Inside Voice: Freelance and Voice Over Success As An Introvert

Feb 17 2025 12 ep. 50 mins 2

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Join hosts, friends and voice actors Louise Porter and Brad Grochowski as we navigate the freelance world while simultaneously being massive introverts. We ask the age-old question: how do you put yourself out there, when literally the last thing you want to do is… put yourself out there. Find out what earth-shattering conclusions we come to on this week’s edition of Inside Voice.

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2.2 - Promo, TV Affiliate, and so much more, with VO Talent Aaron Bradley

Feb 17 2025 60 mins

Welcome to another enlightening episode of Inside Voice, where hosts Louise Porter and Brad Grochowski delve into the intricate world of voiceover as introverts. In this episode, they welcome the remarkable Aaron Bradley, a seasoned voice actor with over 25 years of experience, to discuss the nuances of building a career in voiceover while navigating the challenges of being an intr

2.1 - Put Me In, Coach - I'm Ready To Play!

Oct 28 2024 36 mins

Welcome back to Inside Voice, where we kick off Season 2 with a deep dive into the world of coaching for voice actors. Hosts Louise Porter and Brad Grahowski return from their hiatus to discuss the evolving role of coaching in their careers and how it can both empower and overwhelm. Join us as we explore the nuances of coaching, from the benefits of niche-specific guidance to the

1.10 - Success Wears Pajamas And Lives On Your Couch

Apr 15 2024 64 mins

In Episode 10, we talk about working from home. We discuss our own lists of pros and cons of working from home as a freelancer, then Louise share her top 10 tips for staying focused and motivated, while Brad shares his 10 favorite working-from-home productivity tools. We also reach into the Mail Bag, to hear from some of our favorite listeners! Ever feel like the freelance world

1.9 - Chatting with Big Robb

Apr 09 2024 55 mins

Are you an introverted freelancer struggling to make your mark? This week’s episode of Inside Voice is a must-listen. We’re joined by Rob Smith, a voice actor who’s mastered the art of thriving in the freelance landscape while honoring his introverted tendencies. Rob shares his journey from radio to voice acting, his experience at Voiceover Atlanta, and the creation of his m

1.8 - Voice Over Atlanta Followup

Apr 01 2024 39 mins

This episode is all about Brad’s report back from VO Atlanta! We discuss NAVA, what it’s all about and what they are doing for the voice over industry Carin Gilfry is a superhero! Brad share’s some takeaways, especially some wisdom he cleaned from VO Business mentor, Tom Dheere, the VO Strategist Brad met Louise’s hero Tina Morasco Then we discuss - Is the VO community

1.7 - Preparing for Voice Over Atlanta

Mar 18 2024 53 mins

Why are we talking about... diaper fetishes? What kind of podcast is this, anyway? Brad is getting ready to go to Voice Over Atlanta! I big conference with lots of attendees... and lots of opportunity for social anxiety! How’s he going to deal with it? Also, how do we keep our heads up when revision requests cause your confidence to nose done? Checking our ego at the door, the

1.6 - What is an Introvert?

Mar 12 2024 52 mins

What actually is an introvert? Heck if we know! But, this week, we get into what ”introversion” means, what some of the different types of introvert you might be, and we discuss some of the ”popular science” ideas of introversion... and really explore the definition of introversion through our own personal experiences. We also talk about ”good enough”, taxes and... mor

1.5 - Tricky Clients

Mar 04 2024 51 mins

Brad wants to talk about weekends as a freelancer… and as an introvert! Then, Louise wants to sort the the avalanche of information that’s available. With so much info out there in podcasts, youtube videos, blogs and coaches... how do you sort out the info that’s right for you? Then, we discuss a client we’ve both had experience with - and the challenges that we all face

1.4 - Happy In My Little Box

Feb 26 2024 48 mins

Happy Valentines Day from the past… or the future… or whatever. Brad and Louise talk about their audiobook production process, and Brad outsources his proofing (Thank you Listen Closely Proof and Prep!) We discuss creating your own spaces and networking opportunities - NOVA, Samwichland and getting together with other voice actors. Brad is reading the book, The Freelance Int

1.3 - Am I Even Good Enough?

Feb 21 2024 47 mins

Brad and Louise are both grumpy. They discuss quantity of socializing versus quality - and what happens when it’s both? Why does Louise love spreadsheets so much? How to learn hard new things - and when to outsource. We also talk about getting coaching while being an introvert. Louise is coaching with Tina Morasco, and reports in on it, and we talk about coaching in general and