Chatterbox Hub Podcast

In part 2 of our comprehensive guide for TV and online commercials production, our host and content creator Yuliya Stancheva chats to Carli Silver, Managing Director of the award-winning, US based voice casting company Sound and Fury about the craft of voice casting for the advertising industry. What is the sound of a picture-perfect ad campaign? How do you connect with the hearts and minds of your audience? What are casting directors looking for in a voice when casting for commercials? How can a casting brief help you find the right voice? What do you have to consider when localising a commercial for the global market? You'll find the answers to these and many more questions. And if you are a voice actor who wants to break in the lucrative world of voiceovers for TV advertising, Carli has some excellent advice for you so take a listen and get inspired.   Host/Producer/Editor: Yuliya Stancheva Guest: Carli Silver, VP and Managing Director at Sound and Fury Casting https://www.soundandfurycasting.com/team   Carli Silver joined Sound and Fury as the head of casting after several years as a commercial voiceover agent at one of New York and Los Angeles' premiere talent agencies. She now sits as the VP and Managing Director of Casting, working hand in hand with clients and the S+F creative team. Her experience finding and nurturing voice talent for commercials, video games and promos on both coasts brings a unique perspective and wide overview of the industry.  

This podcast episode is part one of our comprehensive guide for TV and online commercials production. In this show our host Yuliya Stancheva chats to video and animation specialist Paddy O'Sullivan, from Malt Films- content and production specialists who create bespoke videos and animated stories. How to create a compelling content and turn it into a visually stunning and a memorable advertising? What does it take to produce an original idea, and when is it acceptable to be controversial and bold with your video campaigns? You'll find the answers to these and many more questions about the exciting world of TV and online advertising in this podcast episode. Take a listen and get inspired.   Host/Producer/Editor: Yuliya Stancheva Guest: Paddy O'Sullivan, video and animation specialist from Malt Films    

In this show, our host Yuliya Stancheva chats to Dubbing Director Donald Pirie about the art of dubbing. As they discuss the differences between phrase sync and lip sync dubbing, they focus on the precision and artistry required for lip syncing. With so many streaming services making it easy for foreign productions to expand their reach beyond the boundaries of their region, dubbing is set to get even bigger. Dubbed shows allow others to access and enjoy a whole new world and learn more about other cultures through films and TV. A good dubbed show is not all about just a good translation, it's much more than that, as you can hear from this podcast, where Yuliya and Donald chat about the ins and outs of the dubbing process. What are dubbing directors looking for in actors when casting for projects? How to save a dubbed production from going wrong? What are all the aspects of the dubbing process that need to be perfected to ensure a high-quality dubbing? What are the new trends in dubbing and is there are a winner in the ever so popular contest “Dubbing vs subtitles”? You can find the answers to these and many more questions in this podcast with our special guest, Donald Pirie, who is not only very insightful and inspiring but also so much fun to listen to.   Host/Producer/Editor: Yuliya Stancheva Guest: Donald Pirie: actor, voice, casting and dubbing director Donald is a LAMDA trained actor and voice over artist with over 20 years experience. He has voiced hundreds of adverts, trails and explainers for everyone from global powerhouses to the local garage and everything in between. He is also casting and voice director for Bigmouth Audio in Glasgow, a Netflix post partner. Recents projects include Ridley Jones, Borgen and Holiday Secrets (Netflix), Zombieville (BBC), Per Aspera (Raw Fury), Piorot (Blazing Griffin)

In this show, Yuliya chats to Tamsin about the most challenging and the most fulfilling aspects of an audio producer's job, how having a professional producer can benefit the production process of audiobooks, and what do publishers, or self-publishing authors need to look for in an audiobook narrator when it comes to casting and choosing the right voice. Tamsin explains what the work of an audiobook producer encompasses- from royalties, manuscripts, book preparation, castings to recordings, production, and post-production. She brings us back in the days when the audiobooks were just taking off, sharing her memories on how her journey as an audiobook producer started off, what producers were looking in a good voice, and how the casting process has changed since then. “As soon as you make a choice about the accent of the narrator, you make a statement about the book. “says Tamsin.  And there are so many things you need to consider when you are casting the right voice for your audiobook as this can be a break or make moment. Tamsin explains in detail about all the aspects you need to analyse before making that choice. She talks about the importance of creating an atmosphere of trust, creativity, and teamwork quickly upfront. If you are a voice actor, you would be delighted to hear the best tips you could get from a highly experienced producer including tips on how to prepare for your recording session, how to warm up, what to eat and drink, what to wear, and how to prep your characters and pronunciation guides. So whether you are a publisher, or self-publishing author, a producer or voice director, an experienced or aspiring narrator or simply someone who is passionate about storytelling and the world of audiobooks, take a listen to this podcast which is full of incredible insight, packed with good humour and priceless tips for anyone working in the industry.     Host/Producer/Editor: Yuliya Stancheva Guest: Tamsin Collission   Tamsin has been working as a freelance audio producer/director for over 20 years, having produced over 400 audiobooks to date. She has worked for many of the UK's leading publishing houses and have been a regular contributor at Audible UK since 2015.  She has directed some of the finest writers and actors in the country, across an incredibly wide range of material, from the Quidditch World Cup Championships to the complete Anglo Saxon poem Beowulf in the original Old English.  She has just directed All the Sonnets of Shakespeare for Cambridge University Press, read by Kenneth Brannagh and Lolita Chakrabarti.  During Lockdown she directed a dramatisation of Jane Austen's Mansfield Park for Audible, home-recording 14 actors scattered across the UK, and a new audiobook of Dickens' A Christmas Carol, performed by Hugh Grant.  She is just finishing off an unabridged reading of Tolstoy's War & Peace, and has directed Audible's Christmas 2021 headline drama production. Tamsin teaches and directs at leading UK drama schools, including LAMDA and RADA, where she is an Academy Associate. For further details, visit her website at www.tamsincollison.co.uk.  

In this podcast episode, host Yuliya Stancheva talks to seasoned audiobook narrator Laurence Bouvard who will help us dive into the booming world of audiobooks and learn more about the exciting possibilities to get involved with it. If you want to become an audiobook narrator, or simply love listening to audiobooks and want to explore their lucrative world, then tune in and let our guest, Laurence Bouvard guides you through.   Laurence explains the creative process of recording and producing audiobooks and gives lots of practical advice on text preparation, physical stamina, recording schedules, editing, budgeting, and best industry practices. Inspirational, witty, and funny, Laurence Bouvard is full of insight and advice for everyone who wants to get into the audiobook industry.   Host/Producer/Editor: Yuliya Stancheva Guest: Laurence Bouvard, actress, an audiobook narrator, Chair of Equity's screen and new media committee, as well as member of the Audiobook Creators Alliance and the Audiobook Publishers Association. Laurence leads workshops where she teaches audiobook narration. Though American is her native accent, she has French/Italian parentage, has studied 19 languages, and is a Harvard University Phi Beta Kappa graduate in linguistics, giving her an expertise in accents that's hard to beat.

In this podcast episode, host Yuliya Stancheva talks to Mikosh Nanasi, Head of Sound at Alchemy Post Studios who gives answers to some of the most frequently asked technical questions when it comes to recording voiceovers.   From files recording, editing and delivering to studio etiquette and remote recordings, Mikosh is refreshingly insightful and funny. You will find plenty of practical information in this episode so do have a listen and don't forget to rate and leave a review as this really helps our podcast grow.   Host/Producer/Editor: Yuliya Stancheva Guest: Mikosh Nanasi, Head Of Sound at Alchemy Post Studios  

In this podcast episode, host Yuliya Stancheva is on a quest to find the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions by our clients.   Together with Chatterbox Voices' agents and localisation managers Joanna Shiokka and Luciano Cipolla, they discuss all things voiceover with a careful approach and meticulous attention to details. They go through their profound and highly experienced management processes, explaining everything you need to know about the recording of your voiceover project from start to finish step by step.   What do you need to do to prepare for a voice over recording? What format the script need to be? How to choose the right voice talent for your project? How long does it take to record a voiceover? How much studio time is needed for the different projects? Would you need a voice/language director? Can and should you attend the studio session? How to avoid re-records? How is the cost of your voiceover recording calculated? The agents are giving straightforward, clear, and detailed answers to these and many more questions in the podcast. You will find plenty of practical and insightful information in this episode so do have a listen and don't forget to rate and leave a review as this really helps our podcast grow.   Host/Producer/Editor: Yuliya Stancheva Guests: Joanna Shiokka, Luciano Cipolla

Episode 24- The pitfalls and best practices in videogame localisation with Stephane Cornicard   Are you a game developer who wants to know how to create good audition sides for your videogame casting or how to maximise your videogame sales though localisation?   Are you a voice actor, who wants to know what does a casting director want to hear in your audition and how to stand out in the videogame casting? Do you want to learn about the most common mistakes people do in their gaming demos or find out how not to end up on the blacklist of casting directors? Then this podcast is for all of you! Game consultant, casting and voice director Stephane Cornicard chats to Yuliya Stancheva about the pitfalls and best practices in videogames localisation. From translation, culturalization and file organisations, to reels, castings and studio recordings- there is plenty of practical and insightful information to take away from this podcast. Host, Producer & Editor: Yuliya Stancheva Guest: Stephane Cornicard  www.thevoicelikechocolate.com    

What can happen when localization isn't quite as much of a priority as it should be? How localization can make the difference between a game being loved and a game being laughed at? In this podcast we continue exploring the exciting world of videogames and everything you need to know about localisation.  This time host Yuliya Stancheva chats with our very own super agents and voiceover & localisation managers Luciano Cipolla and Joanna Shiokka and Managing Director Camilla Laxton who also brings her experience as a voice actress on board.   The localization process goes much deeper than just translating a game's text – it goes through many stages from translation, editing, proofreading, integration, regional adaptation and linguistic quality assurance to voice castings, recordings, and post-production. We talk about all of this and much more, while lifting the spirits up with jokes as usual. So, if you are a developer who is wondering whether it would be worth localising your game, a translator or localisation manager who is wondering how to approach that next big games project, or if you are a voice actor who wants to work in videogames, this podcast will give you loads of info to take away. Host, Producer & Editor: Yuliya Stancheva Guests: Joanna Shiokka, Agent and Senior Voiceover & Localisation Project Manager, Luciano Cipolla, Agent and Voiceover & Localisation Project Manager, Camilla Laxton, Voice Actress and Managing Director at Chatterbox Voices      

In this podcast, we drill down through the process of localising videogames- from translation, adaptation, culturalization and glorification, to quality control, casting briefs, auditions, and voice recordings. We cover everything important that can make the difference between a game being loved and a game being laughed at.   Whether you are a video game developer who is looking to get their game in front of a global audience, a translator who is working on a challenging and exciting games project, or a voice actor who wants to know how to slay their next games audition and lend that dream job, there is plenty of useful information for everyone, so sit back, have a listen and don't forget to take notes!   Host, Producer & Editor: Yuliya Stancheva Guests: Anysia Guerre, Lead Linguist at Alpha, https://www.alphacrc.com/ Michael Hulsmann, Voice Actor, Games and Casting Director, http://thegermanvoice.com/, Natalie Beran, Voice Actress and Project Manager at OMUK, https://www.natalieberan.com/

Welcome to Season 2 of Chatterbox Hub podcast. In this episode, we're exploring the trendy relationship between commerce and slam poetry. Why poetry in advertising is such a big thing at the moment? How does it help an ad campaign to reach a new height of expressivity and influence? To help us find the answers to these questions (and many more) we've invited in our virtual studio the acclaimed performance poet Sophia Thakur and the creative team from the Norwegian production company Både Og- Producer Alexander Balchin and Writer & Director Andres Heger-Bratterud. They have all worked together in the new ad campaign #Powerthechange for Aker Solutions, for which we are also proud to be creative collaborator. While Camilla investigates the creative process involved in the making of the online and TV ad for Aker Solutions with Både Og team, Yuliya explores Sophia's groundwork on the project and her journey as a performance poet.   This is the space where the magic happens. Join us in this fun and enlightening journey of finding out why spoken word has become such a powerful medium for enhancing advertising campaigns and be prepared to be inspired with Sophia's powerful, bold and captivating spoken word.     Hosts: Yuliya Stancheva & Camilla Laxton   Producer/Editor: Yuliya Stancheva   Guests: Sophia Thakur (https://www.sophiathakur.co.uk/) Alexander Balchin and Andres Heger-Bratterud ( www.badeog.no)   Recorded safely at our virtual studio, Alchemy Post.    

In this show, audio branding and radio advertising are in the spotlight as we contemplate on: What makes radio such a powerful tool for your marketing strategy? How to create a good radio advert? How will having a clear brand identity help your business stand out? What makes a good script? And how can voice actors bring out the best in a script? In search of the answers to these questions - and many more - Camilla Laxton, Managing Director of Chatterbox Voices, chats to Steve Henderson, a highly experienced voice actor and award winning Senior Creative and Music Producer at Global Radio. Have a listen to their highly insightful and fun conversation! Presenter: Yuliya Stancheva Host: Camilla Laxton Producer/Editor: Yuliya Stancheva Guest: Steve Henderson, voice actor and award winning Senior Creative and Music Producer at Global Radio. Recorded safely at our virtual studio, Alchemy Post, with sound engineer Neale Laxton at the helm. Huge thanks to Neale for his signature services!

Chatterbox Voices are keen supporters of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts – and as we are fast approaching BAFTA's television awards on 31st July, we wanted to show our support to them and let you have a sneak peek behind the scenes of BAFTA because they have so much more to offer than just the prestigious awards. How has the social distancing impacted arts, its audience and its artists, and how can the relationship between the arts and businesses give us mutual support? In search of the answers, Camilla Laxton, Managing Director of Chatterbox Voices chats to Tim Hunter from BAFTA. Presenter: Yuliya Stancheva Host: Camilla Laxton Producer/Editor: Yuliya Stancheva Guest: Tim Hunter, BAFTA Recorded at our studios, Alchemy Post, with sound engineer Mikosh Nanasi at the helm. Huge thanks to Mikosh for his signature services!

In this episode host Yuliya Stancheva talks to the award-winning Mexican voice actor Gabriel Porras who reveals his passionate love for London, music, philosophy, arts, and books, and shares his wisdom about character improvisation, and the craft of storytelling. As they ease in a cosy, friendly chat, Gabriel reminiscences about his time at the BBC World Service in London, his work as the lead presenter at the Olympics in London, his most exciting sessions at the recording studio, as well as his magical childhood nights with his grandma who used to tell him Bible stories. Tune in and listen to their heart-warming and inspiring chat about all things voiceover and Life itself! Host: Yuliya Stancheva Producer/Editor: Yuliya Stancheva Guest: Gabriel Porras, Award-Winning Voice Actor   Recorded at our studios, Alchemy Post, with sound engineer Gerard Rordriguez at the helm. Huge thanks to Gerard for his signature services!

In this episode host Yuliya Stancheva reflects on why podcasts can be a perfect match for your business. To kick off the show, our first guest-Chatterbox Voices' managing Director, Camilla Laxton, discusses the power of audio and the idea behind this podcast. Then, it's time for the podcast guru Rob Thomas  to remind us about his brilliant teaching of podcasting. We recollect some of his discussions from episode 7 on why audio is the most honest medium and what are the benefits of having a content legacy in the audio world. We continue the show with the award-winning voice actor Mark Ryes who tells us how his podcast Surviving Lockdown has become a valuable part of his marketing strategy to grow his business as a freelancer. To help you make your mind on why you should start a podcast for your business now rather than later, we recap Rob Thomas's handy tips on the 5 steps you need to know before starting a podcast. And to give you a better insight of the technical side of podcasting, Yuliya chats to Mikosh Nanasi, a Head of Sound at Alchemy Post Studios, which are also part of Chatterbox Voices' family. Mikosh shares with us his expert advice on what recording equipment you will need and much more. To round things off, Rob Thomas answers one of the most important questions you may have: What would be the return on investment in podcasting for your business.   So go ahead, tune in and explore how podcasting can help your reach potential customers in a new way. Host: Yuliya Stancheva Producer/Writer/Editor: Yuliya Stancheva Guest: Rob Lawrence, Mark Ryes, Mikosh Nanasi, Camilla Laxton Recorded safely at our virtual studio, Alchemy Post, with sound engineer Neale Laxton at the helm. Huge thanks to Neale for his signature services!  

In this episode host Yuliya Stancheva chats to Mark Ryes, an award-winning British voice over artist and TV presenter. Mark is an award-winning Santa Claus voiceover who also specialises in the 1940's newsreader style that you hear on classic Pathé newsreels, British Movietone News and old BBC archive.   He tells us about how he fell in love with radio, how his 4 000 hours of live TV experience as a newsreader, and presenter of live shopping TV has helped his voiceover career, and how creating his podcast “Surviving Lockdown” became a great marketing strategy for his freelance business.  Mark shares some of the great lessons he has learnt in life and some fantastic tips on delivering successful e-learning projects.  He talks about his emblematic Santa Claus character, the award-winning documentaries he has voiced,  and his winning video game entry at the Mandy.com International Competition.   With his inspiring, insightful and funny stories Mark makes a great guest, who you wouldn't want to miss listening to. Tune in, and if you enjoy the show, please subscribe and leave a rating as this really helps our podcast grow. Host: Yuliya Stancheva Producer/Editor: Yuliya Stancheva Guest: Mark Ryes Recorded safely at our virtual studio, Alchemy Post, with sound engineer Neale Laxton at the helm. Huge thanks to Neale for his signature services!  

In this episode host Yuliya Stancheva chats to the award-winning British actor and voice artist, Katie Flamman.  She tells us about how she managed to juggle motherhood and work life during lockdown, how she ventured into the exciting world of voiceovers and what were her first steps of setting up her recording studio at home.   Katie talks about her passion for gardening, and branding. They go behind the scenes of her work at the BBC, ITN, and Sky, and the live on-air control room on 9/11. Then it's time for some more inspiring chat, as Katie talks about life changing workshops, awards, peer group acknowledgement, and the proudest moments of her voiceover career. Have a listen to this show, and if you enjoy it, please subscribe and leave a rating, as this really helps our podcast grow!   Host: Yuliya Stancheva Producer/Editor: Yuliya Stancheva Guest: Katie Flamman, an award-winning British actor and voiceover artist. Recorded safely at our virtual studio, Alchemy Post, with sound engineer Neale Laxton at the helm. Huge thanks to Neale for his signature services!  

How to start a home recording studio from scratch? What is the most essential studio set up and equipment? How to choose the right microphone? How to treat the room to keep sounds from the outside world out of your mic? What better person to ask all these questions, and many more, than our very own Alchemy Post studios' Head of Sound, Mikosh Nanasi?! Host Yuliya Stancheva dives into the technical world of home recording set up, guided by our Mikosh, who talks about all things gear, recording software, room isolation and acoustics. As Yuliya continues to elaborate on the process of setting up a home recording studio, she keeps talking to industry experts – the award-winning voice actors Mark Ryes and Katie Flamman, who discuss the challenges and perks of building a broadcast quality home recording studio. And to round things off, Yuliya pops the most essential question of all- Is recording from home going to replace entirely the work that can be done in other professional recording studios? To help her find the right answer, she invites into our virtual studio our very own Camilla Laxton, who reflects on why home recording studios will never replace the conventional professional sound recording studios.   Curious to learn more? Then listen to this show and if you enjoy it, don't forget to subscribe and leave a rating, as this really helps our podcast to grow.   Host: Yuliya Stancheva Producer/Editor: Yuliya Stancheva Guests: Mikosh Nanasi, Mark Ryes, Katie Flamman, Camilla Laxton   Recorded safely at our virtual studio, Alchemy Post, with sound engineer Mikosh Nanasi at the helm. Huge thanks to Mikosh for his signature services!    

In this episode host Yuliya Stancheva chats to the award-winning British actor and voice artist Kenny Blyth. They dive headfirst into the touchy topic of surviving lockdown, discussing the importance of having a routine, keeping physically active, looking after your voice and exercising your mind. Kenny talks about his love of audio and character work and his involvement with radio dramas, ADR, animations and all that exciting voice projects that have made him the vocal Titan he is today! And as he takes us on a virtual tour around his home recording studio and the green hilly land around his country house in Scotland, he reminiscences on his years at the Radio Drama company and on the fun of coordinating ADR Loop groups.   Kenny shares with us his top tips for succeeding as a voice actor. He elaborates on the biggest mistakes, actors should avoid, and reveals his secret on how he has mastered working with 30 different accents.   “Getting the opportunity to learn is a real privilege.” says Kenny. The opportunity to get inspired by and to learn from Kenny's amazing experience and wisdom is a privilege too. So, have a listen to this show  and if you enjoy it, please subscribe and leave a rating, as this really helps our podcast grow.   Host: Yuliya Stancheva Producer/Editor: Yuliya Stancheva Guest: Kenny Blyth, an award-winning British actor and voiceover artist Recorded safely at our virtual studio, Alchemy Post, with sound engineer Neale Laxton at the helm. Huge thanks to Neale for his signature services!  

Is technology numbing our senses? In this episode host Camilla Laxton chats to Kim Arazi, a sensory experience designer, and Ted Talk speaker, to find out how we can get into our senses and start thinking in a different way and feel a deeper connection to our inner self, to each other and to our environment. Kim Arazi tells us about her journey of creating her company Innosensi, and how the challenges during the lockdown has inspired her to find new workarounds and breakthroughs.  Addressing the feelings of loneliness and disconnection, she came up with a new concept- the virtual table project. This is a multisensory dining experience, which helps you connect with your inner self and activates your senses through sounds and smells. As Kim awakens our inner curiosity about her exciting project, we can't help but ask: how can this be beneficial to our business world; how can we help our children tap back into their senses; and how the pandemic presents the perfect opportunity to pause, reflect and see things in an innovative and pioneering way. And as we wrap up things, Kim sums it up well- “By resurrecting our senses through immersive experiences, we can learn to challenge assumptions, bring awareness to our biases, break down barriers and become more empathetic, conscious human beings. And maybe preserve our humanity.” So, if you are ready to wake up your senses, tune in and listen to this show. Presenter: Yuliya Stancheva Host: Camilla Laxton Producer/Editor: Yuliya Stancheva Guest: Kim Arazi, a sensory experience designer, creative technologist, storyteller, innovation coach & consultant and Ted Talk speaker.   Recorded safely at our virtual studio, Alchemy Post, with sound engineer Neale Laxton at the helm. Huge thanks to Neale for his signature services!  

This episode is our virtual voiceover hub where, host Yuliya Stancheva chats with six of our very own fantastic voiceover talents. Despite the restrictions, they all have managed to stay positive and proactive during the lockdown, finding different new ways to be creative. The first guest in our virtual studio is the Norwegian actor, voice artist and producer Nina Yndis who tells us about her life in lockdown, which has been very busy and productive as you can hear: from recording video games and audiobooks under the duvet in her bed, to collaborating with her flatmates. We play her latest music project – the song “You & I” and as Nina chats about her best diva moments in real life, we listen to her outstanding performance as a diva in our fun video which we created for everyone who is looking for a quick and sure exit of the voiceover industry (we promise a lot of laughs). The show continues with the Spanish voice actress Montserrat Roig de Poig who shares with us a very personal and deeply touching story; the French actress Félicité du Jeu reads her special tribute to NHS; the Scottish voice actress Blanche Anderson makes us laugh with her alter ego, the weight loss adviser Stacey; the American voice actress Debbie Bridge pops by to say Hi; and the Dutch actor Allon Sylvain reveals his tips on how to stay prepared for the next stage of your VO career. So have a listen and join us in this virtual voiceover hub full of fun and inspiring messages of hope and gratitude. If you enjoy the show, p;easw subscribe and leave a rating, as this really helps our podcast grow.  Host: Yuliya Stancheva Producer/Editor: Yuliya Stancheva Guests: Nina Yndis, Montserrat Roig de Poig, Félicité du Jeu, Blanche Anderson, Debbie Bridge, Allon Sylvain   Recorded safely at our virtual studio, Alchemy Post, with sound engineer Neale Laxton at the helm. Huge thanks to Neale for his signature services!    

In this episode host Camilla Laxton talks to Chloe Prince from ReAttendance, an exciting new platform, which offers a reliable, open and instant distribution service for all of your corporate video needs.   Chloe tells us how the idea behind ReAttendance was born. She explains all the essential things you need to know about the platform- how it works and helps you engage with your attendees and even how to monetize your content.   To make things clear, Chloe elaborates on how virtual events are here not to replace physical events but to support them. And to round things off Chloe tells us about the tremendous success of the online One Voice Conference without sparing us details about the technical challenges they have faced.   So, need to share an e-learning content and make sure your employees are watching? Need to share marketing content to potential clients? Need to distribute content to your current clients? It's all possible with ReAttendance, as you can hear in this podcast.   Presenter: Yuliya Stancheva Host: Camilla Laxton Producer/Editor: Yuliya Stancheva Guest: Chloe Prince, ReAttenadance.com   Recorded safely at our virtual studios, with sound engineer Mikosh Nanasi at the helm. Huge thanks to Mikosh for his signature services!

In this episode host Yuliya Stancheva talks to the award-winning voice actor Della Phillips about her voiceover career and the dramatic and adventurous events in her life which have made her the strong, resilient and inspiring person she is today.   Della takes us on an emotional journey down memory lane, telling us about growing up in Germany and living in Switzerland, working for WHO in Geneva, her life in UK and decision to move to France for good.  We discuss Della's love for sailing, food, travelling and voiceover. As Della reminiscences about the start of her voiceover career, she gives us her best tips for anyone who wants to launch a lasting voiceover career.   Things get pretty deep as Della opens up about the most dramatic event in her life- losing her daughter Kelly, and reveals on her special bond with her other daughter, Abbie.   But don't expect us to be too serious as Della is super fun and there are loads of laughs along the way.   Tune in & sail away with Della and Yuliya. if you enjoy the show, please subscribe and leave a rating, as this really helps our podcast grow.  Host: Yuliya Stancheva Producer/Editor: Yuliya Stancheva Guest: Della Phillips, an award-winning voiceover artist   Recorded safely at our virtual studios, with sound engineer Mikosh Nanasi at the helm. Huge thanks to Mikosh for his signature services!  

How to find calm and clarity amidst chaos and how to transform our time of self-isolation into a time of self-realisation? In search of the answers of these, and many more questions, host Yuliya Stancheva has invited into our virtual studio Gabrielle Fritz, an Alternative Therapist, Intuitive Coach, & EFT Practitioner. As Gabrielle says, we can't control the situations occurring around us, but we can control our own response towards them, as the way we see something defines the way we experience it.   With their creative hats on, the voice actors Sally Lomax and Guillaume Laroche have also embraced a positive outlook to their time of self-isolation and have recorded a special bonus material for you. At the end of the show, we'll embark on a fun meditation journey with Guillaume and to wrap things up, we'll share a good laugh with Sally. So tune in, and let's make the best out of our time of self-isolation, turning it into an opportunity to rethink and reshape our future! If you enjoy the shpw, please subscribe and leave a rating, as this really helps our podcast grow.    Host: Yuliya Stancheva Producer/Editor: Yuliya Stancheva Guests: Gabrielle Fritz (www.gabrielle-innerjourney.com), Sally Lomax and Guillaume Laroche.   Recorded safely at our virtual studios, with sound engineer Mikosh Nanasi at the helm. Huge thanks to Mikosh for his signature services!

In this podcast, host Camilla Laxton talks to Podcast Guru Rob Lawrence about how to, and why you would want to, start a podcast for your business as well as answering some of the questions that many ask, on how to begin. We talk about the multiple benefits a podcast will offer your business, including how it can differentiate you from other businesses, and why there has never been a better time to start a podcast.   Presenter: Yuliya Stancheva Host: Camilla Laxton Guest: Rob Lawrence, Founder of “Inspirational Creatives” roblawrence.co   Safely recorded at our virtual studios, with sound engineer Mikosh Nanasi at the helm. Huge thanks to Mikosh for his signature services!   More about our guest: Rob Lawrence specialises in teaching podcast strategy to businesses and business leaders on how to use the power of sound to transform their world. With a life-long passion for sound, and having helped launch a growing number of podcasts in the UK and US since 2013; Rob created his own podcast series, Inspirational Creatives, in 2014, having received several thousand downloads in the first few weeks of broadcasting. Today he is responsible for the strategy and production of many thousands of hours of audio, broadcast weekly, and created by professionals and businesses across the world, reaching hundreds of thousands of engaged listeners every day - who want to change their life for the better.

Can dance empower your body and mind, heal your soul and help you regain your inner strength in turbulent times such as these? In search of different ways to keep our spirits high, host Yuliya Stancheva chats to entrepreneur and dance teacher Claudia Massera. In the start of the pandemic, Claudia had to bring her classes online in 24 hours, while adapting her business and family life under lockdown.  She shares with Yuliya her positive take on the current situation and the positive lessons from the pandemic, while reflecting on the old habits that we all had to give up to adapt. Claudia has a very holistic approach in helping people's mental and physical wellbeing at her Dance Body Mind school. She talks about her mission to empower women, highlighting the need of growing a community spirit, feeling gratitude and compassion, staying truthful to ourselves, establishing daily routines, and letting our body win the mind through dance. From entrepreneurship to leadership, Claudia takes us on a positive and empowering journey…Tune in & let's dance! If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and leave a rating, as this really helps our podcast grow. Host: Yuliya Stancheva Producer/Editor: Yuliya Stancheva Guest: Claudia Massera, Founder of Dance Body Mind https://www.bellydancebodymind.com/ Recorded at our studios, Alchemy Post, with sound engineer Mikosh Nanasi at the helm. Huge thanks to Mikosh for his signature services! 

Working from home can be hard on many levels but it doesn't have to be a nightmare! To help you ace your remote working and online video meetings, Camilla Laxton has invited the Impact Guru Esther Stanhope in her virtual studio. Esther has helped Hollywood stars and global leaders shine live on air at the BBC and in this episode, she shares her expert advice on how to impress next time you have that important ZOOM or Skype meeting. From overcoming the technical challenges, and avoiding back to back video meetings, to learning how to apply the LENS strategy, Esther reveal the best practices in remote working with a great sense of humour. So, whether you are working from home temporarily or planning to stick with this new reality for longer, sit back, relax and take a listen to this highly insightful and super fun episode. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and leave a rating, as this really helps our podcast grow.   Presenter: Yuliya Stancheva Host: Camilla Laxton Producer/Editor: Yuliya Stancheva Guest: Esther Stanhope, The Impact Guru, https://www.estherstanhope.com/ Recorded at our studios, Alchemy Post, with sound engineer Mikosh Nanasi at the helm. Huge thanks to Mikosh for his signature services!

In this show host Yuliya Stancheva talks to the Oxford- grad and entrepreneur, Anthony Collias who is a Co-Founder of Stasher- a luggage storage company that offers clients spaces to store their suitcases that they don't want to carry with them when they have some time visiting a city.   As Travel is the worst-hit industry during this crisis, what better time to think outside the box and come up with new ideas, workarounds and solutions?! From shifting operations and launching new revenue lines for their business, to the future of travel and the restructuring of the global economic order, our guest, Anthony Collias, reveals his great insight with Yuliya. They touch hot topics like protecting employees, keeping transparent communication, overcoming the feeling of uncertainty, applying day-to-day survival strategies and searching for the silver lining…Whatever your background, if you need a bit of inspiration, sit back, relax and listen to this episode.   If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and leave a rating, as this really helps our pod cast grow. Host: Yuliya Stancheva Producer/Editor: Yuliya Stancheva Guest: Anthony Collias, Co-Founder of Stasher.com, https://stasher.com/ Recorded at our studios, Alchemy Post, with sound engineer Mikosh Nanasi at the helm. Huge thanks to Mikosh for his signature services!    

From paving the way to equality and gender balance in voiceovers, facing the challenges of a working mum and dealing with the trickiest casting brief, to embracing opportunities in different cultures, and educating and making clients happy- Chatterbox Agents Camilla Laxton, Joanna Shiokka and Luciano Cipolla keep disclosing their work as super agents, while sharing their knowledge and experience with host Yuliya Stancheva. So whether you are a voice actor or a business owner who is looking to build a stronger relationship with voiceover and localisation agents, sit back, relax and take a listen to this episode, as there will be loads to take from it.  And as a bonus, we have added at the end some of our funniest outtakes. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, and leave a rating as this really helps our podcast grow.     Host: Yuliya Stancheva Producer/Editor: Yuliya Stancheva Guests: Camilla Laxton, Joanna Shiokka, Luciano Cipolla Recorded at our studios, Alchemy Post, with sound engineer Gerard Rodriguez at the helm. Huge thanks to Gerard for his signature services!  

In these truly unprecedented and extraordinary times, livelihoods are changing beyond recognition. We witness dramatic economic and social changes. As businesses are adapting and finding new ways to ensure that they can survive and continue to thrive in the face of adversity, we have put together a special bonus episode, to help you find inspiration and resilience.   Camilla Laxton is interviewing remotely three fantastic guests- Andy Sharma (Business Coach, ), Mike Neary (Entrepreneur and Business Leader) and Niya Hill (Actress, Writer and Yoga Teacher) who will share their insight on how to navigate through the fog of uncertainty, and how to position yourself once the crisis has passed. From learning how to let go of things we can't control, to investing in training and becoming part of a community of like-minded people to focusing on your mental and physical wellbeing, gardening, decluttering and yoga practising, we cover a lot of grounds in this episode. So whether you are a business owner, freelancer, or someone who is simply looking for a bit of inspiration and positivity, sit back, relax and have a listen, as there will be loads to take from it. Presenter: Yuliya Stancheva Host: Camilla Laxton Producer/Editor: Yuliya Stancheva Guests: Andy Sharma (Action Coach) Mike Neary (Mett Training) Niya Hill (Actress, Writer, Yoga Instructor) Recorded at our studios, Alchemy Post, with sound engineer Mikosh Nanasi at the helm. Huge thanks to Mikosh for his signature services!

What makes a good agent and do you have to do magic spells, somersaults or achieve Guinness records to get one? How do agents nurture their relationship with their voice actors? And how can voice actors build a long-lasting relationship with their agent which can help them grow their voiceover career? There are no gimmick and tricks, as you can hear from our first episode, where host Yuliya Stancheva dives deep into the agents' world. From the best projects and rates, to workshops, and tips on reels and auditions -  we cover a lot of ground in this show. So sit back, tune in and take notes as the agents elaborate on the do's and don'ts on working with them, share some personal stories, and crack jokes along the way.  As a bonus, we have included some of our funniest outtakes at the end of the show. And if you would like to meet our alter egos – we can treat you to some fun bonus material here. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and leave a rating, as this really helps our podcast grow.  Host: Yuliya Stancheva Producer/Editor: Yuliya Stancheva Guests: Super agents Camilla Laxton, Joanna Shiokka & Luciano Cipolla from http://www.chatterboxvoices.co.uk/about.html Recorded at our studios, Alchemy Post, with sound engineer Gerard Rodriguez at the helm. Huge thanks to Gerard for his signature services!