Jodi's Silver Linings Podcast

It was a true pleasure to talk with Clara and Jonathan about their creative process, how they work together as a creative couple and find time to figure out their work / life balance. I've spoken about Lullaby Theories in a previous podcast (https://voiceoversandvocals.com/blog/inspiration/curiouser_and_curiouser/ (https://voiceoversandvocals.com/blog/inspiration/curiouser_and_curiouser/)) but they're also working on other projects such as Born In A Ballroom (https://borninaballroom.com/ (https://borninaballroom.com/)), titles for South by Southwest & videos for WebMD.  More information on what they've done in the past and what they're currently working on can be found on their website at https://www.coatofarmspost.com/ (https://www.coatofarmspost.com/) . I have no doubt they'll continue to create stellar video work for both clients and themselves in the future. I think you'll find this conversation particularly inspiring if you're a creative that's pulled in a lot of different directions. Listening to how the two of them handle their busy lives and keep their critical inner voices from sabotaging them, was definitely helpful to hear. Thanks for listening! This episode was very skillfully made to sound beautiful by the talented Humberto Franco (http://www.humbertofranco.com/ (http://www.humbertofranco.com/)). BIOS: Clara Lehmann: Clara wrote the award-winning documentary, A Perfect Soldier and co-directed and wrote the short-animated film, Death Loves Life. She's directing & producing Lullaby Theories, an animated series that teaches kids about scientific theories and a feature length documentary called Born In A Ballroom. Clara works with clients like Google, Fox, Nickelodeon, The Onion and WebMD. She has three Excellence in Title Design nominations at South by Southwest, a gold and a silver Cannes Lion, and a Webby Nomination. Jonathan Lacocque: Jonathan has past experience at post studios, agencies, and broadcasting companies. His clients include PBS, Verizon, Jaguar Land Rover, Marriott, and Warner Brother Records. He produced & edited the award-winning film, A Perfect Soldier and continues to balance his commercial work with documentary and narrative filmmaking. He's produced and edited multiple feature films and shorts / and continues to explore his passion for original stories with Coat of Arms' Lullaby Theories series, and the documentary film, Born in a Ballroom. Past awards include an Emmy for editing, several Tellys, and multiple film festival awards.

 How do you experience the world?  Do you forget what it was like to experience new things?  To actually NOT know something?  To want to discover more about this thing you know nothing (or very little) about? This week, I talk about https://lullabytheories.com/ (Lullaby Theories), an informative and fun series of science-themed videos put together by Jonathan Lacocque and Clara Lehmann of http://www.coatofarmspost.com/ (Coat Of Arms Post), with commentary from their 4 year old twin daughters.

I had the pleasure of talking with my friend Joe Nittoly about his art, his enthusiasm for D&D (and how the two merge), along with how he overcomes those nasty critical inner voices many of us Creatives deal with. I think lots of people will relate to this very frank discussion. If you'd like to learn more about Joe and his art (and how you can purchase some for your very own!), you can visit his main website at https://joe.nittoly.ca (https://joe.nittoly.ca) . But you can also find his Etsy store at https://gaminggeekshop.etsy.com (https://gaminggeekshop.etsy.com) and you can connect with him on Social Media via Twitter (https://twitter.com/pasiphilo (https://twitter.com/pasiphilo)) and Instagram (https://instagram.com/pasiphilo (https://instagram.com/pasiphilo)) This episode was very skillfully made to sound beautiful by the talented Humberto Franco (http://www.humbertofranco.com/ (http://www.humbertofranco.com/)).

Christine McAlister (http://www.lifewithpassion.com/ (http://www.lifewithpassion.com)), is an entrepreneur, business coach and the author of The Income Replacement Formula: 7 Simple Steps To Doing What You Love And Making Six Figures From Anywhere (you can read a free chapter of her book at http://lifewithpassion.com/freechapter (http://lifewithpassion.com/freechapter)). We had a wonderfully fun interview about how Creatives can get out of a funk, give themselves permission to have fun, and be kinder to themselves. These are all subjects near and dear to my heart (and probably yours, if you're listening to this!). If you're looking for a speaker who knows a lot about what it takes to overcome fear and push through to a fulfilling life, Christine would make an excellent one for your podcast or conference.  And if you're interested in working with her one-on-one, here's some more information on how to do that: http://lifewithpassion.com/6-month (http://lifewithpassion.com/6-month) .  I hope you enjoy this interview as much as I did! This episode was very skillfully made to sound beautiful by the talented http://www.humbertofranco.com/ (Humberto Franco).

The mind is a powerful thing. What we tell ourselves about ourselves has the power to help or harm us. Starting your day with some affirmations and soothing music, may well mean the difference between a positive or negative outcome. There are a lot of ways to train your mind to be kinder.  To those around you, sure.  But also, to YOU. Rather than include a ton of links here (because there are a lot of videos and visuals and such that are associated with this episode) it's probably best to visit my blog for those, at: https://voiceoversandvocals.com/blog/inspiration/how-to-calm-your-mind-in-a-mad-world/ (https://voiceoversandvocals.com/blog/inspiration/how-to-calm-your-mind-in-a-mad-world/)

What a treat it was to sit down and talk with Rosi & Brian about their careers in both music and voice overs, how they keep themselves motivated and creative, where they find their inspiration and how they continue to practice kindness - both to themselves and the world around them. If you'd like to learn more about their music, http://solycanto.com/ (drop by the Sol y Canto website). Rosi mentions her own website in this interview, https://rosiamadorvo.com/ (and that's here). And for the entire Amador family, https://amadorbilingualvoiceovers.com/ (you can visit their website here) (every member of the family has a page of their own). If you're interested, https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/sol-y-canto-s-new-live-cd-en-vivo-en-familia/x/8738868#/ (you can also contribute to their new Sol y Canto Indiegogo campaign here). This episode was very skillfully made to sound beautiful by the talented http://www.humbertofranco.com/ (Humberto Franco).

I just recently went to my first podcasting convention (MAPCON, now the https://www.independentpodcastconference.com (Independent Podcast Conference) in Atlantic City) and one of the topics that came up time and time again, was sound treatment. So I thought I'd blog/podcast about this to help some folks out. One of the best companies I've found that makes portable booths, is https://www.vocalboothtogo.com/?ref=jodimuse (Vocal Booth To Go) and their https://www.vocalboothtogo.com/product/vomo-2019-voice-mobile-audio-recording-booth/?ref=jodimuse (VOMO) product. For more links and pictures, along with a video on how a fellow voice actor uses his VOMO, visit my blog here: https://voiceoversandvocals.com/blog/travel/taking-your-show-on-the-road/ (https://voiceoversandvocals.com/blog/travel/taking-your-show-on-the-road/)

We're always so BUSY.  There's so much going on around us and with our own lives, that we're spending a huge amount of time trying to keep up.  We forget that sometimes we just need to do nothing.  It centers us.  Allows us reflection.  And helps us remember and cherish the memories we've already made.  I make some suggestions on how to give this a bit more of your conscious consideration, some ideas for things you can do, and I link to a TedTalk by Pico Iyer that might find particularly insightful, on my blog at https://voiceoversandvocals.com/blog/inspiration/are_we_too_busy/ (https://voiceoversandvocals.com/blog/inspiration/are_we_too_busy/) . 

Digital photography makes snapping a picture really easy to do - but are we taking photos for the wrong reasons?  And are we taking so many that we're not truly experiencing the moment?  These are some philosophical questions that came up when I was watching a short video segment on the BBC about a fellow who spends his days preserving photographs from "orphaned" film rolls. https://voiceoversandvocals.com/blog/inspiration/take-a-photo-or-live-in-the-moment/ (Here's a link to my blog where I link to both that video and a podcast where he expands on his experiences).

I sit down with Tracy Lindley to talk about her reasons for becoming an entrepreneur, how she got into voice acting, and how she decided to put together an online course about LinkedIn.  https://www.thelinkedinedge.com/home (You can find TheLinkedInEdge here). And if you're interested in learning more about Tracy's voiceover services, https://tracylindley.com/ (you can visit her website here).  During our discussion, she mentions the book, https://www.amazon.com/Gifted-Hands-Ben-Carson-Story/dp/0310214696/ (Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story). And she also gives folks a discount on her course!  Though you'll have to listen to get the discount code. :) This episode was edited by the extremely talented http://www.humbertofranco.com/ (Humberto Franco).

I've been playing D&D for years.  Why? It's a collaborative story-telling experience that I greatly enjoy. It helps me to get more comfortable with creative problem solving. https://voiceoversandvocals.com/blog/inspiration/how-dd-keeps-me-creative/ (You can read the blog where I also link to a TedxTalk about it, here). This episode was edited by the extremely talented http://www.humbertofranco.com/ (Humberto Franco).

Kevin Leach and I sat down for a detailed discussion about his journey into becoming an entrepreneur, his early influences, the world of connection services and the future he sees for ipDTL and its offerings.  If you're not familiar, https://ipdtl.com (you can learn more about ipDTL here). This is a fantastic service for both podcasters and voice actors. Thanks for talking with me, Kevin! This episode was edited by the extremely talented http://www.humbertofranco.com/ (Humberto Franco).

 What do I mean by that?  Well, I just finished watching another of Donald Miller's really informative https://www.businessmadesimple.com/daily/ (Business Made Simple Daily Videos) on https://www.businessmadesimple.com/video/how-to-control-your-emotions/ (How To Control Your Emotions) (The YouTube video is included on https://voiceoversandvocals.com/?p=3693&preview=true (the original blog page)) - and he makes a lot of really helpful comments. If you're focused on arguing your point, "winning" the smaller battle, you lose sight of the WAR.  And by that, I mean the BIGGER PICTURE. (Listen for more.) 

In my quest to always be learning more about my own business – and other businesses in general, I've started reading a lot more non-fiction.  One of the books I've been reading is called Never Split The Difference (Negotiating as if your life depended on it) by Chris Voss. There's some fascinating information in here, that really got me thinking.  https://youtu.be/MjhDkNmtjy0 (You can check out his TED Talk here). And if you'd like to read the original blog of this podcast, you can visit my website here.

I recently came across a fascinating article about an old concert hall, buried 40 feet below street level underneath a piano shop in Boston. You can read more about Steinert Hall here. There's a video walk through of the place on Vimeo, too - and it's VERY cool (and a little bit sad).  But yes, there's a point to this ... (listen to hear it).  Or, if you'd prefer to read it, you can visit the blog on my website here.

Being creative can be both a blessing and a curse.  For those of us that need creativity in our business lives, http://lisarobbinyoung.com/blog/ (Lisa Robbin Young) is a Godsend.  Learn more about her Creative Freedom Quiz and her book, http://lisarobbinyoung.com/creativefreedombook/ (Creative Freedom: How to Own Your Dreams Without Selling Your Soul).  She also has a Mastermind group called A Club and a YouTube channel where she talks about all sorts of helpful branding and marketing topics for creative professionals.  Here's her latest one on https://youtu.be/PnW7mI69Oa4 (Branding for Creative Entrepreneurs).  As always, you'll find the original blog this is from here. 

This episode talks about reading as a past-time both for self-improvement and for relaxation.  Irina Leoni's website on photography and branding, is here. And I highly suggest you listen to https://readtoleadpodcast.com/about/ (Jeff Brown)'s Read to Lead podcast.  Jeff is also the mastermind behind the Boss-Free Virtual Summit, which I first heard about from Freshbooks. The original blog on my own website is here (with more links to specific podcasts that might interest you).

Mastermind groups are a powerful thing.  They can take you out of your own head space and into someone else's.  Helping someone with their struggles can sometimes help you deal with your own.  Mary Valloni & Joel Kessel really do this right. They've put together a type of mastermind group specifically for growth-minded nonprofit Directors, Presidents, CEOs or Founders, called The Nonprofit Executive Club.  My original blog post about this is here. Masterminds have been a huge help to me. I really think they can help you too!

Are you afraid of failure?  It might be holding you back from success. Donald Miller talks about this in his How To Succeed At Failure video, and Vincent Pugliese also mentions it in https://totallifefreedom.libsyn.com/ (his podcast) called "Go Fail At Something Cool."  As always, you can find the original blog on my own website here.

Where do you choose to spend your money?  How could you save better?  Are you interested in Financial Freedom?  I mention some of my own philosophies on this subject, along with why you might really enjoy this interview that my friend https://www.andystorch.com/ (Andy Storch) did with https://youtu.be/JVjgAl_cJng (ChooseFI co-founder, Brad Barrett).  It's highly informative.  https://www.choosefi.com/ (You can find out more about the ChooseFI community and mind-set, here).  They have communities all over the world!  The original blog post is here.  And you can watch the interview on YouTube here.

This one's about imposter syndrome.  We've all felt it - even those folks you most admire.  Sam Jones' interview with David Tennant is a case in point.  He sits down with this amazingly versatile and fun actor in his https://offcamera.com/ (Off Camera, with Sam Jones) series.  https://youtu.be/3sBA0RWPAbY (A portion of his interview is on YouTube) and I believe you can watch the rest of the series on Netflix.  You can also visit my website to read the original blog of this podcast.

Sam Horn at Intrigue is brilliant. I only heard about her recently, but I picked up her book, Got Your Attention? - and couldn't put it down.  I'm talking here about a TED Talk she gave.  And I highly recommend that you watch it yourself.  It's well worth your time.  The written blog of this podcast, is on my website.

Do you actually NEED a niche?  Andrew and Pete have an interesting perspective on this question.  I love these guys - and I think you will too.  For more information, check out their https://www.andrewandpete.com/atomic/ (Atomic Membership), their YouTube channel, and https://www.andrewandpete.com/ (their main website).  Their video on finding (or not finding) your niche, can be found here.  And of course, here's the link to this blog on my own website, if you'd rather read it there.

Very simple show notes this time around.  If you're interested in reading this blog on my own website, you're welcome to do so here.

Productivity tools are needed now, more than ever.  https://dottotech.com/about-steve-dotto/ (Steve Dotto) speaks to those of us with a little grey in our hair, in his Grey Matters Podcast.  I've linked to one of his newer podcasts here - and he has a https://www.youtube.com/user/dottotech/ (great YouTube channel) too!

https://www.edelman.com/ (Edelman) actually had a commercial showing at Cannes - and it was pretty brilliant!  https://youtu.be/62SAjABT6WI (Here's a link to the Taco Bell commercial). And here's a link to the original blog post. If you're a student of advertising and marketing, I highly suggest you have a look.  

Links and Show Notes: When Vincent decided to put out his book in audio book format – and then give it out FOR FREE – I definitely wanted to spread the word! https://totallifefreedom.com/ (Vincent Pugliese) https://www.bossfreesummit.com/ (Boss-Free Virtual Summit) https://readtoleadpodcast.com/ (Jeff Brown) https://totallifefreedom.com/f2fbook (Download the Audiobook) A Link to the Original Blog  

Links and Show Notes: A guide that helps explain how voice over rates are determined. If you have questions, feel free to ask me! http://sagaftra.org/ (SAG/AFTRA Website) http://sagaftranumbers.sagaftra.org/ (SAG/AFTRA Numbers Calculator (still in beta)) https://usa.gravyforthebrain.com/ (Gravy for The Brain) A Video on How Licensing Works In the Voice Over Industry by Hugh Edwards GVAA Rate Guide My Professional Services Guarantee My Revisions Policy Quote Request Form A link to the Original Post

Links and Show Notes: By now, you're probably starting to see a theme in my podcasts – one of self discovery and yes, growth – in both your business and personal life. To that end, you need to know about Justin Schenck and his podcast called the Growth Now Movement. https://growthnowmovement.com/ (Justin Schenck) The Growth Now Movement https://totallifefreedom.com/ (Vincent Pugliese) https://www.andystorch.com/ (Andy Storch) https://www.smartcleaningbiz.com/ (Ken Carfagno) Growth Now Movement Live Event Justin's Interview with Mike Kim His Discussion about Imposter Syndrome   

Links and Show Notes: A commentary on some of the profound things that came out in Marie Forleo's interview with Elizabeth Gilbert. (And a link to the interview.) https://www.marieforleo.com/ (Marie Forleo) https://www.elizabethgilbert.com/ (Elizabeth Gilbert) Marie's New Book - Everything Is Figureoutable https://youtu.be/PrjjSG5YlGE (Marie's video interviewing Elizabeth Gilbert) The link to this original blog post

Links and Show Notes: https://rebelbasemedia.io/ (Mark Asquith's Rebel Base Media) https://youtu.be/fUeeJM5qI-k (Mark's Video on YouTube) A Link to the Original Blog Post