From Kristen Bell’s voice narration in Gossip Girl, to radio shows, podcasts, public service announcements, commercials, explainer videos, eLearning content, and just about every facet of American-made media under the sun, American female voiceover artists drive a plethora of industries …
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Celebrating Indigenous People’s Day with Dean Aylesworth
Over a few blog posts this year, I wanted to interview and promote some excellent BIPOC actors in the voiceover industry. We’ve discussed everything from the importance of creating space for under-represented artists in the media to how to not …
Why Diversity in Voiceover is Important Part 1 Yolee’s Voice
There are many reasons why diversity in voiceover is important in media and entertainment. Diversity promotes acceptance, decreases discrimination, promotes better understanding, and enhances perspective. As Denzel Washington said, it’s not about color. It’s about culture. That includes casting decisions …
When to Hire a Female Voice Over Talent
My social psychologist daughter edits me if I dive too deeply into gendered themes, so I’ll take a cautious approach to the topic of when to hire a female voice over talent. What do your casting decisions about gender come …
A Guide to Voiceover Christmas Shopping
Christmas music is trickling through the air, tinsel is back on the shelves, and it’s time to both give and receive. While this list is touted as a Christmas wish list, it can be kept handy all year long for …
Finding the Best Voice Over for Public Service Announcements
What are public service announcements (PSA)? In a nutshell, they’re the dissemination of a message for the public good. And sending those messages out well can be tricky, both for the PSA creators and voice over artists. I’ve personally worked …