When you earn your living with your voice, it only makes sense that you should do everything possible to protect it. But many voice actors aren't doing enough, if anything. Shana Pennington-Baird suffered a vocal injury early in her career, and to ensure it never happened again, she's become "religious" about both warming up and warming down. It's one way to you can build longevity into your performance career. In this episode, Shana shares a lot of great advice not only on why vocal warmups and general vocal health are essential, but she also gives plenty of practical tips for how we can protect our money makers. CONNECT WITH SHANA PENNINGTON-BAIRD Shana Pennington-Baird - https://shanapenningtonbaird.comSeattle Voice Academy - https://seattlevoiceacademy.com Shana Pennington-Baird LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanapenningtonbaird Shana Pennington-Baird Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ShanaPenningtonBaird/ Shana Pennington-Baird Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shanapenningtonbaird Seattle Voice Academy on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@seattlevoiceacademy13   Marc Scott on Instagram - @marcscott RESOURCES FOR VOICE ACTORS * The VOpreneur Guide to TestimonialsVisit https://vopreneur.com/testimonials * Get an instant $25 credit when you sign up for VoiceZamVisit https://voicezam.com/marcscott * For voice over services:Visit https://marcscottvoiceover.com * Want VOpreneur Swag?Visit https://teespring.com/stores/vopreneur * Join the VOpreneur Facebook GroupVisit https://facebook.com/groups/vopreneur EVERYDAY VOPRENEURS IN THIS EPISODE * Thanks to "Uncle Roy" for production assistance!Visit https://antlandproductions.com * Thanks to Christy Harst for VO contributions!Visit https://christyharst.com * Thanks to Krysta Wallrauch for VO contributions!Visit https://krystawallrauch.com If you need guidance with your voice over business or learning how to more effectively market, I can help. Book a 15 minute free consultation with me to discuss your specific needs. Book Your Consult