Keep Showing Up
There’s a saying that goes, “You need to be in the right place at the right time.” I used to be discouraged by this idea as it characterized my success as something far beyond my control, and at best, something …
About NDAs
It’s always exciting when we book an amazing gig and we can’t wait to share the news with everyone. It’s tempting to want to shout our accomplishments from our Instagram accounts or share a video of our voice on TikTok, …
Making a 2023 Voice-Over Business Plan
If you’re reading this article, it might be because you’re just like me: your 2023 New Year’s resolution is to grow your voice-over business! I’m wishing us all much success this year, whether you’re just starting out in the industry …
Growth Without Burnout: Thoughts for January
Well, whaddya know? It’s 2023 – and I, like many of us, am ruminating on the subject of “resolutions”. As a business owner and a creative, I’m always looking for ways to level up, grow my client base, and take …
Freelance Guilt and Procrastination, Oh My!
One of my favorite parts of being a voice-over actor, and therefore a freelance worker, is the freedom and flexibility that comes with it. I often record wearing cozy, comfortable clothes and frumpy house slippers. It’s one of the perks …
To Give or Not to Give
The season is upon us to grapple with that yearly holiday conundrum: should I send clients, agents, and casting directors gifts? If so, how much is too much? How much is too little? What about just sending a card? What …
Setting Your 2023 Goals
As the year comes to an end and my workload also starts to slow, now is a perfect time to start coming up with new goals and a game plan for 2023. I love coming up with New Year’s resolutions, …
Creating a Mindset for Voice-Over Success
Mindset is huge when it comes to voice-over or any other creative career. If you think you can’t do it, think you’re not good enough, or let little failures hold you back, you can really block yourself from creating the …
Freelancer Taxes: Don’t Panic!
To thrive as a voice-over artist, you must sharpen more skills than the ones you use behind the mic. Besides taking care of your voice and perfecting your craft as an artist, you need to become proficient as a business …
Why Do You Want to Be a Voice Actor?
One of the first things I ask a new demo student at their first script session with me is; why do you want to be a voice actor? Not only is this question a good ice-breaker, but it also has …
Daily Actions Drive Big Results
Fast forward to December 31, 2022. What does your voice-over business look like? Did you achieve what you wanted to this year? If the idea of moving through another twelve months gets you to an unsure picture of what you …
What Else Should I Study?: Enrich Your VO Career Through Continuing Education
If you’re a voice-over talent, then you know how important it is to keep your acting, improv, and voice-over performance skills fresh through continued practice and study. Group classes and private acting coaching can be helpful no matter where you …