Cheers! VOcation Conference Co-founder and Prolific Voice Actor, Carin Gilfry pops champagne .... and we get the scoop on VOCATION 2022. This week we get giddy as we speak with Carin Gilfry about all things VOcation conference: a conference dedicated to the business side of voiceover. Carin Gilfry is an experienced voice actor who voiced thousands of commercials, instructional videos, IVR systems, eLearning programs, documentaries, and video games, and narrated and produced over 100 audiobooks. ...
May 18, 2022•20 min•Season 1Ep. 41
This week we explore why having an awesome voice isn’t enough for a voiceover career. Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit? Learn what else you need to round out your vocation! Signup for our show takeaways, resources, and drink recipes before episodes air here: https://www.speechlessvo.com Join us: https://www.speechlessvo.com/ Email us: SpeechlessVO@gmail.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel: SpeechlessVO Follow us on Instagram: @speechlessvo Written and Produced by Voice Talent, Kim Wilson a...
May 11, 2022•13 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Voiceover Casting: Barbara Hennessy, Senior VP of Production at Tribe Pictures. A Tribe we want to be a part of! About Tribe: Tribe is a video production company specializing in business storytelling for corporations, organizations and academic institutions. Based in Chatham, NJ but their work takes them across the US and around the world. Barbara Hennessy, Senior VP of Production: With over 25 years of experience in the TV and film industry, Barbara manages all of Tribe’s client relationships a...
May 04, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Meet Steve “VO Shazam” Pogatch, Pandora’s Senior Manager of Voiceover Operations. He’s been responsible for recruiting, auditioning and curating new talent for the Pandora VO Roster, as well as managing the Pandora Voice Over Roster. Super-cool and super-humble, Steve gives us the 411 on voice actor do’s and don’ts and all things casting for voice over! Resources mentioned in this episode: https://www.standforsonicdiversity.com/ Signup for our show takeaways, resources, and drink recipes before ...
Apr 27, 2022•23 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Time to LEVEL UP. Bringing your best to your online auditions. Tune in this week as we discuss some tips to keep your auditions fresh and competitive in the online casting world. How have online casting auditions changed? Is there a difference between online casting auditions and agent auditions? Resources mentioned in this episode: Aperol pronunciation https://www.google.com/search?q=apero pronunciation Katherine Tole https://katherinetole.com/ V123Pros.com https://www.v123pros.com/ Signup for ...
Apr 20, 2022•11 min•Season 1Ep. 36
How to show up like a professional when being coached for voiceover – aka “What not to do in a private voice-over lesson!” Bring your best self when coaching with your heroes! Tune in this week as we share our sometimes cringey but always relatable (and helpful) experiences in our own coaching sessions. You can learn how to bring your best self too! We talk about what we are most afraid of when being privately coached for voiceover AND what we’ve learned not to do in a private coaching session. ...
Apr 13, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Secrets of our VO Sound Booths - aka “Ladies in a Fancy Booth”. Come take a private tour of our VO booths! From the utter ridiculous to the very necessary, we show you what equipment we use (that you may or may not need!). Signup for our show takeaways, resources, and drink recipes before episodes air here: https://www.speechlessvo.com/ Resources mentioned in this episode: Jim Edgar https://justaskjimvo.studio/ Larry Hudson https://larryhudsonvo.com/vo-heaven/ StudioBricks booth https://studiobr...
Apr 07, 2022•15 min•Season 1Ep. 34
There's Enough Voiceover Work for Everyone - aka “(If you are ready to be hired) ...there's enough voiceover work for everyone... (who do the work).” There's a ton of work - just have to find it yourself! We talk about how to be hire-able, and how to reach out to find that work. Signup for our show takeaways, resources, and drink recipes before episodes air here: https://www.speechlessvo.com/ Resources mentioned in this episode: “Why Aren’t I Booking?” Episode 14 https://youtu.be/0PJp-nAUpSk Bil...
Mar 30, 2022•13 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Andy Roth...the Casting Director / Creative Pro who inadvertently came up with our webinar branding! Find out how that happened and all about him as a coach. With a teaching resume that boasts three of the Hollywood Reporter’s top rated college acting programs, Andy has served as a faculty member at New York University’s Tisch School and is a regular guest artist / speaker at many highly regarded acting programs including Rutgers and Syracuse. His voice-over workshops sell out months in advance,...
Mar 23, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Tish Hicks, Actor, Coach, and Voiceover Master Sensei at the VO Dojo, a Premier VO School in L.A., joined us for our 31st episode! Tish has been telling stories in all genres of voiceover (commercials, animation, video games, tv narration, promo, audiobooks et al) for 25+ years including being the voice of many high-profile and long-running campaigns like Subaru and Citibank. The V.O Dojo has a full training program designed to take you from Beginner to Pro. Sign up for a "voiceover once over" -...
Mar 16, 2022•23 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Coach, Talent AND Casting Director, David Rosenthal A man of MANY hats and a great heart! David is the owner of GVAA (Global Voice Acting Academy) -a VO resource and school. David is also a regular voice over talent for 35 years with over a thousand voiceover credits to his name, including over 70 video and interactive games. He has 20 years of teaching and coaching experience and has helped many people get their starts or further their careers in the industry. He's also been an on-camera actor,...
Mar 09, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Marc Cashman, the original VO Talent on “both sides of the glass”. This humble voiceover talent and coach has been in the business for over 44 years! Voted one of the “Best Voices of the Year” by AudioFile Magazine three times - and an Audie winner - Marc is a veteran voice actor with studio experience in Radio, TV and Internet commercials, foreign film dubbing, animated series, video games, and over 150 audiobooks. Signup for our show takeaways, resources, and drink recipes before episodes air ...
Mar 02, 2022•20 min•Season 1Ep. 29
This trailblazer has got us scraping our jaws off the floor. Meet this talented VO Teacher! She has been an L.A. voice talent for decades. The First female guest host for Casey Kasem's American Top 40! One of the first females to voice network promos, and the first Los Angeles-based talent to join Atlas Talent L.A. as they hit the ground running. Keri shares her illustrious journey in radio with various agents booking AMAZING gigs. Signup for our show takeaways, resources, and drink recipes befo...
Feb 23, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Meet Jodi Gottlieb, a Los Angeles coach. With a lifetime in the entertainment industry this rockstar VO Promo Coach, has got us “fan-girling”. Invited to guest direct at several VO workshops, she was urged to teach privately and produce demos. Jodi has been teaching VO for over twenty years and specializes in promo, commercial and trailer reads. Signup for our show takeaways, resources, and drink recipes before episodes air here: https://www.speechlessvo.com/ Resources mentioned in this episode:...
Feb 16, 2022•18 min•Season 1Ep. 27
This week we get to introduce you to an amazing woman and VO coach of our dreams. The amazing Ms. Mary Lynn Wissner of Voices Voicecasting! A VO coach and a woman after our own heart! For over 25 years, she has been hearing and casting the perfect voices for thousands of TV, radio, animation, film, games, virtual reality, industrials, podcasts, documentaries, toys, e-Learning, IVR, audiobooks, promos, events and dubbing productions. She has been coaching and teaching talent for as many years, an...
Feb 09, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Get to know the Prolific Actor, VO, Standup Comedian, Writer, Director, Producer, VO Coach and guy with a heart of Gold, Bill Holmes, the VO Doc. For over 35 years, Bill Holmes has been working in film, television, theatre, comedy, and advertising. He has solidified himself as one of the top demo producers in the nation and an acting coach of the highest regard. Signup for our show takeaways, resources, and drink recipes before episodes air here: https://www.speechlessvo.com/ Resources mentioned...
Feb 02, 2022•15 min•Season 1Ep. 25
This week we introduce you to Prolific Talent and In-Show/Documentary Narration Coach, Thom Pinto! You've heard him on the History Channel, Discovery Channel, the Weather Channel, CBS, and a multitude of commercials including AT&T and Audi. He is a trusted coach to hundreds of working voice actors in Los Angeles, San Francisco and across the country. Resources mentioned in this episode: Thom Pinto https://www.thompinto.com/ Insta: @pintopipes Signup for our show takeaways, resources, and dri...
Jan 26, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Want to increase your income by setting achievable goals in 2022? We can get you started by sharing some quick tips on how to break down your goals into achievable, bite-sized steps. Signup for our show takeaways, resources, and drink recipes before episodes air here: https://www.speechlessvo.com/ Join us: https://www.speechlessvo.com/ Email us: SpeechlessVO@gmail.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel: SpeechlessVO Follow us on Instagram: @speechlessvo Written and Produced by Voice Talent, Kim Wi...
Jan 19, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 23
What to do when you’re not feeling it. This week, we discuss ways to manage and navigate your clients when you are under the weather! Signup for our show takeaways, resources, and drink recipes before episodes air here: https://www.speechlessvo.com/ Resources mentioned in this episode: https://www.lisaecaldwell.com/ @lisayourkitchenconfidant Urban Moonshine https://www.urbanmoonshine.com/products/throat-spray Vocalzone Throat Pastilles https://www.vocalzone.com/buy/pastilles/vocalzone-throat-pas...
Jan 12, 2022•15 min•Season 1Ep. 22
In this episode, we help you prep for your voiceover goals! What do you want to accomplish for the short-term and long-term? What do you need to improve on or cut back on? Let’s talk about setting realistic goals. Resources mentioned in this episode: Agent Nights https://www.TheVOPros.com Acting and Voice Studios https://www.actingandvoicestudios.com/ VO Weekly Workout https://www.voweeklyworkout.com/ https://www.castingNetworks.com/ Signup for our show takeaways, resources, and drink recipes be...
Jan 05, 2022•13 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Year-end roundup of our best tips! “Hit Me with Your Best Shot” -the “best of” episode! Tune in as we deliver an entire season of our best VO business tips in 8 minutes or less. Resources mentioned in this episode: Moringa Hot Chocolate https://www.cocoringa.com Signup for our show takeaways, resources, and drink recipes before episodes air here: https://www.speechlessvo.com/ Join us: https://www.speechlessvo.com/ Email us: SpeechlessVO@gmail.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel: SpeechlessVO Fo...
Dec 29, 2021•12 min•Season 1Ep. 20
We continue our discussion about Agents in Voiceover. In this episode we talk about ways to land an agent, industry protocols, and discuss if an agent is really necessary for VO success. LOTS of TIPS in this episode!!! Resources mentioned in this episode: Agent Nights: https://TheVOPros.com Acting and Voice Studios https://www.actingandvoicestudios.com/ VO Weekly Workout https://www.voweeklyworkout.com/ https://CastingNetworks.com ROGER KING: PNAGENCY https://pnagency.com/ ETHNIC VOICE TALENT ht...
Dec 15, 2021•12 min•Season 1Ep. 19
The Mystery of Voice Over Agents. Are you ready? In this episode we talk about the value of an agent. We also discuss how you know when you’re ready. Signup for our show takeaways, resources, and drink recipes before episodes air here: https://www.speechlessvo.com/ Resources mentioned in this episode: Agent Nights: https://theVOPros.com Acting and Voice Studios https://www.actingandvoicestudios.com/ VO Weekly Workout https://www.voweeklyworkout.com/ https://castingnetworks.com Join us: https://w...
Dec 08, 2021•9 min•Season 1Ep. 18
What's AI got to do with it? Expert insight from VO Lawyer, Robert Sciglimpaglia.Robert was born in Stamford, Connecticut. He graduated in 1988 with a Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in Political Science. Robert then graduated from Pace University School of Law in 1991. He is currently a practicing attorney, as well as an actor and accomplished voice over artist. Resources mentioned in this episode: Robert Sciglimpaglia https://robscig@usa.net https://www.instagram.com/robscig/ https://ctworker...
Dec 01, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Marketing can be complicated. In this episode, we talk about the first steps to knowing what to spend time on for marketing your Freelance VO Business. Also, we share what marketing has worked for us to bring in our highest paying clients. Do you need to fire some lowest-paying clients, and what are you willing to try next? Signup for our show takeaways, resources, and drink recipes before episodes air here: https://www.speechlessvo.com/ Resources mentioned in this episode: VOICEOVERVIEW https:/...
Nov 17, 2021•8 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Online casting - aka Pay to Play casting sites. What are they all about? Do voice actors need P2P's? We explain the what, where, and why of online casting in voice over. Resources mentioned in this episode: https://Voquent.com Cast Voices https://castvoices.com https://Voice123.com https://V123Pros.com Signup for our show takeaways, resources, and drink recipes before episodes air here: https://www.speechlessvo.com/ Join us: https://www.speechlessvo.com/ Email us: SpeechlessVO@gmail.com Subscrib...
Nov 10, 2021•11 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Why Aren’t I Booking Any Voice Overs? - aka “When should I quit my day job?”Are you good at the craft of voice over? How about the technology required? Are you marketing yourself? And... are you working hard or hardly working? Signup for our show takeaways, resources, and drink recipes before episodes air here: https://www.speechlessvo.com/ Resources mentioned in this episode: Dan Lenard’s https://www.homevoiceoverstudio.com/ VO Weekly Workouts https://www.voweeklyworkout.com/ Join us: https://w...
Nov 03, 2021•14 min•Season 1Ep. 14
If you are doing any of these things we mention in the show, BEWARE! Super uncool! Super unprofessional! Signup for our show takeaways, resources, and drink recipes before episodes air here: https://www.speechlessvo.com/ Join us: https://www.speechlessvo.com/ Email us: SpeechlessVO@gmail.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel: SpeechlessVO Follow us on Instagram: @speechlessvo Written and Produced by Voice Talent, Kim Wilson and Natasha Marchewka https://www.kimwilsonvoiceovers.com https://natasha...
Oct 27, 2021•9 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Kim and Natasha think peer-led voiceover workouts, and all VO workouts are GREAT! We’ll tell you why... and explain what they are! Resources mentioned in this episode: GVAA Workouts https://globalvoiceacademy.com/ LIVO https://www.livotakeover.com/ VO Collective https://www.thevocollective.com VO dojo https://www.thevodojo.com/ VO Heaven https://larryhudsonvo.com/vo-heaven/ VOWeekly Workout https://www.voweeklyworkout.com/ Voiceover Gymnasium https://gingrworks.com/ The Voiceover Guru https://vo...
Oct 20, 2021•11 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Got stage fright? Most of us have it. In this episode, we give you a whole bunch of tips for presentation skills, engaging your audience, and networking. Be graceful - good practice for life & business. Resources mentioned in this episode: Toastmasters https://www.toastmasters.org/ Professor Baker https://www.cozymeal.com/chefs/1467/mixologist-anthony Instagram - @professor.baker Signup for our show takeaways, resources, and drink recipes before episodes air here: https://www.speechlessvo.co...
Oct 13, 2021•12 min•Season 1Ep. 11
