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Join Voiceover Pro, Linda Bruno as she talks about ”Talking”, sometimes with various Industry VO friends in a completely laid-back environment. No interviews here! Just knowledgable Voice Industry friends speaking honestly about the Industry, including pitfalls, successes, and personal experiences. Learn from talent that has made it work and continue to do so in this new VO era.
About My Podcast
Join me for a laid-back discussion focusing on the often overlooked aspects of the industry. My guests and friends, who are currently working in the field, share their own unique perspectives.
Some of my friends go back to my beginnings in 1994, so you know you'll be hearing about the real stuff.
No big name guests here, it's all about the real world view from voice actors in the trenches at all levels of success.
Episodes
Monday Feb 26, 2024
Monday Feb 26, 2024
Episode 136 – From Trinidad to MIA with Vanessa James
Celebrating Black History Month featuring Vanessa James.
On this episode of The Voiceover Gurus Podcast, Vanessa James, a multicultural entrepreneur, shares her experiences in various media genres. She has a successful career as a bilingual voice actor, radio host, TV host, radio DJ, and event planner in Miami. Her events include the Woman of Impact Dinner, VJMedia Mixology, and Food, Wine & Fete. In this episode, she talks about her story, inspirations, and what motivates her to be amazing every day.
About Vanessa James Media:
Vanessa James Media is a multimedia company that champions authenticity, diversity, and creativity. Specializing in voiceover, on-camera and event hosting, and content creation, the company has been a beacon for creative collaboration, spirited storytelling, and innovative brand synergies in the media landscape. Founded by Vanessa James, known as "the voice you hear everywhere,” a sought-after, seasoned multicultural voice-over actress, who has lent her voice and talents to some of the world's most iconic brands, Vanessa’s captivating voice can be heard on television and radio stations nationwide, and in the bustling yellow cabs of New York City on the iconic 103.5 KTU, as well as over 30 radio stations. Vanessa has voiced campaigns for PGA Tour, The CW Network, Netflix, Amazon, IHeartMedia, and Macy's. In 2023, she was tapped by Reach TV Network, to host their Business Traveler show, highlighting the best hotels, destinations, and inspiring travel content. Vanessa is also the voice behind the CW Network's "All American Homecoming,” Infiniti Motors' campaign, and WAZE GPS voice for their global Women's History Month celebration. She is currently represented by Atlas Talent Agency NYC.
Vanessa is also a champion for diversity and inclusion, entrepreneurship, and creative collaboration through her three signature annual events. VJMedia Mixology, a signature event for connection among brands, influencers, trailblazers, and innovators. The Women of Impact Series, an intimate yearly gathering celebrating female entrepreneurs and multicultural creatives and Food, Wine, and Fete, a first-of-its-kind all-inclusive Soca experience in Miami, celebrating Caribbean culture and amplifying Caribbean chefs and cuisine. For more information, visit https://www.vanessajamesmedia.com/ or follow Vanessa James Media on Instagram at @vanessajamesmedia, X formerly Twitter, @msvanessajames, and LinkedIn.
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/
Monday Feb 19, 2024
Monday Feb 19, 2024
Episode 135 – Long Island Voice Talent, Jon Ciano
Long Island Voice Talent, Jon Ciano joins Linda on this episode to discuss how LIVO, his local coaching company started and how it has blossomed into another option for students to get great coaching from Veteran talent on a specific topic, all online. His knowledge of the voiceover industry is a great resource on staying up to date on the changing landscape.
About our guest:
Jon is a professional voice actor and relationship manager that helps bring a voice to your brand. He is known for his witty, wry, next door guy voice over style that will enliven your script. He’ll deliver a quality product…fast, for his professional home studio. Over the years, he has helped bring life to characters in genres like corporate narration, eLearning, commercials, audiobooks, video games and animation.
Visit his website: https://www.jonciano.com/
LIVO website: https://www.livotakeover.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/
Monday Feb 12, 2024
Monday Feb 12, 2024
Episode 134 – Four Perspectives from the VO Trenches – Part 2
We are back again with four perspectives of the VO industry! This is part 2.
About our guests:
Troy Holden is a voice actor located near Nashville TN. He has voiced for Top Golf, ESPN, Pfizer, Cotton Patch Café, Door Dash and several video games and is the host of his own voiceover podcasts, The VO Life and Another VO Podcast.
Jake Sanders has been voice acting since February or 2020. Going full-time in October of 2021 (probably a little too early), Jake has worked with brands and companies like Discovery Education, Microsoft, Amazon, Staples, Raising Canes, The Home Depot, Best Buy, Del Taco, and more! He's still got a lot to learn, but he's always ready for a new adventure! He brings a fresh, friendly guy-next-door sound that makes audiences want to engage with your business, and he values quick communication and transparency when working within his professional relationships! You can expect that and more from your "Friendly neighborhood Voice Actor", Jake Sanders
Alden Schoeneberg is a down-to-earth talent who is flexible and easy to work with. This comes through in his voice acting and interactions with everyone he meets. Working with major brands like Bosch, Sony, US Bank, Delta, USA Hockey, and many more, his goal is to listen to the client's ideas, join in their vision, and deliver quick, hassle-free results. A Salt-of-The-Earth Voiceover that is Warm, Grounded, and Always Real.
Salt of the Earth Voice Over
http://saltoftheearthvoice.com
The first thing you need to know is that Charles H. Coats II is super easy to work with, and he's a pretty fun guy. His number 1 priority is to make sure that his clients SHINE by delivering the perfect read, with the right tonality and the correct emotion that they need for the spot. So, no matter how big or how little your project is, he's here to make sure to knock it out of the park for you and your clients. Before moving full-time into Voice Over Acting, He was a Professional Development Program Manager, Facilitator, and Speaker for a few Fortune 500 companies which allowed him to travel the world over. While traveling, he experienced many different cultures, people, and made many lifelong friends along the way. He's always been a big fan of working hard, building great relationships, and having a sense of pride in what he delivers. He'd love to chat and answer any questions you may have, so please feel free to reach out to him anytime by visiting his website: www.CharlesTheVoice.com. Remember to sit back, relax, and "Leave the Talkin to him"
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/
Monday Feb 05, 2024
Monday Feb 05, 2024
Episode 133 – Four Perspectives from the VO Trenches – Part 1
What’s better than learning the perspective of another talent in the Industry? How about FOUR talent’s perspectives on the Industry?!
Yep, we did it. On this episode of The Voiceover Gurus Podcast, Linda is joined by four amazing individuals who have been in the business for three or four years. Tune in to Part 1 of this two-part series to hear their experiences and insights.
About our guests:
Troy Holden is a voice actor located near Nashville TN. He has voiced for Top Golf, ESPN, Pfizer, Cotton Patch Café, Door Dash and several video games and is the host of his own voiceover podcasts, The VO Life and Another VO Podcast.
Jake Sanders has been voice acting since February or 2020. Going full-time in October of 2021 (probably a little too early), Jake has worked with brands and companies like Discovery Education, Microsoft, Amazon, Staples, Raising Canes, The Home Depot, Best Buy, Del Taco, and more! He's still got a lot to learn, but he's always ready for a new adventure! He brings a fresh, friendly guy-next-door sound that makes audiences want to engage with your business, and he values quick communication and transparency when working within his professional relationships! You can expect that and more from your "Friendly neighborhood Voice Actor", Jake Sanders
Alden Schoeneberg is a down-to-earth talent who is flexible and easy to work with. This comes through in his voice acting and interactions with everyone he meets. Working with major brands like Bosch, Sony, US Bank, Delta, USA Hockey, and many more, his goal is to listen to the client's ideas, join in their vision, and deliver quick, hassle-free results. A Salt-of-The-Earth Voiceover that is Warm, Grounded, and Always Real.
Salt of the Earth Voice Over
http://saltoftheearthvoice.com
The first thing you need to know is that Charles H. Coats II is super easy to work with, and he's a pretty fun guy. His number 1 priority is to make sure that his clients SHINE by delivering the perfect read, with the right tonality and the correct emotion that they need for the spot. So, no matter how big or how little your project is, he's here to make sure to knock it out of the park for you and your clients. Before moving full-time into Voice Over Acting, He was a Professional Development Program Manager, Facilitator, and Speaker for a few Fortune 500 companies which allowed him to travel the world over. While traveling, he experienced many different cultures, people, and made many lifelong friends along the way. He's always been a big fan of working hard, building great relationships, and having a sense of pride in what he delivers. He'd love to chat and answer any questions you may have, so please feel free to reach out to him anytime by visiting his website: www.CharlesTheVoice.com. Remember to sit back, relax, and "Leave the Talkin to him"
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/
Monday Jan 15, 2024
Monday Jan 15, 2024
Episode 132 – Talent Manager Emily Maguire
In this episode of The Voiceover Gurus Podcast, we gain insights from Talent Manager and Career Consultant, Emily Maguire, on the industry from a performer's perspective. Her expertise and experience make her an excellent resource for maintaining mental health for auditions and performances on a day-to-day basis. We delve into the crucial topics of self-confidence and self-worth, which play a significant role in our daily auditioning lives.
About Emily:
Emily Maguire is a Level 7 Career Development Professional with over two decades of experience in business management and mentoring, Emily is a go-to professional for individuals and companies in the creative industries. She has worked with clients worldwide for over 1000 coaching and mentoring hours, helping them achieve their career goals.
Emily is a registered career development professional at the Career Development Institute (CDI), where she also serves as a board member and regional representative for the CDI Yorkshire and Humberside regions. Her passion for mental health awareness and career education has led her to advocate for disadvantaged individuals and encourage social mobility.
As a trained meditation teacher and mental health first aider, Emily incorporates mindfulness into her coaching techniques to help clients thrive. Outside of coaching, she is also the Managing Director of Reflections Talent Agency™, which represents actors for TV and film. Her recent work includes popular productions like Mission Impossible, Dungeons and Dragons, Sanditon, Carnival Row and Operation Fortune.
Please visit Emilys’ websites:
https://www.reflectionstalentagency.co.uk/
www.reflectionscareercoaching.co.uk
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/
Monday Dec 11, 2023
Monday Dec 11, 2023
Episode 131 – Performance Tips with Connor Quinn
Voice actor Connor Quinn is back on another episode of The Voiceover Gurus Podcast to discuss his performance tricks and tips for auditions and sessions. He shares valuable insights on how to handle illness and everyday challenges that come up during auditions. With years of experience in the field, Connor's ideas are a fantastic resource for any aspiring voice actor.
About Connor:
Connor’s familiar, multi-award winning voices have been heard introducing some of the most loved movies of all time—as well as radio and TV commercials, cartoons and video games.
His career began at the age of 6, doing on-camera work in Hollywood for hundreds of TV commercials (JELL-O, Coca-Cola, McDonald's among others) as a child actor, as well as appearances on such loved television shows as Little House on the Prairie, Sesame Street.
He transitioned behind the microphone in his teens, voicing many projects for Disney, NBC and getting to train with some of the legends of voice-overs. Including Daws Butler, Corey Burton and Hal Douglas.
2023 marks Connor's 36th year in voice overs. Over the years he has voiced tens of thousands of commercials. His voice is regularly heard on the Howard Stern Show, his voice characterizations have been used for The Walking Dead, Star Trek as well as voicing characters for Disney’s classic video game, Kingdom Hearts. He is the iconic voice, that some of the world’s most trusted brands have turned to, including Visaa, Sandals Resorts, Crayola, Dollywood, Pandora, and The History Channel, among many others.
Please visit Connors website: www.voxguy.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/
Monday Dec 04, 2023
Monday Dec 04, 2023
Episode 130 – The Latin Market with Issa Lopez
The Latin Voiceover market is vast and on this episode, Issa Lopez chats with Linda about the varied Spanish styles requested and where she specializes as a voiceover actor. She also discusses her secrets to her long term success and her journey to get where she is today.
About Issa:
Issa is one of the most in demand Bilingual Voices in the freelance world and has been recognized among the TOP BILINGUAL voice over artists today.
Issa has a specific flare for RADIO IMAGING and is known for her undeniable sassy hip and edgy Imaging sound (loving the comical sarcastic side of Imaging) and enjoys going from energetic to edgy sultry all in one day. Issa does radio Imaging in the US and South America and Caribbean Islands.
One of Issa’s most popular requests is just to talk like herself which sounds like a friendly believable English with Latin accent delivery meeting you perfectly in the middle with a Latin x – Latina flair which is used now more than ever.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/issavoice/
X: https://twitter.com/itsissavoice
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Issavoice
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/
Monday Nov 27, 2023
Monday Nov 27, 2023
Episode 129 – Bringing Community Value with Paul Schmidt
Paul Schmidt returns to the podcast to discuss his VO Pro community and the benefits it offers voice actors of all levels of expertise. As an experienced sales and marketing pro who also is a voice actor, his unique perspective gives some insight into how you can market yourself simply. Linda shares some insight into the new Voiceover Gurus Circle community and all it has to offer!
Check out his VO Freedom Master Plan at https://paulschmidtpro.com/vo-freedom-master-plan and Grow Your VO!
Join our Circle Community: https://the-voiceover-gurus.circle.so/home
About Paul:
Paul Schmidt is a Richmond, VA-based voice actor, VO event speaker, VO community builder, creator of the VO Freedom Master Plan. His experience includes work for Apple+, Cisco, Delta Airlines, GE Appliances, Lenovo, Mailchimp, Merck, Renewal By Anderson, Uber Eats, and Verizon Media. He's a proud father to his son, Robbie.
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/