
Inspiring Women, Powerful Connections
A significant part of the WomElle Summit was connecting with extraordinary women across different industries. Sophia expresses deep appreciation to those she met, including:
Joy Vanichkul, Virginia Harris, Staci Swiderski, Rayna Schroeder, Jill Hardy Heath, Virginia W. Harris, Nichole Berlie, Carol Perry, Mireya Villarreal, Shantel Love, Krista Rabidoux CPA, CMA, FEA, Sarah-Mae Amde, MBA, Rosie Ward, Ph.D., Monica Beasley, Susan Taylor, Wendy Nguyen, and Emma White, Mrs. Nevada, Gina Merren and Mrs. America, Hannah Wise.
These remarkable women exemplify how collaboration, courage, and community can drive lasting change.
A New Project for a Vital Cause
As an advocate for change, Sophia and her team are developing a first-of-its-kind suicide prevention audiobook. This project is scheduled for release in September 2025 during Suicide Awareness Month.
Sophia collaborates closely with Emma White, a nationally recognized suicide prevention expert and mental health advocate. Emma is also the Youth Suicide Prevention Coordinator for the Nevada Department of Education and the founder of the Life Is Worth It Organization. Together, they are creating an immersive audiobook experience, accompanied by a dedicated resource webpage to assist individuals facing mental health challenges.
What’s Ahead for 2025
Sophia and the AudioMazes team aim to achieve bold, purpose-driven goals in 2025:
Provide emotional escape and hope through interactive, immersive audio.
Build a platform prioritizing creative well-being and empowerment.
Contract and collaborate with 50+ creatives in narration, sound design, graphic design, literary authors, and editing.
Establish an internal platform for community connections, creating a safe and inclusive space.
Directly mentor at least 10 women in the voiceover or audiobook industry in 2025.
Create and distribute an AudioMazes Code of Care that shapes team culture, establishing expectations for inclusion, kindness, and collaboration.
Launch a suicide prevention audiobook with a goal of achieving over 5,000 listens within the first three months of release.
Expand the AudioMazes Inside Influencer Program, connecting with authors, creators, and advocates.
Host the inaugural “Enter the Maze” AudioMazes Conference in 2025. This event will bring together creatives and listeners for an unforgettable experience. Over multiple days, attendees will enjoy education, workshops, and networking opportunities. Narrators, sound designers, authors, and editors will participate, culminating in an empowering awards ceremony.
This event aims to build connections, celebrate creativity, and significantly expand the AudioMazes community in an inclusive way. The initiative will also center on transparency, inclusion, and mental wellness.
Join the Maze
AudioMazes is more than a company. It’s a creative movement dedicated to amplifying authentic voices, building inclusive communities, and transforming lives through immersive storytelling.
If you share our vision, we invite you to support our mission by becoming an AudioMazes Member. Your membership helps fund projects like our suicide prevention audiobook and expands opportunities for underrepresented creatives.
We offer three membership options tailored to your level of support—whether you are a listener, a creative, or a passionate advocate for inclusive storytelling.
Explore your options and become part of the movement at audiomazes.com.
Together, we can change the narrative—one story at a time.
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