Modern talking
Actress Amelia Henderson wants to educate listeners through her podcast, Studio Sembang.
NOT wanting her podcast to be just an empty chat, celebrity Amelia Henderson (pic) wants to apply more educational elements in the Studio Sembang podcast she has been running since October 2022.
Known for her role in the local film Pulau, the actress said although the podcast – which has more than 90,000 subscribers on Youtube – is based on entertainment, her original goal of the show was to share and educate the audience about the real life of an artiste.
“We have many ideas, but we can’t share too much yet. I also aim to increase the number of educational elements in future episodes,” she said.
Henderson, of Indian and Scottish blood, said she hopes the show can be a venue for fellow celebrities who have so far only been known through their acting roles, stage performances and social media content to share another side of themselves to the public.
“People out there may see and think the world of entertainment is glamorous, but the reality is, it comes with many challenges and hard work.
“The stories behind the scenes are ‘costly’ and not many know.
“I hope the listeners get inspired and motivated and (the celebrities) can feel closer to the audience through their stories,” said Henderson, who is also the show’s executive producer.
According to the 29-year-old actress, Studio Sembang not only focuses on celebrities but also invites personalities from various backgrounds to share their stories and life challenges to inspire the listeners.
“Previously, for example, we had interviews with politicians like Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman. It’s not to dwell on political subjects, but rather to know how they can succeed,” she shared.
Henderson’s foray into podcasting has proven her talent in the field and she was recognised at the Malaysia Top Achievers Awards 2023, organised by The Leaders Online and Myevents International, as Entertaining Podcast of The Year, recently.
“This award is not the result of my work alone.
“It’s teamwork. My really powerful team, the award is for them.
“We also want to thank those who believe in us and support this programme,” she said, adding that she became interested in podcast because she wanted to challenge her creativity.
However, the versatile artiste said that her busy work schedule is one of the challenges in making the show, which has now clocked over 70 episodes.
“In the entertainment industry, we have a great opportunity to try various things, but we have to be good at managing time,” she said. – Bernama