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A seasonal shift
The leaves are turning, jumpers hastily retrieved from drawers and feet ensconced in boots once more. In the voice over booth, there are whispers of Christmas as the first commercials for the festive season drift in. I don’t know about you, but with the transition from Summer to Autumn, I…
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Did you know that dogs make magnificent casting agents?
Well, they do. In work and in life. Thanks to my dog, I have met many fabulous people and made some great friends, both outside the voice over industry and within it. It turns out that dogs are brilliant at networking! Only this afternoon, I was able to connect two…
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A breath of fresh air!
Breathing. It’s the most natural thing in the world. How can we possibly get it wrong?! There’s far more to breathing than we realise and it’s oh so easy to get into bad habits. Stress, fear, pain and posture amongst other things, can all affect the way we breathe. In…
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A life in sound
As my body thrilled to the vibration of voices chanting during my yoga class, it struck me that sound is my life! I always loved experimenting with noises, stories, reading aloud. I was probably one of the only people at school who waited excitedly to be asked to read from…
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The magical power of nature.
The studio has been my second home for nearly thirty years. But as with all things, it’s about balance. Google the phrase ‘why being outdoors is good for you’ and you’ll find many different articles & scientific studies explaining just how it can help. Going for a walk in your…
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There are Gremlins in the world of voice over & they’re loud!
Gremlins aren’t the exclusive domain of the voice over – we all have them! Our minds are busy places, full of noise, pictures & constant chatter. Some of it we’re able to ignore or filter, but sometimes those gremlins lure us into dark places. They encourage us to do battle with…
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We all need change. Yes, even us voice over artists!
Toot toot! All change please! Many of us loathe change. But here’s the funny thing….The holiday season is upon us & if we’re lucky enough to be able to go on vacation, that’s a big change, albeit temporary! “A change is as good as a rest”, as the saying goes….
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Reconnecting & taking time out from the voice over booth
Imperfect, perfect life – be more tree. Stand tall & wave your branches, Feel the wind in your hair, Let your leaves blow free. Dance to the colours Of the seasons. This is life. This is me! Feeling disconnected? Facing a dilemma? Or, like me, talking to yourself in a…
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