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A woman’s journey through breast cancer and chemotherapy is often shrouded in mystery. What happens after I’m diagnosed? What toll will this take on me mentally and physically? What is Chemo really like? How can I surround myself with other inspiring women throughout this process? In Chemo Stories, Tina Zaremba seeks out those answers, and invites you to process them with her. Chemo Stories is a heartbreakingly honest, up close and personal account of a woman’s battle with breast cancer. Wit ...
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Episode 110 - Racism in Voice Overs and Beyond- Part 2
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In part 2 of Racism in Voice Overs and Beyond, our guest moderator Sherri Pullum has the panel go beyond voice overs in talking about racism. Topics discussed are systemic racism; actionable steps to be a part of the solution; the most recent US presidential election and more. As with part 1, I invite you to listen with an open heart and mind. Brie…
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Episode 110 part 1-Racism in Voice Overs and Beyond
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We are living in a time where systemic racism can no longer be ignored, calling for a much needed conversation. As voice actors we are given the opportunity to ask ourselves how we are supporting black talent and why that's even important. As humans we are being given an opportunity to reexamine our beliefs and where those beliefs came from. On thi…
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Hi Friends - Happy Thursday. Today I'm introducing you to my dear and talented friend, Sherri Pullum, founder of Pullum Productions. I asked Sherri to be my guest since she will be moderating an upcoming conversation on VO Stories titled "Racism in Voice Overs and Beyond". I feel you should get to know her and hear her intention - both for the epis…
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Episode 6- A Surprising Gift From Breast Cancer: Uncovering Your Biggest Inner Demons
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Chemotherapy can wreak havoc on your body, but what does it do to your mind? If you’re someone who naturally craves control, what happens when you’re suddenly placed in a situation where you have absolutely no control? In episode 6, Tina reflects on the mental impact of Chemo and breast cancer, openly discussing her “inner demons.”…
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Episode 1- Diagnosed with Breast Cancer: Seeing the Signs (Part 1)
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Prior to her diagnosis, Tina was literally seeing signs to get checked for breast cancer. She saw a slew of “get your mammogram” signs plastered all over the NYC subway on her morning commute. After dropping her son off at camp she saw another sign, this time on the back of an old phone booth. “Get your mammogram.”…
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Episode 1- Diagnosed with Breast Cancer: Seeing the Signs (Part 2)
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In part 2 of episode 1, Tina processes the dreaded call from her doctor. The lump in her breast was cancer. Early stage, but still cancer. Now what? Tina explores the struggle of telling family and friends, and the flood of responses that come with sharing this kind of news, some of which were well-intentioned, and some a little tone-deaf and obliv…
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Episode 3- What You Think About Before You Start Chemotherapy
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How do you even begin to prepare for Chemotherapy? How do you keep your mind and body as healthy and trauma free as possible during the process? Tina gives tips on some of the more practical and natural alternatives that have been making the process of preparing for Chemotherapy smoother, including “microblading” her eyebrows, creating a “hair halo…
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Episode 4- What You Think About Before You Start Chemotherapy
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With one week left to go until her Chemotherapy begins, Tina continues to dive deep into alternative, holistic ways to prepare, including medical qigong and acupuncture. In this episode, Tina hilariously retells the story of participating in a unique exercise class, which tests the benefits of exercise on women going through Chemo. Let’s just say i…
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Episode 5- What I Learned on The First Day of Chemotherapy: All the Fears, Feels and Worries.
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The day finally came. Chemotherapy Round 1. For those wondering what the first day is like, Tina gives a play-by-play: What is the process? How long does it last? What exactly do the doctors and nurses do? What can you do to stay calm? https://www.mskcc.org Sandy Ames HypnotherapyBy Tina
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Episode 2- One of the Scariest Parts of Breast Cancer: A Mindset Stuck in Fear
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Tina openly ruminates on her biggest fear: Am I strong enough for this? She begins to examine everything about herself, things she didn't even know existed. What does it mean to be strong? She doesn’t feel strong. But why? Tina digs into her childhood, remembering all of the mixed messages she received as a woman. Do these messages early on affect …
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Episode 12- An Epic Medical Moment and a Meeting with Dr. McDreamy
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What is “Chemo fever”? And what can I expect to happen if I get it after a round of treatment? In this episode, Tina describes a bout with “Chemo fever” that lands her in the emergency room. Like many other times during her journey, this experience reveals the goodness in people – in this case, a good friend who doesn’t leave her side.…
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Episode 11- A Letter to My Son, A Parent Fail, and A Cousin Offers Support from The Other Side
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Tina bravely opens up about the day her son, Jack, discovered she had cancer. She explores watching her son’s resilience, and the highs and lows of family dynamics during Chemotherapy.By Tina
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Episode 10- Finding The Funny Through Cancer + Inspiring Music + Alter Egos
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In this week’s episode, Tina talks about the need to “find the funny,” even when it’s downright terrifying. Tina shares some of the strangest/funniest realizations she’s made along this journey, including a moment out in public where she realizes she may no longer have a filter. Tina also shares some of the podcasts, t.v. shows, books and music tha…
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Episode 9- What I Learned About Bad Medical Reactions
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In this episode, Tina tells an edge-of-your-seat story about a “bad reaction” to a particular drug and what to look out for when taking a medicine known as Taxol.By Tina
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In this episode, Tina discusses how she balanced her career with the challenges of breast cancer, and “coming out” publicly with her diagnosis.By Tina
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Episode 7 - Breast Cancer Made Me Find a Medical Intuitive
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In episode 7, Tina shares the best advice she received from another survivor and how it prompted her to dig deeply into herself. She also continues her quest for alternative medicine with a visit to a “medical intuitive,” who opened Tina’s eyes to the struggles of the women in her lineage, as well as the power of her own voice.…
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Episode 13- Shunning Sororities and Finding a Sisterhood
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Tina discusses the strength of female friendship, and shares stories of all the strong “warrior” women who have shown up for her in different ways throughout the Chemo process. For those going through Chemo, or those wondering where to look for support and tips along the way, Tina shares her recommendations. Resources: In Kind Space Manhattan Birth…
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Episode 15- Reflections from The Other Side of Chemo + How a Personal Pandemic Prepared Me for a Global Pandemic
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Five months out of treatment, Tina describes life after Chemotherapy, and a completely unpredictable twist to her story—a global pandemic. Just as she thought she was ready to begin healing, Tina, along with the rest of the world, is now in quarantine. Oddly enough, she realizes that going through breast cancer and Chemotherapy truly can prepare yo…
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Episode 14- My Last Day of Chemo — I Made It
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Tina gives a play-by-play of her last day of Chemotherapy and the rush of feelings— both mental and physical—that come along with it. As she prepares to leave the treatment center for the last time, Tina feels something she never expected: thankful for the “gift” of fear.By Tina
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Hi friends! Happy Thursday! VO Stories is back! This episode was recorded back in May, but this episode is still so relevant in these strange times of COVID. I'm talking with the down-to-earth and super smart Marc Scott, voice over talent and founder of the VO-preneur. As you listen to this episode ask yourself these questions: 1. How am I adapting…
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Hi friends! Happy Thursday! Here's something I've been thinking about lately (and I know we're probably all doing A LOT of thinking in quarantine): redo's. If you think we need a redo in 2020, I should tell you about my 2019. So...with a little hesitation...here goes. In this week's episode of VO Stories- I get real and share how my own personal pa…
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Episode 106 - A Brave New (Voiceover) World
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Hi friends! Happy Thursday! Wait - it is Thursday right? Today, I've got on a great guest for you. If you don't know him, you should! His name is J. Michael Collins. He's been at voiceovers for over 25 years, so he was the perfect person to talk to about how to navigate being a voiceover talent during this strange time. Many of you have questions -…
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Episode 105 - Parenting and Voice Acting and Teaching...Oh My!
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Hi friends! Happy Thursday (in case you've lost track - like me!)! I'm not sure about you - but I'm exhausted trying to balance it all. Being a working parent is one thing, but being a working parent while also teaching your child? Oh boy! So, I did what I always do in times like this - lean on you, my voiceover community. Today, I chat with Carrie…
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Episode 104 - Voiceover Talent in the Time of COVID-19
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Hi friends! Happy Thursday! Of course - it's not your typical Thursday. As you may know, we were set last week to continue talking about tech in voiceovers. But once I realized how much COVID-19 was impacting all of our lives, I had to regroup. I knew I wasn't comfortable operating like it was business as usual when our lives were being turned upsi…
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Episode 103 - Tech Tips with John McClain
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Hi friends! Happy Thursday! It's our first guest of the new month, and he's hear to talk tech! This guest wears many hats; he's the owner of a studio, an audio engineer, a voiceover talent and teacher - John McClain! Listen in as John and I chat about the difference between sound proofing and sound control, plus hear his top three "musts" when sett…
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Hi friends! Happy Thursday! I can't believe it's already March! Spring will be here before we know it and I, for one, am ready! With a new month, comes a new theme for me to explore on the podcast. This month's topic? Technology - as it relates to voiceovers, of course. Technology is the driving force in voiceovers; studios have it and need it, and…
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Hi friends! Happy Thursday. Today, I introduce you to Sarah Von Bargen. She isn't exactly in voiceovers, but she's made a huge difference in my life, and her advice is definitely worth sharing. She started off as a blogger, and is now a coach and writer. Most importantly, Sarah is a MASTER at creating new habits - especially those that have to do w…
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Hi friends! Happy Thursday. Welcome to part two of my interview with Maria Pendolino! She needs no introduction, of course, but in case you forgot, Maria is the QUEEN of negotiating. Today, she'll dive even deeper into questions we should ask potential clients, what kinds of internet voiceover opportunities are out there, and more! New episodes of …
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Episode 099 - Finance in Voiceovers Part One
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Hi friends! Happy Thursday! I'm super pumped for today's guest - Maria Pendolino! She's kind of a girl crush of mine, so it's great that she's here for not just one, but TWO episodes! This week, listen in as I chat with this gracious woman about how she found her way to voiceovers, why she feels we need to negotiate with our clients, and so much mo…
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Hi friends! Happy Thursday. A new month means a new theme! This month, I'm talking...MONEY! This month, we'll be talking about voiceover rates, knowing your personal worth and more. I'll be talking with experts in both voiceover and finance. With guests like Maria Pendolino and Sarah Van Bargen, you won't want to miss any of this month's episodes! …
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Episode 097 - Life Coach or Nervous System Expert?
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Hi friends! Happy Thursday! Today, I chat with self described "nervous system expert" - life coach Michelle Colt. Listen in as Michelle talks about how she supports individuals in achieving goals, and ow she helps them get past their perceived limitations - all in the name of helping them to shine and live authentic lives! New episodes of VO Storie…
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Hi friends! Happy Thursday! Do you contend with ADD - or even just a distracted mind? It can seem like a daunting task to figure out how to stay on focused and on track with your goals. Exercise builds your body, so there are things you can do to build your mind - even building your attention span! Take a listen as I talk you through how I help mys…
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Happy Thursday, friends! You've almost definitely heard of today's guest. Let me give you some hints - she has over 75 TV and film credits, has been nominated for an Emmy, and currently has a recurring role on "Atypical" on Netflix. That's right - this week's guest is Wendy Braun! Listen in as I chat with Wendy about Actor Inspiration - an online s…
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Episode 094 - Dance Your Way to Your 2020 Goals
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Happy Thursday, friends! I'm so excited to be in new yea. 2020 holds a lot of promise; I can feel it. With a new year, come some changes. This year, there will be monthly themes to VO Stories. This month's theme is: "New Year, New You". Keeping with that theme, today's podcast will talk about goals! Many of us abandon our goals in mid-February. How…
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Hi there, friends! Happy Thursday. For my last podcast of 2019, I'm chatting goals! This is the time of year when people start to reflect on the goals they met during the past year, and begin to set goals for the new year - career goals, health goals...you name it. A book I read this summer, James Clear's "Atomic Habits" helped to give me some clar…
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Hi friends! Happy Thursday. This week, I'm chatting with Tony Diaz. Tony is a talented audio engineer and a jack of all trades. He's done everything from ADR, sound design and everything in between. Listen in as he chats about his journey to audio engineering, what VO talent can do to have strong auditions, and so much more. New episodes of VO Stor…
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Happy Thursday, friends! In today's episode, I chat about something that's probably relatable to most of you out there - something called overwhelm. Listen in as I talk about my recent experiences with overhwlem, as well as share some tips and tricks to jump out of overwhelm. New episodes of VO Stories, every Thursday.…
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Happy Thursday, and Happy Halloween friends! This week, I'm chatting with THE voiceover power couple - Joan Baker and Rudy Gaskins. They both have enormous passion for what they do, as well as a genuine desire to help the voiceover community. Listen in as we chat about the location of their office, how they started their career and their conference…
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Hi friends! Happy Thursday. It's the age old question - what do I need to be successful in voiceovers? In my opinion, you need something called conf-serverance. Yes, it's a made up word. Yes, it sounds silly. But it's the one thing (well - a perfect mix of two things) that I've found can bring ANYONE success in this industry. Listen in as I chat mo…
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Happy Thursday! This week, I'm chatting with Melissa Moats - a true light and a wonderful resource in the voiceover community. Listen in on our chat and discover how a passion for commercials set her on the path to voiceovers, as well as how Melissa figured out how to market herself in the industry and build her brand. New episodes of VO Stories, e…
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Happy Thursday! Today we're rounding out my discussion on the three C's. You may remember I have talked about connection and commercials. But today I talk about the third C - coaching! I firmly believe that working with the right coach can help you become a better performer and transform your career! Take a listen as I give some hints, tips and tri…
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Another Thursday is upon us, and so is the beginning of October. How did this year go by so fast? This week, I chat with Jessica Blue, a voiceover actress and author. Listen in as we chat about how the power of intention has helped her in her career. Here's hoping this chat inspires you to finish out the year strong! New episodes of VO Stories, eve…
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Happy Thursday, friends! Today, I hone in on the second of my three C's - commercials. In this episode, I explain why I think commercials are one of the three big C's in voiceovers. New episodes of VO Stories, every Thursday.By Tina Zaremba
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Hi friends! Happy Thursday. This week, I chat with who I like to call "The Queen Bee" of voiceovers - Debbe Hirrata. You may have heard her narrate the hit TNT show, Claws. This woman is my bonafide woman crush; she has done it all - from narrating shows to lending her voice to national commercials to everything in between. Listen in as we chat abo…
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It's Thursday and today's episode of VO Stories dives into one of the three c's - CONNECTION. Do you find yourself able to deliver the perfect read note by note but can't explain how you truly feel about the copy; the read and that moment? Do you ever find yourself focused more on what is expected of you in the audition versus being totally in that…
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Happy podcast day! Today, I'm chatting with Tim Friedlander, a super talented guy who has voiced everything from political spots to TV shows. Tim gets candid about his voiceover career and discusses finding a voiceover community and growing from his "failed" exxperiences. New episodes of VO Stories, every Thursday.…
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Happy Thursday! In the true spirit of "back to school" time, I revisit some of the voiceover basics that have served as a foundation for my career in the industry. There are three basics that I'll be exploring today - connections, commercials and coaching. New episodes of VO Stories, every Thursday.By Tina Zaremba
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Happy Thursday, all! This week, I chat with Carin Gilfry and Jamie Muffet, founders of a new voiceover conference - VOcation. Having success in voiceovers is about more than just having a snazzy voice. Listen in to our chat as we discuss what talent need to understand about marketing and runnning a business to become successful. New episodes of VO …
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Hi friends! Happy Thursday! Just because summer is wrapping up, doesn't mean that we don't have time for summer activities. Sun, fun...and some summer reading. Listen in as I chat about lessons learned from some of my two favorite books from this summer, "The Universe Has Your Back- Transform Fear to Faith" by Gabrielle Bernstein and "Atomic Habits…
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Episode 078 - Motivating, Marketing and Media
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Hi all! Happy Thursday! This week on the podcast, I chat with Corey Dissin. Over the the last 25 years, Corey has done it all. As the creator behind thousands of tv spots, web videos and radios pots, along with experience working with and casting voiceover talent, Cory has LOADS of valuable lessons to share. Listen in as we chat about how he became…
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