Kickin' It with Daree

Darryll Stinson is a former Division I athlete, author, dynamic motivational speaker and Founder of Second Chance Athletes. After going from suicidal to successful, Darryll uses his experience to help athletes and entrepreneurs shed their past stories, and create a massive impact that aligns with their highest purpose. Darryll shared the details of his failed suicide attempt, and how he has transformed his life and now teaches others how to elevate their mindset so they can start living out their true purpose. 

Show Notes - http://kickinitiwithdaree.com/episode/living-as-if

Kesha Monk is another of my talented Black female voice actor friends, and she recently lent her talents for The Soul Train Music Awards and A Little Late with Lilly Singh just to name a few. In this interview, we were just two girlfriends chatting about VO life, her plans to disrupt the voiceover industry, and how we can redefine rejection when we don't get the booking with an audition. So grab some tea and catch these gems we're dropping!

Show Notes - https://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/kesha-monk-colorvo-collective

January is Mentoring Month. So I thought it fitting to share a roundup of guest content that you can use to mentor yourself and set your path for this new year, or anytime.

The past 31 guests who appeared on this podcast answered this question: "How do you define success?" As I produced this episode, I quickly saw themes unfold, and I re-lived their wonderful advice. Please share what success means to you social media @DareeAllen.

This is timeless advice! Find the full interviews from these guests and others at kickinitwithdaree.com/episode

Show Notes - kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/success-leaves-clues

January is Mentoring Month. So I thought it fitting to share a roundup of guest content that you can use to mentor yourself and set your path for this new year, or anytime.

The past 31 guests who appeared on this podcast answered this not-so-simple question: "What advice would you give to your younger self?" As I produced this episode, I quickly saw themes unfold, and I re-lived their wonderful advice. I hope it blesses and encourages you. Please share your best advice to your younger self with me on social media @DareeAllen.

This is timeless advice! Find the full interviews from these guests and others at kickinitwithdaree.com/episode

It's that time again—a recap of the highlights and reflections of my life in 2020, including what happened in the past quarter. I hope that it inspires you to reflect, make some decisions you've been putting off, and strategize your plans for 2021!

Show Notes - http://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/2020-recap

Originally a stage actor, Mia Bankston is a full time voice actor in NYC, and my biz bestie. This talented lady voices for clients like OWN, Nick Jr., McDonald's, Toyota, Pandora Internet Radio, Secret Deodorant, Pantene, Shea Moisture,Bank of America, and NBC just to name a few. And in this episode, we talked about how you can slowly and surely transition into full-time voice acting, even if you have a full-time job right now.  This conversation is one where you need to sit down and take notes. Let's go!

• Mia's VO journey 5:41
• Using your life experience and imagination to influence voice acting 10:28
• Interpreting copy for auditions 14:42
• Managing directed sessions 17:10
• Transitioning into freelancing while still working for a full-time employer 22:48
• Entrepreneurial discipline and sacrifices 33:25
• Auditing your business and celebrating along the way 37:39
• Entrepreneurial mindset and goal-setting 43:01
• Help clients find you online via SEO 52:56

Show Notes - https://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/mia-bankston-colorvo-collective

Are you interested in freelancing or becoming an entrepreneur? Hilary Sutton has some advice for you. As the CEO of HSL Digital she runs a content marketing consultancy from a loft above her bedroom, with a little one in tow! We talked about how the pandemic has created a resurgence in the freelance world, mindset shifts to make when transitioning to working for yourself and working from home, and the best freelance opportunities to get started with.

Show Notes: https://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/freelancing-hilary-sutton

Marisha Tapera is voice actor in the DC area who has built her long career in VO, by managing her incremental growth as a voice actor and business owner with the concept of "hurrying slowly." In this second installment of my ColorVO Collective series highlighting talented, unknown Black voice actors, she describes how her journey into VO has been full of self-discovery, brought her some surprising advice and truths, and embracing your unapologetic authenticity.

Show Notes - https://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/marisha-tapera-colorvo-collective

YouTube link: https://youtu.be/8Ds0rkmsz0I

In 2006, Stacey Simms' son was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, only one month before he turned two. She started blogging about her family's experience with T1D a few weeks later. Stacey now hosts the award-winning podcast, Diabetes Connections, and is the author of the book, “The World’s Worst Diabetes Mom.” In this podcast episode, we discussed:

• The definition of diabetes Type 1 and Type 2, and what causes it
• How diabetes misdiagnosis happens
• Insulin access and the insulin affordability crisis
• What people without diabetes in their families need to know - 4 signs to watch out for
• Being "the world's worst diabetes mom"

Show Notes - https://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/worst-diabetes-mom-stacey-simms

Damon Alums, the Urban Legend of voiceover, celebrated his birthday with me on the podcast. In this first of my ColorVO Collective series highlighting talented, unknown Black voice actors, we had a blast talking about doing VO part-time, how being a Blerd (Black nerd) is an asset as a voice actor in animation, why racial representation and authenticity matters in VO, and how the voiceover industry is kinda like a cut of brisket! I'm so glad to be a part of your smokewood squad, Damon 🙂

Show Notes - https://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/damon-alums-colorvo-collective