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Chelsea Roemer is changing the game, literally. As the creator and host of The Diamond Diaries, a podcast dedicated to women in baseball, Chelsea is telling the stories of the women building careers and making an impact in a sport that has historically been dominated by men. In this episode, we talk about what it takes to find your place in an industry that doesn't always make room for you, the barriers women still encounter in sports, and why sometimes you have to stop waiting for someone to open the door and start building your own. Chelsea shares her journey, what she's learned from the women she's interviewed, and why creating visibility for the next generation matters. Follow The Diamond Diaries: Instagram When was the last time you heard a woman voicing the promos for the Super Bowl, a PGA tournament, or the World Cup? Chances are, you haven’t—and that needs to change. The Building Doors campaign is pushing for equal opportunities in voice-over, especially in male-dominated spaces like sports. We spotlight female voice actors voicing ads originally  voiced by men, challenging brands and agencies to embrace gender diversity. Find Building Doors on Instagram, LinkedIn, and our website. buymeacoffee.com/buildingdoorsvo instagram.com/buildingdoorsvo linkedin.com/company/buildingdoorsvo buildingdoorsvo.com

Where do women fans fit in the NFL? For a long time, the answer was nowhere. Victoria Henderson saw that gap and decided to fill it herself. In this episode, Victoria shares the story behind HerGameDays, the football social club she built for women who love the game and wanted a space that actually felt like theirs. We talk about the moment she realized how wide that gap really was, what it took to build a community from scratch, and how female football fandom became something bigger: a safe space, a sisterhood, a movement. Sound familiar? It should. What Victoria built with HerGameDays and what we're building with Building Doors come from the same place. Two industries, two different playing fields, one shared belief: when there's no door for women, you build one. This conversation is about more than football. It's about vision, persistence, and what happens when women stop waiting for a seat at the table and build their own table instead. Follow Her Game Days on Instagram When was the last time you heard a woman voicing the promos for the Super Bowl, a PGA tournament, or the World Cup? Chances are, you haven’t—and that needs to change. The Building Doors campaign is pushing for equal opportunities in voice-over, especially in male-dominated spaces like sports. We spotlight female voice actors voicing ads originally  voiced by men, challenging brands and agencies to embrace gender diversity. Find Building Doors on Instagram, LinkedIn, and our website. buymeacoffee.com/buildingdoorsvo instagram.com/buildingdoorsvo linkedin.com/company/buildingdoorsvo buildingdoorsvo.com

What happens when a childhood fascination becomes your life's work? In this episode of the Building Doors Podcast, Christy Harst sits down with Nathan Klein, the youngest full-time Thoroughbred track announcer in North America. Diagnosed with autism, Nathan discovered his passion for calling horse races at just six years old and has turned that passion into an extraordinary career. Nathan shares how his unique perspective, incredible focus, and unwavering determination helped him overcome obstacles, earn opportunities at racetracks across the country, and land his dream job while still in his early twenties. Whether you're a voice actor, a sports fan, a parent, or someone pursuing an unconventional dream, Nathan's story is a powerful reminder that your differences can become your greatest strengths—and that the right door can change everything. Join us for an inspiring conversation about finding your voice, embracing who you are, and building a career that was always meant to be. Follow Nathan: Instagram YouTube X  When was the last time you heard a woman voicing the promos for the Super Bowl, a PGA tournament, or the World Cup? Chances are, you haven’t—and that needs to change. The Building Doors campaign is pushing for equal opportunities in voice-over, especially in male-dominated spaces like sports. We spotlight female voice actors voicing ads originally voiced by men, challenging brands and agencies to embrace gender diversity. Find Building Doors on Instagram, LinkedIn, and our website. buymeacoffee.com/buildingdoorsvo instagram.com/buildingdoorsvo linkedin.com/company/buildingdoorsvo buildingdoorsvo.com

Alex and Siân, founders of Foxy Tongue Voices—a boutique voiceover agency out of Soho, London met with Christy to talk about how they are seeing the VO industry across the pond. Between them, they have over 20 years of casting and production experience, with clients including Rolex, Coca-Cola, Samsung, Mattel, and Kellogg's. We talked about AI fatigue, the rise of "quirky, imperfect" voices that sound undeniably human, the importance of ad-libs, and why being responsive matters more than ever. When the brief is wrong, it's not just about one audition—it's about the message it sends to every woman in the industry. When was the last time you heard a woman voicing the promos for the Super Bowl, a PGA tournament, or the World Cup? Chances are, you haven’t—and that needs to change. The Building Doors campaign is pushing for equal opportunities in voice-over, especially in male-dominated spaces like sports. We spotlight female voice actors voicing ads originally  voiced by men, challenging brands and agencies to embrace gender diversity. Find Building Doors on Instagram, LinkedIn, and our website. buymeacoffee.com/buildingdoorsvo instagram.com/buildingdoorsvo linkedin.com/company/buildingdoorsvo buildingdoorsvo.com

Even the pros get got. This week on the Building Doors Podcast, VO veteran Natasha Marchewka joins me to talk about something nobody wants to admit happens to them: getting scammed. Natasha's been in this business a long time. She's smart. She's savvy. And a scammer still found a way in. She's telling the whole story, the red flags she looks back on now and wishes she'd caught, and exactly how she's changed her workflow so it doesn't happen again. If you book voice work online (so, all of us), you need to hear this one. Consider it a free audit of your own process. Links to learn more about how to avoid scams in VO: dougturkel.com/the-anatomy-of-a-voiceover-scam navavoices.org/vo-scams-red-flag world-voices.org/recognizing-voiceover-scams Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. When was the last time you heard a woman voicing the promos for the Super Bowl, a PGA tournament, or the World Cup? Chances are, you haven’t—and that needs to change. The Building Doors campaign is pushing for equal opportunities in voice-over, especially in male-dominated spaces like sports. We spotlight female voice actors voicing ads originally voiced by men, challenging brands and agencies to embrace gender diversity. Find Building Doors on Instagram, LinkedIn, and our website. buymeacoffee.com/buildingdoorsvo instagram.com/buildingdoorsvo linkedin.com/company/buildingdoorsvo buildingdoorsvo.com

Jenn Sims and Ashton Teal—two working commercial voice actors who bring very different perspectives to the conversation. Jenn has more than 20 years of experience on both sides of the glass, having been an executive producer on the agency side before becoming a voice actor. Some of Ashton’s clients are Google, Amazon, and Hilton. We all make ourselves this question sometime in our career: Why aren't I booking? Jenn and Ashton break down the numbers game for us: an average casting director reviews 4,000+ per day! They share a few strategies to navigate the field of actually landing the job. The power of letting go of perfection, and ‘Authenticity’ as the watchword of 2026. Of course we talk about the AI elephant in the room, the uptick in requests for male voices, and why women MUST keep showing up. To a seasoned pro and someone just starting out, the advice is the same: keep auditioning, keep planting seeds, and keep building relationships. Support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/buildingdoorsvo Connect with Building Doors: Instagram:.instagram.com/buildingdoorsvo LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/buildingdoorsvo Website: buildingdoorsvo.com

In this episode of the Building Doors Podcast, Christy Harst sits down with Allison Kwan, the Manager of Engagement and Belonging for the Cleveland Guardians—a title many organizations have cut, but Cleveland chose to keep. Allison shares what it's like to be the only woman in the room (and how she starts by getting the same haircut as the men), why she attended Guardians events for two years after being told "no" the first time she applied, and the power of seeing yourself in the stands. From the five "jewel events" that celebrate AAPI, Black, Latino, Pride, and disability communities, to the hot dog races where onion and spicy mustard and bacon are finally giving ketchup a run for his money—this conversation is about who gets seen, who gets heard, and who gets to belong. Because whether it's a baseball stadium or a voiceover booth, the question is the same: who's missing from this room? Support the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/buildingdoorsvo Connect with Building Doors: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildingdoorsvo/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildingdoorsvo Website: https://www.buildingdoorsvo.com/

In this episode of the Building Doors Podcast, Christy Harst sits down with Adam Petrus of Zebra Technologies—the company behind the data that is reshaping how we experience professional sports. From the NFL’s Next Gen Stats to real-time player tracking, Zebra’s technology helps translate movement, speed, and performance into meaningful insights for fans, coaches, and fantasy football players alike. But Adam’s story goes far beyond sports. He began his career in 2001 after being recruited into the CIA, where he spent five years supporting global operations—including two and a half years in Iraq—before eventually transitioning into the NFL world as both a front office professional and certified player agent. Today, he brings that same depth of experience to sports innovation and data storytelling. This conversation explores a powerful idea at the center of both Adam’s work and Building Doors: data doesn’t just measure performance—it tells stories. Stories that create visibility, shift perception, and open doors. Because whether it’s athletes on the field or women in voice and media, the right data can change who gets seen and heard. Support the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/buildingdoorsvo Connect with Building Doors: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildingdoorsvo/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildingdoorsvo Website: https://www.buildingdoorsvo.com/

Danielle Minetti joins the Building Doors podcast to share what it’s really like navigating the construction industry as often the only woman in the room. She opens up about the challenges of rising through the corporate ranks, the resilience it takes to stay in the game, and the perspective she brings as both a decision-maker and voice seeker. Danielle also offers candid, practical insight into what voice actors can do differently in their outreach to stand out and build meaningful connections. Support the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/buildingdoorsvo Connect with Building Doors: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildingdoorsvo/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildingdoorsvo Website: https://www.buildingdoorsvo.com/

Joanna Katcher, audio engineer and owner of Nice Manners TV, joins Christy Harst for a candid conversation about what really happens behind the board. As one of the few women in audio engineering, Joanna shares what she sees when it comes to casting female voices, how voice actors can effectively reach out, and her approach to crafting standout demos. Insightful, honest, and refreshingly real—this is a must-listen for any voice actor navigating the industry. Support the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/buildingdoorsvo Connect with Building Doors: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildingdoorsvo/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildingdoorsvo Website: https://www.buildingdoorsvo.com/

What does it really take to build a sustainable, fulfilling career as a creative? In this episode, Christy sits down with Tanya D. Jones, founder of Mama Bear Media Group, certified professional coach, and creator of Your Life Coached, to talk about the mindset shifts creatives need to move beyond the starving artist narrative. With over 20 years producing for major networks like Food Network, Magnolia Network, and A&E, Tanya shares how her career in storytelling evolved into helping others rewrite their own. The conversation explores self-worth, pitching with confidence, and what it looks like to balance creativity with sustainability. They also discuss Tanya’s new live coaching series, Back to One, an intimate space for women in media navigating career shifts, uncertainty, and reinvention. If you are ready to think bigger about your creative career and own your value, this conversation is for you. Support the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/buildingdoorsvo Connect with Building Doors: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildingdoorsvo/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildingdoorsvo Website: https://www.buildingdoorsvo.com/

Marney Gellner has spent over 20 years shaping the sound of Minnesota sports. From sideline reporting to hosting and play-by-play, she’s built a career defined by versatility, credibility, and a love of the game. In 2018, Marney made history as the first woman to call play-by-play for the Timberwolves, and in 2024, she did it again for the Twins, breaking barriers while staying focused on the craft. She also shares her voice on KFAN’s Power Trip Morning Show and balances her career with family life as a proud mom of two. In this episode, we dive into Marney’s journey in a male-dominated industry, what it takes to earn trust in the booth, and her advice for anyone looking to build a career in sports broadcasting,without making gender the story. Support the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/buildingdoorsvo Connect with Building Doors: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildingdoorsvo/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildingdoorsvo Website: https://www.buildingdoorsvo.com/ Connect with Marney: Marney’s Website: https://www.marneygellner.com/ Marney on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-marciano-059248197/ Marney on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/marneygellner/

On this episode of Building Doors, we talk with Peter Marciano, actor, director, teacher, and voice expert, about a fascinating experiment he ran with his acting students. In a bold classroom exercise, the men were not allowed to speak, giving the women the space to carry the entire class. Peter shares what he learned about voice, power, and presence, and how this exercise revealed surprising truths about gender, communication, and performance. Support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/buildingdoorsvo Connect with Building Doors: instagram.com/buildingdoorsvo linkedin.com/company/buildingdoorsvo buildingdoorsvo.com

On this episode of the BD Podcast, Darren “Robbo” Robertson brings his 35+ years of audio engineering experience to the mic, sharing how he’s helped shape the sound of some of Australia’s biggest brands. He opens up about what he’s witnessed in terms of women voicing for male-dominated industries and why true gender equity in VO still has a long road ahead. Robbo also brings his signature warmth and humor, including a fun detour into the wild world of Australia’s famously massive insects. It’s an honest, fascinating conversation with one of the industry’s most supportive allies. Support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/buildingdoorsvo Connect with Building Doors: instagram.com/buildingdoorsvo linkedin.com/company/buildingdoorsvo buildingdoorsvo.com Follow Robbo on LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/voodoorobbo VooDoo Sound voodoosound.com.au instagram.com/soundslikevoodoo linkedin.com/company/voodoo-sound

On this episode of the BD Podcast, Lori Zoss — founder of Growth Owl — shares fresh perspectives on outreach that put strategy first, not scripts. She explains why understanding the company, its priorities, and its decision-making structure matters more than crafting the “perfect” email. Lori breaks down how small business owners — especially women — can approach potential clients with clarity, confidence, and intention. Support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/buildingdoorsvo Connect with Building Doors: instagram.com/buildingdoorsvo linkedin.com/company/buildingdoorsvo buildingdoorsvo.com Follow Lori on LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/lorizoss lorizossbooks.com thegrowthowl.com