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A light hearted conversation with Lylah, voice artist from Trinidad and Tobago, who talks to us about finding work for yourself no matter where you are in the world. Watch the interview here: https://youtu.be/O2CZeopxva0  - Are you "listen-to-able" ? - Whatever accent you have it may be desirable anywhere in the world - Learn to allow yourself to be silly to do character voices - How to create your own work opportunities by marketing to the right people - Above all, be prepared to receive the work that comes to you - Why challenges are actually opportunities for you to improve your skills - The difference in work pace between corporate and freelance life - Create your own happiness by giving to the world what you enjoy doing Producer | Artistic Director| LP Entertainment Theatre -"Reaching Beyond the Grasp"| Co-Author: "Tales from the Forest" Contact Lylah: [email protected] IG: @ZenLylah FB: www.facebook.com/lpentertainmenttheatre -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Join the Facebook group: Mzansi Voice-Over People https://www.facebook.com/groups/mzansivoiceoverpeople Buy me a coffee if you learned something valuable today! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/gaellegosselin Contact me [email protected] 

Meet the celebrated Egyptian voice artist, Nadeem Khaled ! Also head of Gravy for the Brain Arabia, Nadeem has a passion for educating and growing the voiceover industry in his region.  We chat about how arabic speakers in South Africa and around the world can join the industry remotely, and how to work out rates in your currency, as well as how social media can be an important tool for anyone to learn and promote their services. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/51Ge0S8cg3w  - How each VO talent has an effect on the state of the VO market - What you can learn from Gravy for the Brain - The Arabic language and its different variations - Sharing your knowledge helps better everyone, including yourself - How to land more voice-over work - Why Ethics are important - How networking can be really easy Find Nadeem here: IG: @nadeem.vo Twitter: @NadeemKhaled Clubhouse: @nadeemkhaled [email protected] Whatsapp: +201020097797 Evolution Voice Agency: [email protected] FB: @EvolutionNK Gravy for the Brain Arabia: Twitter: @GravyForBrainAR IG: @gravyforthebrainarabia https://arabia.gravyforthebrain.com   Join the Facebook group: Mzansi Voice-Over People https://www.facebook.com/groups/mzansivoiceoverpeople Buy me a coffee if you learned something valuable today! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/gaellegosselin Contact me [email protected] 

Today we are drawing parallels between the stunt industry and voice acting, don't miss this exciting episode with Cape Town's very own Toni Jean Erasmus! Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/Rr7i7LgFxDk  This episode covers topics like: * How to network your way into the industry * There is no overnight success, it takes a lot of time and hard work * Never stop learning, don't ever be complacent * Why you should take great care with any work that you do * Bringing action into your characters * Multitask your activities to maximize your opportunities * About the film industry in Cape Town * Remember to love your job! Contact Toni: IG: @tonijeanerasmus Twitter: @ToniJeanErasmus See more about Toni Jean here: IMDB Demo Reel: https://www.imdb.com/video/vi1053933593?playlistId=nm8049878&ref_=nm_pr_ov_vi  https://sarafinamagazine.com/2019/06/12/a-conversation-with-toni-jean-erasmus  https://soundcloud.com/radio-786-100-4fm/life-as-stuntmaster-real-life-superwoman Interesting sites mentioned in the video: * Critical Role: https://critrole.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpXBGqwsBkpvcYjsJBQ7LEQ * Attack on Titan manga series - live performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrjI4q1wYJw&t=0s  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Join the Facebook group: Mzansi Voice-Over People https://www.facebook.com/groups/mzansivoiceoverpeople Buy me a coffee if you learned something valuable today! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/gaellegosselin Contact me [email protected]

This week, with Tanja we are chatting about juggling disciplines, work-life balance, coaching, bringing acting skills into voice-over work, reading with meaning, setting up your home studio, and so much more! Watch the interview video here: https://youtu.be/GZYdFh9NjTg    Contact Tanja: Instagram: @tanja.franzsen See the TVO interviews with SAVOA's Craig Ross: Part 1 - https://youtu.be/pk6a5WJemkA Part 2 - https://youtu.be/YFbczhMmZdc   Join the Facebook group: Mzansi Voice-Over People https://www.facebook.com/groups/mzansivoiceoverpeople   Buy me a coffee if you learned something valuable today! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/gaellegosselin   Contact me [email protected] 

For a special treat, our guest today is Nigeria's Emeka Onunkwo, casting director for nigerianvoicebank.com, and founder of VOAfrica 2021 - Africa's Largest Voice Over Conference. We will chat about the state of the voice-over industry on the African continent, its potential, and the hurdles it is currently facing. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/nb2uoZMz8WA  * Find out why localization provides so many opportunities for voice artists all over Africa and around the world * We talk about VO in Nigeria, Kenya, Zambia, Cote d'Ivoire.. VOAfrica 2021 is a 3 part vision. The first part is to create a platform where African voice-over talents can Learn, Network, and grow their VO business. The second is then to help African talents resident in Africa cast for global projects while simplifying global access to these African talents. Finally, the 3rd part of the vision is to help African voice projects go global through partnerships and collaborations. VOAfrica 2021 was sponsored by SOVAS (Society of Voice Arts and Sciences), nvb.ng and Gravy For The Brain https://www.gravyforthebrain.com/ https://www.sovas.org/   Get in touch: https://voafrica.com/ IG: @aemie44 & @voicebankng Twitter: @voicebankng FB: https://www.facebook.com/NigerianVoiceBank/   00:00 - Intro 00:47 - How Start 06:07 - VO Industry Nigeria 06:24 - Platforms 08:29 - Localising Content 13:14 - Traveling 15:08 - VO Africa Conference 20:41 - Future Conferences   Join the Facebook group: Mzansi Voice-Over People https://www.facebook.com/groups/mzansivoiceoverpeople Buy me a coffee if you learned something valuable today! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/gaellegosselin Contact me [email protected] 

Louise Barnes, CEO, and founder of the largest African languages dubbing and localizing studios reveals the secrets of dubbing in the South African languages and how you can get yourself involved in this exciting industry niche. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/-wcvIVvvDIM  - how to apply to become one of the voices on their books - which languages are the most used in the region - whether you need a home studio - do's and don'ts in the studio - will you be the next African voice of Brad Pitt? - how to practice for dubbing   Visit www.earcandy.co.za to find out more! Email [email protected] to sign up.   Join the Facebook group: Mzansi Voice-Over People https://www.facebook.com/groups/mzansivoiceoverpeople Buy me a coffee if you learned something valuable today! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/gaellegosselin Contact me [email protected] 

Today's star guest wears many hats, one of which is being a voice coach at SAVOA Durban! Listen up as Kav shows you how to create your character voices, impersonate famous people and how to market your voice-over business to bring in the work. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/bauCMdFy3BQ  Contact Kavesan: www.voiceartistkav.com [email protected] FB: Voice Artist Kav IG: @voiceartistkav Get your coaching with Kavesan at www.savoa.co.za and follow @savoa_sa on Instagram The Simon Sinek YouTube video - Start with Why: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4ZoJKF_VuA 00:00 - Intro 00:37 - How did you start? 04:54 - How do you find jobs? 06:15 - Demo Sample 07:12 - Voice training 09:24 - Character development 15:08 - Comedy 16:35 - Marketing 24:55 - Social Media 25:36 - Private coaching 26:21 - Outro Join the Facebook group: Mzansi Voice-Over People https://www.facebook.com/groups/mzansivoiceoverpeople Buy me a coffee if you learned something valuable today! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/gaellegosselin Contact me [email protected] 

This week, Tara MacPherson tells us everything about being a dubbing voice artist: Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/rDsih8hKBGg  * what coaching do you need * how to get your foot in the door * what it's like in the studio * tips for your voice-instrument * accents and voice-ages and lots more! How to get in touch with Tara: IG: @taramacpherson Twitter: @TaraMacphersonx Some useful links: CastingCallClub: https://www.castingcall.club/ Cape Town Improv course: http://www.improguise.co.za/ South African Voice-Over Academy: https://www.savoa.co.za/ Cosher Recording Studios: https://www.cosherstudios.co.za/ Byron Bure Academy of Theatre Arts: https://www.bbata.co.za/ Robyn Cohen Acting Coach: https://www.cohenactingstudio.com/ Gravy for the Brain: https://www.gravyforthebrain.com/ Check out this video where Tara dubs two characters (Manny and the Sync Sisters): https://www.mewatch.sg/watch/X-Hunters-E1-The-Rising-Sun-145556 Join the Facebook group: Mzansi Voice-Over People https://www.facebook.com/groups/mzansivoiceoverpeople Buy me a coffee if you learned something valuable today! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/gaellegosselin Contact me [email protected] 

Our guest today spends a lot of time on the other side of the mic!  Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/yq94mos9_Zs  So here comes some insider advice from a copywriter and casting director: - voice artist etiquette in studio - you don't need an agent to get voice-over work, here's how to find it yourself - what rates to charge for voice-overs - setup a simple home studio in your closet - watch Phemelo's how-to-get-started videos! https://www.youtube.com/c/PhemeloMolefe/videos Contact Phemelo:  IG: @phemelo007 Twitter: @phemelo007 Coaching with Rozanne McKenzie: https://rozmckmedia.co.za/   Join the Facebook group: Mzansi Voice-Over People https://www.facebook.com/groups/mzansivoiceoverpeople Buy me a coffee if you learned something valuable today! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/gaellegosselin Contact me [email protected] 

Our guest today is Seipati Molefe, voice-over artist but also production business owner. We'll be chatting about local productions in the South African home-languages, the need for good local voices and translators, and how a beginner can get started to join in on the fun. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/exkhTYQVDlc  Here are some takeaways and topics to listen out for: - As long as there are mother-tongue radios and companies willing to advertise on them, we will never run out of local voice-over business - Practice perfecting your mother-tongue vocabulary, ask your elders, listen to the radio - The importance of proper translating - Local languages and the media industry - Recording your auditions at home on your android phone - Get yourself out there and start networking ! Contact Seipati: https://tlhalemedia.co.za/ Join the Facebook group: Mzansi Voice-Over People https://www.facebook.com/groups/mzansivoiceoverpeople Buy me a coffee if you learned something valuable today! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/gaellegosselin Contact me [email protected] 

Television presenter, podcaster, actor, and of course, voice-over artist Ashley Dowds, we chat about the local voice-over landscape, the art of podcast storytelling, what you need to build your home studio - and the state of our industry laws and regulations with SAGA, the South African Guild of Actors. www.saguildofactors.co.za Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/lAnOSlWRmts Some audiobook platforms other than ACX: - www.audioshelf.co.za - www.findawayvoices.com - www.beeaudio.com Contact Ashley: IG: @story2voice [email protected] Ashley's podcast: https://soundcloud.com/story2voice/sets Studio setup by www.truesoundaccoustics.com Talking Tax SAGA workshop: www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGdJiDHODZU  Join the Facebook group: Mzansi Voice-Over People https://www.facebook.com/groups/mzansivoiceoverpeople Buy me a coffee if you learned something valuable today! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/gaellegosselin Contact me [email protected] 

Lindo will show us the simple steps to getting your home studio set up, and explain what you need to do to get started in the voice-over industry. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/rVptesV76jM  Contact Lindo: Facebook - Lindo Vilakazii Join the Facebook group: Mzansi Voice-Over People https://www.facebook.com/groups/mzansivoiceoverpeople Buy me a coffee if you learned something valuable today! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/gaellegosselin Contact me [email protected]