AnyVoices

Today - we have an open-ended chat with Lana Goldfinch of Actors Inner Strength.

Do you experience Stage Fright, Performance or General Anxiety, and maybe Trauma? Lana is the person who may be able to help you work through that and become the actor, voice over talent, or performer you were meant to be!

Find Lana at: https://actorsinnerstrength.com/

Email Lana directly: [email protected]

Connect with Lana on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lanagoldfinch-actorhealer-innerstrength/

Find AnyVoices online at...

WEBSITE: https://anyvoices.com

I look forward to delivering more content soon! Mel Allen - your host. Find out more about me at https://therealvoice.com

Are you planning for success, or planning for failure? If you don't have a plan at all - it's time to get one. I'm not going to each you how to make a business plan, there are plenty of professionals out there who can likely advise you better on that then I can - but you can start with a simple list:

* THINGS I NEED TO DO

Actual voice over work, auditions, reaching out to existing and prospective clients

* THINGS I WANT TO DO MORE OF

SEO, website maintenance, scheduling social media posts, reviewing or planning for your next demos

* THINGS I SHOULD DO LESS OF/STOP DOING

These are the time-wasting things that occupy time, but don't get anything done (scrolling endlessly through social media, for example). 

Find us online...

WEBSITE: https://anyvoices.com

The Real Voice - Mel Allen is your host. Find out more about me at https://therealvoice.com

Today - we have an open-ended chat with The Urban Legend VO - Damon Alums.

We talk about a BIG #warhammer40k release coming up in 2021, some current issues in VO, #VOLifeChat, ask Damon what a BLERD is and nerd out for a while over our shared love of Star Wars and other things Sci-Fi.

Find Damon here:

https://urbanlegendvoiceover.com/

https://twitter.com/UrbanLegendVO

Find us online at...

WEBSITE: https://anyvoices.com

I look forward to delivering more content soon! Mel Allen - your host. Find out more about me at therealvoice.com

In Today's episode - let's talk about three simple rules to follow for your online and social media accounts that will make you look more polished. I'll also talk about why you should have separate personal and professional profiles (or maybe just professional).

Today's topic was already being written, when I caught an example that revolved around Paul Strikwerda's latest blog post (at the time of this episode) "Reviewing the Melomania 1 Wireless Earbuds" https://www.nethervoice.com/reviewing-the-melomania-1-wireless-earbuds/

I'm a big fan and consider myself a friend of Paul's. So I highly recommend you get Paul Strikwerda's Book "Make Money In Your PJ's" - https://amzn.to/2WfVDVg  (this is an affiliate link - you don't pay extra, but we may receive a small commission)

Find us online... 

WEBSITE: https://anyvoices.com

The Real Voice - Mel Allen is your host. Find out more about me at https://therealvoice.com

Today's episode is an interview with a voice actor - Ian Kleinfeld 

https://www.VoiceByIan.com is his website,

He also has a group "Voice Over South" for people in the Southern and South-Eastern US find that at https://www.facebook.com/groups/vosouth

First, here's the Tweet I mentioned about the LA Vocal Booths and SOVAS giveaway! https://twitter.com/any_voices/status/1334889134570221568 

Now, if you don't win the booth, is it all over? No - You can record in a closet filled with clothes, bookshelves filled with books, cubicle partitions can help. What other options have I tried? Let's find out! 

How did I find the freebies? Many of them came from Craigslist, I see some now on places like Facebook Marketplace. Keep in mind, sometimes things aren't in great condition, and proper cubicle walls (that can make a difference in your booth) can be HEAVY! If you're ok with that, then carry on!

Find us online:

WEBSITE: https://anyvoices.com

If you would like and have 1-2 minutes to spare, head over to https://www.subscribepage.com/w3a5r0 to take a quick survey where you can provide feedback on our direction. I don't want this to be a podcast that's designed and built for me to listen to - I want it to be designed for you.

The Real Voice - Mel Allen is your host. Find out more about me at therealvoice.com where you'll find a sampling of projects and demos. Connect with Mel on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/therealvoicemel/

When I was casting voices as a producer, I always shied away from people who used the word 'Aspiring'. Why? Because it showed me - here's someone who doesn't  understand their value, may not perceive the commitment they could be asked to make and might not be as reliable as others who appear to be professionals. Don't let that be you. Package yourself professionally, reliably and thoughtfully so you can stand out as someone willing to put in the work and inspire others with it!

Some resources I mention in this episode (not sponsors of this podcast):

Adobe Spark

Canva

Also - big news that AnyVoices will be interviewed by Corey Dissin - The Undisputed Heavyweight Champion of Content on RINGSIDE,on LinkedIn Live, on December 1st 2020 at 3pm Eastern https://www.linkedin.com/posts/coreydissin_brandingandmarketing-voiceoverlife-digitalmarketingmanager-activity-6739230436012150784-6zc0

Find us online:

WEBSITE: https://anyvoices.com

If you would like, and have 1-2 minutes to spare, head over to https://www.subscribepage.com/w3a5r0 to take a quick survey where you can provide feedback on our direction. I don't want this to be a podcast that's designed and built for me to listen to - I want it to be designed for you.

The Real Voice - Mel Allen is your host. Find out more about me at therealvoice.com where you'll find a sampling of projects and demos. Connect with Mel on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/therealvoicemel/

I've seen a disturbing trend on my personal social media accounts recently - being asked to help other voice talents with opportunities. Then, I'm being asked what I do. Those personal profiles, of course, are my voice over channels. There's a better way to reach out to clients , this is a quick and simple way to take some steps to make sure your approach is better received, and has a lower chance of you being ignored or blocked. 

Some resources I mention in this episode (not sponsors of this podcast):

Headliner

Soundcloud

We'll talk more about demos and samples in a future episode!

Find us online:

WEBSITE: https://anyvoices.com

If you would like, and have 1-2 minutes to spare, head over to https://www.subscribepage.com/w3a5r0 to take a quick survey where you can provide feedback on our direction. I don't want this to be a podcast that's designed and built for me to listen to - I want it to be designed for you.

The Real Voice - Mel Allen is your host. Find out more about me at therealvoice.com where you'll find a sampling of projects and demos.

As your host, I think it's important you should have some context of my background. The answer to "why should I listen to this podcast". So, here's a very quick snapshot of my path through broadcasting, voice over, voice acting, production and coaching.

If you would like to help out, head over to https://www.subscribepage.com/w3a5r0 to take a quick survey where you can provide feedback on our direction. I don't want this to be a podcast that's designed and built for me to listen to - I want it to be designed for you.

The Real Voice - Mel Allen is your host. Find out more about me at therealvoice.com where you'll find a sampling of projects and demos there.

Thanks for taking some time to listen. I was inspired to start a podcast because, frankly, I missed the level of engagement that a podcast allows and wanted to engage with the voice community on a deeper level. In this podcast you can expect to hear about some common challenges faced by voice overs, actors, talents and artists, hopefully you'll share some novel ways you've overcome challenges with me - so I can share on this podcast. I'll also do interviews, gear reviews/recommendations and look to you for guidance on what you want and need to know about the voice community. 

If you would like to help us out, head over to https://www.subscribepage.com/w3a5r0 to take a quick survey where you can provide feedback on our direction. I don't want this to be a podcast that's designed and built for me to listen to - I want it to be designed for you.

I look forward to delivering more content soon!

Mel Allen - your host. Find out more about me at therealvoice.com