This is just a snippet, watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/O2CZeopxva0 A light-hearted conversation with Lylah, voice artist from Trinidad and Tobago, who talks to us about finding work for yourself no matter where you are in the world. - Are you "listen-to-able" ? - Whatever accent you have it may be desirable anywhere in the world - Learn to allow yourself to be silly to do character voices - How to create your own work opportunities by marketing to the right people - Above all, be prepared to receive the work that comes to you - Why challenges are actually opportunities for you to improve your skills - The difference in work pace between corporate and freelance life - Create your own happiness by giving to the world what you enjoy doing Producer | Artistic Director| LP Entertainment Theatre -"Reaching Beyond the Grasp"| Co-Author: "Tales from the Forest" Contact Lylah: zenlylah@gmail.com IG: @ZenLylah FB: www.facebook.com/lpentertainmenttheatre -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Join the Facebook group: Mzansi Voice-Over People https://www.facebook.com/groups/mzansivoiceoverpeople Buy me a coffee if you learned something valuable today! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/gaellegosselin Contact me voice@gaellegosselin.com

A light hearted conversation with Lylah, voice artist from Trinidad and Tobago, who talks to us about finding work for yourself no matter where you are in the world. - Are you "listen-to-able" ? - Whatever accent you have it may be desirable anywhere in the world - Learn to allow yourself to be silly to do character voices - How to create your own work opportunities by marketing to the right people - Above all, be prepared to receive the work that comes to you - Why challenges are actually opportunities for you to improve your skills - The difference in work pace between corporate and freelance life - Create your own happiness by giving to the world what you enjoy doing Producer | Artistic Director| LP Entertainment Theatre -"Reaching Beyond the Grasp"| Co-Author: "Tales from the Forest" Contact Lylah: zenlylah@gmail.com IG: @ZenLylah FB: www.facebook.com/lpentertainmenttheatre -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Join the Facebook group: Mzansi Voice-Over People https://www.facebook.com/groups/mzansivoiceoverpeople Buy me a coffee if you learned something valuable today! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/gaellegosselin Contact me voice@gaellegosselin.com

This is just a snippet, watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/51Ge0S8cg3w Meet the celebrated Egyptian voice artist, Nadeem Khaled ! Also head of Gravy for the Brain Arabia, Nadeem has a passion for educating and growing the voiceover industry in his region. We chat about how arabic speakers in South Africa and around the world can join the industry remotely, and how to work out rates in your currency, as well as how social media can be an important tool for anyone to learn and promote their services. - How each VO talent has an effect on the state of the VO market - What you can learn from Gravy for the Brain - The Arabic language and its different variations - Sharing your knowledge helps better everyone, including yourself - How to land more voice-over work - Why Ethics are important - How networking can be really easy Find Nadeem here: IG: @nadeem.vo Twitter: @NadeemKhaled Clubhouse: @nadeemkhaled nadeem@nadeemkhaled.com Whatsapp: +201020097797 Evolution Voice Agency: info@evolutionvoices.com FB: @EvolutionNK Gravy for the Brain Arabia: Twitter: @GravyForBrainAR IG: @gravyforthebrainarabia https://arabia.gravyforthebrain.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Join the Facebook group: Mzansi Voice-Over People https://www.facebook.com/groups/mzansivoiceoverpeople Buy me a coffee if you learned something valuable today! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/gaellegosselin Contact me voice@gaellegosselin.com

Meet the celebrated Egyptian voice artist, Nadeem Khaled ! Also head of Gravy for the Brain Arabia, Nadeem has a passion for educating and growing the voiceover industry in his region. We chat about how arabic speakers in South Africa and around the world can join the industry remotely, and how to work out rates in your currency, as well as how social media can be an important tool for anyone to learn and promote their services. - How each VO talent has an effect on the state of the VO market - What you can learn from Gravy for the Brain - The Arabic language and its different variations - Sharing your knowledge helps better everyone, including yourself - How to land more voice-over work - Why Ethics are important - How networking can be really easy Find Nadeem here: IG: @nadeem.vo Twitter: @NadeemKhaled Clubhouse: @nadeemkhaled nadeem@nadeemkhaled.com Whatsapp: +201020097797 Evolution Voice Agency: info@evolutionvoices.com FB: @EvolutionNK Gravy for the Brain Arabia: Twitter: @GravyForBrainAR IG: @gravyforthebrainarabia https://arabia.gravyforthebrain.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Join the Facebook group: Mzansi Voice-Over People https://www.facebook.com/groups/mzansivoiceoverpeople Buy me a coffee if you learned something valuable today! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/gaellegosselin Contact me voice@gaellegosselin.com

These are just the highlights, watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/Rr7i7LgFxDk This week we are drawing parallels between the stunt industry and voice acting, don't miss this exciting episode with Cape Town's very own Toni Jean Erasmus! This episode covers topics like: * How to network your way into the industry * There is no overnight success, it takes a lot of time and hard work * Never stop learning, don't ever be complacent * Why you should take great care with any work that you do * Bringing action into your characters * Multitask your activities to maximize your opportunities * About the film industry in Cape Town *Remember to love your job! Contact Toni: IG: @tonijeanerasmus Twitter: @ToniJeanErasmus See more about Toni Jean here: IMDB Demo Reel: https://www.imdb.com/video/vi1053933593?playlistId=nm8049878&ref_=nm_pr_ov_vi https://sarafinamagazine.com/2019/06/12/a-conversation-with-toni-jean-erasmus/ https://soundcloud.com/radio-786-100-4fm/life-as-stuntmaster-real-life-superwoman Interesting sites mentioned in the video: * Critical Role: https://critrole.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpXBGqwsBkpvcYjsJBQ7LEQ * Attack on Titan manga series - live performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrjI4q1wYJw&t=0s -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Join the Facebook group: Mzansi Voice-Over People https://www.facebook.com/groups/mzansivoiceoverpeople Buy me a coffee if you learned something valuable today! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/gaellegosselin Contact me voice@gaellegosselin.com

Today we are drawing parallels between the stunt industry and voice acting, don't miss this exciting episode with Cape Town's very own Toni Jean Erasmus! This episode covers topics like: * How to network your way into the industry * There is no overnight success, it takes a lot of time and hard work * Never stop learning, don't ever be complacent * Why you should take great care with any work that you do * Bringing action into your characters * Multitask your activities to maximize your opportunities * About the film industry in Cape Town *Remember to love your job! Contact Toni: IG: @tonijeanerasmus Twitter: @ToniJeanErasmus See more about Toni Jean here: IMDB Demo Reel: https://www.imdb.com/video/vi1053933593?playlistId=nm8049878&ref_=nm_pr_ov_vi https://sarafinamagazine.com/2019/06/12/a-conversation-with-toni-jean-erasmus/ https://soundcloud.com/radio-786-100-4fm/life-as-stuntmaster-real-life-superwoman Interesting sites mentioned in the video: * Critical Role: https://critrole.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpXBGqwsBkpvcYjsJBQ7LEQ * Attack on Titan manga series - live performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrjI4q1wYJw&t=0s -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Join the Facebook group: Mzansi Voice-Over People https://www.facebook.com/groups/mzansivoiceoverpeople Buy me a coffee if you learned something valuable today! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/gaellegosselin Contact me voice@gaellegosselin.com

Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/GZYdFh9NjTg This week, with Tanja we are chatting about juggling disciplines, work-life balance, coaching, bringing acting skills into voice-over work, reading with meaning, setting up your home studio, and so much more! Contact Tanja: Instagram: @tanja.franzsen See the TVO interviews with SAVOA's Craig Ross: Part 1 - https://youtu.be/pk6a5WJemkA Part 2 - https://youtu.be/YFbczhMmZdc Join the Facebook group: Mzansi Voice-Over People https://www.facebook.com/groups/mzansivoiceoverpeople Buy me a coffee if you learned something valuable today! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/gaellegosselin Contact me voice@gaellegosselin.com

This week, with Tanja we are chatting about juggling disciplines, work-life balance, coaching, bringing acting skills into voice-over work, reading with meaning, setting up your home studio, and so much more! Contact Tanja: Instagram: @tanja.franzsen See the TVO interviews with SAVOA's Craig Ross: Part 1 - https://youtu.be/pk6a5WJemkA Part 2 - https://youtu.be/YFbczhMmZdc Join the Facebook group: Mzansi Voice-Over People https://www.facebook.com/groups/mzansivoiceoverpeople Buy me a coffee if you learned something valuable today! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/gaellegosselin Contact me voice@gaellegosselin.com

Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/nb2uoZMz8WA For a special treat, our guest today is Nigeria's Emeka Onunkwo, casting director for nigerianvoicebank.com, and founder of VOAfrica 2021 - Africa's Largest Voice Over Conference. We will chat about the state of the voice-over industry on the African continent, its potential, and the hurdles it is currently facing. * Find out why localization provides so many opportunities for voice artists all over Africa and around the world * We talk about VO in Nigeria, Kenya, Zambia, Cote d'Ivoire... VOAfrica 2021 is a 3 part vision. The first part is to create a platform where African voice-over talents can Learn, Network, and grow their VO business. The second is then to help African talents resident in Africa cast for global projects while simplifying global access to these African talents. Finally, the 3rd part of the vision is to help African voice projects go global through partnerships and collaborations. VOAfrica 2021 was sponsored by SOVAS (Society of Voice Arts and Sciences), nvb.ng and Gravy For The Brain https://www.gravyforthebrain.com/ https://www.sovas.org/ Get in touch: https://voafrica.com/ IG: @aemie44 & @voicebankng Twitter: @voicebankng FB: https://www.facebook.com/NigerianVoiceBank/ Join the Facebook group: Mzansi Voice-Over People https://www.facebook.com/groups/mzansivoiceoverpeople Buy me a coffee if you learned something valuable today! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/gaellegosselin Contact me voice@gaellegosselin.com

For a special treat, our guest today is Nigeria's Emeka Onunkwo, casting director for nigerianvoicebank.com, and founder of VOAfrica 2021 - Africa's Largest Voice Over Conference. We will chat about the state of the voice-over industry on the African continent, its potential, and the hurdles it is currently facing. * Find out why localization provides so many opportunities for voice artists all over Africa and around the world * We talk about VO in Nigeria, Kenya, Zambia, Cote d'Ivoire... VOAfrica 2021 is a 3 part vision. The first part is to create a platform where African voice-over talents can Learn, Network, and grow their VO business. The second is then to help African talents resident in Africa cast for global projects while simplifying global access to these African talents. Finally, the 3rd part of the vision is to help African voice projects go global through partnerships and collaborations. VOAfrica 2021 was sponsored by SOVAS (Society of Voice Arts and Sciences), nvb.ng and Gravy For The Brain https://www.gravyforthebrain.com/ https://www.sovas.org/ Get in touch: https://voafrica.com/ IG: @aemie44 & @voicebankng Twitter: @voicebankng FB: https://www.facebook.com/NigerianVoiceBank/ 00:00 - Intro 00:47 - How Start 06:07 - VO Industry Nigeria 06:24 - Platforms 08:29 - Localising Content 13:14 - Traveling 15:08 - VO Africa Conference 20:41 - Future Conferences Join the Facebook group: Mzansi Voice-Over People https://www.facebook.com/groups/mzansivoiceoverpeople Buy me a coffee if you learned something valuable today! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/gaellegosselin Contact me voice@gaellegosselin.com

Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/-wcvIVvvDIM Louise Barnes, CEO, and founder of the largest African languages dubbing and localizing studios reveals the secrets of dubbing in the South African languages and how you can get yourself involved in this exciting industry niche. - how to apply to become one of the voices on their books - which languages are the most used in the region - whether you need a home studio - do's and don'ts in the studio - will you be the next African voice of Brad Pitt? - how to practice for dubbing Visit www.earcandy.co.za to find out more! Email trevor@earcandy.co.za to sign up. Join the Facebook group: Mzansi Voice-Over People https://www.facebook.com/groups/mzansivoiceoverpeople Buy me a coffee if you learned something valuable today! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/gaellegosselin Contact me voice@gaellegosselin.com

Hey TVO fans ! It's your turn to share your story :)) Send me a self-tape video (or audio only if you prefer) telling me all about your voice-over career, you know, like we do in the TVO interviews, and include your demo if you like, and some words of advice if you have some to share ! Go ahead and do it in your own language too, from wherever you are in the world ! (um but please give me a little English or French description so I know how to introduce your video !) I'll be making TVO episodes with your stories, so don't delay, send me your stuff as a DM 💜💚 Can't wait to see you 🤗

Louise Barnes, CEO, and founder of the largest African languages dubbing and localizing studios reveals the secrets of dubbing in the South African languages and how you can get yourself involved in this exciting industry niche. - how to apply to become one of the voices on their books - which languages are the most used in the region - whether you need a home studio - do's and don'ts in the studio - will you be the next African voice of Brad Pitt? - how to practice for dubbing Visit www.earcandy.co.za to find out more! Email trevor@earcandy.co.za to sign up. Join the Facebook group: Mzansi Voice-Over People https://www.facebook.com/groups/mzansivoiceoverpeople Buy me a coffee if you learned something valuable today! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/gaellegosselin Contact me voice@gaellegosselin.com

Watch the full video at: https://youtu.be/bauCMdFy3BQ Today's star guest wears many hats, one of which is being a voice coach at SAVOA Durban! Listen up as Kav shows you how to create your character voices, impersonate famous people and how to market your voice-over business to bring in the work. Contact Kavesan: www.voiceartistkav.com bookings@voiceartistkav.com FB: Voice Artist Kav IG: @voiceartistkav Get your coaching with Kavesan at www.savoa.co.za and follow @savoa_sa on Instagram The Simon Sinek YouTube video - Start with Why: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4ZoJKF_VuA Join the Facebook group: Mzansi Voice-Over People https://www.facebook.com/groups/mzansivoiceoverpeople Buy me a coffee if you learned something valuable today! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/gaellegosselin Contact me voice@gaellegosselin.com

Today's star guest wears many hats, one of which is being a voice coach at SAVOA Durban! Listen up as Kav shows you how to create your character voices, impersonate famous people and how to market your voice-over business to bring in the work. Contact Kavesan: www.voiceartistkav.com bookings@voiceartistkav.com FB: Voice Artist Kav IG: @voiceartistkav Get your coaching with Kavesan at www.savoa.co.za and follow @savoa_sa on Instagram The Simon Sinek YouTube video - Start with Why: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4ZoJKF_VuA 00:00 - Intro 00:37 - How did you start? 04:54 - How do you find jobs? 06:15 - Demo Sample 07:12 - Voice training 09:24 - Character development 15:08 - Comedy 16:35 - Marketing 24:55 - Social Media 25:36 - Private coaching 26:21 - Outro Join the Facebook group: Mzansi Voice-Over People https://www.facebook.com/groups/mzansivoiceoverpeople Buy me a coffee if you learned something valuable today! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/gaellegosselin Contact me voice@gaellegosselin.com