<a href="https://marisablake.com/">Marisa Blake</a> is a Latina Actor, Voiceover Artist and Musician. You can find her on screen in Netflix’s Florida Man, DC’s Swamp Thing and Spectrums Original Long Slow Exhale. She haswon multiple awards for her audiobook narrations, including a 2023 Audible’s Best of for Dykesto Watch out For, featuring Jane Lynch ,Carrie Brownstein, and Roberta Colindrez, an AudioFile’s Best Audiobooks of The Year 2020 for We Are Not From Here by Jenny Torres Sanchez and an Earphones Award for Arianna Davis’ What Would Frida Do. Marisa was recently nominated for a 2023 Audie Award for her work in Across A Hundred Mountains by Reyna Grande. She takes pride in, and has immense gratitude for the opportunity to voice Latine Literature. She is currently the Spanish Voice for Kohls in the US, and one of the regularSpanish voices for Sherwin Williams in the US and recently did a bilingual campaign for Frito-Lay. Marisa voices everything from promos to E-learning, commercials to IVR, and even somevideo games and animation! She voices the promos for her local new station and you can alsofind her performing with local bands behind the microphone, the cajon or the drum kit. She isa proud Mama to three of the coolest dudes on the planet. To read the full transcriot of this episode and to listen to other episodes, head over to <a href= "https://mikelenzvopodcast.com/">miklenzvopodcast.com</a>, and please leave a rating and review wherever you listen to this podcast!

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://marisablake.com/"&gt;Marisa Blake&lt;/a&gt; is a Latina Actor, Voiceover Artist and Musician. You can find her on screen in&lt;br /&gt; Netflix’s Florida Man, DC’s Swamp Thing and Spectrums Original Long Slow Exhale.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;She haswon multiple awards for her audiobook narrations, including a 2023 Audible’s Best of for Dykesto Watch out For, featuring Jane Lynch ,Carrie Brownstein, and Roberta Colindrez, an&lt;br /&gt; AudioFile’s Best Audiobooks of The Year 2020 for We Are Not From Here by Jenny Torres&lt;br /&gt; Sanchez and an Earphones Award for Arianna Davis’ What Would Frida Do. Marisa was&lt;br /&gt; recently nominated for a 2023 Audie Award for her work in Across A Hundred Mountains by&lt;br /&gt; Reyna Grande. She takes pride in, and has immense gratitude for the opportunity to voice&lt;br /&gt; Latine Literature.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;She is currently the Spanish Voice for Kohls in the US, and one of the regularSpanish voices for Sherwin Williams in the US and recently did a bilingual campaign for Frito-Lay. Marisa voices everything from promos to E-learning, commercials to IVR, and even somevideo games and animation! She voices the promos for her local new station and you can alsofind her performing with local bands behind the microphone, the cajon or the drum kit. She isa proud Mama to three of the coolest dudes on the planet.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;To read the full transcriot of this episode and to listen to other episodes, head over to &lt;a href= "https://mikelenzvopodcast.com/"&gt;miklenzvopodcast.com&lt;/a&gt;, and please leave a rating and review wherever you listen to this podcast! &lt;/p&gt;</description>

is a Latina Actor, Voiceover Artist and Musician. You can find her on screen in Netflix’s Florida Man, DC’s Swamp Thing and Spectrums Original Long Slow Exhale. She haswon multiple awards for her audiobook narrations, including a 2023 Audible’s...

142 - Marisa Blake Interview

A graduate of Johns Hopkins University, Cris Dukehart is an Audie Nominee and Earphones Award Winner, and has recorded over 300 audiobooks across multiple genres. On this episode we talk about Cris's journey into the VO and audiobook world, and her amazing journey from a little cottage in Pennsylvania to her mountaintop house in the Caribbean.  <a href= "https://www.crisdukehart.com/">https://www.crisdukehart.com/</a>   Voice 123 15% Discount Code link: <a title="Voice 123 - 15% Discount Code" href= "https://bit.ly/3BsPSaw"> https://bit.ly/3BsPSaw</a> LinkedIn Edge Discount Code link (discount is built in): <a title="LinkedIn Edge Discount Code" href= "https://www.thelinkedinedge.com/?wpam_id=6">https://www.thelinkedinedge.com/?wpam_id=6</a>

<description>&lt;p class="font_8 wixui-rich-text__text"&gt;&lt;span class= "wixui-rich-text__text"&gt;A graduate of Johns Hopkins University, Cris Dukehart is an Audie Nominee and Earphones Award Winner, and has recorded over 300 audiobooks across multiple genres.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="font_8 wixui-rich-text__text"&gt;&lt;span class= "wixui-rich-text__text"&gt;On this episode we talk about Cris's journey into the VO and audiobook world, and her amazing journey from a little cottage in Pennsylvania to her mountaintop house in the Caribbean. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="font_8 wixui-rich-text__text"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.crisdukehart.com/"&gt;&lt;span class= "wixui-rich-text__text"&gt;https://www.crisdukehart.com/&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Voice 123 15% Discount Code link:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a title="Voice 123 - 15% Discount Code" href= "https://bit.ly/3BsPSaw"&gt; https://bit.ly/3BsPSaw&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;LinkedIn Edge Discount Code link (discount is built in):&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a title="LinkedIn Edge Discount Code" href= "https://www.thelinkedinedge.com/?wpam_id=6"&gt;https://www.thelinkedinedge.com/?wpam_id=6&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="font_8 wixui-rich-text__text"&gt;&lt;span class= "wixui-rich-text__text"&gt;  &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="font_8 wixui-rich-text__text"&gt;&lt;span class= "wixui-rich-text__text"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

A graduate of Johns Hopkins University, Cris Dukehart is an Audie Nominee and Earphones Award Winner, and has recorded over 300 audiobooks across multiple genres. On this episode we talk about Cris's journey into the VO and audiobook world, and her...

141 - Cris Dukehart Interview

Jamie Muffett is a <a href="https://www.jamiemuffettvo.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">voice actor,</a> podcast producer, audio engineer and educator who divides his time between New York City and Philadelphia, PA.  He's worked with some of the worlds biggest companies, production studios, and games developers. He work primarily from his own studio in Bucks County, PA, and studios in NYC and Philly.  Past and current clients include: Google, Starbucks, Warner Brothers, Lucas Film, LEGO, Porsche, Mercedes, Ubisoft, Samsung, McDonald's, NBC, EA Sports, ESPN, Marriott Hotels, Amazon, Etihad Airways, FIFA, Disney, IKEA, National Geographic Channel... Jamie has lectured on voiceover at Syracuse University, He's a Backstage Magazine 'Expert',  he hosts the 'VO School Podcast' and he holds a monthly VO workshop at his studio in Philadelphia. He is also co-chair of VOcation Conference held in New York City every September. Jamie's website is <a href= "https://www.jamiemuffett.com/">https://www.jamiemuffett.com/</a>   Voice 123 15% Discount Code link: <a title="Voice 123 - 15% Discount Code" href= "https://bit.ly/3BsPSaw"> https://bit.ly/3BsPSaw</a> LinkedIn Edge Discount Code link (discount is built in): <a title="LinkedIn Edge Discount Code" href= "https://www.thelinkedinedge.com/?wpam_id=6">https://www.thelinkedinedge.com/?wpam_id=6</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Jamie Muffett is a &lt;a href="https://www.jamiemuffettvo.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;voice actor,&lt;/a&gt; podcast producer, audio engineer and educator who divides his time between New York City and Philadelphia, PA. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;He's worked with some of the worlds biggest companies, production studios, and games developers. He work primarily from his own studio in Bucks County, PA, and studios in NYC and Philly. &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Past and current clients include: Google, Starbucks, Warner Brothers, Lucas Film, LEGO, Porsche, Mercedes, Ubisoft, Samsung, McDonald's, NBC, EA Sports, ESPN, Marriott Hotels, Amazon, Etihad Airways, FIFA, Disney, IKEA, National Geographic Channel...&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Jamie has lectured on voiceover at Syracuse University, He's a Backstage Magazine 'Expert',  he hosts the 'VO School Podcast' and he holds a monthly VO workshop at his studio in Philadelphia. He is also co-chair of VOcation Conference held in New York City every September.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Jamie's website is &lt;a href= "https://www.jamiemuffett.com/"&gt;https://www.jamiemuffett.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Voice 123 15% Discount Code link:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a title="Voice 123 - 15% Discount Code" href= "https://bit.ly/3BsPSaw"&gt; https://bit.ly/3BsPSaw&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;LinkedIn Edge Discount Code link (discount is built in):&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a title="LinkedIn Edge Discount Code" href= "https://www.thelinkedinedge.com/?wpam_id=6"&gt;https://www.thelinkedinedge.com/?wpam_id=6&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</description>

Jamie Muffett is a  podcast producer, audio engineer and educator who divides his time between New York City and Philadelphia, PA.  He's worked with some of the worlds biggest companies, production studios, and games developers. He work primarily...

140 - Jamie Muffett Interview

Chris Johnson is a professional Voice Actor, based in Los Angeles.  He has voiced a wide range of projects over the years including commercials, corporate videos, eLearning modules, video games, audiobooks, narration and many more.   Chris has also been the lead singer and songwriter for many projects including the band Starch Monkey, Between the Sun and the upcoming project entitled Pharaoh's Kitchen.  He is the recipient of the 2020 "Male Emerging Artist" award from ISSA (Independent Singer-Songwriters Association).  You can learn more about Chris and contact him through his website at:  <a href= "http://www.vocalcj.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.vocalcj.com&source=gmail&ust=1694454635841000&usg=AOvVaw3i46-pGFOI9mm8WYDcrBQ7">http://www.vocalcj.com</a>   Voice 123 15% Discount Code link: <a title="Voice 123 - 15% Discount Code" href= "https://bit.ly/3BsPSaw"> https://bit.ly/3BsPSaw</a> LinkedIn Edge Discount Code link (discount is built in): <a title="LinkedIn Edge Discount Code" href= "https://www.thelinkedinedge.com/?wpam_id=6">https://www.thelinkedinedge.com/?wpam_id=6</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span class="il"&gt;Chris&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span class= "il"&gt;Johnson&lt;/span&gt; is a professional Voice Actor, based in Los Angeles.  He has voiced a wide range of projects over the years including commercials, corporate videos, eLearning modules, video games, audiobooks, narration and many more.  &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span class="il"&gt;Chris&lt;/span&gt; has also been the lead singer and songwriter for many projects including the band Starch Monkey, Between the Sun and the upcoming project entitled Pharaoh's Kitchen.  He is the recipient of the 2020 "Male Emerging Artist" award from ISSA (Independent Singer-&lt;wbr /&gt;Songwriters Association). &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;You can learn more about &lt;span class="il"&gt;Chris&lt;/span&gt; and contact him through his website at:  &lt;a href= "http://www.vocalcj.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.vocalcj.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1694454635841000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3i46-pGFOI9mm8WYDcrBQ7"&gt;http://www.vocalcj.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Voice 123 15% Discount Code link:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a title="Voice 123 - 15% Discount Code" href= "https://bit.ly/3BsPSaw"&gt; https://bit.ly/3BsPSaw&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;LinkedIn Edge Discount Code link (discount is built in):&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a title="LinkedIn Edge Discount Code" href= "https://www.thelinkedinedge.com/?wpam_id=6"&gt;https://www.thelinkedinedge.com/?wpam_id=6&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Chris Johnson is a professional Voice Actor, based in Los Angeles.  He has voiced a wide range of projects over the years including commercials, corporate videos, eLearning modules, video games, audiobooks, narration and many...

139 - Chris Johnson Interview

On this episode I take a deep dive into the voiceover industry and the impact artificial intelligence (AI) is having on our industry, with VO veteran Tom Dheere.  As a <a class="wixui-rich-text__text" href= "https://tomdheere.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New York-based voice actor</a> with over 20 years of experience, Tom Dheere has narrated thousands of projects for hundreds of clients in over a dozen countries. Tom's experience as a corporate trainer as well as a voice talent makes him uniquely qualified to help both aspiring and veteran voice talents navigate the voiceover industry. He specializes in marketing and business consultations as well as diagnostics, strategy sessions, and mentorships. As a classically trained theater actor, Tom received his Bachelor of Fine arts in Acting/Directing from Montclair State University. His training continued at the National Shakespeare Conservatory where I studied Shakespeare, Chekov, ballet, and more. ​After NSC Tom was trained as a voice actor by Hope Noah, Dan Duckworth of Voiceovers Unlimited, and has taken numerous voiceover classes at many conferences. ​Tom started coaching in 2011 with Edge Studio as the Business and Money 201 and Marketing 201 instructor. In 2012 he began private coaching as The VO Strategist. Since then Tom has worked with hundreds of students in both one-on-one sessions and public speaking engagements.   Voice 123 15% Discount Code link: <a title="Voice 123 - 15% Discount Code" href= "https://bit.ly/3BsPSaw"> https://bit.ly/3BsPSaw</a> LinkedIn Edge Discount Code link (discount is built in): <a title="LinkedIn Edge Discount Code" href= "https://www.thelinkedinedge.com/?wpam_id=6">https://www.thelinkedinedge.com/?wpam_id=6</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;On this episode I take a deep dive into the voiceover industry and the impact artificial intelligence (AI) is having on our industry, with VO veteran Tom Dheere. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;As a &lt;a class="wixui-rich-text__text" href= "https://tomdheere.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;New York-based voice actor&lt;/a&gt; with over 20 years of experience, Tom Dheere has narrated thousands of projects for hundreds of clients in over a dozen countries. Tom's experience as a corporate trainer as well as a voice talent makes him uniquely qualified to help both aspiring and veteran voice talents navigate the voiceover industry. He specializes in marketing and business consultations as well as diagnostics, strategy sessions, and mentorships.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="font_8 wixui-rich-text__text"&gt;&lt;span class= "wixui-rich-text__text"&gt;As a classically trained theater actor, Tom received his Bachelor of Fine arts in Acting/Directing from Montclair State University. His training continued at the National Shakespeare Conservatory where I studied Shakespeare, Chekov, ballet, and more.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="font_8 wixui-rich-text__text"&gt;&lt;span class= "wixui-rich-text__text"&gt;&lt;span class= "wixGuard wixui-rich-text__text"&gt;​&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class= "wixui-rich-text__text"&gt;After NSC Tom was trained as a voice actor by Hope Noah, Dan Duckworth of Voiceovers Unlimited, and has taken numerous voiceover classes at many conferences.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="font_8 wixui-rich-text__text"&gt;&lt;span class= "wixui-rich-text__text"&gt;&lt;span class= "wixGuard wixui-rich-text__text"&gt;​Tom&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span class= "wixui-rich-text__text"&gt;started coaching in 2011 with Edge Studio as the Business and Money 201 and Marketing 201 instructor. In 2012 he began private coaching as The VO Strategist. Since then Tom has worked with hundreds of students in both one-on-one sessions and public speaking engagements.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Voice 123 15% Discount Code link:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a title="Voice 123 - 15% Discount Code" href= "https://bit.ly/3BsPSaw"&gt; https://bit.ly/3BsPSaw&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;LinkedIn Edge Discount Code link (discount is built in):&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a title="LinkedIn Edge Discount Code" href= "https://www.thelinkedinedge.com/?wpam_id=6"&gt;https://www.thelinkedinedge.com/?wpam_id=6&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="font_8 wixui-rich-text__text"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="font_8 wixui-rich-text__text"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="font_8 wixui-rich-text__text"&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</description>

On this episode I take a deep dive into the voiceover industry and the impact artificial intelligence (AI) is having on our industry, with VO veteran Tom Dheere.  As a  with over 20 years of experience, Tom Dheere has narrated thousands of...

138 - Tom Dheere Interview

Join professional voice actor, audiobook narrator, and author Mike Lenz as he shares stories from some of the most amazing and inspiring people from all areas of the voice-over industry to help you achieve your dream of becoming a professional voice actor.

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