Do you have any thoughts or ideas about the show? Send us a text! Hello Creators,In the first Guest Reader episode of 2026, we invited voice actor, director, and producer Rachel Naylor to share how to build a purposeful, patient, and community-driven life in voiceover—and then we will slow the room down together with a tender reading from The Jungle Book. It’s a blend of clear-eyed creative advice and comfort, designed for performers and makers who need both courage and quiet.Rachel opens up about twenty-five years behind the mic across commercials, promos, games, animation, and documentary, and why mentoring newer voices isn’t a side project but part of the craft. She talks demos, directing sessions, and the daily habits that make a career resilient rather than brittle. If you’ve ever wondered how to follow your dream without burning out, her perspective is a calm, practical map: honour process, protect your energy, and keep showing up for the work you love.This episode is for the sleepless creative who wants sustainable growth, kinder routines, and a bedtime ritual that actually works. Press play for a grounded take on voiceover life, stay for the soothing lullaby of a classic tale, and wake up with fresher focus for the work that matters. If this helped you rest or rethink your path, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs a calm night, and leave a short review to help more creatives find us.Sweet dreams,Florence xFind Rachael:www.elementsdemos.comwww.instagram.com/rachael.naylorSupport the showOur Links: Subscribe to our Newsletter! www.sleeplesscreativespodcast.co.uk Our producer Instagram Linkedin Do you want to feature as one of our Guest Readers in your own special episode? If you work or study in the Performing Arts or Creative Industry in any capacity, we would love to have you. Applications open on 1st September every year, follow us on Instagram to keep up with the announcements! Sleepless Creatives is hosted by Florence St Leger, and produced by Canary Studios.The opening theme is Reflection by Birds of Norway.