There are funny little things we all do as part of our work processes. We don’t really talk about them. They’re almost instinctive. Voice-over is no different.
…Word Search Isn’t a Game in Voice-Over Read More »
I wonder if it’s simply how people respond when they find things they enjoy. I land somewhere south of obsession and north of a strong case of “like”.
…Forever Finding Favourites Read More »
My recent blog post about – not quite embracing, but – giving AI a loose bro hug attracted some interesting comments and dredged up some feelings about the way the world is headed. AI is a tool, not a competitor – so far. But I wondered: Did horse riders refuse to ride in the new invention, the car, because they were so comfortable on the back of their trusty steed? Did they think the automobile was a fad they could crush by refusing to purchase one?
…Putting the “Car” Before the Horse Read More »
Have you ever known someone who became famous? I mean, really famous. Ten million social media followers and appearances on major TV shows like Good Morning America famous? Having their face on a New York city billboard famous? While I’m stretching the definition of the verb “know”, I recently discovered someone’s a self-made sensation.
…Discovering True Scrappiness in a Best-Selling BookRead More »
Discovering True Scrappiness in a Best-Selling Book Read More »
Not long ago, I wrote about a prospective client with regard to AI. The post attracted attention on Facebook and on LinkedIn. Now, in the words of the late, great Paul Harvey, here comes “the rest of the story”.
…An AI Guinea Pig for Voice Actors Read More »
I’m going to give you the conclusion before I start the story: I finally received compensation for my delayed suitcase in Palm Springs. But I’m not thrilled with the way I had to go about it.
…The Squeaky, Public Wheel Gets the Money Back Read More »
This one’s for anyone who wants a treat that doesn’t contain white sugar. Or who’s craving chocolate with vitamins in it. And it’s for parents who can’t get their kids to eat a vegetable. Oh heck, it’s for anyone who wants to try something different!
…Healthy (Really!) Two-Ingredient Chocolate PuddingRead More »
Healthy (Really!) Two-Ingredient Chocolate Pudding Read More »
Erin and I don’t second-guess ourselves a lot when we record our Gracefully & Frankly podcast. We are in charge of our own contributions. In other words, if one of us wants to remove something, we do it. It doesn’t happen often but recently I asked her to edit something I said.
…The Q Word That’s Better Not Spoken Read More »
Three-and-a-half years ago, after my Mom died, I got an email that looked like spam.
…Email Marketing That Fails Every Time Read More »
I don’t have the itch to repurpose things like I used to. Not many years ago I’d get positively giddy over a neglected piece of furniture at a thrift store. Last weekend, I completed a job out of necessity, not for the thrill of it.
…Done With DIY? Or Just on Haitus? Read More »
Today, episode one of the Trade Up podcast is live and kicking off another adventure in John Finan’s and my mission to promote the skilled trades. We call it “your guide to understanding, navigating, and excelling in the world of the trades.” It follows our book, Trade Up: Why Buy a Job When You Can Start A Career.
…Trade Up Podcast Launches Today! Read More »
Movie mogul Tyler Perry halted an $800-million expansion to his Atlanta movie studio lands last week. The former army base is already one of the biggest film studios in America. Plans called for a dozen new soundstages and more to be built on the 330-acre lot. But after testing a new text-to-video AI program, Perry pulled the plug.
…Sounding an $800-Million Alarm on AI Read More »
My husband loves maps. His nickname from his long motorcycle journey days is Map Boy. He would rather have an old-fashioned map spread out on his truck dashboard than use GPS.
…How to Become a Better Navigator Read More »
In the voice-over business they’re called tones. But I’ve always thought of them as gears. Do you want a warm, soft read? I’ve got a gear for that!
Switching Up Gears in Voice-Over Read More »
2024 started a little slowly for voice-work. This is typical and nothing to get alarmed about. Self-employed people learn about ebbs and flows of their businesses and plan accordingly.
…Doing What You Love for The Love of Doing It Read More »
Betty White was my mentor, even though she didn’t know it. My love for Betty hasn’t diminished but someone else has moved into the role. Someone closer to my age and honestly, someone who’s still alive and offering examples of living authentically. (We lost Betty Dec 31, 2021.)
…Someone to Look Up To Read More »
It’s tempting to just let go of my recent travel blips. They’re long over and I had a wonderful time with Erin Davis in Palm Springs & Palm Desert. Plenty of people have all sorts of frustrations with air travel that are much worse. But I will pursue refunds and there are a couple of parts of the adventure that still puzzle me.
…We Plan, Airlines Say “Ha!” Read More »
I’ve always been a goal-setter. Didn’t always attain them, but that wasn’t the point. Striving for something better, something more, propelled me to make goals. Even if the goal was just surviving. Getting old is the ultimate goal.
…New Year = New (Travel?) Goals Read More »