19Stories

From Santa Rosa, CA, this is 19 Stories, I'm Cheryl Holling

For those of you who may be joining me for the first time, 19Stories is about women and men from all walks of life doing the extraordinary in their everyday. Their will to live, press-on & press-through their personal fears and move into a future filled with hope.

So Hello and welcome to a brief recap of the She Podcasts Live! Conference that I attended last week in Scottsdale AZ

For those of you who do not podcast you may be wondering why I would do a recap on an industry event that may not apply to your lives or business. Well for one, it was the first time in almost two years that I had engaged with really anyone outside of a very small circle and certainly on the scale that I did last week.

Given the pandemic you may have been living a similar existence and with more people getting vaxed and life beginning to open up once again, god-willing for real this time, you may be looking to enlarge your circle and engage with more people as well.

I have to say that getting on a plane, being in closed quarters and that close to a couple of hundred people just to get to my destination, raised some fear and anxiety for me and I actually had a bit of a panic attack. So much so that when my cousin picked me up at the airport in Phoenix, I all but walked right past him directly into his car without barely saying hello...thankfully he understood and saw that I was operating out of my normal comfort zone than what I've been used to for the past 20 months and graciously forgave me for what otherwise could be construed as a bit rude.

I got to the conference a couple of days early as I had the pleasure of working with She Podcasts for the better part of the past 5 months in putting together their SWAG bags for the event and I was to be working with a team of people, some known and others that became new friends, to coordinate the bags, check-in and registration materials and get settled before the conference began.

I had never been to Scottsdale and to say that the desert during the Fall is magical is an understatement! To add to the majesty, the property where the conference was held was absolutely gorgeous with pools, walking trails, close to Camelback Mountain and my favorite coffee shop that no longer exists in Sonoma County within an almost 2 mile walking distance allowing me to get out and walk my almost 4 miles each morning and take in the beauty of the desert at sunrise. Just Spectacular!

Another apprehension about gathering with so many others after only getting to know a fraction of the 400+ women via Zoom, is that it is always different meeting people in person than getting to know them online. Also, and I'll speak for myself, how do I behave after not really having live, in-person conversations for so long, will we be supportive of one-another, allow that not all of us will be comfortable being fully present right out of the gate?

Well, the organizers of She Podcasts LIVE! Handled that with great aplomb by not only having badges that designated if you were an extrovert, introvert, etc...but giving color-coded lanyards that also let others know if you were comfortable with close physical contact such as hugs or did you need your space or something in between. Systems that prior to the pandemic would seem silly but ones that made perfect sense as we came together after being apart for so long.

The beauty of the women I worked with on the event was that we were all sympatico in our personalities, humor, and our mutual desire to serve and to also get the most out of the time we were there.

Given I am still relatively new to podcasting, I went with an open heart and mind to learn all that I could in making my podcast better, how to expand my audience and learn what I could about monetizing it so that I can continue producing content on a weekly basis. Podcasting, although very rewarding can be really hard and I wanted to meet with like-minded women who've been doing it a lot longer than I have and have learned to be really successful and some very profitable form it.

Although I launched my podcast as a passion project, there are hard-costs associated with podcasts and rather than come out of pocket for those expenses I'd like to be able to cover them.

I share that with you so that if you do have an idea or dream of producing your own podcast that you're aware of some of what's involved with doing so.

Speaking of which, after almost 4 days of back to back panels, speakers and podcasts representing every genre, age and racial diversity, networking at the parties or a small while out on a walk or sitting by an intimate fire in the courtyard, my major takeaways is:

1. Everyone has a unique voice and story that if you have the desire, drive and passion to tell it then podcasting is a perfect medium to do so.
2. You need partnerships; other people, in this case women, to walk this journey with you, help you in your challenges, hold you accountable and to celebrate your victories.
3. Your brand, if you will, is your own unique personality and voice and thus your podcast, business, fill in the blank is not going to be the same as someone else so for gosh sakes learn from others but stop comparing your progress or success to someone else
4. Find what is and what is not working for you, change what you can and then change your mindset about what you can't
5. Just because you can do it all doesn't mean you should! This is a big one for me as for now I am a one-person show when it comes to both producing my podcast and pursuing my voiceover work. Thus one of the reasons that I would like my podcast to be self-sustaining and make a bit of money so that I may actually begin farming out some of the work.
6. And finally, with the following pearl of wisdom courtesy of the Satellite Sisters, "what women do, think and say should not be dismissed by the news of the day"? Meaning we are more than news bites and what is deemed important on the local news. OUR VOICE MATTERS

And I believe that by being willing to be vulnerable, share our stories, our fears, our bravery and tools to overcome those fears, can we live into the hope of a healthier future.

One of the mixed blessings of attending a conference in a beautifully relaxing and inspiring environment, with equally empowering and beautiful people, is coming down the other side of the "contact high" so to speak.

My heart and mind are full and grateful and yet sad to not be around the energy and acceptance found in a brief moment of time, camaraderie and connection.

It is my desire that by continuing to share people's stories on 19 Stories: from Fear to Hope is that I'm able to present a common thread of hope that will help you for a moment of time as well.

I want to share that the very next day upon returning from my immersion into the world of podcasting, that I received notification that my little podcast that could was nominated for a SOVAS Award (aka The Society of Voice Arts and Sciences) for Best Podcast. To say that I'm honored would be an understatement and I'm so very grateful to all of my guests who have trusted me enough to share their stories. I look forward to being able to do so for as long as you, my listener, want to hear them.

Until the next episode, stay Healthy and Hopeful.

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Thank you ; - )

I look forward to sharing what I glean from She Podcasts LIVE! conference.

Have a beautiful week everyone!

My guest, Val Kelly, is a bi-lingual English and French voice actor, entrepreneur, wife, mother and podcast producer & host of the 'Live with Squacky' podcast.

Her voice over career includes voicing toys from the 'FurRealFriends' series of toys, the voice of Fuzzy, in a film by the same name, various cartoon characters and pretty much anything character-based!

In addition to being a Voice actress, Val is the Owner/President/CEO/Executive Producer of Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC. and is the Executive Producer for the Mid-Atlantic Voiceover conference, affectionately known as MAVO, which she launched in 2014.

Since its inception, Val has planned and hosted conferences in-person from 2015, thru 2018, with last year's and the upcoming 2021 conference taking place virtually online.

The MAVO conference has grown from 28 original attendees in 2014 to over 165 in 2020 and promises to be even larger with this November's "Time to Grow" conference!

As if those activities weren't enough, add to that being a full-time French teacher and you've got one busy woman!

Let's meet this dynamo by welcoming Val Kelly to 19Stories.

If you'd like to contact Val, you may do so via:

Business email Address: [email protected]

VO website: https://www.valkellyvoiceover.com

MAVO website: https://www.midatlanticvo.com

Social media links:

Instagram and Twitter are @squackyvoice, @livewithsquacky and @Midatlanticvo

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My guest joining me on 19Stories is Jessica Yañez. She is the creator, host and producer of the The Wine & Chisme Podcast which was created to share the stories of everyday people doing extraordinary things to serve their community. Jessica brings her love for wine and passion for storytelling together to highlight the stories that need to be told in communities of color. She's also created the first and most comprehensive list of Latine-owned wine brands based in the U.S. Her motto "We Not Only Work the Land, We Own the Brand". Jessica is Latina. Fierce. A Fighter. A San Diego native with a laugh as big as her hair!

You may contact Jessica via:

Business email: [email protected]

Website: thewineandchismepodcast.com

Instagram: @thewineanchisme

FB: facebook.com/thewineandchismepodcast

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Thank you ; - )

Jimmy IV is the host and creator of the Sexy Cool Lounge, an inspirational podcast spreading positive energy and good vibes into the universe through personal discovery, empowerment and self love awareness. Everyone needs a reminder, once in a while, to love themselves, love others, show support, and believe in what the universe has to offer.

His genuine, unique and uplifting podcast discusses self-confidence and putting good vibes into the universe so you can get good vibes back!

Let's get some good vibes into our day by welcoming Jimmy IV to 19 Stories…

You may contact Jimmy via:

www.sexycoollounge.com

[email protected]

Instagram @sexycoollounge

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Mandy Brooks is a performance and recording artist, singer/songwriter, & winner of the 2018 Josie Music awards for Christian/Gospel female artist of the year and has been nominated each consecutive year thereafter, including nominations in 4 different categories for the 2021 Awards.

She is the founder of Women in Music Collective & Christian Creative Collective. Mandy is also a coach for creative ministries & individuals through her own practice "Uncaged".

In 2017, after the Tubbs Fire decimated parts of Napa, Sonoma and Lake Counties, which was the most destructive wildfire in California history at the time, Mandy penned the song "Common Ground". With the release of the companion video, she brought the message of hope to a devastating event and garnered much attention locally and nationally .

Mandy is transitioning into new ground these days as she transitions from the founder and leader of her award winning group 'Small Hat'; that featured her sons Cosmos and Zoz, along with various special guests to branching out as a solo artist with the video release of her new single "Idlewild", and the soon to be released companion e-book.

Join me as we journey to Idlewild...

You may contact Mandy via the following links:

https://www.mandybrooks.com/links

https://www.mandybrooks.com

email: [email protected]

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To give feedback or a story idea: [email protected]

To listen to my demos: https://www.cherylholling.com/

To contact me for voiceover work, or to host your podcast, reach out to me at: [email protected]

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Theme Song Credit: 'Together' by For King & Country

Proverbs 23:18

"Surely there is a future, and your Hope will not be cut off."

Please be advised that this episode discusses sensitive material regarding sexual assault which may be a trigger for some people & therefore not suitable for all listeners.

My guest , Jorge Antonio Renaud is the National Criminal Justice Director for Latino Justice, formerly known as the Puerto Rican Legal Defense and Education Fund, a New York-based national civil rights organization with the goal of changing discriminatory practices via advocacy and litigation.

He has a BS in Psychology from Sam Houston State University; a Master of Social Work from the University of Texas at Austin; was the 2020 Poet in Residence for the Civil Rights Corps; is the 2021 Writer in Residence for the Texas After Violence Project and Policy Analyst for the Texas Criminal Justice Coalition.

After being arrested at the age of 20, thrown into jail, then beaten and sexually assaulted, Jorge began a 32-year odyssey of addiction and robbery, spending 27 years in Texas prisons. Caged for the last time in 1991, Jorge was released in July of 2008. He is serving the rest of his 60-year sentence for robbery on parole.

He is a prison abolitionist with one paramount tenet – no human is disposable.

Listen in to Jorge's remarkable story...

You may contact Jorge at:

Business email Address: [email protected]

Business website: LatinoJustice.org

Email: [email protected]

LatinoJustice PRLDEF (FB)

@latinojustice (Twitter)

If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to follow 19 Stories wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. It would be greatly appreciated if you gave a nice review and shared this episode well :-)

To give feedback or a story idea: [email protected]

To listen to my demos: https://www.cherylholling.com/

To contact me for voiceover work, or to host your podcast, reach out to me at: [email protected]

Follow me on Instagram: @cherylhollingvo

Theme Song Credit: 'Together' by For King & Country

Proverbs 23:18

"Surely there is a future, and your Hope will not be cut off."

My next guest is a veteran radio personality, voice actor, author, book publisher and drummer.

He cut his on-air personality at KILT in Houston (1980). Was on air talent, production & music manager at WMLP & WOEZ-FM in Pennsylvania.

In Central New Jersey, he hosted, wrote and produced a syndicated film review radio program called 'All That Glitters' that aired on WCTC and WMGQ.

These days his voiceover credentials run the gamut from audiobooks, E-Learning Modules, Corporate Explainer videos, radio promos and phone messaging systems.

He's also the creator, producer & host of 'The Hydrant', an Inside The Actor's Studio-ish video chat with the movers and shakers of the Voiceover industry.

I'd like to welcome the "VO Big Dog" aka Jim Cooper to 19Stories.

As always, if you liked this or any other episode of 19Stories, please like, share or leave me a recorded message on the podcast page of my website: www.cherylholling.com

You may contact Jim via:

Business email Address: [email protected]

Business website: https://jimcoopervo.com

Host of the hydrant : https://jimcoopervo.com/the-hydrant

If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to follow 19 Stories wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. It would be greatly appreciated if you gave a nice review and shared this episode well :-)

To give feedback or a story idea: [email protected]

To listen to my demos: https://www.cherylholling.com/

To contact me for voiceover work, or to host your podcast, reach out to me at: [email protected]

Follow me on Instagram: @cherylhollingvo

Theme Song Credit: 'Together' by For King & Country

Proverbs 23:18

"Surely there is a future, and your Hope will not be cut off."

Mark Atteberry is a Renaissance Man in the truest sense of the word.

From his humble beginnings growing up on a Dairy Farm in Sonoma County, CA, to a 30-year career in entertainment as an award-winning actor, director, renown photographer, entrepreneur and acting coach, Mark's versatility is truly remarkable.

Mark began his career as a professional musician, playing both trombone and keyboards and after graduating from Biola University with a degree in music, traveling the country and playing in numerous pit orchestras, the acting bug bit and he made the transition to Stage, Film and television.

Mark also owns and operates Be a Working Actor Studios , Idyllic Photography and BerrySoup Productions. He's a frequent lecturer around the country specializing in "Creating Your Niche" and "The Business of Acting".

As if all of the above isn't enough talent for one person to embody, Mark is also a certified stock car racer, a gourmet cook, baker and a master woodworker who handcrafts beautiful furniture for his family and home.

He brands himself as a "nice man with an edge"...so let's meet this nice bad-boy by welcoming Mark Atteberry to 19 Stories.

Contact Mark via:

Business email Address: [email protected] Websites: Classes - http://beaworkingactor.com Photography - http://www.idyllicphotography.com Personal - http://markatteberry.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mark-Atteberry Instagram - @MarkAtteberry Clubhouse - @markatteberry If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to follow 19 Stories wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. It would be greatly appreciated if you gave a nice review and shared this episode well :-) To give feedback or a story idea: [email protected] To listen to my demos: https://www.cherylholling.com/ To contact me for voiceover work, or to host your podcast, reach out to me at: [email protected] Follow me on Instagram: @cherylhollingvo Theme Song Credit: 'Together' by For King & Country

Proverbs 23:18

"Surely there is a future, and your Hope will not be cut off."

The guest joining me today is the CEO of Megaleio Media and CEO and Founder of Storymore, a new audio streaming service offering a diverse variety of audio stories that include drama, comedy and family friendly content.

He is also an advocate in creating content for the blind and visually impaired and how the audio industry is represented within that community.

With over 17 years of combined broadcasting, video editing, sound engineering, marketing, graphic and web design, Micah has developed a strong foundation in the creative content field that assists in driving innovation in brand building.

I'm excited to welcome Micah Thomas to 19 Stories...

If you'd like to contact Micah you can do so directly via:

Business email Address: [email protected]

Business website: www.storymore.com

Facebook.com/mystorymore

Twitter.com @storymore

As always, if you liked this episode, please like, share, review or leave a recorded review on my website at: www.soundsatchelstudios.com