By The Voiceover Gurus
The podcast currently has 145 episodes available.
Welcome to another exciting episode of the Voice Over Gurus Podcast! Today, Linda Bruno sits down with Ally Murphy, a British ex-flight attendant who has successfully transitioned into a full-time voice actor. Discover Ali’s fascinating journey from the skies to the recording studio, and her experiences living in both the UK and the US.
Ally shares her unique background, including the challenges and adventures of being a flight attendant, and how those experiences have shaped her voiceover career. She also discusses her new podcast, "The Red Eye," which tells true stories from the aviation world, blending her love for storytelling with her professional expertise.
In this episode, they delve into important topics such as mental health, the importance of life experiences in shaping a voiceover career, and the value of mindset and branding in the industry. Tune in for an engaging conversation filled with insightful anecdotes and practical advice for aspiring voice actors.
Don’t miss out on Ally’s captivating stories and valuable lessons learned along the way. Whether you’re a seasoned voice actor or just starting out, this episode is packed with inspiration and wisdom. Enjoy!
Visit Allys’ website: https://www.allymurphy.co.uk/
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Kevin Kilpatrick Voice Actor https://kevinkilpatrick.com/
In this podcast episode, Linda welcomes voiceover actress Ally Murphy to chat about her journey from being a flight attendant to becoming a voice actor. They discuss how her past experiences have influenced her as an artist and also talk about the significance of mental health for voice actors. Ally also shares her personal story during the conversation.
About Ally:
I’m a British Voiceover Artist, and Actress. I moved to the USA in 2022 with my family. Now I enjoy working globally with my clients from my recording studio in the Pacific Northwest, in between hiking, paddleboarding and doing Mum stuff!
I GREW UP IN THE BEAUTIFUL COUNTRYSIDE OF SHROPSHIRE, ENGLAND.
From an early age, when I used to force my neighbours to watch my (truly cringeworthy) front porch shows where I played all the parts, I always knew I’d be in the entertainment industry. I studied Performing Arts and landed my first TV role on The Grimleys in the late 1990s.
AFTER FEELING LIKE I NEEDED TO SEE A BIT MORE OF THE WORLD,
I applied to fly as one of the bearded billionaire’s airline crew members and I worked for him for 14 years meeting incredible people, experiencing different cultures and having many crazy adventures! These years helped me understand how important communication, experiences and connections are to us all.
IN 2012, I HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO GO BACK INTO THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY.
and found my love for voiceover & onscreen work had never gone away. So I waved goodbye to the skies & have since enjoyed working with some wonderful clients in Commercials, Corporate, E-Learning and Video Games. What I truly love about my job is that it’s all about connections, connecting to our customers, connecting to a vibe or a new idea or connecting to a story. My experiences around the world help me do that for you and your clients. Thankfully my connections nowadays don’t involve mad dashes through crowded airports in a red pencil skirt and high heels.
Now, I am truly an international voice as I am based in beautiful Washington State in the USA, about 15 minutes out of Seattle, working with clients all around the world.
Visit Allys’ website: https://www.allymurphy.co.uk/
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Linda Bruno Voice Actress https://www.lindabruno.com
Alyssa Jayson Actress and Musician http://www.alyssajayson.com
Kevin Kilpatrick Voice Actor https://kevinkilpatrick.com/
On this episode of The Voiceover Gurus Podcast, student Simone Agee shares her background and life story before exploring the world of VO. Located in South Florida, Simones’ career history helps influence her performances behind the microphone. Hear her story!
About Simone:
I thrive in the Arts ! I paint landscapes, currently learning violin and acoustic guitar and will return to northern Shaolon kung fu just to name a few. After retiring massage therapy and funeral director/embalmer careers, voiceover acting has become a new passion. I'm grateful to find it at this stage of my life where I have the patience, tough skin, and maturity to handle it. I actually enjoy the process and constant growth. So far voiceover has not been boring.
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Linda Bruno Voice Actress https://www.lindabruno.com
Alyssa Jayson Actress and Musician http://www.alyssajayson.com
Kevin Kilpatrick Voice Actor https://kevinkilpatrick.com/
Ever wondered about Lead Generation and why it's important for voice talents? Well, in this episode of The Voiceover Gurus Podcast, the talented Nadia Marshall shares some great tips on how to stay organized when finding new clients and talks about her course that's all about generating those crucial leads.
About Nadia Marshall:
Nadia Marshall is an award winning voice actor, opera singer, and performer who has been using her voice professionally for over a decade. Some of Nadia's clients include BMW, Cigna, Google, Intel, JP Morgan, Mercedez Benz, Pandora, Rayban, and Square.
Before being a full-time talent, Nadia's previous job titles included Media Coordinator, Marketing Assistant, and Adjunct Voice Teacher, to name a few. She has experience working with social media management, curating content, and researching how best to contact patrons and customers. She leverages these skills successfully in her own business and has incorporated them into a Lead Generation course.
Nadia created Lead Generation Blueprint: The Ultimate Guide to help voice actors learn this vital skill and to train their own lead generators to find their dream clients and succeed in direct marketing. For more information about the course, visit: www.blueprintcourseware.com
For more information about Nadia, visit www.voicesbynadia.com.
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Linda Bruno Voice Actress https://www.lindabruno.com
Alyssa Jayson Actress and Musician http://www.alyssajayson.com
Kevin Kilpatrick Voice Actor https://kevinkilpatrick.com/
Ep 142 – Canadian Voice Actor Paul Milando
Is the voiceover business different north of the US? Our guest this week is a Toronto-based talent who began performing on camera before transitioning solely to voiceover for the past seven years. Paul Milando shares his experiences so far with agents and auditions and how he balances a seasonal job as well.
About Paul Milando:
First of all, I would like to thank the Academy….
Film, television, radio, public speaking, and playing “dress-up” have been passions of mine since childhood. From voicing cartoon characters, to having fun with Halloween costumes, to being the joker at family get-togethers; this has always been a part of my life.
At University, I hosted a couple of radio shows and a good friend of mine suggested that once I moved back to Toronto, to find an agent and do some of this stuff as a “cultural release.”
I shifted my focus from “in front of the camera”, to “in front of the mic” and I couldn’t be happier in my accomplishments in VO.
My engaging and warm speaking style is a favourite with television broadcast and film producers seeking a sincere, educated and friendly voiceover artist and narrator.
Clear enunciation and articulation, in a pleasant baritone speaking voice, is present from commercial and corporate scripts to character voices and Audiobooks, and is fundamental to my interpretation of professional scripts. My professional home recording studio allows for timely and efficient narrations.
Visit Pauls Site: https://www.paulmilando.ca/
FOR MORE INFO ON THE SHOW AND THE GURUS, PLEASE VISIT:
Coaching Website: https://voiceover.guru/ and https://learnwiththegurus.com/
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Linda Bruno Voice Actress https://www.lindabruno.com
Alyssa Jayson Actress and Musician http://www.alyssajayson.com
Kevin Kilpatrick Voice Actor https://kevinkilpatrick.com/
Ep 141 - Guru Updates with Kevin and Linda
Guru coaches Kevin and Linda discuss the latest updates with the coaching team, highlighting the benefits of Masterclass Membership and 1-1 Mentoring for growing your voiceover business.
FOR MORE INFO ON THE SHOW AND THE GURUS, PLEASE VISIT:
Coaching Website: https://voiceover.guru/ and https://learnwiththegurus.com/
Join our Circle Community: https://the-voiceover-gurus.circle.so/home
Linda Bruno Voice Actress https://www.lindabruno.com
Alyssa Jayson Actress and Musician http://www.alyssajayson.com
Kevin Kilpatrick Voice Actor https://kevinkilpatrick.com/
Episode 140 – A Tale Of Two Studios with Christi Bowen
Christi Bowen is the owner of Tennessee Voiceover Studios, which is a coaching studio and also a full-time voiceover company. In this episode, she has a conversation with Linda, who is also a full-time voiceover actor. They compare their respective studios and discuss the variety of services offered to students both locally and online.
About Christi Bowen:
Christi Bowen is an award winning voice actor with over 30 years experience in voiceover and video production. She has developed a roster of clients all over the world and on many types of projects…from commercials and corporate narrations to e-learning modules and phone systems. She specializes in eLearning and also has a passion for political and automotive advertising. Her clients include L’Oreal, Walmart, General Mills, AAA Auto Club, Quaker Oats, IKEA and many more!
One of her proudest achievements is being the Owner of a voiceover training school and recording studio in Nashville called Tennessee Voice Over Studios. TNVO Studios offers premier training to voice actors using the 3 Star method of Performance, Business and Technical mastery. Christi is also the co-Founder of Tennessee Voice Over Exchange – the Meetup Group in Nashville for Voice Actors. With over 80 members, the group has been meeting monthly for over 12 years.
Visit: https://www.tnvoiceoverstudios.com/
FOR MORE INFO ON THE SHOW AND THE GURUS, PLEASE VISIT:
Coaching Website: https://voiceover.guru/ and https://learnwiththegurus.com/
Join our Circle Community: https://the-voiceover-gurus.circle.so/home
Linda Bruno Voice Actress https://www.lindabruno.com
Alyssa Jayson Actress and Musician http://www.alyssajayson.com
Kevin Kilpatrick Voice Actor https://kevinkilpatrick.com/
Episode 139 – My VO Journey with Dave Johnston
On this episode of The Voiceover Gurus, we speak with Dave Johnston, a newcomer to the VO Journey. Learn about how he got started and what made him fall in love with voiceover.
About Dave Johnston:
Coming from a background of vocal performance as well as being in radio I've been, dabbing in voiceovers for well over ten years and always working on my craft to get the listener to the heart of the narrative. I have had the pleasure of coaching with some amazing coaches, Julie Williams with the Voiceover Insider, Linda Bruno, and the Voiceover Gurus. JJ Wilson and Domingo Castillo, and it's ongoing, always pursuing growth and expansion of my craft as a voice talent. My journey has included some interesting opportunities such as performing as a gunfighter street actor in Colorado as well as announcing for the Fine Arts Center in Des Moines . Through the years I have voiced numerous local and regional commercials as well.
Visit: https://www.davejvoices.com/
FOR MORE INFO ON THE SHOW AND THE GURUS, PLEASE VISIT:
Coaching Website: https://voiceover.guru/ and https://learnwiththegurus.com/
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Linda Bruno Voice Actress https://www.lindabruno.com
Alyssa Jayson Actress and Musician http://www.alyssajayson.com
Kevin Kilpatrick Voice Actor https://kevinkilpatrick.com/
Episode 138 – In A World…More Trailer Chat with Brian Lee
Brian Lee talks all things trailer! And TV network bookings. The process and odds and ends that you may not have known about, direct from this top talent himself. It doesn’t get any more authentic than this! It’s the Voiceover Gurus Podcast.
About Brian Lee: (In his own words)
My interest in radio started at the at the age of 13. At age 15, I had a part-time job at the local radio station.
At age 18, I had a full-time job as an on-air disc jockey.
At 19, I started writing and producing radio commercials.
At 20, I became a senior manager at a radio station.
At 21, I moved to a larger radio market and continued as a department head.
At age 22, I started my own production company.
Before age 24, I had built two digital recording studios.
At age 25, I moved into sound design, post production, recording, mixing, and voiceover.
At age 28, I got a national booking agent for voiceover.
In 2010, I sold my production company to focus exclusively on voiceover.
Today, I have voiced hundreds of movie trailers, hundreds of thousands of television promos, and well over 1 million pages of copy. I have worked for every major network, studio, trailer house and syndicator.
Every day, I can be found in one of my voiceover studios, honing my craft, reaching and expanding to become a better version of myself.
If it all ended tomorrow, I can say that my dream came true. I’ve done exactly what I’ve set out to do. Be one of the most recognized voices in the world. I’m certainly the luckiest person I know.
Visit: https://welcome.brianlee.com/
FOR MORE INFO ON THE SHOW AND THE GURUS, PLEASE VISIT:
Coaching Website: https://voiceover.guru/ and https://learnwiththegurus.com/
Join our Circle Community: https://the-voiceover-gurus.circle.so/home
Linda Bruno Voice Actress https://www.lindabruno.com
Alyssa Jayson Actress and Musician http://www.alyssajayson.com
Kevin Kilpatrick Voice Actor https://kevinkilpatrick.com/
Episode 137 – How Studios Have Changed with Brian Lee
Brian Lee is back for another two episodes of the podcast! We start this episode with a LIVE opening of the show and some fun variations, then work our way into a discussion about how studios have changed since the early 90s, aka “The Old Days.” More real-world info with another totally unedited show because this is The Voiceover Gurus Podcast.
About Brian Lee: (In his own words)
My interest in radio started at the at the age of 13. At age 15, I had a part-time job at the local radio station.
At age 18, I had a full-time job as an on-air disc jockey.
At 19, I started writing and producing radio commercials.
At 20, I became a senior manager at a radio station.
At 21, I moved to a larger radio market and continued as a department head.
At age 22, I started my own production company.
Before age 24, I had built two digital recording studios.
At age 25, I moved into sound design, post production, recording, mixing, and voiceover.
At age 28, I got a national booking agent for voiceover.
In 2010, I sold my production company to focus exclusively on voiceover.
Today, I have voiced hundreds of movie trailers, hundreds of thousands of television promos, and well over 1 million pages of copy. I have worked for every major network, studio, trailer house and syndicator.
Every day, I can be found in one of my voiceover studios, honing my craft, reaching and expanding to become a better version of myself.
If it all ended tomorrow, I can say that my dream came true. I’ve done exactly what I’ve set out to do. Be one of the most recognized voices in the world. I’m certainly the luckiest person I know.
Visit: https://welcome.brianlee.com/
FOR MORE INFO ON THE SHOW AND THE GURUS, PLEASE VISIT:
Coaching Website: https://voiceover.guru/ and https://learnwiththegurus.com/
Join our Circle Community: https://the-voiceover-gurus.circle.so/home
Linda Bruno Voice Actress https://www.lindabruno.com
Alyssa Jayson Actress and Musician http://www.alyssajayson.com
Kevin Kilpatrick Voice Actor https://kevinkilpatrick.com/
The podcast currently has 145 episodes available.