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The VOHeroes Podcast

David H. Lawrence XVII

Voice over is a heroes" journey. Make it your journey. Actor, voice talent and storytelling coach David H. Lawrence XVII takes you on a journey each episode into the art, commerce, science and mindset of voice over as a performing art, and as a profession and business. Presented by VOHeroes.com.

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14:41

13159: Part 2 - NAVA's Carin Gilfry On AI And...

The VOHeroes Podcast ·

2023/12/26

Hey there, hero!We continue with the second of two episodes hearing from NAVA's Carin Gilfry, and in this installment, she gets a bit more personal about her own decisions when it comes to AI, and in particular why she decided to take the plunge......and arrange to have her voice modeled for future AI and synthetic use.You might be surprised that a talent would not only consider doing this, but following through on a smart, legal and ethical basis, with an eye toward future income from her

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9:40

13158: Part 1 - NAVA's Carin Gilfry On AI And...

The VOHeroes Podcast ·

2023/12/19

Hey there, hero!One of my fave people in VO is NAVA's Carin Gilfry, and in this first of a two part series, she shares with us how NAVA (the National Association of Voice Actors at navavoices.org) is working on behalf of all voice actors and lots of different areas: DEI, representation, insurance and more.Including...AI and synthetic voices.If you want to know what the NAVA group is up to and how they have your back as a performer, take 9 minutes and let this flow over you.Got questions about

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6:57

13157: It's Not Your Schedule, It's Their Schedule

The VOHeroes Podcast ·

2023/12/12

Hey there, hero!Do you find the random irregularity and odd, weird opportunities that are the bulk of our business...annoying?Does the lack of a regular, traditional 40-hour work week make you...irritated?I want to help you be at peace with this - and help you with a bit of advice on how to help set up your performer life so that you're prepared for these opportunities.Because the opportunities in our business are, most of the time, effing amazing.Show business is not organized for your

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3:36

13156: "When You Create Something, You Automatically...

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2023/12/05

Hey there, hero!Clara Tristan is an excellent host and a wise woman.She casually dropped that phrase...when you create something, you automatically serve others...with me when I appeared on her podcast.And it so resonated with me, and hopefully for you - specifically because of the type of business we're in.I mean, you can doubt your level of experience and accomplishment, and look at your income and think it doesn't come up to snuff...but look what you're doing for others.It's

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6:36

13155: How To Listen Carefully For Opportunity...

The VOHeroes Podcast ·

2023/11/28

Hey there, hero!As a performer, you've made the choice to be in a very weird, counterintuitive, awesome, creative world. And it has its own quirky way of presenting us opportunities.There's a phrase we dive into in this episode to help us recognize those quiet moments of opportunities: "Listen carefully, because opportunity sometimes knocks softly."When I heard that phrase, I had to stop and think about it for a moment.And it happened at a restaurant I go to. I'll share the

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4:36

13154: Guess What? You Can't Guess Your Way To Success

The VOHeroes Podcast ·

2023/11/21

Hey there, hero!There are lots of strategies and tactics to help us to get better at what we do, but there is one thing we will sometimes do that likely won't help at all.And that's guessing.Or listening to someone online who likely is guessing as well.In this episode, I show you why this probably won't work, give you some better options to stay on course, and some things to avoid when looking for answers.How has guessing, educated or not, worked out for you? Let me know in the

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5:53

13153: "This Thing Sucks!"

The VOHeroes Podcast ·

2023/11/14

Hey there, hero!I know there are times when I've told you that it's an advantage to be brief. To be essential. Focused and tight in your communication.One big exception: asking for help or support.Don't worry about giving too many details. When you need help, and you're frustrated, tale a moment to give as much information to the person helping you as you can - you will do so much better, and be up and running so much faster.Are you someone who just blasts "this thing

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4:35

13152: Is Your Work A Work Of Art? Or Is It Just Work?

The VOHeroes Podcast ·

2023/11/07

Hey there, hero!I'm feeling sheepish.I feel like sometimes I might be failing at reminding you that you're an artist.My priority lately has been you ways to maximize your focus, do your busy work easier and faster, manage your productivity and so on. And with the number of auditions you could be getting, I've given you ways to make that process easier and more reliable.But what I don't want to do is forget the art.I don't want you to be so mechanical and workaday that you

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8:23

13151: SPECIAL: Kindle and AI: Your Thoughts? (And...

The VOHeroes Podcast ·

2023/11/03

Hey there, hero!If you haven't seen the announcement from Amazon that they are going to give Kindle authors the option to have the audiobook versions of their titles read by synthetic voices, well...it's happened:https://www.kdpcommunity.com/s/article/Invite-Only-KDP-Beta-for-AudiobooksAnd there's really nothing we can do to stop it. But......there are some very big positives that you and I, as voice talent, need to remember about art and writers and voice artists and money and more.I

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5:36

13150: It's Not Just OK To Say No,It's Great To Say No.

The VOHeroes Podcast ·

2023/10/31

Hey there, hero!You get a lot of choices in life, and some you very much want to take advantage of.Others, not so much. Some are a hard "no."Especially if you don't feel qualified or up to the task.As a coach, there can be a tendency to not want to be perceived as anything less than a superman. That you're capable of anything and helping anyone.And I can tell you that this can apply to you as an actor or voice talent. We are encouraged to be as inclusive in our roles and

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3:59

13149: Auditions Are Not A Test

The VOHeroes Podcast ·

2023/10/24

Hey there, hero!Remember when you couldn't wait to open your inbox...juuuust in case you had gotten an audition or seven while you were away from your email?Remember that feeling of anticipation? Or curiosity? Or joy?You likely had anything but a feeling of dread, right?How do you feel now? Have things changed for you? Do you dread having to do an audition?And most importantly, doing and audition "right?"I want to help you regain the joy of that moment of getting an audition.One way

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4:00

13148: We Pursue Acting And VO Happiness. We Often...

The VOHeroes Podcast ·

2023/10/17

Hey there, hero!If you're like me and you're engaged in the pursuit of a successful, satisfying and profitable VO and acting career, you work really hard to get better.Better at everything. Skills. Strategies. Planning. Execution. Results.So things are a bit easier in the long run......so you can experience joy and happiness.Let's remember to take a moment to enjoy those achievements, and actually experience and savor the happiness we create. If not, why are we working so hard?We can

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3:54

13147: Your Most Useful Reaction To A Simple Mistake

The VOHeroes Podcast ·

2023/10/10

Hey there, hero!The fact is, you're going to make mistakes. And you're going to be disappointed, feel less than and that wish that you could get a do-over.But don't let that be your norm. That's certainly one way to look at it, but there may be another to consider.If you know you're not going to be perfect, if you know that there are times when you don't have enough information to succeed or that you simply missed the mark, you can choose how you respond to

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4:54

13146: Getting The Right Answers By Asking The Right...

The VOHeroes Podcast ·

2023/10/03

Hey there, hero!Solving problems for yourself or others likely require asking questions.In some cases, those questions are straightforward, and the answers you get will get the job done.But many times, the question being asked isn't quite getting to the heart of the matter.There's more information required, or context needs to be added, or the solution is found from an entirely different method of discovery. A different question, or questions, need to be asked.And how you ask that

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5:09

13145: Using Scary Hours To Get Stuff Done

The VOHeroes Podcast ·

2023/09/26

Hey there, hero!"Scary hours."Weird name.Interesting concept.Effective? Why not try out creating a scary hour for yourself and let me know?Might scary hours be an effective way of getting stuff done for you? Or do you have enough in your life that's a little bit frightening already? Let me know in the comments below.REQUEST: Please join this video's conversation on VOHeroes, where the comments are moderated and civil.#Acting #Voice #VoiceOver #Performance #Productivity #Tips #Art

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5:26

13144: What Work Can You Do During This Strike?

The VOHeroes Podcast ·

2023/09/19

Hey there, hero!The strike against the TV/Theatrical/Streaming contracts and the members of the AMPTP continues, now months in for both writers and actors.Writers are really hamstrung in terms of what they can work on, but our strike is slightly different as there are many areas of work, covered by many different contracts......many of which are voice over based, rather than on-camera.(And what can you so with the time you might have spent doing on-camera auditions.)Let's find out which ones

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5:00

13143: Are There Print Books That Should Not Be Made...

The VOHeroes Podcast ·

2023/08/08

Hey there, hero!It might have been a book I narrated.Or it might not. I'm not sayin' one way or the other.But a listener brought up a nonetheless interesting opinion: that there are some print books that should not be made into audiobooks.Too complicated. Too controversial. Too many pictures. Too outdated. Too boring. Too...whatever.Do you agree? What kind of content would stop you from accepting a job to narrate a particular book? Let me know in the comments below.REQUEST: Please join

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7:46

13142: Please! Just Ask Your Question!

The VOHeroes Podcast ·

2023/08/01

Hey there, hero!I apologize in advance for this episode.Not really, but kinda.I just got off a very difficult Zoom Q&A session, with hundreds of people in attendance, most of which had had questions and had absolutely no idea how to behave in that situation.I have thoughts.And advice.And I need to vent.Once you watch the video, let me know...was I too harsh?? Hit me up in the comments below.REQUEST: Please join this video's conversation on VOHeroes, where the comments are moderated and

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4:33

13141: Making It Easier To Help The Casting People Out

The VOHeroes Podcast ·

2023/07/25

Hey there, hero!There's a gift waiting for you in this podcast episode.I'm going to show you what is waiting for you when you make a definitive choice, and help casting see your take on a character.This ties in with a previous episode on being the casting office's consultant for this role.When you do make that definitive choice, there's power in that decision. You feel like a professional, and you walk around with your head held a bit higher......as opposed to silently wondering

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3:03

13140: Excellent But Not Effective?

The VOHeroes Podcast ·

2023/07/18

Hey there, hero!I have to admit that there are times when I stop what I'm doing, especially when they are repetitive or mundane, and ask myself an important question:"Does this really matter?"Because I have a tendency toward wasting time on things that, although I'm really good at them, they don't really move things forward for me.We can sometimes be expert at something that isn't all that useful, and we can mistake that expertise for overall effectiveness...because

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