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George "The Tech" Whittam is a global authority on voice-over recording technology and tech support for voice actors. He is known for his expertise in studio design, equipment setup, and acoustic solutions for voice-over professionals. Whittam's company, GeorgeThe.Tech (https://georgethe.tech/avs), offers tech support, training, and engineering services. *In this Episode, we talk about: * * VO Home Studio/Recording Space * Can you DIY a VO Booth? * SPLURGE or SAVE? Interfaces, Mic Cables, Microphones, Headphones, Computers and DAWs * Source Connect 4 * Home Studio Challenges * Pasport VO - Small but Powerful Interface Get *10% * OFF George's Services HERE (https://georgethe.tech/avs) Share YOUR Home Studio Challenge HERE (https://forms.gle/cWYj5yyJ9WxgBN9V8) Want a CEntrance Pasport VO interface? Email George at: george@georgethe.tech Atlanta VO Studio Upcoming Training Learn Audacity with Larry Hudson (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-classes-learn-audacity-w-larry-hudson/) Find Your Voice with Daniel Ross (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-workshops-find-your-voice-workshop/) The Character of You Class (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-classes-the-character-of-you-class/) (Learn how to bring your authentic voice to scripts) Script Workout with Jill Perry (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-classes-vo-virtual-script-workout/) Character of You Workout with Steve Henderson (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-classes-character-of-you-virtual-workout/) CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($495 tier and up) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i Terms & Conditions - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CcYMkdLxWfbmwbvu-mwaurLNtWYVpIBgkJpOQTYLDwc/edit?usp=sharing Looking for a VO MENTOR? Check out our Mentorship Membership for just $25/month - https://www.provoiceovertraining.com/300-membership *LET'S CONNECT! * facebook.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio instagram.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio twitter.com/atlvostudio tiktok.com/@atlantavoiceoverstudio YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail

Daniel Ross is best known as the third person to have ever officially voiced Donald Duck, beginning with Mickey and the Roadster Racers/Mickey Mouse Mixed-Up Adventures and other specials and shorts. He also won an Emmy for his work as Donald Duck. He has portrayed the voices of Lucky the Leprechaun for Lucky Charms Cereal, Starscream, Hound, and Mixmaster in Transformers: The Game. He additionally voices Gizmo and Stripe from the Gremlins franchise for the game MultiVersus. *In this Episode, we talk about: * * How he ended up voicing Donald Duck * The SURPRISING inspiration for developing Donald Duck's voice * The audition process for Lucky the Leprechaun and Donald Duck * Advice if you get an audition for an ICONIC character * How to DO Donald Duck's voice * How Danny DeVito lead to his biggest VO career ah-ha moment * Daniel's advice and encouragement if you're wanting an animation career Sign up for Daniel's ANIMATION WORKSHOP June 7th (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-workshops-find-your-voice-workshop/) *FOLLOW Daniel on Social @actordanielross * Atlanta VO Studio Upcoming Training Agent Rep Workshop (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-workshops-agent-rep-prep-workshop/) Monthly Script Workout with Jill Perry (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-classes-vo-virtual-script-workout/) Promo and Trailer Workshop with Richard Redfield (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-workshops-promo-trailer-workshop/) The Character of You Class (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-classes-the-character-of-you-class/) (Learn how to bring your authentic voice to scripts) CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($359 tier and up) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i Terms & Conditions - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CcYMkdLxWfbmwbvu-mwaurLNtWYVpIBgkJpOQTYLDwc/edit?usp=sharing Looking for a VO MENTOR? Check out our Mentorship Membership for just $25/month - https://www.provoiceovertraining.com/300-membership *LET'S CONNECT! * facebook.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio instagram.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio twitter.com/atlvostudio tiktok.com/@atlantavoiceoverstudio YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail

Dr. Ragland is a licensed psychologist and is here to talk mental health in the voice over industry. She received her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Georgia State University. She is the Founder and CEO at GROW Counseling, GROW Counseling Network, and GROW Restored. GROW Counseling, a counseling and leadership development organization, assists individuals, couples, groups, and corporate teams to achieve their fullest life or career potential. With more than two decades of experience, Dr. Dickinson specializes in such clinical issues as addictions, crises, faith-based issues, leadership development, stress management, trauma, maximizing productivity, and vocational counseling. She works with a variety of clientele of various ages and backgrounds. GROW Counseling Network (GCN) operates in North America (serving the United States and Canada) and is composed of nearly 300 counselors and psychologists. GCN exists to help individuals and organizations become more resilient, learn to develop better coping skills, and begin to find meaning and joy through a variety of counseling services. *In this Episode, we talk about: * * How to ease nerves * Preventing comparison from hindering our VO journeys * What is a scarcity and abundance mentality * The key to not feeling overwhelmed and paralyzed in your career * How to maintain motivation * Why to celebrate wins in our career Learn more about Dr. Wendy and Grow Counseling HERE (https://growcounseling.com) Atlanta VO Studio Upcoming Training Podcasting for Voiceover Pros (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-workshops-podcasting-for-voiceover-pros-workshop/) Improv in VO (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-workshops-intro-to-improv-in-vo/) CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($359 tier and up) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i Terms & Conditions - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CcYMkdLxWfbmwbvu-mwaurLNtWYVpIBgkJpOQTYLDwc/edit?usp=sharing Looking for a VO MENTOR? Check out our Mentorship Membership for just $25/month - https://www.provoiceovertraining.com/300-membership *LET'S CONNECT! * facebook.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio instagram.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio twitter.com/atlvostudio tiktok.com/@atlantavoiceoverstudio YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail

Paul Schmidt is a successful voice actor, community builder, and voiceover business coach. He's the creator of the VO Freedom Master Plan, the leading marketing program for voice actors, and the VO Pro Community, a private, global community for voice actors and audiobook narrators. Paul has been a voice actor for over 25 years. *In this Episode, we talk about: * * Paul's FAILED attempt at breaking into the VO business and how that helped him eventually find success * Direct Marketing * How to Know Your Value * Tips for Reaching out to VO Clients * VO Conference Tips * Two Books that have changed Paul's life Atlanta VO Studio Upcoming Training Podcasting for Voiceover Pros (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-workshops-podcasting-for-voiceover-pros-workshop/) Improv in VO (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-workshops-intro-to-improv-in-vo/) Animation & Video Games with Arianna Ratner (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-classes-acting-for-animation-and-video-games/) *Links Mentioned in This Episode: * VO Freedom Master Plan (https://vofreedommasterplan.com) VO Pro YouTube Channel (https://youtube.com/@vo-pro) Done For You VO Conference Calendar (https://welcome.vopro.pro/conference-calendar?_gl=1*whozb8*_ga*MTIwNTE2MjkyNi4xNzM5MzkyODE0*_ga_1JMW301KBV*MTczOTM5MjgxMy4xLjAuMTczOTM5MjgxNC4wLjAuMA..) VO Pro Website (https://vopro.pro) BOOKS Atomic Habits (https://amzn.to/4gDiJvt) by James Clear Go For No (https://amzn.to/40ZYlyW) by Richard Fenton and Andrea Waltz CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($359 tier and up) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i Terms & Conditions - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CcYMkdLxWfbmwbvu-mwaurLNtWYVpIBgkJpOQTYLDwc/edit?usp=sharing Looking for a VO MENTOR? Check out our Mentorship Membership for just $25/month - https://www.provoiceovertraining.com/300-membership Wanna do ANIMATION and VIDEO GAMES? Check out our class HERE (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-classes-acting-for-animation-and-video-games/) Learn more about VO Atlanta - https://www.voatlanta.me *LET'S CONNECT! * facebook.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio instagram.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio twitter.com/atlvostudio tiktok.com/@atlantavoiceoverstudio YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail

Steven Goard is with CESD NY/LA. He's voiced national commercials for Cheerios, Gatorade, Hanes, CDC, Pfizer, Moderna, Mikes Hard Lemonade, Principal Financial & many more. He's also been the promo voice for the NBA, NHL, ESPN, and Fox Sports, & narrated documentaries for ID Discovery, The Discovery Channel & the American Battlefield Trust. Steven's also the voice of ‘LEM' for Starry Soda™ by Pepsi® and Kang the Conqueror for Marvel Heroes Unite on the Australia Disney Wonder Cruise. In 2023, Steven created an animation series called The Uptown Chronicles. He breaks down how he went from idea to pitching! *In this Episode, we talk about: * * WHY create your own content * How creating your own content can help in YOUR voice over career * The CHALLENGES of creating your own animation * What Steven has LEARNED through the process See the TRAILER for The Uptown Chronicles HERE (https://theuptownchronicles.com/). CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($359 tier and up) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i Terms & Conditions - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CcYMkdLxWfbmwbvu-mwaurLNtWYVpIBgkJpOQTYLDwc/edit?usp=sharing Looking for a VO MENTOR? Check out our Mentorship Membership for just $25/month - https://www.provoiceovertraining.com/300-membership Wanna do ANIMATION and VIDEO GAMES? Check out our class HERE (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-classes-acting-for-animation-and-video-games/) Learn more about VO Atlanta - https://www.voatlanta.me *LET'S CONNECT! * facebook.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio instagram.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio twitter.com/atlvostudio tiktok.com/@atlantavoiceoverstudio YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail

Tina Morasco is the head of VO casting at Sound & Fury but began her journey at William Morris, then ICM (International Creative Management). Not only is she a voice actor herself - if you've ever seen HGTV's Love it or List it, she's the voice but she's also got on-camera credits including Jane The Virgin, Castle, Parks and Recreation, Two and a Half Men, Numb3rs, Boston Legal, CSI, Cold Case and many more. Today, in addition to being part of Sound & Fury, Tina offers voice over coaching and offers a video course called the Voiceover Library. *In this Episode, we talk about: * * Current state of the VO Industry * How can Voice Actors Stand Out * What is a GROUNDED, CONVERSATIONAL read? * Why doesn't the FINISHED spot sound like what they asked for in the AUDITION? * What Casting Wishes Voice Actors Understood * How to coach with Tina GET 15% OFF Tina's Coaching with The Library Video Course https://www.tinamorascocoaching.com/voiceoverlibrary ** CODE: **AVS15 CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($359 tier and up) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i Terms & Conditions - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CcYMkdLxWfbmwbvu-mwaurLNtWYVpIBgkJpOQTYLDwc/edit?usp=sharing *LET'S CONNECT! * facebook.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio instagram.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio twitter.com/atlvostudio tiktok.com/@atlantavoiceoverstudio YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail

Every voice actor has their own journey. Hear from 6 different voice actors that trained at Atlanta Voiceover Studio and are now working. We talk about the challenges, the wins, the lessons learned and hope their individual, unique journeys inspire and encourage you. *PODCAST GUESTS: * - Keenan Reddish Website (https://voiceactor.com/site/Kreddd) Sanya Simmons Website (https://sanyasimmons.com) Micah Caldwell Website (micahonmic.com) Lauren McDowell Linktree (https://linktr.ee/laurenmcdowell98) Kurt Gray VO examples (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ZJqnIVu6jA8fWH1TF9Utyz7PcnwAKdCw?usp=sharing) Cara Leighty Website (http://www.caraleighty.com/) CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($359 tier and up) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i Terms & Conditions - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CcYMkdLxWfbmwbvu-mwaurLNtWYVpIBgkJpOQTYLDwc/edit?usp=sharing *LET'S CONNECT! * facebook.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio instagram.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio twitter.com/atlvostudio tiktok.com/@atlantavoiceoverstudio YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail

Ben Gottdiener is CEO of Narrativ.ai, graduate of Columbia University and previous deal team Associate with Bain Capital's Partnership Strategies Fund. Narrativ's mission is to be the "marketplace for advertisers to license talent audio AI likenesses." Narrativ just entered into a major agreement with SAG-AFTRA as part of its commitment to using only AI that has been "ethically trained." *In the podcast episode, we talk about: * * What IS Narrativ.ai + How Voice Actors Can Use it for Passive Income * Ethically Trained AI * Details of the SAG Agreement with Narrativ * Can Non-Union Voice Actors Join? * How to Make Narrativ.ai work for you Follow Narrativ.Ai and Learn More Narrativ.ai Website (https://narrativ.ai) Narrativ on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/narrativai/) Narrativ on Tiktok (https://www.tiktok.com/@narrativai) Narrativ on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@narrativai) Narrativ on Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/company/narrativ-inc/?viewAsMember=true) CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($359 tier and up, for first-time members) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i Terms & Conditions - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CcYMkdLxWfbmwbvu-mwaurLNtWYVpIBgkJpOQTYLDwc/edit?usp=sharing *LET'S CONNECT! * facebook.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio instagram.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio twitter.com/atlvostudio tiktok.com/@atlantavoiceoverstudio YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail

Rolf Veldman is CEO of Voice123, the world's first and largest online marketplace for professional voice actors. At Voice123, Rolf spearheads a widely diverse and fully remote team that has set itself the task of crafting the future of the voiceover industry. In this podcast, we talk about - The Voice Authenticity Initiative (FAQs HERE (https://voice123.com/thebooth/about-voice123s-voice-authenticity-initiative/#:~:text=Voice123's%20Voice%20Authenticity%20Initiative,their%20datasets%20and%20audio%20files.)) - Low paying TTS/synthetic voice opportunities on V123 - How the V123 algorithm works and why - Current buyer challenges - What sets apart people booking more on V123 - Waitlist for V123 premium - What makes V123 better than other online casting platforms Learn more about Voice123's Voice Authenticity Initiative HERE (https://voice123.com/thebooth/voice-credentials-audio-security/) CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($359 tier and up, for first-time members) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i Terms & Conditions - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CcYMkdLxWfbmwbvu-mwaurLNtWYVpIBgkJpOQTYLDwc/edit?usp=sharing *LET'S CONNECT! * facebook.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio instagram.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio twitter.com/atlvostudio tiktok.com/@atlantavoiceoverstudio YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail

Brandon Rochon is the Chief Creative Officer (CCO) at HZ Ad Agency. He moved to Atlanta a couple years back from Los Angeles where he was CEO and chief creative officer at Kastner & Partners, heading up creative for the shop's longtime partner Red Bull. He joined independent Atlanta agency Hothouse as its executive vice president, head of creative and is now at HZ. He has worked with some of the biggest brands, including leading the Samsung account for Leo Burnett, Coca-Cola for Ogilvy Paris and working with Absolut Vodka, McDonalds, PlayStation, Heineken and Nissan at TBWAParis. *In the podcast episode, we talk about: * * The 5 P's in Advertising and how knowing them can help in your script analysis * Ad Agency's view of AI and using it in voice over * What role the VO plays in commercials * What a “natural, authentic voice” means, from an agency perspective * The life cycle of an ad and where VO fits CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($359 tier and up, for first-time members) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i Terms & Conditions - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CcYMkdLxWfbmwbvu-mwaurLNtWYVpIBgkJpOQTYLDwc/edit?usp=sharing *LET'S CONNECT! * facebook.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio instagram.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio twitter.com/atlvostudio tiktok.com/@atlantavoiceoverstudio YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail

Arianna Ratner is a voice actress known for video games, animation, promo, TV affiliate and creature sounds. Growing up in LA with a voice acting and art-centric family, Arianna grew up acting and performing. You can hear her on video games like World of Warcraft, Fallout 76, as Mimic Octopus in Baby Shark as well as on the Jumpin Jellyfish and Avatar Flight of Passage rides at California Adventures and Disney World. Arianna also leads a 3-week Animation and Video Game virtual class with Atlanta Voiceover Studio. (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-classes-acting-for-animation-and-video-games/) *In this episode, we talk about: * * What it was like growing up in an artistic, and voice over focused family * What it takes to “make it” these days in animation and video games * How the ability to do creature and baby sounds can help your VO career * Where Arianna sees video games and animation going in the next 5-10 years * What people get wrong about an animation/video game career *Follow Arianna on - * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ariannaratner/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ariannaratnervo FB: https://www.facebook.com/ariannaratnervo Sign up for Arianna's Animation and Video Game Class: https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-classes-acting-for-animation-and-video-games/ CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($359 tier and up) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i Terms & Conditions - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CcYMkdLxWfbmwbvu-mwaurLNtWYVpIBgkJpOQTYLDwc/edit?usp=sharing *LET'S CONNECT! * facebook.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio instagram.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio twitter.com/atlvostudio tiktok.com/@atlantavoiceoverstudio YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail

Robert Sciglimpaglia is a voice actor, actor, producer, lawyer, author of Voice Over Legal and won the case for Bev Standing when she went against Tiktok for using her voice. *In this episode, we talk about: * - The case against Tiktok by Bev Standing - What to do if you think your voice has been cloned - Red flags to look out for in AI/Synthetic Voice contracts - Is the NAVA AI rider enforceable? - When interviewing with a synthetic voice company, what questions should you ask? - Do email agreements stand as contracts? - Should voice talent copyright and/or trademark their VO business name and/or slogan? - The one thing you should be doing when signing contracts and NDAs - Is there a way to avoid getting audited? - Biggest legal career suicides for voice actors - What are the copyright laws for demos? To contact Robert: https://ctworkerscompattorney.com Robert's Legal Advice Membership: https://www.attyondemand.com To read about Paul Lehrman whose voice was cloned without consent that we mention in the episode: https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/17/tech/voice-actors-ai-lawsuit-lovo CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($359 tier and up) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i Terms & Conditions - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CcYMkdLxWfbmwbvu-mwaurLNtWYVpIBgkJpOQTYLDwc/edit?usp=sharing *LET'S CONNECT! * facebook.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio instagram.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio twitter.com/atlvostudio tiktok.com/@atlantavoiceoverstudio YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail

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This is the audio version of our email newsletter entitled, "What Sea Sponges have to do with Voice Over?," for Monday June 17th. Click HERE (https://bit.ly/AVSemail) to subscribe to the newsletter. Adam Grant, in his book Hidden Potential, talks about what we can learn from Sea Sponges. How they are able to survive and thrive in the worst circumstances. I share how those lessons can help us in voice over. Two books referenced: Atomic Habits by James Clear (https://amzn.to/3WkOhzT) Hidden Potential by Adam Grant (https://amzn.to/3JFweNe) *Learn more and sign up below - * AVS Classes (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-classes/) AVS Workshops (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-workshops/) AVS Monthly Script Workout (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/services/what-we-offer-voiceover-practice/) Home Studio Help (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-home-studio-set-up/) Demos (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-demos/) VO Business, Branding and Marketing Course (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/services/what-we-offer-business-branding-marketing-course/) On-Demand Voice Over Training Video Courses (www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com)

Anne Ganguzza has been a leader in the VO industry for almost 2 decades. She is an award winning demo producer, coach, talent, host of the VO Boss podcast and created a monthly group called VO Peeps. *In this episode, we talk about * - What makes a great teacher - The biggest challenge Anne sees with VO students - What we can learn from American Idol - Did Anne ever think of quitting? - How do we lean into growth To listen to PART 1, where we focus on E-Learning, check out Ep 69 - https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.fireside.fm/68 Learn more about Anne and her coaching - https://www.anneganguzza.com CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($359 tier and up) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i Terms & Conditions - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CcYMkdLxWfbmwbvu-mwaurLNtWYVpIBgkJpOQTYLDwc/edit?usp=sharing *LET'S CONNECT! * facebook.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio instagram.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio twitter.com/atlvostudio tiktok.com/@atlantavoiceoverstudio YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail

Anne Ganguzza has been a leader in the VO industry for almost 2 decades. She is an award winning demo producer, coach, talent, host of the VO Boss podcast and created a monthly group called VO Peeps. In this episode, we talk about: - The evolution of E-Learning - Where most of the E-Learning opportunities are - A misconception people have about E-Learning - What makes a great E-Learning Voice Talent - How AI will impact E-Learning - The Standard for E-Learning Demos Check out EP #69 for Part 2 of my interview with Anne where we touch on more of the business aspects of VO. Check out Anne Ganguzza's website for her coaching and demos: https://www.anneganguzza.com Listen to her VO Boss podcast: https://www.voboss.com CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($359 tier and up) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i Terms & Conditions - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CcYMkdLxWfbmwbvu-mwaurLNtWYVpIBgkJpOQTYLDwc/edit?usp=sharing *LET'S CONNECT! * facebook.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio instagram.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio twitter.com/atlvostudio tiktok.com/@atlantavoiceoverstudio YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail

This is the audio version of our email newsletter entitled, "Dropped from your VO Agent! Now What?," for Monday May 27th. Click HERE (https://bit.ly/AVSemail) to subscribe to the newsletter. A VO talent just emailed me and said she was dropped from her VO agent after 10 years! What do you do in this situation? I share three things to do + some of my biggest moments of rejection in my career. Need help learning a DAW (editing software) or with your Home Studio? Check out our Adobe Audition, Audacity, Pro Tools and other Home Studio resources HERE: https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-home-studio-set-up/ *Learn more and sign up below - * AVS Classes (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-classes/) AVS Workshops (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-workshops/) AVS Monthly Script Workout (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/services/what-we-offer-voiceover-practice/) Home Studio Help (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-home-studio-set-up/) Demos (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-demos/) VO Business, Branding and Marketing Course (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/services/what-we-offer-business-branding-marketing-course/) On-Demand Voice Over Training Video Courses (www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com)

This is the audio version of our email newsletter entitled, "Skills to Add to your VO Resume," for Monday May 20th. Click HERE (https://bit.ly/AVSemail) to subscribe to the newsletter. Here are 13 skills you may have never thought of that would be helpful to add to your voice over resume! Wanna learn more about how to utilize these skills in your branding and marketing? Check out our Business, Branding and Marketing On-Demand Video Course at www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com *Learn more and sign up below - * AVS Classes (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-classes/) AVS Workshops (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-workshops/) AVS Monthly Script Workout (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/services/what-we-offer-voiceover-practice/) Home Studio Help (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-home-studio-set-up/) Demos (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-demos/) VO Business, Branding and Marketing Course (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/services/what-we-offer-business-branding-marketing-course/) On-Demand Voice Over Training Video Courses (www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com)

This is the audio version of our email newsletter entitled, "3 Big Mistakes I Made During a Recent Booking," for Monday May 13th. Click HERE (https://bit.ly/AVSemail) to subscribe to the newsletter. I booked a great job...then I made 3 mistakes during the session. I'm sharing these mistakes as a reminder or warning to you to not make the same mistakes. *Learn more and sign up below - * AVS Classes (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-classes/) AVS Workshops (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-workshops/) AVS Monthly Script Workout (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/services/what-we-offer-voiceover-practice/) Home Studio Help (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-home-studio-set-up/) Demos (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-demos/) VO Business, Branding and Marketing Course (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/services/what-we-offer-business-branding-marketing-course/) On-Demand Voice Over Training Video Courses (www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com)

Ben Giroux stars as Nate Wright on Nickelodeon's Emmy, Annie, and GLAAD-nominated “Big Nate '' animated series (on Paramount+). Other notable voice credits include the Emmy-winning “Love, Death, & Robots” (Netflix), “Rick & Morty” (Adult Swim), “Invincible Fight Girl” (Cartoon Network), and the role of Jimmy Olsen in “DC Superhero Girls” (Cartoon Network). Ben also starred as Robin in “Batman vs. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” from Warner Brothers Animation, Mikey Munroe in Butch Hartman's Nickelodeon animated series “Bunsen is a Beast”, and Casey in “The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners'' interactive game. He also voices multiple characters in Amazon's “Rocky & Bullwinkle'' reboot as well as Nickelodeon's “The Adventures of Kid Danger”, “The Loud House'', and “Blaze & The Monster Machines”. And that's just some of Ben's voice acting roles. He has a long list of on-camera acting roles, is a director and has over 4 million Tik Tok followers. *In this episode, we discuss - * Growing up with parents that own a comic book store What Ben learned stepping into the role of a director How Ben discovered what he uniquely brings to the table and how you can discover the same for yourself What makes a great collaborator in animation How to balance wearing so many hats in the creative industry Ben created a social media video that got over 100 MILLION views. He gives his advice to voice actors and social media *Find Ben Giroux HERE: *https://bengiroux.com/ *Watch Ben's Viral 90s Comedic Video HERE: *https://youtu.be/hCfBauk2NwU?si=L-J6CxfooGdRCSTm *For Coaching with Ben, email: *ben@bengiroux.com *Interested in Animation? * Check out our INTRO to ANIMATION Workshop (next date June 1st) - https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-workshops-intro-to-animation-workshop/ Animation and Video Game Class with Arianna Ratner (starts May 7th - email admin@atlantavoiceoverstudio.com to sign up last minute OR look out for next class) - https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-classes-acting-for-animation-and-video-games/ CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($359 tier and up) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i Terms & Conditions - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CcYMkdLxWfbmwbvu-mwaurLNtWYVpIBgkJpOQTYLDwc/edit?usp=sharing *LET'S CONNECT! * facebook.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio instagram.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio twitter.com/atlvostudio tiktok.com/@atlantavoiceoverstudio YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail

This is the audio version of our email newsletter for Monday April 29th. Click HERE (https://bit.ly/AVSemail) to subscribe to the newsletter. Today, we're sharing a question from a voice talent. You get an email from someone asking you to audition for a voiceover job, out of the blue. Is it legit? How can you tell? That's what we're talking about today. *Learn more and sign up below - * AVS Classes (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-classes/) AVS Workshops (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-workshops/) AVS Monthly Script Workout (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/services/what-we-offer-voiceover-practice/) Home Studio Help (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-home-studio-set-up/) Demos (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-demos/) VO Business, Branding and Marketing Course (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/services/what-we-offer-business-branding-marketing-course/) On-Demand Voice Over Training Video Courses (www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com) Off Mic Night Voice Over Social (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/off-mic-night-vo-social/)

This is the audio version of our email newsletter for Monday April 22nd. Click HERE (https://bit.ly/AVSemail) to subscribe to the newsletter. We're sharing when in-perpetuity isn't that bad! GVAA Rate Guide (https://globalvoiceacademy.com/gvaa-rate-guide-2/) ProVoiceoverTraining.com Rates and Negotiation Video Course (https://www.google.com/url?q=https://learn.provoiceovertraining.com/p/rates-negotiation-for-your-voiceover&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1710959477641963&usg=AOvVaw2UJhoR-PS3jzb8TAzxWO3p) *Learn more and sign up below - * AVS Classes (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-classes/) AVS Workshops (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-workshops/) AVS Monthly Script Workout (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/services/what-we-offer-voiceover-practice/) Home Studio Help (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-home-studio-set-up/) Demos (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-demos/) VO Business, Branding and Marketing Course (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/services/what-we-offer-business-branding-marketing-course/) On-Demand Voice Over Training Video Courses (www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com) Off Mic Night Voice Over Social (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/off-mic-night-vo-social/)

This is the audio version of our email newsletter for Monday April 15th. Click HERE (https://bit.ly/AVSemail) to subscribe to the newsletter. We're sharing what an encouragement folder is and why you need one. *Learn more and sign up below - * AVS Classes (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-classes/) AVS Workshops (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-workshops/) AVS Monthly Script Workout (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/services/what-we-offer-voiceover-practice/) Home Studio Help (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-home-studio-set-up/) Demos (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-demos/) VO Business, Branding and Marketing Course (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/services/what-we-offer-business-branding-marketing-course/) On-Demand Voice Over Training Video Courses (www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com) Off Mic Night Voice Over Social (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/off-mic-night-vo-social/)

This is the audio version of our email newsletter for Monday April 8th. Click HERE (https://bit.ly/AVSemail) to subscribe to the newsletter. We're sharing the last 4 of 9 Voice Over Myths and how they were busted. Thanks to the contribution of Jon Vertullo, Gabby Naylor and Edilio Diaz. If you missed Part 1, you can listen HERE (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.fireside.fm/58) or to episode 58. *Learn more and sign up below - * AVS Classes (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-classes/) AVS Workshops (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-workshops/) AVS Monthly Script Workout (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/services/what-we-offer-voiceover-practice/) Home Studio Help (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-home-studio-set-up/) Demos (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-demos/) VO Business, Branding and Marketing Course (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/services/what-we-offer-business-branding-marketing-course/) On-Demand Voice Over Training Video Courses (www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com) Off Mic Night Voice Over Social (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/off-mic-night-vo-social/)

Kelly Moscinski is the owner and head of casting at The Voicecaster - the oldest voiceover casting house in the country, established in 1975! She's been with the Voicecaster since 2009 and owned the company since 2013 as only the 3rd owner since it began. With almost 20 years of experience in VO and even more in entertainment, Kelly casts and directs all things voiceover. Some recent projects include: Cap'n Crunch, Popeyes, Verizon, Walmart+, Google, Amazon, Dungeons & Dragons, Ready or Not and more! *In this episode, we discuss - * The biggest misconception voice over talent make about casting directors What VO buyers are looking for these days for commercial, animation and video game projects What makes voice over talent memorable The through line of long, sustainable careers in voice over How voice talent can make casting easier CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($359 tier and up) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i Terms & Conditions - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CcYMkdLxWfbmwbvu-mwaurLNtWYVpIBgkJpOQTYLDwc/edit?usp=sharing *The Voicecaster Classes/Workshops/Virtual Audition Feedback and More: *https://voicecaster.com/actor-services/ *LET'S CONNECT! * facebook.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio instagram.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio twitter.com/atlvostudio tiktok.com/@atlantavoiceoverstudio YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail

This is the audio version of our email newsletter for Monday March 25th. Click HERE (https://bit.ly/AVSemail) to subscribe to the newsletter. We're sharing 5 of 9 Voice Over Myths and how they were busted. Thanks to the contribution of Jon Vertullo, Gabby Naylor and Edilio Diaz. Part 2 comes out April 8th. *Learn more and sign up below - * AVS Classes (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-classes/) AVS Workshops (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-workshops/) AVS Monthly Script Workout (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/services/what-we-offer-voiceover-practice/) Home Studio Help (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-home-studio-set-up/) Demos (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-demos/) VO Business, Branding and Marketing Course (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/services/what-we-offer-business-branding-marketing-course/) On-Demand Voice Over Training Video Courses (www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com) Off Mic Night Voice Over Social (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/off-mic-night-vo-social/)

This is the audio version of our newsletter that came out on March 18th. Click HERE (https://bit.ly/AVSemail) to subscribe to the newsletter. A big misconception about voice over is once you get your demo/agent/onlinecastingsite/etc, you just wait for the jobs to roll in. VO is a small business and in a way, you need to learn to sell yourself but that sounds so hard/weird/notfun. How do you learn to do that or get to the point where it feels easier? That's what I cover in this episode. *Learn more and sign up below - * AVS Classes (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-classes/) AVS Workshops (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-workshops/) AVS Monthly Script Workout (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/services/what-we-offer-voiceover-practice/) Home Studio Help (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-home-studio-set-up/) Demos (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-demos/) VO Business, Branding and Marketing Course (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/services/what-we-offer-business-branding-marketing-course/) On-Demand Voice Over Training Video Courses (www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com)

This is the audio version of our newsletter that came out on March 11th. Click HERE (https://bit.ly/AVSemail) to subscribe to the newsletter. I share a struggle I've had recently with my auditions and what I've learned through it. *Learn more and sign up below - * AVS Classes (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-classes/) AVS Workshops (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-workshops/) AVS Monthly Script Workout (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/services/what-we-offer-voiceover-practice/) Home Studio Help (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-home-studio-set-up/) Demos (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-demos/) VO Business, Branding and Marketing Course (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/services/what-we-offer-business-branding-marketing-course/) On-Demand Voice Over Training Video Courses (www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com)

Robert Marshall is co-founder of Source Elements, the company that offers Source Connect. He is the visionary behind the idea of leveraging internet connectivity to make post-production faster and more productive. He holds degrees in electrical engineering and music composition. In this episode, we discuss How Source Elements/Source Connect came to be How Source Connect works In what ways can Source Connect help VO talent Can you only pay for Source Connect for a single booking? Do you need to run a backup during your session? First look at Source Connect 4! What Robert sees the future of VO looking like [CLICK HERE](https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i) for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($359 tier and up) Terms & Conditions (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CcYMkdLxWfbmwbvu-mwaurLNtWYVpIBgkJpOQTYLDwc/edit?usp=sharing) Learn more + Sign up for Source Elements HERE (https://www.source-elements.com/) *Follow Atlanta Voiceover Studio Here: * facebook.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio instagram.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio twitter.com/atlvostudio tiktok.com/@atlantavoiceoverstudio YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/gGPFePt8Rfs Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail

AUDIO Version of our Email Newsletter for February 26th. 2024 VO Trends What you do for your VO career one year may not work the same way the next year. Things change and lately they've been changing rapidly. Voices.com surveyed 1000 buyers and looked at their platform data to determine VO trends for 2024. I wanted to share some of the highlights along with how it could affect your VO career Intro to VO Workshop for KIDS with Julie Shaer and Casey Holloway, Learn More HERE (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-workshops-intro-to-voiceover-for-kids-workshop/) Intro to VO Workshop for ADULTS with Brian Bremer, Learn More HERE (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-workshops-intro-to-voiceover-workshop/) Agent Rep Prep with Chloe Dolandis, Learn More HERE (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-classes-agent-rep-prep-class/) *Follow Atlanta Voiceover Studio Here: * facebook.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio instagram.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio twitter.com/atlvostudio tiktok.com/@atlantavoiceoverstudio YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/gGPFePt8Rfs Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail

This is the AUDIO version of our weekly email newsletter for Monday February 19th. How do you figure out if a voice over agent is right for you? Here are some questions I'd suggest you ask, after an agent reaches out to offer representation, and you're deciding whether to accept or not. Virtual VO Script Workout with Jill Perry, Learn More HERE (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/services/what-we-offer-voiceover-practice/) Intro to VO Workshop for KIDS with Julie Shaer and Casey Holloway, Learn More HERE (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-workshops-intro-to-voiceover-for-kids-workshop/) Intro to VO Workshop for ADULTS with Brian Bremer, Learn More HERE (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-workshops-intro-to-voiceover-workshop/) Agent Rep Prep with Chloe Dolandis, Learn More HERE (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-classes-agent-rep-prep-class/) *Follow Atlanta Voiceover Studio Here: * facebook.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio instagram.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio twitter.com/atlvostudio tiktok.com/@atlantavoiceoverstudio YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/gGPFePt8Rfs Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail

We're starting something new! We'll be releasing the AUDIO version of our email newsletters every Monday, except for the 1st Monday of every month. The 1st Monday of every month will still be our usual INDUSTRY focused podcast interview. Still make sure to stay subscribed to the email newsletter because that's the only place you can sign up for our INDUSTRY PRO virtual workouts (with agents/casting directors), get great deals, hear latest news and sign up for our talent roster. But if audio is better for you, you can just skim the newsletters for that stuff and listen for the content. Today, we're talking about navigating the ups and downs of the voice over industry. You may be booking like crazy one minute and then enter a dead season. What do you do when that happens? Wanna sign up for the Learn Audacity Class with Larry Hudson tonight? Email: Admin@AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com Virtual VO Script Workout with Jill Perry, Learn More HERE (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/services/what-we-offer-voiceover-practice/) Intro to VO Workshop for KIDS with Julie Shaer and Casey Holloway, Learn More HERE (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-workshops-intro-to-voiceover-for-kids-workshop/) Intro to VO Workshop for ADULTS with Brian Bremer, Learn More HERE (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-workshops-intro-to-voiceover-workshop/) Agent Rep Prep with Chloe Dolandis, Learn More HERE (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-classes-agent-rep-prep-class/) **Sign up for the weekly newsletter HERE: https://bit.ly/AVSemail Need one-on-one VO business coaching and strategy? Sign up HERE (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/one-on-one-vo-business-coaching/) *Follow Atlanta Voiceover Studio Here: * facebook.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio instagram.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio twitter.com/atlvostudio tiktok.com/@atlantavoiceoverstudio YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/gGPFePt8Rfs Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com

Director of Casting and Strategic Partnerships at Penguin Random House Audio, Julie Wilson spearheads the growth and diversification of the global talent pool and partners with key production, language, music, and technology companies. Julie has worked with worldwide celebrities and bestselling authors on 1,500+ audiobooks across genres. Recent collaborations include working with Adam Grant, Jordan Peele, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Alicia Keys, Brandi Carlile, Seth Rogen, and The Tiny Chef. She created and developed the global voiceover casting platform Ahab Talent, which increases diverse casting options for content creators. Julie also founded The Articulate Coach. A coaching program that helps audiobook narrators and public speakers find their voices and elevate their careers through improving performance, branding, and networking. Our next *INTRO TO AUDIOBOOK *Class starts April 2nd. Learn more HERE (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-classes-audiobook-narration-virtual-class/) Learn more about *THE ARTICULATE COACH *HERE (https://www.thearticulatecoach.com) For the AHAB TALENT platform, click HERE (https://www.ahabtalent.com) *In this episode, we discuss - * * What is AHAB TALENT and how can audiobook narrators benefit from it? * The biggest mistakes audiobook narrators make with their profiles on casting sites. * What is an audiobook casting director looking for in narrator's samples? * Where is the audiobook industry going in the next 5 years? CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($359 tier and up) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i Terms & Conditions - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CcYMkdLxWfbmwbvu-mwaurLNtWYVpIBgkJpOQTYLDwc/edit?usp=sharing *Follow Atlanta Voiceover Studio Here: * facebook.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio instagram.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio twitter.com/atlvostudio tiktok.com/@atlantavoiceoverstudio YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/gGPFePt8Rfs Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail

Be your authentic self. Have you heard that and wondered, “How do I do that?” or “I thought I was being my authentic self.” Besides being accomplished actors with credits from Iron Man 3, Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, Walking Dead, Righteous Gemstones, The Menu, Anchorman 2 and Homeland (JUST to name a few), Matt Cornwell and Brooke Jaye Taylor teach the Sam Christensen Process. The Sam Christensen workshop helps you uncover your authentic self. Matt and Brooke also own Get Taped, a taping service for actors. *In this episode, we discuss - * * HOW do you discover your unique, authentic voice? * Why is it helpful to know what that is and how to use it? * Why is the SAM CHRISTENSEN IMAGE workshop helpful for on-camera and voice actors? * What to expect from the workshop. Learn More About the Sam Christensen Image Workshop HERE (https://www.get-taped.com/sam-christensen) Sign up for Get Taped's weekly Newsletter called The Scuttlebutt HERE (https://comcast.us3.list-manage.com/subscribe?id=a91932b3b0&u=d13132fcb0d23b8b37fa2459b) Learn About Other Classes and Offerings Get Taped offers HERE (https://www.get-taped.com) CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($359 tier and up) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i Terms & Conditions - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CcYMkdLxWfbmwbvu-mwaurLNtWYVpIBgkJpOQTYLDwc/edit?usp=sharing *Follow Atlanta Voiceover Studio Here: * facebook.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio instagram.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio twitter.com/atlvostudio tiktok.com/@atlantavoiceoverstudio YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/gGPFePt8Rfs Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail

This podcast episode was taken from a free Zoom VO Insights Mike and Heidi did in November. We took some snippets from that session and share the following in this episode: Mike & Heidi's personal challenges in the VO Industry this past year + what they did to face them. Has BACKSTAGE been successful for anyone? Does Atlanta Voiceover Studio offer VO showcases? How do you deal with disappointment in voice over? Advice for applying to agents in various regions. How do you find the VO coach that's right for you? CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($359 tier and up) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i Terms & Conditions - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CcYMkdLxWfbmwbvu-mwaurLNtWYVpIBgkJpOQTYLDwc/edit?usp=sharing *Follow Atlanta Voiceover Studio Here: * facebook.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio instagram.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio twitter.com/atlvostudio tiktok.com/@atlantavoiceoverstudio YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/gGPFePt8Rfs Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail

Tim Heller is a voice actor and host of the 2nd Cup Podcast. You've heard Tim's voice in AAA video games, cartoons, commercials for major US brands on television, radio, web videos and more. *In this episode, we discuss - * Tim's dream of Broadway crashing down 9:22 - How to Navigate Jumping into VO 15:20 - The Pros & Cons of Podcasting 20:30 - How Podcasting has Contributed to his VO Career 24:10 - What Challenge Tim is Currently Facing in his VO Career 29:00 - What IS the 2nd Cup Podcast CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($359 tier and up) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i Terms & Conditions - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CcYMkdLxWfbmwbvu-mwaurLNtWYVpIBgkJpOQTYLDwc/edit?usp=sharing *Listen to the 2nd Cup Podcast Here: * http://timhellercreative.com/#2ndcup *Learn More About Tim Heller Here: * http://timhellercreative.com *Follow Atlanta Voiceover Studio Here: * facebook.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio instagram.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio twitter.com/atlvostudio tiktok.com/@atlantavoiceoverstudio YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/gGPFePt8Rfs Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail

Before Nadia Marshall became a voice actor, she worked as a Marketing Assistant, Media Coordinator, and Administrative Assistant. In these positions, Nadia learned the in's and out's of finding patrons, compiling data, and finding as much information as possible to then reach out to them. When she entered into the world of voice acting, she realized how important lead generation was and with her past experience, she's helping you! Nadia's desire is for you to be able to take control of your career and gain more clients. *In this episode, we discuss * - What IS Lead Generation? - How Lead Generation can help voice actors get more job opportunities. - The challenges most voice actors face with Lead Generation - Is Lead Generation for everyone? Nadia's Lead Generation Course https://www.blueprintcourseware.com/ Learn more about Nadia on her website here: https://nadiamarshall.com/ CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($359 tier and up) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i Terms & Conditions - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CcYMkdLxWfbmwbvu-mwaurLNtWYVpIBgkJpOQTYLDwc/edit?usp=sharing *Follow Atlanta Voiceover Studio Here: * facebook.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio instagram.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio twitter.com/atlvostudio tiktok.com/@atlantavoiceoverstudio YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/gGPFePt8Rfs Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail

Erikka J began her career as a songwriter and singer in the DC area, classically training at Duke Ellington School of the Arts. Her music videos have debuted on BET Soul, MTV.com, VH1.com and Russell Simmons All Def Digital Channel. In conjunction with her music career, Erikka began a voice acting career. She's started her own publishing and media company, is a certified financial coach and holds a project management certification. You see why we want to talk with her on this podcast? She is quite the example of a business leader and someone that understands how to create a successful freelance career. *In this episode, we discuss - * * How a music career led to her voice over career * Her most useful tools for her voice over career * Three things she wished she'd done differently at the start of her career * What to do when you feel stuck in your voice over career * What it's like being a black VO talent navigating this industry * Her advice to black talent just getting into this industry CLICK HERE (https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i) for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($359 tier and up) Terms & Conditions (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CcYMkdLxWfbmwbvu-mwaurLNtWYVpIBgkJpOQTYLDwc/edit?usp=sharing) *Links for this episode: * Voiceoverview (http://voiceoverview.com/) Erikka J's Website (https://www.erikkaj.com/) *Follow Atlanta Voiceover Studio Here: * YOUTUBE (https://youtu.be/gGPFePt8Rfs) facebook.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio instagram.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio twitter.com/atlvostudio tiktok.com/@atlantavoiceoverstudio Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips HERE (https://bit.ly/AVSemail)

Feel overwhelmed with promoting yourself on social media? Especially the focus on VIDEO CONTENT? This episode is for you! Laura was a social media manager and consultant when she realized the rollout of Instagram reels and video content was such a huge hurdle for others. She began offering online education around reels to help busy business owners and freelancers gain clarity and confidence. She not only offers one-on-one strategy consulting, she also has a monthly “reels report” subscription. *In this episode, we discuss - * * How to create video content with ease! * How many reels per week should we post? * How to come up with content to share. * Editing tips + video creation resources. * Best strategy for an ROI. * And how to become comfortable being on-camera. Get a FREE REELS Batching Lesson HERE (https://bsquaredsocial.mykajabi.com/a/2147518269/GBtkiG2z) - Get the latest trending sounds and reel/tiktok ideas in your inbox each week! SIGN UP for the Reels Report! Join the waitlist HERE (https://bsquaredsocial.mykajabi.com/a/2147518531/GBtkiG2z) (opens Aug 22-30) Follow Laura (Instagram.com/bsquared.social) Resources mentioned Flik Social (https://www.flick.social/) Cut Story (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cutstory-stories-video-editor/id917630934) CLICK HERE (https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i) for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($359 tier and up) Terms & Conditions (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CcYMkdLxWfbmwbvu-mwaurLNtWYVpIBgkJpOQTYLDwc/edit?usp=sharing) *Follow Atlanta Voiceover Studio Here: * facebook.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio instagram.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio twitter.com/atlvostudio tiktok.com/@atlantavoiceoverstudio YOUTUBE (https://youtu.be/gGPFePt8Rfs) Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail

Chloe Keiffer, casting director at Lantern Audiobooks, joins us today! She has cast hundreds of projects working with major publishers, ad agencies, directors, voice over talents, talent agencies and authors. Chloe shares what she's learned being a casting director that helped her with her own acting career, the biggest mistakes narrators make and if AI/synthetic voices have impacted audiobooks. *In this episode, we discuss - * * Biggest mistakes voice over talent make with audiobook auditions * What makes a great audiobook narrator * Tips on handling tons of characters in a book * Chloe's take on AI/synthetic voices in audiobook narration Interested in pursuing Audiobook Narration? Join our Audiobook Virtual Class with Curt Bonnem. It starts at the beginning of August! Click HERE (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-classes-audiobook-narration-virtual-class/) to learn more. CLICK HERE (https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i) for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($359 tier and up) Terms & Conditions (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CcYMkdLxWfbmwbvu-mwaurLNtWYVpIBgkJpOQTYLDwc/edit?usp=sharing) LEARN MORE ABOUT VO FOR FREE ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL (https://youtu.be/gGPFePt8Rfs) *Follow Atlanta Voiceover Studio Here: * facebook.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio instagram.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio twitter.com/atlvostudio tiktok.com/@atlantavoiceoverstudio Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail Learn More about Lantern Audiobooks HERE (https://lanternaudio.com)

We're talking with Jim Kennelly and Sam Ufret of Lotas Productions (one of New York's premier recording studios). Jim has been in the business for over 35 years, as an engineer, director, producer and owner of Lotas Productions in New York. He led the creation of a synthetic division of Lotas. Sam Ufret is a producer, director & engineer. Known for her creative casting notices. She's been at Lotas since 2017 and helps VO talent with their home studio set-ups. *In this episode, we discuss - * What's the latest in AI/synthetic voices? How can we future-proof our voice over careers? The difference between text to speech and speech to speech. What genres of voice over will AI/synthetic take over first? What makes a good synthetic voice? ** Want to know more about Navigating AI in Voice Over? Check out this webinar we did with NAVA** (https://youtu.be/g5pJdF0e1Ws) *Resources Mentioned * Lotas Productions (https://www.lotasproductions.com/) Marketing Artificial Intelligence (https://amzn.to/3ItJSTB) by Paul Roetzer/ Mike Kaput Age of Invisible Machines (https://amzn.to/3MpWZXa) by Robb Wilson Build for Tomorrow (https://amzn.to/3q10Pyr) by Jason Feifer (Editor of Entrepreneur) Open Voice Network (https://openvoicenetwork.org/) (templates) Synthetic Voice Company Mentioned: https://www.veritone.com/ Eleven Labs https://beta.elevenlabs.io/ CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($359 tier and up) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i Terms & Conditions - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CcYMkdLxWfbmwbvu-mwaurLNtWYVpIBgkJpOQTYLDwc/edit?usp=sharing YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/gGPFePt8Rfs *Follow Atlanta Voiceover Studio Here: * facebook.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio instagram.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio twitter.com/atlvostudio tiktok.com/@atlantavoiceoverstudio Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail

Atlanta actor and voice talent, Gabrielle Byndloss, played Olivia Walker in The Falcon & the Winter Soldier, Brenda in Ozark, and Tesssa Holt in NCIS Hawaii to name a few projects, She is also a yoga instructor and offers yoga classes on-demand via YoGabrielle.com. And offers Women's Empowerment Workshops and career consultations. Outside of creating a following of over 10k in one year, Gabrielle has cultivated a community of actors on IG that support each other through the comments section. Her growth shows in numbers but the real growth is in creating a safe space for actors to feel empowered that didn't exist before.That's one of the things we're going to talk about today - how, as creatives/artists, can we maximize our social media presence. *In this episode, we discuss - * - How to determine what content to share on social media - Tips on fitting social media into your schedule - Navigating social media algorithms and updates - Gabrielle's favorite social media tools CLICK HERE (https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i) for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($359 tier and up) Terms & Conditions (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CcYMkdLxWfbmwbvu-mwaurLNtWYVpIBgkJpOQTYLDwc/edit?usp=sharing) AVS YOUTUBE Channel (https://youtu.be/gGPFePt8Rfs) *Find Gabrielle * https://www.yogabrielle.com Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/gabriellebyndloss/?hl=en) Tiktok (https://www.tiktok.com/@gabriellebyndloss) *Follow Atlanta Voiceover Studio Here: * facebook.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio instagram.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio twitter.com/atlvostudio tiktok.com/@atlantavoiceoverstudio Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail

From being on unemployment to going full-time in voiceover in 2 years, Larry has been a successful working voiceover talent in Los Angeles since 2009. He has been teaching his Adobe Audition and Audacity Classes for the past 11 years with over 1,500 people successfully completing the course. In addition, he leads a weekly VO workout group and offers other VO business webinars on organization and etiquette in voiceover. He attributes his fast success to his organizational prowess along with hard work and enthusiastic diligence. Larry's client list includes Disney, Lexus, Toyota, Krups, KB Home, Tropicana, Quaker Oats & Kubota Corp. just to name a few. *In this episode, hear - * How Larry was able to go from zero to full-time in 2 years The 4 questions he asked himself that propelled his career forward The biggest challenges talent face regarding tech and VO editing software PLUS how he has structured his classes to overcome them. How many auditions does it take to book your first VO job and why is it that number? *Learn more about Larry's Audacity and Adobe Classes and sign up here: * https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-home-studio-set-up/ CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($359 tier and up) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i Terms & Conditions - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CcYMkdLxWfbmwbvu-mwaurLNtWYVpIBgkJpOQTYLDwc/edit?usp=sharing YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/gGPFePt8Rfs Follow Atlanta Voiceover Studio Here: facebook.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio instagram.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio twitter.com/atlvostudio tiktok.com/@atlantavoiceoverstudio Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail

Susan Bennett is known as the original voice of Siri. Before that, she sang on hundreds of commercial jingles (famously, Tillie the All Time Teller for the first successful ATM in the US), and backup vocals on tour with Burt Bacharach and Roy Orbison. That led her to a career in voiceover. She has voiced spots for Coca Cola, IBM, Papa John's Pizza, McDonald's, AT&T, Wendy's, Goodyear, Ford, Chiquita and more. *In this episode, we discuss - * How Susan became the voice of Siri Her advice to VO talent regarding Text to Speech & AI jobs The things she's done that have most positively impacted her career Check out our BONUS question with SUSAN on the AVS YOUTUBE CHANNEL where Susan shares how AI & Text to Speech will impact the Voiceover Industry in the next decade CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($359 tier and up) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i Terms & Conditions - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CcYMkdLxWfbmwbvu-mwaurLNtWYVpIBgkJpOQTYLDwc/edit?usp=sharing YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/gGPFePt8Rfs Follow Atlanta Voiceover Studio Here: facebook.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio instagram.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio twitter.com/atlvostudio tiktok.com/@atlantavoiceoverstudio Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail

With over twenty-five years as a professional voice actor, J. Michael Collins has worked with some of the biggest companies, brands, sports leagues, and organizations. In addition, J. Michael has established himself as a leading industry authority & demo producer. Along with his wife and business partner Anna, J. Michael is the producer of VO Atlanta, the industry's largest and longest-running conference, co-producer of the One Voice Conference USA, and hosts voice actors each year at luxurious venues in Europe for the signature JMC Euro VO Retreats. Check out our BONUS questions with J MICHAEL on the AVS YOUTUBE CHANNEL where J Michael shares how to get the most out of a VO conference YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/gGPFePt8Rfs LEARN MORE + REGISTER FOR VO ATLANTA HERE: https://www.voatlanta.me/shop/ (Don't miss Mike & Heidi's Breakout Session on creating a sustainable VO Career, Heidi's X-Session where we will create your PERSONAL BRAND KIT, the Atlanta Panel and Julie Shaer and Casey Holloway leading some Kids sessions) CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($359 tier and up) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i Terms & Conditions - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CcYMkdLxWfbmwbvu-mwaurLNtWYVpIBgkJpOQTYLDwc/edit?usp=sharing Follow Atlanta Voiceover Studio Here: facebook.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio instagram.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio twitter.com/atlvostudio tiktok.com/@atlantavoiceoverstudio Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail

Portia is the Director of Voiceover at Coast to Coast Talent Group in Los Angeles. Her clients have booked hundreds of broadcast TV and radio commercials and several national campaigns for Spotify, Chewy, Sonic, Corona Light, Wells Fargo, Wendy's, and T-Mobile to name a few. She also represents talent that can be heard on Nickelodeon's “The Loud House Movie”, Disney + “Diary Of A Wimpy Kid” and Warner Animation Group's “Space Jam: A New Legacy.” *In this episode, we talk about: * The PROS of having an agent One thing talent can do to improve their auditions The average time it takes to get agent representation Agent communication tips The average time it takes talent to book once they get on with an agent *Check out our BONUS questions with PORTIA on the AVS YOUTUBE CHANNEL where Portia answers WHEN IS A GOOD TIME TO SEEK VO REPRESENTATION * CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($359 tier and up) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i Terms & Conditions - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CcYMkdLxWfbmwbvu-mwaurLNtWYVpIBgkJpOQTYLDwc/edit?usp=sharing YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/gGPFePt8Rfs Follow Atlanta Voiceover Studio Here: facebook.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio instagram.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio twitter.com/atlvostudio tiktok.com/@atlantavoiceoverstudio Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail

As we wrap up another year, we wanted to share some hope and encouragement. Pursuing a voiceover career is not without its challenges but with each challenge comes an opportunity to learn and grow. In this episode, several of our Atlanta Voiceover Studio instructors share challenges they've faced and how they've gotten through them. Mike, Heidi & the whole AVS Team wish you a wonderful, hope-filled holiday season. CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($359 tier and up) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i Terms & Conditions - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CcYMkdLxWfbmwbvu-mwaurLNtWYVpIBgkJpOQTYLDwc/edit?usp=sharing YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/gGPFePt8Rfs Follow Atlanta Voiceover Studio Here: facebook.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio instagram.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio twitter.com/atlvostudio tiktok.com/@atlantavoiceoverstudio Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail

Sharon Feingold is an internationally-recognized voiceover actress as the voice of the “Plane Train” at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, as well as the main brand voice for HGTV. In this episode, we talk about: How Sharon became the voice of the plane train at the world's busiest airport Sharon's most challenging season in VO and how she navigated it Something she wished she knew before she got into VO Sharon's words of encouragement to other voice talent Find Sharon here: https://www.sharonfeingold.com *Check out our BONUS questions with SHARON on the AVS YOUTUBE CHANNEL where Sharon talks about the BEST VO Advice she's ever gotten and what makes a great voice talent * YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/gGPFePt8Rfs CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($359 tier and up) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i Terms & Conditions - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CcYMkdLxWfbmwbvu-mwaurLNtWYVpIBgkJpOQTYLDwc/edit?usp=sharing Follow Atlanta Voiceover Studio Here: facebook.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio instagram.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio twitter.com/atlvostudio tiktok.com/@atlantavoiceoverstudio Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail

Brian Bremer is, what we determined on the podcast, a voiceover SAGE! With over 20 years experience, Brian has seen a lot along his VO journey. Today, he's the voice of Planters Mr. Peanut, Nick on the Walking Dead video game and many more projects. He's also our Intro to Voiceover & Intro to Animation workshop instructor. *In this episode we talk about - * How his rock band playing at the Olympics led to his VO career The one thing that would've made his journey easier And the key to a long and successful VO career Learn more about the Intro to VO Workshop (Live - In Person or Virtual): https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-workshops-intro-to-voiceover-workshop/ On-Demand Intro to VO Workshop https://provoiceovertraining.com *Intro to Animation: * https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-workshops-intro-to-animation-workshop/ Check out our BONUS questions with BRIAN on the AVS YOUTUBE CHANNEL where Brian shares the best VO advice he's received, what makes a great talent & more VO wisdom. CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($359 tier and up) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i Terms & Conditions - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CcYMkdLxWfbmwbvu-mwaurLNtWYVpIBgkJpOQTYLDwc/edit?usp=sharing YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/gGPFePt8Rfs Follow Atlanta Voiceover Studio Here: facebook.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio instagram.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio twitter.com/atlvostudio tiktok.com/@atlantavoiceoverstudio Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail

Jim Kennelly is the owner of Lotas Productions. Sam Ufret has been running the board at Lotas since 2017. Lotas is a New York recording studio that offers services in casting, directing and recording. They are also recognized as a leader in the realm of AI/Text to Speech. We talk to Jim and Sam about the impact AI/Text to Speech is having on the voiceover industry and the impact it will have in the future. *We talk about: * Why is AI/Text to Speech appealing to clients/brands? How has AI/Text to Speech affected the VO industry so far and how will it affect it in the future? What determines a “good” AI/Text to Speech voice? What are the qualities or skills we need to have as voice talent for an AI/Text to Speech job? Red Flags to look for when VO talent come across an AI/Text to Speech audition What can we, as voice talent, do to prepare for a world of AI/Text to Speech? Check out our BONUS questions with JIM & SAM on the AVS YOUTUBE CHANNEL where they share 1| How long will it be before AI/Text to Speech takes all our jobs 2| How should talent approach an audition where they ask for a “Siri” or “Alexa” type voice? 3| How can talent seek out AI/Text to Speech opportunities CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($359 tier and up) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i Terms & Conditions - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CcYMkdLxWfbmwbvu-mwaurLNtWYVpIBgkJpOQTYLDwc/edit?usp=sharing YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/gGPFePt8Rfs Follow Atlanta Voiceover Studio Here: facebook.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio instagram.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio twitter.com/atlvostudio tiktok.com/@atlantavoiceoverstudio Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail

Curt Bonnem is an award-winning audiobook narrator with over 100 books to his name. With his audiobook success and background as an actor, sound design and engineering, he makes the perfect instructor for our Virtual Audiobook Class. *In this episode, we talk to Curt about: * How he got into audiobook narration His most challenging book and season in his career What he wishes he'd known from the beginning The amazing tool he created for narrators Sign up for Curt's Audiobook Class here: https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-classes-audiobook-narration-virtual-class/ RESOURCES TALKED ABOUT IN PODCAST: Karen Common's Narrators Road Map - https://www.narratorsroadmap.com Curt's App - http://recording-tracker.narratedby.me Check out our BONUS questions with CURT on the AVS YOUTUBE CHANNEL where Curt gives the best VO advice he's ever received, his favorite audiobook genre and what makes a great audiobook narrator. CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($359 tier and up) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i Terms & Conditions - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CcYMkdLxWfbmwbvu-mwaurLNtWYVpIBgkJpOQTYLDwc/edit?usp=sharing YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/gGPFePt8Rfs Follow Atlanta Voiceover Studio Here: facebook.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio instagram.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio twitter.com/atlvostudio tiktok.com/@atlantavoiceoverstudio Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail