Can A.I. and Human voice actors work together? Is there a path forward where they coexist in the space? I guess only time will truly answer that question, but for now, we can look at what's happening in the real world. The vast majority of VO is still human. Yay! Some VO is being taken over by A.I. Boo! But what if there's a new form of VO being created that's a collaborative effort between humans and A.I.? Well that's interesting! In this episode, Erin Culpepper shares her story of working on a groundbreaking toy project. A toy that could become one of the hottest toys of the holiday season (in my opinion). And it's, perhaps, a case study in how human voice actors and A.I. might work together. Listen with an open mind. I think there's lessons for us all to learn. Order your Poe the AI Story Bear - https://amzn.to/4gXiQ6E CONNECT WITH ERIN CULPEPPER Erin Culpepper Website - https://www.erinculpepper.comErin Culpepper on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erinculpeppervoErin Culpepper on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-culpepper-vo   Marc Scott on Instagram - https://instagram.com/marcscott MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Protecting Your Money Maker; Vocal Warmups with Shana Pennington-Baird https://www.vopreneur.com/blog/250 RESOURCES FOR VOICE ACTORS * Voice Over Marketing PlaybookVisit https://voiceovermarketingplaybook.com * 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 KEY TAKEAWAYS Balancing a day job and voice acting requires discipline and commitment. Outsourcing tasks can free up time for voice acting. Working with reputable clients enhances credibility in the industry. Negotiating contracts is crucial for voice actors in the age of AI. Control, consent, and compensation are key factors in AI voice work. The future of voice acting may involve collaboration with AI.