Cuppa VO

It happens to the best of us, one minute you’re doing great and getting lots of repeat work with the same client, then the next - nothing. But how do you deal with that? It might be you, or it might be down to external factors such as brand boycotts, rebranding, budget cuts, or a whole myriad of other reasons.Lizzie and I discuss our stories of how (as well as why) this happened

We’ve not seen many other podcasts discussing the less glamorous or exciting side of running a VO business, for example, what do you do when illness, family matters and other things happen in life but you still need to continue recording and carry on with your work commitments. This week, Lizzie and I are discussing how difficult it is to record when you are going through a

I'm back for Season 2, and this time I'm bringing on board an amazing Voiceover Artist, Coach, and all-round lovely lady, Lizzie Jobling to be my co-host - so strap in for honest conversations as we get straight into it - what is a typical day in the life of a Voiceover Artist really like? And - spoiler alert - it's not wall-to-wall 5 figure Commercial gigs! Hosted on Acast. See ac

When you hear the words ‘Artificial Intelligence’, does it fill you with dread? I chat to fellow Voiceover Artists to find out what their concerns are, as well as discussing how it can be used for good and what needs to be done to protect our Voices and livelihoods.Timestamps:00:00 - Welcome to Cuppa VO00:36 - Episode Opener (Ally Clip)00:39 - Intro to AI05:07 - Guest Introduct

We all get rejected, and we all suffer from Imposter Syndrome from time to time, so I wanted to find out from my guests how it affects them in their careers and personal lives, and if they have any tips to manage those feelings for people struggling with the same issues.Timestamps:00:00 - Welcome to Cuppa VO00:33 - Episode Opener (Darren Clip)00:39 - Intro to Rejection & Impost

Knowing how much to charge for each project can be a minefield, especially if you’re just starting out. The temptation to undercut or offer ‘beginner’ rates comes with consequences, so it’s important to educate yourself, clients and other VOs on the implications of usage and how it affects the fees we charge for Voiceover.Timestamps:00:00 - Welcome to Cuppa VO00:38 - Episod

We all have existing networks of people that we can utilise for our business, and there are many different ways we can effectively ‘network’. This week I chat to Voiceover Artists about how they feel about networking, how much of it they do, and how important it is to them.Timestamps:00:00 - Welcome to Cuppa VO00:38 - Episode Opener (Sam Clip)00:44 - Intro to Networking02:15 -

We all know what we should be doing to keep our voices in working condition - warm ups, hydrating, avoiding alcohol - but I want to know how many Voice Actors actually do this? Are there other things we can be doing to help our voices perform better?Timestamps:00:00 - Welcome to Cuppa VO00:40 - Episode Opener (Ant Clip)00:45 - Intro to Vocal Health02:26 - Guest Introductions02:59 -

Many professionals (not just VOs) are daunted by the idea of Marketing and Branding, but they needn’t be. I asked my guests this week what marketing they do, and where they are on their branding journey, to see if they have any tips for others, looking for inspiration or help.Timestamps:00:00 - Welcome to Cuppa VO00:36 - Episode Opener (Jack Clip)00:42 - Intro to Marketing01:53 -

I chat to Voiceover Artists to hear their stories of memorable live sessions, as well as tips on how to ensure a live session with a client goes smoothly - because, we all know that doesn’t always happen!Timestamps:00:00 - Welcome to Cuppa VO00:37 - Episode Opener (Mars Clip)00:43 - Intro to episode02:11 - Guest Introductions02:32 - Mike04:59 - Lizzie08:10 - Mars09:06 - Clare12:2