In this episode of the Voiceover Gurus Podcast, host Linda Bruno gets down to business. She welcomes Rolf Veldman, CEO of Voice123, to discuss the evolving landscape of the voiceover industry and the role of AI technology. Rolf shares insights into Voice123's recent developments, including its innovative Voice Credential Authenticity Initiative. This initiative aims to protect voice talent by embedding a unique, silent watermark onto every audio file, ensuring the authenticity and ownership...

In this engaging episode, Linda Bruno sits down with Kim Wilson and Natasha Marchewka, the dynamic hosts of the "Speechless" podcast, to explore their journeys into the world of voiceover and podcasting. The trio delves into the origins of their podcast, sharing how the idea came to life through a shared passion for marketing and community building. Kim and Natasha recount their individual paths into voiceover, highlighting the unique challenges and successes they encountered along the way....

Welcome back to another episode of the Voiceover Gurus podcast! Join Linda Bruno as she brings together two seasoned voiceover veterans, Rob Reider and Connor Quinn, to share their fascinating journeys in the industry. Discover how Sterling Holloway's friendship with Connor's grandfather paved the way for his early start as Christopher Robin in Disney's Winnie the Pooh. Listen to Rob's incredible stories from his time as a live announcer for air shows, culminating in his last year as a live...

Ep 147 – The Global Market with Voice Talent Serge De Marre Welcome back to the Voice Over Gurus podcast! In this episode, host Linda Bruno sits down with Serge De Marre, a seasoned voice actor originally from Belgium, to discuss the highs and lows of the voiceover industry. Serge shares his journey from starting in local Belgian radio to becoming a national radio host, and eventually moving to the United States. He delves into the technical challenges and cultural differences he faced, and...

In this engaging episode, Linda Bruno shifts the spotlight to three talented women in voiceover. Our discussion features three remarkable voiceover artists: Carrie Farris from Austin, Texas, Barb Lyon from Batavia, Illinois, and Gwen Poynor from Salt Lake City. Each shares their unique journey, from early beginnings to current successes, highlighting the ups and downs of the industry. Gwen delves into her extensive background, starting as a child, the challenges of re-entering the industry,...

Welcome to another exciting episode of the Voice Over Gurus Podcast! Today, Linda Bruno sits down with Ally Murphy, a British ex-flight attendant who has successfully transitioned into a full-time voice actor. Discover Ali’s fascinating journey from the skies to the recording studio, and her experiences living in both the UK and the US. Ally shares her unique background, including the challenges and adventures of being a flight attendant, and how those experiences have shaped her voiceover...

In this podcast episode, Linda welcomes voiceover actress Ally Murphy to chat about her journey from being a flight attendant to becoming a voice actor. They discuss how her past experiences have influenced her as an artist and also talk about the significance of mental health for voice actors. Ally also shares her personal story during the conversation. About Ally: I’m a British Voiceover Artist, and Actress. I moved to the USA in 2022 with my family. Now I enjoy working globally with my...

On this episode of The Voiceover Gurus Podcast, student Simone Agee shares her background and life story before exploring the world of VO. Located in South Florida, Simones’ career history helps influence her performances behind the microphone. Hear her story! About Simone: I thrive in the Arts ! I paint landscapes, currently learning violin and acoustic guitar and will return to northern Shaolon kung fu just to name a few. After retiring massage therapy and funeral director/embalmer careers,...

Ever wondered about Lead Generation and why it's important for voice talents? Well, in this episode of The Voiceover Gurus Podcast, the talented Nadia Marshall shares some great tips on how to stay organized when finding new clients and talks about her course that's all about generating those crucial leads. About Nadia Marshall: Nadia Marshall is an award winning voice actor, opera singer, and performer who has been using her voice professionally for over a decade. Some of Nadia's clients...

Ep 142 – Canadian Voice Actor Paul Milando Is the voiceover business different north of the US? Our guest this week is a Toronto-based talent who began performing on camera before transitioning solely to voiceover for the past seven years. Paul Milando shares his experiences so far with agents and auditions and how he balances a seasonal job as well. About Paul Milando: First of all, I would like to thank the Academy….  Film, television, radio, public speaking, and playing “dress-up” have...

Ep 141 - Guru Updates with Kevin and Linda Guru coaches Kevin and Linda discuss the latest updates with the coaching team, highlighting the benefits of Masterclass Membership and 1-1 Mentoring for growing your voiceover business.   FOR MORE INFO ON THE SHOW AND THE GURUS, PLEASE VISIT: Coaching Website: https://voiceover.guru/  and https://learnwiththegurus.com/ Join our Circle Community: https://the-voiceover-gurus.circle.so/home Linda Bruno Voice Actress  https://www.lindabruno.com Alyssa...

Episode 140 – A Tale Of Two Studios with Christi Bowen Christi Bowen is the owner of Tennessee Voiceover Studios, which is a coaching studio and also a full-time voiceover company. In this episode, she has a conversation with Linda, who is also a full-time voiceover actor. They compare their respective studios and discuss the variety of services offered to students both locally and online. About Christi Bowen: Christi Bowen is an award winning voice actor with over 30 years experience in...

Episode 139 – My VO Journey with Dave Johnston On this episode of The Voiceover Gurus, we speak with Dave Johnston, a newcomer to the VO Journey. Learn about how he got started and what made him fall in love with voiceover.   About Dave Johnston: Coming from a background of vocal performance as well as being in radio I've been, dabbing in voiceovers for well over ten years and always working on my craft to get the listener to the heart of the narrative. I have had the pleasure of coaching...

Episode 138 – In A World…More Trailer Chat with Brian Lee Brian Lee talks all things trailer! And TV network bookings. The process and odds and ends that you may not have known about, direct from this top talent himself. It doesn’t get any more authentic than this! It’s the Voiceover Gurus Podcast. About Brian Lee: (In his own words) My interest in radio started at the at the age of 13. At age 15, I had a part-time job at the local radio station. At age 18, I had a full-time job as an on-air...

Episode 137 – How Studios Have Changed with Brian Lee Brian Lee is back for another two episodes of the podcast! We start this episode with a LIVE opening of the show and some fun variations, then work our way into a discussion about how studios have changed since the early 90s, aka “The Old Days.” More real-world info with another totally unedited show because this is The Voiceover Gurus Podcast. About Brian Lee: (In his own words) My interest in radio started at the at the age of 13. At age...

Episode 136 – From Trinidad to MIA with Vanessa James Celebrating Black History Month featuring Vanessa James. On this episode of The Voiceover Gurus Podcast, Vanessa James, a multicultural entrepreneur, shares her experiences in various media genres. She has a successful career as a bilingual voice actor, radio host, TV host, radio DJ, and event planner in Miami. Her events include the Woman of Impact Dinner, VJMedia Mixology, and Food, Wine & Fete. In this episode, she talks about her...

Episode 135 – Long Island Voice Talent, Jon Ciano Long Island Voice Talent, Jon Ciano joins Linda on this episode to discuss how LIVO, his local coaching company started and how it has blossomed into another option for students to get great coaching from Veteran talent on a specific topic, all online. His knowledge of the voiceover industry is a great resource on staying up to date on the changing landscape.   About our guest: Jon is a professional voice actor and relationship manager that...

Episode 134 – Four Perspectives from the VO Trenches – Part 2   We are back again with four perspectives of the VO industry! This is part 2.   About our guests: Troy Holden is a voice actor located near Nashville TN. He has voiced for Top Golf, ESPN, Pfizer, Cotton Patch Café, Door Dash and several video games and is the host of his own voiceover podcasts, The VO Life and Another VO Podcast.   www.troyholdenvoices.com   Jake Sanders has been voice acting since February or 2020. Going...

Episode 133 – Four Perspectives from the VO Trenches – Part 1 What’s better than learning the perspective of another talent in the Industry? How about FOUR talent’s perspectives on the Industry?! Yep, we did it. On this episode of The Voiceover Gurus Podcast, Linda is joined by four amazing individuals who have been in the business for three or four years. Tune in to Part 1 of this two-part series to hear their experiences and insights.   About our guests: Troy Holden is a voice actor located...

Episode 132 – Talent Manager Emily Maguire In this episode of The Voiceover Gurus Podcast, we gain insights from Talent Manager and Career Consultant, Emily Maguire, on the industry from a performer's perspective. Her expertise and experience make her an excellent resource for maintaining mental health for auditions and performances on a day-to-day basis. We delve into the crucial topics of self-confidence and self-worth, which play a significant role in our daily auditioning lives. About...

Episode 131 – Performance Tips with Connor Quinn Voice actor Connor Quinn is back on another episode of The Voiceover Gurus Podcast to discuss his performance tricks and tips for auditions and sessions. He shares valuable insights on how to handle illness and everyday challenges that come up during auditions. With years of experience in the field, Connor's ideas are a fantastic resource for any aspiring voice actor. About Connor: Connor’s familiar, multi-award winning voices have been heard...

Episode 130 – The Latin Market with Issa Lopez The Latin Voiceover market is vast and on this episode, Issa Lopez chats with Linda about the varied Spanish styles requested and where she specializes as a voiceover actor. She also discusses her secrets to her long term success and her journey to get where she is today. About Issa: Issa is one of the most in demand Bilingual Voices in the freelance world and has been recognized among the TOP BILINGUAL voice over artists today. Issa has a...

Episode 129 – Bringing Community Value with Paul Schmidt Paul Schmidt returns to the podcast to discuss his VO Pro community and the benefits it offers voice actors of all levels of expertise. As an experienced sales and marketing pro who also is a voice actor, his unique perspective gives some insight into how you can market yourself simply. Linda shares some insight into the new Voiceover Gurus Circle community and all it has to offer! Check out his VO Freedom Master Plan at...

Episode 128 – My VO Journey with Erin Cox In this episode of The Voiceover Gurus podcast, student Erin Cox shares her VO Journey and how she has started her career. Learn about her travels so far and what has worked for her. About Erin: Erin Cox lives in Northern Minnesota with her supportive husband, barky dogs and yowly cat. Between family and radio, she has started a voiceover career with a mix of Agents, P2P sites and a dash of networking.     Getting to voiceover has been a winding road...