GTT Partner Spotlight: Voice Actor, Building Doors founder Christy Harst

Why are so many sports, automotive, tech, and financial commercials still voiced by men? And what happens when brands finally give women a chance to audition? George sits down with Christy Harst, a veteran voice actor and founder of the Building Doors campaign, to talk about breaking down gender barriers in voiceover and creating opportunities where women have traditionally been overlooked. Christy shares how a career setback led her to pursue voiceover full-time, how she built her first recording studio using PVC pipe and moving blankets, and how landing a national John Deere campaign helped her take her studio to the next level. They also discuss the remarkable impact of Building Doors, including a campaign that caught Valvoline's attention and helped change how the brand approaches casting. Christy explains why changing long-established industry habits takes more than good intentions—and how data, advocacy, and something as simple as sharing a social media post can make a real difference. 00:00 Why Women’s Voices Are Still Overlooked 01:00 Meet Christy Harst & Building Doors 03:00 The Unicorn Award & Community Support 09:00 How Sharing a Post Can Create Opportunities 12:00 From Career Setbacks to Full-Time Voiceover 16:00 Building a Studio & Knowing When to Upgrade 21:00 Christy's Recording Gear & Studio Setup 25:00 Source-Connect & Remote Session Best Practices 32:00 Building Doors: Progress & Challenges 36:00 The Valvoline Success Story 44:00 What the Data Says About Gender in Voiceover 52:00 How to Support Building Doors   Connect with Christy and Building Doors: Website: https://buildingdoorsvo.com Social media: @buildingdoorsvo Subscribe to the Behind the Door newsletter and discover the voice actors helping open doors throughout the industry.   The George The Tech Performer Friendly Podcast is brought to you by Full Compass. Not sure if your audio sounds professional? A Sound Check by George The Tech helps identify problems and explains your next steps.  New customers receive 20% off with coupon code XPTO.