Following your dreams takes a lot of faith and courage. But it also requires persistence – the ability to keep on keeping on regardless of the obstacles that may crop up. And there can be many. While … [Read more...]
To Follow Your Dreams (or Not) – Confessions of a Working Voice Over Actor
The very phrase “follow your dreams” can fill us with bliss. It’s something society, pop culture and Disney movies reinforce at every turn. While following your dreams may sound like the only course … [Read more...]
How Our Voice Over Business is Taking a Positive Approach to COVID-19
Today we are talking about COVID-19, voice over and how your business can deal with the current uncertainty in the world. With all the craziness going on due to the coronavirus, it may be easy to fall … [Read more...]
What to Look for on a Voice Over Talent’s Website Before Hiring
When you’re searching online for a voice over artist, your first impression is likely to come from their website. A polished and professional site gives you a sense of a polished and professional … [Read more...]
What If Presidential Candidates Were Voice Actors – Part 2
As a longtime voice over actor, I automatically pick up on different speech patterns, nuances and styles of speaking from those in the public eye. And you can’t get any more public than the lineup of … [Read more...]
What If Presidential Candidates Were Voice Actors – Part 1
When it comes to picking our next president, it's not just about what the candidates say. It's also about how they say it. With speeches, debates and other political performances gearing up for the … [Read more...]
Why Voice Over Actors Don’t Need to Lose Sleep over TTS
Technology is moving so fast it can make our heads spin, especially in the world of text to speech (TTS). As voice over actors, we’re certainly aware of TTS – and some of us may even fear the … [Read more...]
Communication is Key for Voice Over Success
While all businesses rely heavily on communication for success, it’s even more important in the world of voice over. That’s because communication is at the heart of all we do. The main goal of our … [Read more...]
The Biggest Voice Over Customer Service Mistakes and How to Fix Them
Customer service has always been a huge part of doing business, and in our hugely competitive, global market, it’s become even more important than ever. Folks put a lot of stock in the online customer … [Read more...]
Why Work Is Not the Be-All and End-All of Life (Not Even Voice-Over Work)
Don’t get me wrong. I absolutely love my job as a voice-over talent. Being able to make a living doing something I enjoy and am skilled at is a fortunate blessing. Yet I have many other blessings … [Read more...]