This week, The Pro Audio Suite breaks tradition — and smashes a few stereotypes along the way — as we welcome Christy Harst to the show.

Christy is a voice actor and founder of Building Doors, a grassroots movement dedicated to creating opportunities for women in male-dominated sectors like sports, automotive, gaming, and tech voiceover. After years of hitting roadblocks, Christy decided to stop waiting for the industry to change — and started building her own doors.

In this wide-ranging, real, and sometimes confronting conversation, we dive into:

• The harsh realities facing women in promo and commercial VO today

• Why even major brands are missing huge opportunities by ignoring female voices

• The importance of representation in creating real cultural change

• How grassroots support — a like, share, or tag — can directly impact a voice actor's career

• Christy's global plans for Building Doors, including expansions into Australia, Egypt, and the UK

The Pro Audio Suite proudly stands behind Building Doors and its mission. If you believe in a more inclusive, forward-thinking voiceover industry, you can help in three simple ways: 👉 Follow, like, and share Building Doors' posts — even one click makes a difference. 👉 Tune into their podcast and live events to hear inspiring voices and real stories. 👉 Buy Christy a coffee — every small donation helps fund wider campaign efforts.

🌎 Connect with Building Doors:

• Website: buildingdoorsvo.com

• Instagram: @buildingdoorsvo

• LinkedIn: Building Doors VO

• YouTube: Building Doors VO Channel

• Podcast: Building Doors Podcast (Spotify, Apple, YouTube Music)

• Donate: Buy Me a Coffee

💬 Got a thought, a story, or just want to lend your voice to the cause? Call the Building Doors Hotline at +1 (216) 307-1917 and leave a message.

Because sometimes when opportunity doesn't knock... you have to build your own door.