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- Everett Oliver - Voice Acting Director
Everett’s advice and quote from his Great Grandmother who lived to be 100 years old is “Don’t take any wooden nickels!" In other words, be careful who you trust.
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Welcome to another episode of Time to Elevate Podcast! I’m your host, Ann Lucente, and I’m thrilled to have you with us today.
I love that podcasting gives me the excuse to hang out with, laugh with, and be inspired by people who uplift me—many of whom I’m lucky enough to call friends. Today’s guest fits that description perfectly! We first crossed
paths a few years ago at a Teach-a-thon in NYC, and from that moment, I knew there was something special about him. He has a rare gift for truly seeing people, almost as if he can look right into your soul.Now, even though he's been soaking up the sunshine in LA for quite some time, don’t be fooled—he’s a true New Yorker at heart. That no-nonsense, direct, and truthful attitude? That’s what connects us so well. He tells it
like it is, with no sugar-coating. Sure, his straightforwardness might intimidate some, but trust me, underneath it all, he’s got a heart of gold.Before we kick things off, I’d love to tell you a little bit about him.
His personal journey began in the Big Apple, took him to
Georgia where he graduated from Clark Atlanta University, and then led him to Los Angeles, where he has been working in the voice-over industry for overthree decades. He has contributed to hit animated primetime shows including The Simpsons, King of the Hill, Men in Black, Jackie Chan Adventures, Hellboy, andX-Men: Evolution, just to name a few. He has also collaborated with animation industry giants such as Disney and Columbia Tri-Star.One of the most valuable experiences that he brings to the
table is his time as a booth director for an LA-based talent agency.Whether you’re new to voice acting, in the middle of your
journey, or a seasoned pro, he’s got what it takes to move you to the next level or keep you at the top. His no-nonsense, straightforward approach to coaching and teaching keeps you grounded, keeps you real, and keeps you true to who you are.Without further ado, let’s welcome my no-nonsense,
straightforward, and intensely real friend—voice acting director, animation coach, demo director, and so much more—the one and only Everett Oliver!Everett’s Links:
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1 hr 20 min - Jennifer Henczel - Founder of Women in Podcasting NetworkJen's birthday wish post every year is “Build Bridges, Not Walls" 🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋Welcome back to Time to Elevate Podcast! I’m your host, Ann Lucente.One of the things I absolutely love about podcasting is the incredible people I meet along the way. The podcasting community is so welcoming, always ready to share knowledge and lend a helping hand to new podcasters. Collaborating with like-minded people is powerful, and I would be lost without them. Plus, I've gained some amazing friendships, with many more to come.Life's journey is fascinating. Imagine taking an aerial view of all the connections made from slight shifts or decisions that changed the course of our lives.Today's guest is someone I most likely would never have met if I hadn’t made one of those shifts and changed my direction.Before we jump in, let me tell you a little bit about her.She is a Podcaster, Author, and Founder of the Women in Podcasting Network and Inspiring Innovators Club. Her mission is to lift women’s voices and stories globally.She is known for her ability to build thriving, supportive and collaborative communities, and she teaches others how to do the same. She loves creating opportunities for women to connect and collaborate in meaningful ways. Using her “Rise. Reach. Results! Roadmap,” She provides tools, templates and trainings to help her members generate more impact and influence. She speaks about her mindset, messaging and monetization strategies for building communities, leveraging content and turning expertise into multiple streams of income.She is an award winning leader and has won or been nominated for a number of awards. Most recently, she is the winner of the Innovator of the Year Award at the Quill Podcast Awards.So, let's get right to it - and welcome my special guest, podcaster, author, and founder of the Women in Podcasting Network and the Inspiring Innovators Club - Jennifer Henczel!Jennifer's Links:WEBSITES:www.womeninpodcasting.netwww.risereachresults.comwww.inspiringinnovatorsclub.comPODCASTS:www.womeninpodcasting.showwww.inspiring.showSOCIALS:https://www.youtube.com/c/womeninpodcastingwww.womeninpodcasting.grouphttps://www.instagram.com/jennifer.henczel/https://www.tiktok.com/@jenniferhenczel🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋Time to Elevate original theme song created by Victoria Purdy🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋mailto: [email protected]https://www.instagram.com/timetoelevate21/https://www.instagram.com/annlucente/https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/timetoelevatemailto: [email protected]44 min
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- Julia Rose Purdy - Actor, Director & Filmmaker
“Everybody is a genius, but if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid" ~Albert Einstein 🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋
Welcome back to Time to Elevate Podcast! I’m your host, Ann Lucente.
Today’s episode is particularly special because I’m introducing someone who’s not only incredibly talented but also holds a very dear place in my heart. My nickname
for her is Petunia. I don’t know when or why I started calling her that, but it always felt right. So, I decided to look up the meaning of Petunia and found that this is no coincidence.Petunias signify perseverance and hope. They are the floral embodiment of an unwavering spirit, often shared as tokens of kindness to new neighbors or friends.
Much like the flower she’s nicknamed after, she has always been a symbol of perseverance and hope. From a young age, her unwavering spirit and determination was evident, whether she was singing, acting, or simply enjoying the company of friends and family.
Before I bring her on, let me tell you a little about her:
She is an aspiring actress originally from upstate NY. A graduate of Western Connecticut State University, she honed her craft in theatre performance and discovered a love for behind the scenes work as well. While she has a great love and respect for the theatre, she is currently focusing on film acting.
Having recently relocated to Charleston, South Carolina, she is embracing the vibrant arts scene of her new city while continuing to pursue her acting career with enthusiasm and commitment. She is excited to continue working towards her future in the film industry and hopes to become involved in all aspects from acting to directing to filmmaking.Today, I’m thrilled to welcome Actor, Director, Filmmaker and best of all my sweet Petunia, my daughter, Julia Rose Purdy!
Julia's Links:
Difficult Decisions Film
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1 hr - The Talented & Multifaceted Jodi Krangle
“Don’t talk shit - Do Shit!"~Mel Robbins 🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋
If you know me, you know I'm all about celebrating life's journey and the incredible people I meet along the way. While our paths may be unique, we're all on a quest for our dreams, and the beauty lies in how we can elevate and inspire each other along the way.
I’m thrilled to introduce someone truly special today. While I can't recall the exact moment our paths
first crossed, I can confidently say it was meant to be. Since then, I am truly grateful for every conversation and the wisdom she shares. Over time, our interactions have woven into a beautiful tapestry of shared experiences. Inpreparing for today, I delved into her journey and discovered so many remarkable facets of her life. I know you’ll find her journey as inspiring as I have, and I’m so excited for you to hear from her directly.But before we jump in, let me share a bit about her.
She has been a voice actor since 2007 and has worked with clients from major brands all over the world including Dell, BBVA & Kraft. She is also a singer - and in 2015, she put out her own album of jazz, blues and traditional tunes. She says that over the years, she’s learned a lot about sound and how it influences people.
She also hosts and produces her own podcast on this subject called Audio Branding: The hidden gem of marketing.She loves to give value to the audience in the form of advice about how to make an impact with sound, how to get into and be successful in voice overs, and how to
work as a solopreneur in this very busy, overwhelming world. She was an early adopter of the Internet (she had a songwriting resource on the web called The Muse’s Muse from 1995 – 2016) and worked in SEO and Internet Marketing up until she switched her focus to voiceovers in 2007.She is also an unapologetic media geek and D&D player – for those non-gamers
listening, like myself, that stands for Dungeons and Dragons (She says that D&D is great for improv and learning team dynamics). Without any further ado - Let's jump into the conversation with my special guest, Singer/songwriter, voice talent, podcast producer and host, my friend Jodi Krangle!Jodi's Links:Website
Podcast
Singer/Songwriter
Urban Tapestry
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1 hr 16 min - Donate Life - Dave Gray, Laura Fissette & Lorenzo Beronilla
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Sometimes life takes unexpected turns, some that can be very scary and very uncertain. Out of those moments, you can find renewed strength and a profound appreciation for life.
Today, I have the privilege of interviewing three remarkable individuals whose lives intersected as a result of one of those unexpected turns.
Dave Gray is a lifetime resident and native of East Greenbush, N.Y., where he and Cathy, his wife of 44 years built their own home. They have two children, Jodi and Matt; and three grandchildren, Jesse, Lucy and Casey. He is an avid camper, fisherman and hunter and an enthusiastic hobbyist, raising bees; harvesting honey and maple syrup; canning jellies, jams, pickles, salsa, tomatoes, chili sauce; and making his own beer, wine, balsamic vinegar, horseradish, and lip balm.
In 2015, he was struck by viral cardiomyopathy, which compromised his heart, and he was told he would need to be evaluated for heart transplant. Dave was accepted and placed on the organ recipient registry on Dec. 4, 2015, and received a left ventricular assist device, or LVAD, a surgically implanted mechanical heart pump, in March of 2016.
On Aug. 20, 2016, after a year-long battle that included 177 days in the hospital, Dave received his life-saving gift of life: a new heart from a 30-year-old organ donor. Since that time, Dave has been a devoted organ and transplant advocate, raising awareness about the importance of organ and tissue donation, and supporting patients anxiously waiting for a transplant or who are going through the donation/recipient process.
Now focusing on his volunteer activities on organ and tissue donation and patient care, Dave is active throughout New York State, traveling to Westchester Medical Center visiting patients and advocating for them on the patient family council.
Dave has organized multiple donor family and recipient meetings. Most memorable to date was introducing a donor mom to her daughter’s heart recipient in 2022.
Dave is truly a man with heart; committed to giving back for his gifts and ensuring others can receive the gift of life as well.
Laura Fisette is the Senior Hospital and Community Services Specialist at the Center for Donation & Transplant in Albany, NY. Her current position has been the most rewarding of her career. She proudly tells everyone at CDT – “We save and enhance lives every day. It doesn’t get better than this!”
The Donate Life Legacy Walk is their largest event bringing in close to 400 people. The event honors donor heroes who gave the gift of life. In attendance are donor families, recipients of these gifts, those who are still waiting for a lifesaving transplant and hospital and community partners. Register Here
And finally, someone you might recognize, especially if you've listened to my previous episode – Lorenzo Beronilla. When I spoke with Lorenzo after his heart transplant, I inquired about his future plans, and he jokingly mentioned participating in a 5k. Well, they say be careful what you wish for, or perhaps it's true that if you ask, you shall receive.
During his wait for a heart transplant at Westchester Medical Center, Lorenzo crossed paths with Dave. Now, following his transplant, Lorenzo has been asked to be the MC at the DonateLifeLegacy Walk this fall, where he will also join in by walking a 5K.
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1 hr 13 min - Michelle Falanga -Emmy Award Winning Voice Talent, Actor, and Author
“Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.”― Howard Thurman
🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋Ever wondered what it’s like to live a life painted with every color of the rainbow? 🎨✨ My latest guest does just that! 🌈 Join me on the newest episode of Time to Elevate and dive into the vibrant world of Michelle Falanga, a true maestro of living life to the fullest.
Welcome back to Time to Elevate Podcast! I’m your host, Ann Lucente! In this journey of life - I believe we travel together, side – by –side. Different in the paths we choose but going in the same direction – towards our dreams – whatever they may be. The amazing benefit of traveling together is that during the times we are unsure or
scared, we can elevate eachother - you are never alone.Each of my guests have their own unique path they’ve traveled along this journey so far – and I am so excited to introduce you to my guest today! If I had to pick an overall theme or words that set the tone for her, I would choose powerful, resilient, fierce, clever, funny, genuine, spirit-filled.
She is a 2 time “Emmy” award winning professional Voice Talent with over 2 decades of experience in the industry. She is the Voice of multiple National Commercial Campaigns, Corporate Video’s, Conference Openers, Trailers, Animation, Virtual Reality & Artificial
Intelligence as well as Live music/drum competitions in stadiums all over the world. Her voice is chosen for beingauthentic, natural, relatable and honest. Inaddition to being a Voice over artist, she is also an Actor and a published Author.She is an Old Soul with a Young Spirit - She is a 5-year-old child trapped in the body of a 55-year-old woman…and she is destined to be wearing Hello Kitty pajamas well into her 90’s, listening to Sinatra.
So get ready for an exciting ride with Emmy awardwinning voice talent, actor, author and best of all, my friend and fellow GodGirl, Michelle Falanga!Michelle's Links:
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1 hr 13 min - Behind the Scenes with Lorenzo Beronilla - Part 2!
🌟Sound check surprise! 🌟 Lorenzo Beronilla Part 2 – Post Heart Transplant! Sit back, relax, and be inspired by his resilience and strength. 🎧💫
Welcome to a very different episode of Time to Elevate! I’m Ann Lucente, your host and I have my guest here and it is Lorenzo Beronilla, who you may have heard his story previously and if not, there’s an episode in here you want to listen to. He was in the hospital waiting for a heart transplant, which was very unexpected. This time I wanted to do a follow up with him post heart transplant, which is a miracle in itself. So we jumped on Riverside which is where I recorded my podcast just to do a sound check before actually recording the real podcast in a few days. But after talking with Lorenzo for almost an hour I was like, “yeah so this is our podcast. I don't need to see you again”. So, you're in for a treat. Sit back relax and enjoy my behind-the-scenes conversation with somewhat of a walking miracle man Lorenzo Beronilla.
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Top Chef – Lorenzo’s Panic Mode in the Kitchen!
Cookbook – “Let’s Do This, Folks! Home Cooking with Lorenzo: Delicious Meals Made E-Z”
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48 min - Kathy Barron - Founder & Editor-in-Chief of Women Who Podcast Magazine
Welcome I’m Ann Lucente! And Welcome Back to another special episode of Time to Elevate!
If you have been here with me before, you’ve definitely heard me talk about my guest today. I met her when I was just a baby podcaster.
Although she currently lives in California in the Bay area, she got her start in life in my neck of the woods - New York! which could explain our immediate connection!
You can take the girl out of New York but you can’t take New York out of the girl 😉She is the Founder & Editor-in-Chief of Women Who Podcast magazine which was birthed in April of 2021. Her vision is to give independent women podcasters the accolades they deserve and build a supportive community for podcasters to evolve and succeed.
She also loves to cut digital film (which I want to hear more about!), as well as ride her e-bike around town (another thing we have in common!), and being in and on
the water.So - if really love what you hear on this episode today, and you’re even just thinking of launching your own show, pick up the latest issue of Women Who Podcast magazine
and learn all about podcasting. Women Who Podcast magazine celebrates independent women podcasters from all over the globe. It’s a place where their efforts are seen, their stories are heard, and their hard work is acknowledged.Women Who Podcast magazine strives to be a forum for fans and hosts to reach out to one another for support, collaboration, and inspiration. You can find them by visiting womenwhopodcastmag.com and follow them on Instagram @womenwhopodcastmagazine.Now, without any further ado, please help me give a super excited, warm welcome to the Founder & Editor in Chief of Women Who Podcast Magazine, my friend, and fellow New Yorker, Kathy Barron!
Kathy's Links:
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Women Who Podcast Magazine Website
Women Who Sarcast Podcast
Kathy shared an excerpt from Anne Lamott's Bird by Bird - "Shitty First Drafts"
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1 hr 4 min - Cheryl Holling - Podcast Producer & Host🎙 Voiceover Talent
"Love God. Love People." It's that simple.
"Our Daily Bread" Motto
Welcome to a very special celebration episode of Time to Elevate! 🌟
I’m celebrating today for a couple of wonderful reasons – First, Time to Elevate podcast is celebrating a one-year anniversary since launching on May 5, 2023, (I cannot
believe it) It began with myself and co-host Janice Butcher. I want to give a shout out and a big thank you to Janice for being there with me for the first 9months of this journey and to Jbee Beauty Supply for being a special haven for Time to Elevate’s beginning.Huge shout out and hug to Victoria Lynn Purdy for Time to Elevate Theme Song. I also want to thank ALL of you for being here and supporting, whether you’ve been here from the start or just stumbled upon this today-it means so much.
My OTHER reason for celebrating is my special guest today…
I can’t think of a more perfect guest to have join me
on this day than a woman who has been so influential in my life, both professionally and personally. She happens to be a fellow podcaster. With so many wonderfulpodcasts out there to choose from, I thank God every day that I pressed play on one in particular – and that was one hosted and produced by my guest today.But before I let you meet her, let me tell you a little bit about her.
She was born into a creative family that originally
hailed from Manitoba, Canada and her folks moved to Los Angeles right before she arrived, to pursue a career in the arts. Her father was an actor and director, and her mother had a beautiful soprano voice and sang in everythingfrom community theater to full opera productions. She took the stage at the age of 5 where she definitely caught the performing and acting bug early on.She has worn many hats in the creative arts. From
national radio and record promotion, ad agency producer, to film and television work; both in front of and behind the camera, working on several award shows both as talent and talent producer, before finding her “voice” in podcasting and voiceover.Her first podcast, 19Stories: from fear to Hope was
launched at the height of the pandemic and highlights women and men working in various creative endeavors. She has interviewed some of the most stellar talentin voiceover, music and broadcasting as well as authors, speakers and coaches.She and her guests have intriguing conversations about
the successes, challenges, and fears they’ve faced and what they did to press-through to a future filled with joy and hope. And they laugh…a lot! These stories have resonated with folks as 19Stories has beenrecognized with a 2023, 2022 and 2021 SOVAS Award Nominations for Best Podcast – Producer.She launched her second podcast, The Voice Kitchen:
where recipes and voice talent blend!, in November of 2023.Her creative journey has had many starts, stops and
delays due to “life” circumstances and yet she's still creating and pursuing her heart's desires. She believes that at the end of the day, rather our lives, that it will be our memories, experiences and how we served humanity that matters.Help me give a warm welcome to my guest - the very
talented and gifted voice actor, podcast producer & host and, my dear, dear friend Cheryl Holling.Cheryl's Links:
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19 Stories: From Fear to Hope Podcast
The Voice Kitchen: Where Voice Talent and Recipes Blend Podcast
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About Time to Elevate Podcast
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We’re all on a journey, navigating a path filled with dreams, challenges, and opportunities. Though our paths are different, we’re all headed in the same direction. So why not ELEVATE each other along the way?
My name is Ann Lucente, and I’m a voice actor and the host of Time to Elevate, a podcast where I sit down with incredible guests I’ve met along my journey to explore their stories of resilience, pivoting, faith, and divine intervention.
My show is for those seeking inspiration, personal growth, and real conversations that remind us we’re never alone.