Do my little blue bird's tweets still reach you? If so, then you know that I recently returned from the AMI Conference. But, did you know that I was a stockbroker many years ago? That profession was some of the best training I could have hoped for now that I'm a voiceover actor. Why do you ask? … [Read more...] about The Medical Illustrators’ Narrator
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Be Good. Be Willing. Be Gone.
Just finished a session with Tag Creative for some 'Chocolatey' radio spots, airing now, just in time for Easter. Present were a producer from one company, the writer from another company, and the sound engineer at the third company, Flavorlab, the studio we were working at. It turns … [Read more...] about Be Good. Be Willing. Be Gone.
People Are Talking, But Are You Being Heard?
So, what did you think about my NPR interview? The content discussed was DTC (Direct-to-Consumer), in which the narrator's voice needs to project a caring and concerned tone (like a mother, caregiver or healthcare professional), conveying confidence and experience. Advertisements, whether for … [Read more...] about People Are Talking, But Are You Being Heard?
Is it Worth It? — MedVO
It’s a question we ask ourselves countless times a day. Should I sprint across the street or wait for the light to change? Should I push through the pain of an exercise or be gentle with myself? Should I risk telling someone how I feel, or keep my counsel? Malcolm Gladwell, in his book, … [Read more...] about Is it Worth It? — MedVO
Cock a Doodle Doo!
When I was a little girl, Sunday’s treat was going to Tai Sam Yon. It was the best Chinese restaurant around and just happened to be in a slum. I grew up on the Southside of Chicago in Hyde Park in the 1960’s. Bordering the neighborhood were slums to the North, South, and West (Lake Michigan was to … [Read more...] about Cock a Doodle Doo!
President-elect Trump has promised deregulation. Is this good for us?
In less than 48 hours, Donald Trump will take the Oath of Office and be sworn in as America's 45th president. What's in store for freelancers under President Trump? In my most recent blog post, I shared my enthusiasm and pride in this fact. My efforts aided in NYC becoming the first in the nation … [Read more...] about President-elect Trump has promised deregulation. Is this good for us?