Welcome to the Find My Voice Podcast, your ultimate destination for delving into the dynamic world of voice acting and beyond. Join our hosts: Stanley Fisher, Tiffany Bunch, Michelle Betton, and Maria Alfaro, the lead coaches at the Voice Acting Institute. Together, we're here to guide you through the intricacies of the voice acting industry, creativity, business strategies, leadership, personal development, and the path to self-mastery. Whether you're an aspiring voice actor, a seasoned pro ...
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In this episode, the coaches at VAI talk with Voice Actor Danielle Famble. They talk about her VO Atlanta speaker presentation workshop, how she approaches her business, and the mindset it takes to be successful. Learn more about Danielle on her website at: www.daniellefamble.com Learn more about the Voice Acting Institute on our website: https://w…
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In this episode the VAI Coaches talk about letting go of control in the moemnt from the perspective of being in a directed recording session and owning a business. Let go of trying to control this.By Stanley Fisher
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In this episode the coaches at VAI talk about what the structures look like to create or sustain a healthy work life balance.By Stanley Fisher
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S3 E8: Topic: When Is It Okay To Change Your Structure
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In this episode the coaches at the Voice Acting Institute talk about when it's okay to change the structure; ie the structure of your career, business, relationships, or life.By Stanley Fisher
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In this promo, Stanley shares a little bit on how he was able to keep a work/life balance while taking care of his sick mother. From what he has learned Stanley and the VAI Coaches have powerful insight on how to keep your focus where it matters and to be empowered while doing it! A lot is happening at VAI, Our VO 101 6Week Course and our Spring Ki…
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In this episode, the coaches at the Voice Acting Institute talk with Stephen Frost, the Founder and Creative Director at Stereo Couture, a premier studio specializing in comprehensive audio production and post production for animation. We talk about how it started his career, the values of his company, and what he expects when working with voice ac…
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S3 E5: Interview with Matthew “Slim da Reazon" Parham
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In this episode the coaches at VAI interview Matthew "Slim da Reazon" Parham from NAVA. We ask about what they are fighting on Capotal Hill when it comes to Ai and voice actors being written into legislation, a little bit about him, and how we can better serve NAVA's mission. To learn more about Matthew, visit his website: www.matthewparhamvo.com T…
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In this episode, VAI Coaches Tiff Bunch and Maria Alfaro talk about the success of VO Atlanta and why they walked away feeling abundent, successful, and complete for why they went. To learn more about VO Atalanta here is their website: https://www.voatlanta.me/By Stanley Fisher
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In this episode, the coaches at the Voice Acting Institute discuss their understanding of what makes a great leader. We dive into the traits of a dysfunctional and function leader and some of the lessons we learned to be better at how we lead our businesses, familes, and personal lives. Learn more about our coaches and education at www.voiceactingi…
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In this episode, the coaches at VAI talk with our first repeat guest speaker, Tom Dheere. We cover his take to Ai, what he is sharing throughout the industry and his clients about Ai technology and it's effects on our industry, the work ethic you need to have to be competetive, and how he approaches his career. To learn more about Tom, visit his we…
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This week the VAI coaches talk with Michael Schwengel, hes a voice actor, mindfulness coach, and healer. We talk about his VO career, his healing journey, and how he serves the VO community and others with his coaching business. We also talk about his new healing company Kindreds and his spiritual journey finding his authentic voice as a voice acto…
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In the Season 2 Finale the VAI coaches talk about Expansion. Putting your focus on expansion is one of those concepts that help keep our heads above water. Especially when we think and feel that everything around us is consctricting or the flow is missing in our lives and businesses. So, what do we do to remedy this? Where are you expanding in your…
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This week the VAI coaches talk about mic placement and their journey learning how useful it is to understand because of hoiw it helps when connecting to the interpretation you are working to cultivate for your client. Contact us and let us know if you want us to cover a certain topic. You can reach out to us on any or all social medial platforms @v…
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S2 E28: (Special Episode) SAG-AFTRA Strike, From NAVA's Point Of View
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This week the VAI coaches play back audio clips from this past Friday's NAVA SAG-AFTRA Strike Q&A for Voice Actors with Zeke Alton. A few of the VAI coaches attended and was thrilled with the insight shared by NAVA that we launched this special episode to serve them in sharing what they need us to know about the strike at this point. If you want to…
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This week the VAI coaches talk about curiosity. It's one of those fun concepts that fits in the middles of the Venn Diagram of self mastery and acting technique. The coaches talk about how they use it in their businesses, real lives, character creation, and scripts overall. What keeps you curios? Let us know on any or all social medial platforms @v…
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This week the VAI coaches talk about taking your Voice Over business on the road. The coaches all love to travel and they don't let that get in way of thier business nor do they let their business get in the way of their traveling! In this episode they share tricks of the trade, what they do when they travel, how many options are really out there, …
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This week the VAI coaches talk about rest. We live in a culture that thrives on hustle and bustle. The coaches want more than the grind! Listen to hear them talk about the structures they've set up to not only rest but actually RECIEVE the rest! What gets in the way of your rest? Let us know on any or all social medial platforms @voiceactinginstitu…
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This week the VAI coaches talk about tension (both the good + the bad), and how relieving your tension can be a useful tool if applied appropriately. It's used both in life and character development! Tune in to see how they break down tension and shift it to create the experiences they want. How do you relieve your psychological tension and will yo…
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This week the VAI coaches talk about vibrations or the energy we carry. We all hold a certain energy and that energy changes pretty consistently. It can also be influenced by other people and places - but not to worry, we are all WAY more powerful than to bend to the will of others'. The coaches also talk about the energy you can hold in your busin…
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This week the VAI coaches talk breath, breathing, and breathwork. Breathing is the fundamentals of life and that goes for living your best life and creating your best characters. Breath is in the middle of the Vinn Diagram that is voice acting and self mastery. It is ESSENTIAL in both. So - have you checked in with your breath today? Let us know on…
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This week the VAI coaches talk acting technique. It's an important component in being a confident voice actor. Did you know there are different kinds of technique? Just like Voice over is an umbrella term that encompasses multiple parts of the industry, so too is technique and umbrella term. Join our conversation today! Interested in Michelle's cou…
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This week the VAI coaches talk with voice actor, writer, director Keythe Farley. You may know Keythe's voice from titles such as Mass Effect and Fallout 4. His writing from the musical Bat Boy and his voice directon from RugRats! In this episode Keythe gives us a master class in acting, his insights on AI in VO, and tells us about what it was like …
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This week the VAI coaches talk about character identity and what that means. Acting can seem so complicated and everyone has their own way of getting into character. The coaches share their aspects and shed some light on the simplicity of character embodiment. What do you think about character identity? Let us know on any or all social medial platf…
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S2 E18: Motivation vs Discipline/Determination
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This week the VAI coaches talk about the differences between Motivation and Discipline/Determination. They go over what these words mean to them, and how they manifest in their own lives and careers. They also continue their conversation about identity and why it's important to know who you want to show up as. What's your personal definition of Mot…
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In this episode the instructors at VAI talk about seeking orientation. A lot of things are happening in the world and in our industry that is takling us out of orientation. How do we process our life when we feeel lost or concerned about the well being of an outcom. Ai Technology comiong into the workplace is changing the orientation of our industr…
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S2 E16: Interview With Wife, Mom, Entrepreneur, Coach, Actor, Artist, and Leader Armi Arabe Abiera
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In this episode Stanley interviews one of his coaching clients Armi Abiera on her experience working with him. The coaches at VAI too their vacation and this was an opportunity for someone to share how this has served them. Armi shares how learning a more conscious approach has benefited her career, and impacted her family. She has been rasing 4 gi…
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In this epsiode the coaches at the Voice Acting institute talk about one way bargains, what they are, how they play out, why they are bad for business and life, and how to avoid them. Contact us and let us know if you want us to cover a certain topic. You can reach out to us on any or all social medial platforms @voiceactinginstitute or visit us at…
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In this episode the coaches at the Voice Acting institute discuss their expectations for conferences and how it's changed with the development and growth in the industry. Contact us and let us know if you want us to cover a certain topic. You can reach out to us on any or all social medial platforms @voiceactinginstitute or visit us at www.voiceact…
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S2 E13: Tom Dheere, The VO Strategist, Talks Business
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This week the VAI Coaches speak with Voice Over Actor and VO Strategist Tom Dheere. This espisode is all the business of the voice over business. It's easy to think of the voice over industry and yourself as a contract to contract, job to job employee but making the shift to seeing yourself as a business owner sets you up for success in having a lo…
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S2 E12: AI Part 4: Rights and Risks with Lawyer and Voice Actor Jafon Fearson
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This week the VAI Coaches speak with Jafon: a lawyer, voice actor, and VAI client! In this episode Jafon lays out the differences between all of the types copyrights out there and what your right to publicity means and how it can be given away. We also talk about the importance of knowing what rights you're giving up and understanding the risks of …
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S2 E11: AI Part 3: Mike Cooper: Hopes and Horrors (Mostly Hopes)
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This week the VAI Coaches speak with Mike Cooper, who had all of our AI fears come true. His voice wasn't only taken once, but TWICE! Like all of our conversations on this podcast, we're reminded that not everything is bleak, that there's duality to everything, and that above all, it's who we choose to be in the face of what happens to us that make…
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S2 E10: AI Part 2: A Conversation with Actor/Lawyer Robert Sciglimpaglia
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This week the VAI Coaches speak with Actor/Lawyer Rob Sciglimpaglia. He has been around since the beginning of AI in the industry and brings incredible insight on how AI is impacting not just the VO Industry, but the world at large both good and bad. We talk contracts, how to protect yourself, and of course he shares some of his experiences like - …
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S2 E9: Part 1: AI and Synthetic Voice in the VO Industry
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This week the VAI Coaches are beginning their conversation around AI. It's here and it's not going anywhere. The flood gates have been opened and a lot of people in the industry feel like they're drowning. In part one of this ongoing series the coaches give their two cents about how they're handling their fear and dysfunctional imagination around A…
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S2 E8: All I Do is Win Win Win (No Matter What)
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This week the VAI Coaches are celebrating their wins! and go over the importance of truly integrating the wins they have. They start off with Stan because it's his BIRTHDAY! Big Happy Happy Birthday to Stan. How are you celebrating and integrating your wins? Let us know on any or all social medial platforms @voiceactinginstitute or visit us at http…
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This week the VAI Coaches talk about Assemblage Point. It comes from Toltec wisdom and is all about how you view the world and the situations you encounter. They tell their own stories about their Assemblage Point as well as give some advice on how to shift it. Where do you find your Assemblage Point normally rests? Let us know on any or all social…
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The week the VAI Coachestalk about tax season (wamp wamp). This isn't an episode with tax advice, since none of the coaches are rax experts but they are experts at shifting their focus! This episode is just that, a shift of perspective on tax season and the conventional wisdom we usually buy into. Remember, you ALWAYS have options. What perspective…
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The week the VAI Coaches make the connection between Self Mastery and Acting. Self Mastery is a huge component of how the coaches approach their character creation. If you think about it, the principles of self mastery we use align with action / objective work. And there's some opposition too, where self mastery helps people be less reactive in the…
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S2 E4: A Conversation with Actor and Coach Corrie Legge
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This week the coaches speak to Corrie Legge, an amazing artist and coach. She is an incredible human who is taking her dreams into her own hands. We talk about paving your authentic way, being a parent in the world of entertainment, and what it's like to cocreate art with your partner! You can find Corrie on Instagram @Createwithcorrie or on her we…
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The week the VAI Coaches talk about the absolute worst hustle and grind culture. They go into personal annecdotes, their opinions, and what you can do to relieve yourselves of the monumental pressure that comes with feeling like you always have to work - which isn't true, you do not always have to work. They also go over conventional wisdom vs your…
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S2 E2: A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes
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This week the coaches come together to discuss one of their favorite lifestyle components - visioning! Also known as dreaming. They cover dysfuntional and functional imagination, why dreaming feels so hard as an adult, and so much more! They even go over their process. If Elley Ray's talk of magic in episode one hyped you up, you'll love this conve…
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Welcome Back! The coaches at VAI are thrilled for 2023 and to kick it off they are speaing with the INCREDIBLE Elley Ray! They talk magic, true acting, accessibility, and throw in some antiestablishment for good measure. This conversation really kicked the coaches into gear to maintain their sense of power and wonderment as they imagine, play, and …
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We've made it to the final episode of 2022 and Season 1! The coaches give their year in review through a series of questions known as a completion exercise. These questions guide you through your year in review to cultivate all the lessons you've encountered as well as set you up for success, in this case, in the new year. The VAI coaches will be p…
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S1 E27: A Personal Vocal Health Journey with Ben Knight
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This week the coaches at VAI talk with Tiff's friend Ben Knight. In 2016 Ben awoke in an actor's nightmare when they noticed that something was off with their voice and through seeking medical advice learned they had nodes! Join us in talking with Ben about their journey in healing their vocal cords, untangling the belief that this diagnosis is car…
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This week the coaches at VAI talk about the ways they take care of themselves during cold, flu, and allergy season. From preventative care to actually dealing with illness they speak about the ways they make themselves feel better holistically. Do you have a go to health tip? We'd love to know! Connect with us @voiceactinginstitute on all social me…
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We hear work life balance constantly, but have you ever thought out bringing balance to your business? This week the coaches talk about where they're seeing imbalance within their own VO businesses and how that impacts their auditions, well being, and lives overall. They are set up a challenge for themselves and you to bring balance to your busines…
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This episode the VAI coaches talk about the journey to becoming a full time VO artist. Is it as hard as it seems? When is the right time to make the move? They discuss it all while celebrating Rob's 5 year VO anniversary! You can reach out to us on any or all social medial platforms @voiceactinginstitute or visit us at www.voiceactinginstitute.com/…
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S1 E23: What Makes Your Heart Sing In Your Voice Acting Career
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In this episode the coaches of VAI share their stories on what makes their heart sing in their voice acting career. This conversation is inspired by a challenege brought to the Voice Acting Institute from our good friends at Creative Self Mastery. This challenge is about knowing what you are denying yourself in your VO career and then going after i…
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S1 E22: Award Winning Voice, Stage, and Film Actor, Sound Designer, Writer, Producer, Singer Todd Gajdusek
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In this episode the coaches at VAI chat it up with award winning voice, stage, and film actor, sound designer, writer, producer, and singer Todd Gajdusek. Todd shares his journey, how he handles wearing so many hats in the entertainment industry, his life in LA and New York City, his career with MGM, how he has kept his life balanced with his husba…
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This week we tackle two major script interpretation questions that take our reads to the next level and connect us to our character. When you're given a thoughsand specs or talking about a product you don't understand, what do you do? Our discussion is all about what we do to recenter, reconnect, and live in the joy of our job as voice actors! You …
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S1 E20: Who Are You Going To Be In The Face Of Adversity?
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In this episode the VAI Coaches talk about their struggles and who they are choosing to be in the face of them. When life comes at you, what are you going to do? You can reach out to us on any or all social medial platforms @voiceactinginstitute or visit us at www.voiceactinginstitute.com/ to learn more about who we are and what we offer. We'd love…
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