The VOHeroes Podcast
Voice over is a heroes' journey. Make it your journey. Actor, voice talent and storytelling coach David H. Lawrence XVII takes you on a journey each episode into the art, commerce, science and mindset of voice over as a performing art, and as a profession and business. Presented by VOHeroes.com.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 7 minutes
- Episodes
- 241
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
13169: Measure Twice, Cut Once
Hey there, hero!
My grandfather was a funny, smart cookie. He wasn't a performer, rather my grandfather was a plumber.
I'm not really shocked anymore at how many lessons I learned from him, even though…
13168: Celebrate Both Your Highlight Reel AND Your Blooper Reel
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Everybody makes mistakes. Everybody fails at things. All. The. Time.
Instead of being solely embarrassed about it, and fearful that failure might become the norm, why not make light of…
13167: The Choices We Have When "Life Happens"
Hey there, hero!
We may not have control over what happens to us in life.
Sometimes, it's our doing.
Sometimes, life happens with no input from us.
And although we might not be the cause of some event in…
13166: Breathe Easy
Hey there, hero!
This one is worth listening to without the distraction of video. Wear headphones or earbuds, seat them properly and listen.
And, I'm gonna warn you. I tear up a bit in this podcast epi…
13165: The One Question You Need To Ask When Staring Down A Problem
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It's a pretty simple question, but we might fly right by it because we see it as a huge issue.
We face things all the time that have the potential of being an issue...
...but it might b…
13164: What Does "Game Changer" Mean To You?
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We hear the phrase "game changer" all the time. And we take for granted that it's a major shift that leads to a victory.
Is that always what it means? And is it always huge, monumental…
13163: A Bend In The Road Is Not The End Of The Road, Unless...
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The rest of that quote (from Helen Keller) is really important to know.
Life in general, and our chosen path in life (being an artist) specifically, has some twists and turns in store …
13162: Self-Care And The Hills You Choose To Die On
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Taking care of ourselves is paramount - as actors, voice talent, writers and other creatives, we don't have an office infirmary and an in-person support community when we are in need …
13161: Do You Insist On Avoiding Repeat Performances?
Hey there, hero!
I feel like I'm a weird artist. When I'm designing a performance, I work toward something that I can rely on, in a character, in business, in life, and then, if I can, lathering, rins…
13160: About Five WHYs (The Outcome Frame That Solves Problems)
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When trying to understand a problem or challenge, while getting to the root of the problem and then on to the solution, we often ask "Why is this happening?"
Great question. It's worth…
13159: Part 2 - NAVA's Carin Gilfry On AI And Synthetic Voices
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We continue with the second of two episodes hearing from NAVA's Carin Gilfry, and in this installment, she gets a bit more personal about her own decisions when it comes to AI, and in…
13158: Part 1 - NAVA's Carin Gilfry On AI And Synthetic Voices
Hey there, hero!
One of my fave people in VO is NAVA's Carin Gilfry, and in this first of a two part series, she shares with us how NAVA (the National Association of Voice Actors at navavoices.org) is…
13157: It's Not Your Schedule, It's Their Schedule
Hey there, hero!
Do you find the random irregularity and odd, weird opportunities that are the bulk of our business...annoying?
Does the lack of a regular, traditional 40-hour work week make you...irri…
13156: "When You Create Something, You Automatically Serve Others."
Hey there, hero!
Clara Tristan is an excellent host and a wise woman.
She casually dropped that phrase...when you create something, you automatically serve others...with me when I appeared on her podca…
13155: How To Listen Carefully For Opportunity Knocking Softly
Hey there, hero!
As a performer, you've made the choice to be in a very weird, counterintuitive, awesome, creative world. And it has its own quirky way of presenting us opportunities.
There's a phrase …
13154: Guess What? You Can't Guess Your Way To Success
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There are lots of strategies and tactics to help us to get better at what we do, but there is one thing we will sometimes do that likely won't help at all.
And that's guessing.
Or liste…
13153: "This Thing Sucks!"
Hey there, hero!
I know there are times when I've told you that it's an advantage to be brief. To be essential. Focused and tight in your communication.
One big exception: asking for help or support.
Do…
13152: Is Your Work A Work Of Art? Or Is It Just Work?
Hey there, hero!
I'm feeling sheepish.
I feel like sometimes I might be failing at reminding you that you're an artist.
My priority lately has been you ways to maximize your focus, do your busy work eas…
13151: SPECIAL: Kindle and AI: Your Thoughts? (And Some Of Mine)
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If you haven't seen the announcement from Amazon that they are going to give Kindle authors the option to have the audiobook versions of their titles read by synthetic voices, well...…
13150: It's Not Just OK To Say No,It's Great To Say No.
Hey there, hero!
You get a lot of choices in life, and some you very much want to take advantage of.
Others, not so much. Some are a hard "no."
Especially if you don't feel qualified or up to the task.
A…