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VOX Talk covers industry news, business tips, technology, and an assortment of voice actor contributions.
Voiceover Experts is the industry's most downloaded educational podcast featuring renowned voice over coaches from US, Canada and abroad.
Sound Stories is an inspirational podcast for creative professionals. Each episode, Stephanie is joined by a new expert, providing you with relevant and entertaining tips and tricks to jumpstart your own creative process.
Listen in as your host Yaro interviews startup founders, entrepreneurs who've enjoyed big exits, angel investors, venture capitalists, crypto leaders, tech stock traders, real estate investors -- all sharing how they made money and put their capital to work.
2020 brought a slew of new VO artists to the table and many will try to climb the ladder to success. I started the Ladder with Will to help those climbing... and although we've parted ways the ladder is still a part of the journey to living THE VO LIFE... so those episodes are still up and relevant. Catch up on all of the OLD podcasts from the ladder before they are gone and for now, catch the new VO LIFE episodes here or on other feeds!
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Mission Matters Entertainment with Adam Torres
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Mission Matters Entertainment with Adam Torres
Adam Torres
Welcome to the Mission Matters Entertainment Podcast with Adam Torres. Interviews are released daily featuring leaders in a 10-15 minute format. Our podcast is designed for busy people on the move. No fluff. All content. Follow Adam on Instagram at Ask Adam Torres for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be interviewed by Adam on our podcast: www.moneymatterstoptips.com/podcastguest
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Think Entrepreneurship | Interviews with Entrepreneurs | Entrepreneur Tips, Advice, and Inspiration
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Think Entrepreneurship | Interviews with Entrepreneurs | Entrepreneur Tips, Advice, and Inspiration
Pete Sveen
The Think Entrepreneurship Podcast is a show that interviews successful entrepreneurs and shares their journeys and experiences with you. Guests include Kevin Harrington from Shark Tank, NFL great Fran Tarkenton, and many other motivated and well known entrepreneurs. You'll also get valuable entrepreneur tips, advice, and inspiration to help you along your entrepreneurial journey. Check out the ThinkEntrepreneurship blog for more help in starting and growing your own business.
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The Voice Over Ladder & The VO Life
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The VO Life Ep 70 - Which Mic Should You REALLY Buy??
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SUMMER SHORTS # 2 .....You can get this solved in the first few minutes... or listen all the way through just for fun!By Troy Holden
Looking for ways to better care for your voice? NYC Soprano and singing teacher Susan Eichhorn Young shares insight on vocal folds, hydration, breathing, resting your voice, and general good habits to keep. She also explores the mechanics of vocal fry and the fatigue that can go along with it. Learn how singing can give […]…
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Vested Capital
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(EP33): Michelle Tascoe, Makes $1.2 Million In Three Years With One-On-One Financial Coaching
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Michelle Tascoe is based in LA and has one of the longest running private one-on-one financial advice coaching practices. She's now earning over half a million a year, but it wasn't always like this. It's been a long and steady journey to become a seven figure coach. You will hear that story in today's podcast interview. VESTED CAPITAL PODCAST 🎙️ht…
Join Bill DeWees as he talks about advances in technology in the world of voice over. How does technology change the voice over business? How can we adapt as voice over artists to these changes to technology? One thing is for sure according to Bill DeWees – “technology always wins”. All that and more on […]…
Want to create a successful voice over career? Building anything takes a lot of heart, determination and effort. Bill DeWees joins Stephanie Ciccarelli to discuss his career journey, what goes into building a successful business, figuring out the kind of VO work you’re best suited for, and metrics to consider to help you achieve your […]…
Want to earn money as a voice actor but don’t want to audition nearly as much? Anthony Pica walks you through his process for creating projects in Voices Project Marketplace. Discover how to package and promote your voice so that you can start selling in your sleep and scale your voice over business. Mentioned on […]…
The more you know, the more you might have done things differently. This is a short take on a reflection of "if I knew everything then that I know now, would I have followed the same path" and the answer might be a surprise, As always, this is MY OPINIONS of MY WALK... and not meant to put any methods down. Its just a look back on what I would have…
Want to improve your audition to booking ratio? VO coach Gina Scarpa joins Stephanie Ciccarelli to explore many reasons why voice actors may not be booking voice over jobs as much as they’d like online. Auditioning on a platform like Voices is very different from drumming up your own work or auditioning through an agent […]…
Susan Bennett, the original North American voice of Siri, joins Stephanie Ciccarelli to discuss the day her life changed forever, the impact of being an ubiquitous voice, her thoughts on AI voices and how the fascinating story of her ‘alter ego’ Siri creates opportunities for Susan’s career as a public speaker. Mentioned on the show: […]…
I've had 6 months of this.... Am I ready to throw in the towell as Sabrina suggested? NO! I am actually slightly ahead of what I set goals for, but the second half... I'm gonna have to let it all out... pulll out the trick plays and the secret weapons... but first let's review the first half!By Troy Holden
Tune in to hear voice over veteran Kim Handysides teach you how to think like an athlete for your voice over career. Kim takes us through the different levels of athletes and voice over artists: amateur, semi-pro, and pro. She also offers four key ideas that helps both athletes and voice over artists become a […]…
Ever wanted to be a character in an audio drama? Writer/Director Phil Lollar shares insight on challenges unique to writing for audio drama, creating characters with audio trademarks, and the role a writer/director plays in the voice casting process. Discover why having a distinctive voice is better than just sounding good, how great projects attra…
Marine-turned podcaster, Travis Partington, shares insights on how to create a morning routine, arrange your day and keep in shape when working from home. Get a glimpse into his U.S. military-inspired work ethic and gain an appreciation for the purpose and discipline required to host a successful podcast, manage a voice over career and more. […]…
On today’s show, Jim Van Horne from Fanshawe College joins us to discuss how he developed his love for announcing, his journey in broadcast journalism, an overview of broadcast journalism over the decades (hear what a 1920s newscast might have sounded like!), what it takes to report the news and how you can be a […]…
Focus. We all need to focus and as the pastor says "today I am preaching to ME" as I have to make my career my focus. Just a few slight changes to the VO LIFE podcast and group... but no, I am not going anywhere... just need to F O C U S on THIS career!By Troy Holden
Non-disclosure agreements may be complicated, but they don’t have to scare you! Otishia Emmens, a Litigation Paralegal with 20+ years experience and voice over talent, shares her perspective on what NDAs are, who uses them and how they affect voice actors and some of the work they do. * This episode is for educational purposes […]…
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The VO Life Ep 66 - Don't Believe EVERYTHING About VO!
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How many people actually make 6 figures? How many coaches are legit coaches? How mush does the "average" VO Make a year? WHY IS SOMEONE OUT TO GET MARC SCOTT! These and many more deep dives in this LENGTHY podcast all about facts, fiction and who the hell is SABRINA FARROWS anyway?By Troy Holden
Curious about voice over for corporate podcasting? Jeff Large from Come Alive Creative joins Stephanie Ciccarelli to discuss how voice over is used in podcasts and why being the right voice for the right show (or format) matters. A distinct voice, authenticity and empathy goes a long way in lending your voice to a podcast! […]…
As business owners WE set the hours, the schedules, etc. Sometimes we just figure we HAVE TO WORK AROUND THE CLOCK and we don't take time to unwind. I am ready for this Memorial Day and summer to take day trips to the lake for a few hours and just "get away" and unplug for a bit. We have to do it or we will burn out...so be sure YOU take some down …
Want another way to make money on Voices.com? Create projects! Join Stephanie Ciccarelli and Julianna Jones as they discuss Voices’ new Project Marketplace. You’ll learn what Project Marketplace is, how you can use it and what this empowering innovation means for professional voice talent, audio producers, musicians and translators. Mentioned on th…
“Simplicity shows the Master”. Bradford Hastings shares 6 essential pieces of gear every voice actor needs to make each piece of audio sound crisp, clean and ultimately books you more auditions.By Voices.com
On today’s show, Jon Corbin of Corbin Visual joins Stephanie Ciccarelli to discuss studio etiquette for in-person and remote sessions, the producer’s role in bridging the gap between talent and client, and how to be memorable for all the right reasons to (hopefully) get invited back to the studio. Mentioned on the show: Corbin Visual […]…
Voices will be launching "projects" as it has rolled out this week to the VO side and the plan is a launch in Mid July. Why? Who benefits? How will it work? Listen in for some basic information and how to get MORE in depth information about this.By Troy Holden
Wondering how to get rid of mouth noises? Looking for ways to sound your best? Max Silver joins us to discuss the role hydration plays in good voicing, why brushing and flossing makes a difference to your reads and everything that goes into vocal performance from a dentist’s point of view. He also gives his […]…
Voice Over has apparently changed a lot in the last 10-20 years and rightly so with the need for so much more "media" in our every day lives. Who is right? Is there only ONE WAY to get into VoiceOver? Is there a right and wrong way or are we just watching the 2 worlds collide? This commentary is all about the 2 worlds of VO and how I wish we could …
Joe Bowen, Voice of the Toronto Maple Leafs since 1982, joins Stephanie Ciccarelli to share about his four-decade long career as an NHL announcer, how he got his start in play-by-play and how announcing has changed over the years. Joe also discusses how he prepares for a game, what it takes to connect with an audience, […]…
Full time broadcaster turned voice coach, Andrea shares her top 5 tips to nail a conversational read. What is a conversational read: It’s casual, down to earth and sounds like you are speaking with a friend. Use this type of read when the script is written in a conversational manner. From relating to your script […]…
Ok, I have either GROWN as a VO or the light FINALLY went off in my slow southernish head. WHY? Well... listen and see. I think you will also agree with me on this "new" take on Demos.By Troy Holden
Agents... do you need one? How many? When? Once the "only way" it is now "another way" to get work... and GOOD WORK. It also helps your credibility. Let's talk about it! And THANKS to Dana Ramoni for the AWESOME versions of his Morgan Freeman impersonation! SPOT ON! And also to my other "announcers" Louise Porter, Liz Moya and Charles Bain. Thank y…
Mark Vogelsang joins Stephanie Ciccarelli to discuss the role of the voice in an audio production, music and rhythm. Listen to real spots timed to music and gain an appreciation for the importance of tempo mapping and understanding a vocalist’s natural rhythm and delivery. Mentioned on the show: Mark Vogelsang on IMDb OIART Masters of […]…
Katie Leigh joins Stephanie Ciccarelli to discuss her career in voice acting, including roles on Saturday morning cartoons like the Gummi Bears, Muppet Babies and Darkwing Duck. She also shares about her work as Connie Kendall in Adventures in Odyssey, one of the longest running radio dramas of all time, and her friendship with fellow […]…
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The VO Life Ep 60 - What Do You Do When It's S L O W ? ? ?
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VO is cyclical at times... well always. Clients come and go, regulars are busy then not. When things slow down, don't panic. Just get to work! Or don't! You may need to be marketing, learning, coaching or... maybe you NEED some downtime. Do a home project. Go for a walk, take the kids for ice cream... just don't start changing EVERYTHING! Let's tal…
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Mission Matters Entertainment with Adam Torres
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Music Producer Esther Anaya Creates Unique EDM Vibe With Snoop Dogg Scribing Lyrics for Anaya’s BAYC
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Vocalist, DJ and Composer, Esther Anaya’s vision to disrupt expectations of Electronic Dance Music creates a crossover with danceable hip hop rhythms. Classic violins, amazing vocals and electric beats are a few of the mind-altering musical journey that Esther Anaya’s fans have come to know and dance themselves into a mind and body journey with mus…
Pocholo “The VoiceMaster” Gonzales, founder of CreatiVoices, joins Stephanie Ciccarelli to discuss the voice over market in the Philippines, the tremendous amount of opportunity voice actors have in dubbing and what it means to be part of the international voice over community. Mentioned on the show: Pocholo Gonzales Pocholo Gonzales on Voices Crea…
Talk talk talk... its what we do... for what? An hour or 2 a day? Spend you OTHER time getting after the NUMBERS GAME! It's time to put your marketing to work....By Troy Holden
Herb Merriweather joins Stephanie Ciccarelli to discuss his audio description work on the Oscars Red Carpet, what audio description is, the role audio description plays in people’s lives and how you can get into this unique area of voice over work. Mentioned on the show: Herb Merriweather VO Herb Merriweather on Voices Audio Eyes Audio […]…
Troy and Charles The Voice expand on their time at VO Atlanta... what they did, who they saw, what they learned and the impact it will have on their business.By Troy Holden
First of two parts as Troy and Charles The Voice recap their visit to VO Atlanta...what they did, what they saw...and why they will be going back in 2023!By Troy Holden
When auditioning and recording reads, spending an exorbitant amount of time on one job is not good for anybody. Ultimately, you want to find a process that allows you to get the audition done and sent, which leaves you feeling confident that it is the best it could be. In today’s episode, Bruce Kronenberg breaks […]…
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Vested Capital
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(EP32): Thomas Smale, Over A Billion Dollars In Company Sales, What Business Models Lead To The Biggest Exit
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This is Vested Capital episode 32, featuring Thomas Smale, the founder of FE International, a leading M&A firm. I first interviewed Thomas 9 years ago (https://yaro.blog/11850/thomas-smale/). At the time his company had helped to facilitate over $5 Million in deals. Now that number is over a billion dollars in business acquisitions. I asked Thomas …
Tyson Kuteyi joins us to discuss his inspirational voice over work on the NBA’s 75th Anniversary All-Star celebration activation, “The First Bounce.” In addition to being a professional voice actor, Tyson is also a commercial voice director and master of sonic branding. Tune in to learn how your background as a musician or producer can […]…
Visit the Facebook page for The VO Life and join! troyholdenvoices.com troy@troyholdenvoices.comBy Troy Holden
Gina Scarpa joins us to discuss her new teaching position at Quinnipiac University, how to build confidence in yourself and your voice, authenticity and the difference it makes, the importance of the arts in a well-rounded education (and life!) and where to find post-secondary voice-over classes as part of an artistic education. Mentioned on the [……
Today on the show, award-winning voice actor David Kaplan joins us from his studio in New York to share about his career in voice over, the studio microphone he shares in common with the great late Don LaFontaine and what it takes to be successful every day as a full-time professional voice actor. Mentioned on […]…
Many aspiring voice actors might wonder why somebody other than them always seems to land the jobs, and the answer to this question comes down to skills and tools. Today on the show we are joined by Rachel Alena, our featured coach for February, to talk about how to develop tools and skills that will […]…
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Mission Matters Entertainment with Adam Torres
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Texas FFA Releases the Film “The Foundation” with Filmmakers Jackie Hoegger & Matt Hamilton
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In this episode, Adam Torres and Jackie Hoegger, CEO of Hoegger Communication and Matt Hamilton Director & Editor of The Foundation, explore the film "The Foundation," released by Texas FFA. Watch the full film by visiting https://mytexasffa.org/ and clicking on "Watch The Film." Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ …
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Stephen Ellestad Discusses the Art of Telling Stories through Audio-Visual Experiences
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Stephen Ellestad, the President and CEO of Innervoice Media, was interviewed by Adam Torres of Mission Matters Entertainment Podcast. Innervoice Media is a full-service media production company offering performance, recording and production spaces and services for people both inside and out of the performing arts industry. Follow Adam on Instagram …
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The Voice Over Ladder & The VO Life
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The VO Life Ep 55- What Does It REALLY Take To Be A Voice Actor?
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There is NO magic formula. But if you listen til the end I do wrap up 10 VERY GOOD TIPS you can use to help your climb. VoiceOver is overflowing with people getting in week after week. We see it in our group and the others. So what do you do to ensure you STAY in VoiceOver past the first weeks or months? Well... this might be my best podcast ever..…
Can you believe that we’ve shared in 20 episodes of Vox Talk since October 2021? Now that we’ve hit this milestone, I thought it would be good to check in with you to see how we’re doing. In the last couple weeks, we’ve pivoted from a news podcast to sharing interviews with amazing people from […]By Voices.com
We welcome Angela Ohlfest to the podcast (AYYY-OHHH!) Angela shares about her rise with Audiobooks and her "paying it forward" YouTube Channel! With over 100 audiobooks done she has the talent and experience to help those wondering "can I do that also"... plus she does characters, commercial VO and more! Meet and enjoy the conversation with Angela …
