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​SPEECHLESS is real life in the voice over industry - our stories, resources, and unsolicited opinions. Plus, competition, financial fails, and nervousness to the point of mustache sweat. We share VO Business how-to’s, the awkward, the embarrassing, you know… real stuff. With 28-years combined experience and six-figure incomes, we are VO in-the-know. Sharing the good stuff with others because ever... more

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(VIDEO PODCAST) In Part 2 of our conversation with voice actor Nikki Lu Lowe, we go deeper into what it really takes to build a sustainable voiceover career. Nikki shares how she approaches client relationships with authenticity and humor, why long-t... more

(VIDEO PODCAST) The Next Chapter Series: Nikki’s a voice actor, mentor, coach, and brainstormer. After careers in teaching, environmental education, and software, she built her voiceover career from the ground up. She hit a lot of walls, got knocked ... more

(VIDEO PODCAST) The Next Chapter Series: Lois Allen Lilly started calling radio stations at age six to enter contests. She became a disc jockey in South Florida at 21. Then a PBS TV correspondent. Then a rights and clearances specialist at NBC News f... more

(VIDEO PODCAST)We talk a lot about momentum in voiceover, but what happens when life interrupts that momentum?In this episode of Speechless VO, Aimee Gironimi shares her journey navigating a voiceover career while facing ongoing health challenges, mu... more

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Nikki Lu Lowe
Voice actor and political VO practitioner
Independent VO artist
Episode: The Next Chapter: Nikki Lu Lowe Part Two - Trust Yourself & Let Go of Outcomes
Lois Allen Lilly
Rock radio personality, PBS correspondent, NBC insider, fine art photography author; narrator of museum/BFS documentaries
Independent, NBC News, PBS
Episode: It's Never Too Late: Lois Allen Lilley's Extraordinary Journey Through Media, Voiceover, and Art
Aimee Gironimi
Voice actor focused on representation and accessibility in VO
Voice actor
Episode: The Next Chapter with Aimee Gironimi: When Your Career Isn’t Linear
Wendy Lands
National talent in Canada with a long-standing VO career; coach and demo producer
Canada / Toronto
Episode: The Next Chapter: How to Build a Career That Holds, with Wendy Lands
Nancy German
Voice actor with 25 years in the business, known for warmth, versatility, and a sharp edge when needed
Independent/Voiceover client roster
Episode: The Next Chapter with Nancy German: The Long Game of Voiceover (and What It Asks of You)
Erika Ward
Voice actor, writer, intuitive thinker
Voice acting/Writer
Episode: The Next Chapter: Stop Making Every Audition About Your Self-Worth
Jen Antkowiak
Voice actor discussed as a returning guest, expert in corporate/medical narration
Episode: The Next Chapter - Featuring Jennifer Antkowiak!
Michelle Annette Bush
Costume designer in LA and voice actor
Freelance/LA TV & Film
Episode: From Sequins to Soundbooths: Michelle Bush’s LA VO Survival Kit
David Goldberg
Owner of Edge Studio
Edge Studio
Episode: Secrets of Staying Relevant and Profitable in VO for 35 Years

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Kim Wilson
Host of the show (co-host) with long-running involvement in the VO community.
Natasha Marchevka
Co-host with extensive involvement in VO discussions and guest appearances.

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 15 ratings
  • Apollo.io for Freelancers

    Great job talking with Dani States! This episode of Speechless was very informative and enlightening. I’ll be taking the plunge soon getting Dani’s course thanks to you both.

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The show blends storytelling with actionable tips on pricing, demos, and client relationships.

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Apollo.io for Freelancers: How to Stop Ghosting Your Leads (and Start Booking Work)
Q: How does a sequence work in Apollo for a freelancer?
A sequence automates a drip of outreach emails with optional personalized elements; if a prospect replies, they are removed from the sequence, and you can pivot to other engagement channels or follow up differently, enabling long-tail outreach.
Apollo.io for Freelancers: How to Stop Ghosting Your Leads (and Start Booking Work)
Q: Why create a course about Apollo.io for VOs?
Because the tutorials from Apollo are geared toward big sales organizations, which can be overwhelming for solopreneurs; a focused, affordable course helps individuals set up practical workflows and avoid common pitfalls while using Apollo.
Apollo.io for Freelancers: How to Stop Ghosting Your Leads (and Start Booking Work)
Q: What is Apollo.io?
Apollo.io is a large B2B database that lets you build precise prospect lists using detailed filters and also supports automated or manual outreach, follow-ups, and even a Chrome extension for researching people and companies.
Make Terrible Choices and Run With Them: The Voiceover Class That Breaks the Rules (in a Good Way)
Q: My first question though, before we get into your incredible service that you offer, is tell everyone about your background so they really know who you are as we get going here.
DC walks through a non-linear career path—from radio to technology to voice acting—emphasizing how each chapter informed his approach to authenticity, risk-taking, and eventual creation of Pop-Up VO as a space to explore voice work without the pressure of perfection.
The Next Chapter: How to Build a Career That Holds, with Wendy Lands
Q: How should a voice actor handle slower periods and financial planning?
She advises focusing on planning seeds and marketing, treating numbers as influenced by uncontrollable factors, and using audits to recalibrate strategies without pressuring oneself with strict monetary targets.

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This show centers on practical, real-world advice for voice actors building sustainable careers in a fast-moving industry. Episodes frequently explore authentic branding, client relationships, marketing strategies, audition techniques, casting processes, and the intersection of VO with broader business goals such as nonprofit work, political advertising, and lead generation. Guests range from long-tenured VO pros and studio owners to producers and marketing specialists, often focusing on longevity, ethics, community, and a growth mindset. A standout throughline is the emphasis on staying true to one's voice while adapting to market shifts, making the content highly useful for freelancers and small studios seeking actionable tactics, mentors... more

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2. Lois Allen Lilly
3. Aimee Gironimi
4. Wendy Lands
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7. Jen Antkowiak
8. Michelle Annette Bush

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