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Interview with Public Speaker, Educator & Author, Robert Kennedy III – Part 1

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On this episode of the podcast, I am joined by the Co-Founder and President of Speak Write Now Communications. He is a serial entrepreneur and started his first business in 2001, an online music promotion portal with an internet radio station.  He is an award-winning public speaker, corporate trainer and author.  His books include 28 Days To A New Me, 7 Ways To Know You Should Lead and Find Your Voice: 28 Secrets To Help You Speak Up and Speak Out.  He has a background in education, media, and radio.  Through his training company, he works with leaders who need to deliver critical messages with confidence.  He lives in the state of Maryland, where he has been featured on FOX and CW for his work around confident communications.  His name is Robert Kennedy the Third and we had a great conversation that I know you’re going to enjoy listening to. 

In this episode, Robert and I discuss:

  • The problem of COVID- overbooking yourself
  • Robert’s introduction to voice
  • How starting and operating 4 different vocal groups helped him understand vocals
  • His transition into voice acting from teaching biology
  • Robert’s first interaction with radio and how that popped back up when he transitioned into voice over
  • Using sound/voice to build trust in business
  • Voice of a Leader presentation
  • Robert’s development of a 4 part assessment for voice analysis and use in leadership
  • How you can use the assessment to adjust your own vocal style
  • How to look at your intended result to change your vocal strategy
  • How babies use their vocal patterns to communicate what they need
  • Finding who wants what you have to give and how to use our voice to communicate appropriately 
  • Different systems within different styles of leadership
  • Understanding who you’re communicating with
  • introverts and extroverts
  • Morning routines

 

If you want to get in contact with Robert, you can find him at www.RobertKennedy3.com or www.SpeakWriteNow.com. He can also be found on social media on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/storytellersgrowthlab or on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertkennedy3/. You can join the Story Tellers Growth Lab here: http://storytellersgrowthlab.com/. Here is the information for Robert’s book: 28 Days To A New Me: A Journey Of Commitment (2nd Edition) – https://amzn.to/3gutenk 

This episode was very skillfully made to sound beautiful by the talented Humberto Franco (http://www.humbertofranco.com/).

Would you consider reviewing the Audio Branding Podcast?  If so, here’s the Apple Podcast link: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/audio-branding/id1489042453  And if you like what you hear (and read!) – please do share it with anyone you think might be interested. Thanks so much!

And if you’re interested in crafting an audio brand for your business, why not check out my FREE download – 5 Tips For Implementing An Intentional Audio Strategy at https://voiceoversandvocals.com/audio-branding-strategy/

Interview with Editor & Producer, Carrie Caulfield Arick – Part 1

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My next guest is the founder of YaYa Podcasting which empowers podcasters and podcasting professionals to create meaningful impact by providing production services, coaching and training. She’s the host of Just Podcasting, a seasonal show exploring podcasting life and culture and co-host of Podcast Editors Mastermind for those in the business of podcast post-production. She’s co-founder of the female podcast producers and editors community, Just Busters, which helps empower women in new media through networking, mentorship, advocacy and monthly trainings.  I’m super pleased to be talking with Carrie Caulfield Arick – and I know this discussion will have a lot of useful information in it – especially for those of you who already have or are starting a podcast of your own! So pay attention! You might just learn a thing or two.

In this episode, Carrie and I discuss:

  • How COVID has shifted her business
  • What has happened to podcasting since COVID has hit
  • How podcasting looks in different countries and cultures 
  • What led her to podcasting and audio
  • Her first podcast love
  • Her first podcast and the pains of getting started
  • Starting her podcast consulting business 
  • Growing her podcast consulting business
  • What she’s learned from growing her business and team
  • What she loves the most about podcasts
  • Carrie’s advice to keep people engaged in your podcast
  • Carrie’s take on audio branding for podcasts
  • How she works with her podcast clients
  • Questions to ask yourself when picking the music/audio for your podcast
  • Answering the question: how long should my podcast be?

If you want to get in contact with Carrie, you can find her at www.yayapodcasting.com. She can also be found on social media on Facebook at www.facebook.com/yayapodcasting/ or on Instagram at www.instagram.com/carriearick/.   

 

This episode was very skillfully made to sound beautiful by the talented Humberto Franco (http://www.humbertofranco.com/).

Would you consider reviewing the Audio Branding Podcast?  If so, here’s the Apple Podcast link: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/audio-branding/id1489042453  And if you like what you hear (and read!) – please do share it with anyone you think might be interested. Thanks so much!

And if you’re interested in crafting an audio brand for your business, why not check out my FREE download – 5 Tips For Implementing An Intentional Audio Strategy at https://voiceoversandvocals.com/audio-branding-strategy/

Interview with Creative Director & Composer, Nick Crane- Part 1

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Nick Crane has been making music since he was 8 and making movies since he was 11. In 2019, he launched Racket Club- a boutique music production studio. Nick’s had the pleasure of working with Nike, Verizon, Ford, and others. Racket Club also creates scores for short films and his most recent score released in April of 2020.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Nick’s background and how he got into this work
  • What his business, Racket Club does differently
  • The struggle of making money in the music industry these days
  • What artists bring to a company’s branding
  • How he works with brands and artists
  • What we’ve seen as a trend in COVID responses from brands
  • Some of the challenges of doing audio work 

You can find Nick Crane at www.racketclub.tv, and on Instagram-  www.instagram.com/racket.club.music.

This episode was very skillfully made to sound beautiful by the talented Humberto Franco (http://www.humbertofranco.com/).

Would you consider reviewing the Audio Branding Podcast?  If so, here’s the Apple Podcast link: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/audio-branding/id1489042453  And if you like what you hear (and read!) – please do share it with anyone you think might be interested. Thanks so much!

And if you’re interested in crafting an audio brand for your business, why not check out my FREE download – 5 Tips For Implementing An Intentional Audio Strategy at https://voiceoversandvocals.com/audio-branding-strategy/

Interview with Podcast Producer & Storyteller, Elaine Appleton Grant- Part 2

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This week, we are diving back into part 2 of my interview with Elaine Appleton Grant. Last week, we discussed a lot of the ins and outs of starting and doing a podcast. This week we dive into a bit deeper how COVID is affecting the business of podcasting and how to tap into your audience when figuring out your own podcast.

In this second part, we discuss:

  • How COVID has affected podcasting and what is coming out of this
  • The podcasts she’s seen out of COVID and what effects they’re having on society
  • Different podcast formats and figuring out what’s right for you/ your podcast
  • The importance of being tuned into your audience to know what they want to listen to
  • Some of the things that deteriorate the quality of your podcast
  • How to improve the quality of your own voice 
  • How larger companies are using podcasts to their advantage
  • What Elaine is currently working on

To find out more about Elaine Appleton Grant, you can find her most easily on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/appletongrant/). If you’re interested in her services, you can find out more information at www.podcastallies.com. She also has a Kickstart your podcast worksheet that you can find here: www.podcastallies.com/audiobranding 

This episode was very skillfully made to sound beautiful by the talented Humberto Franco (http://www.humbertofranco.com/).

Would you consider reviewing the Audio Branding Podcast?  If so, here’s the Apple Podcast link: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/audio-branding/id1489042453  And if you like what you hear (and read!) – please do share it with anyone you think might be interested. Thanks so much!

And if you’re interested in crafting an audio brand for your business, why not check out my FREE download – 5 Tips For Implementing An Intentional Audio Strategy at https://voiceoversandvocals.com/audio-branding-strategy/

Interview With Producer And Voice Director, Jeff Howell – Part 2

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Here’s part two of my interview with producer and voice director, Jeff Howell. We talked about what specifically ad agencies are considering when choosing talent for a voiceover gig and the most important thing that will influence their decision.

We also discussed:

  • How the dubbing work Jeff does has been affected by the COVID-19 shutdowns (during which time we recorded this episode)
  • Why historically, dubbing has had a bad rap
  • The difference in how people are receiving programming these days
  • How Jeff chooses talent for dubbing
  • How Jeff brings reality to a dubbing performance
  • Why great actors often miss the mark and blow their voiceover auditions 
  • How sound and audio have historically been on the back burner while the visual has been stressed more
  • Why it doesn’t work when TV spots are pulled and run as radio spots
  • How Jeff gets emotional performances from voice actors
  • What has changed with promos during the COVID-19 shutdowns
  • The PSA project Jeff is currently working on
  • What else Jeff has going on right now

To learn more about Jeff and his work, you can visit http://www.jeffhowellvo.com or email him at jeff@jeffhowellvo.com to connect.

This episode was very skillfully made to sound beautiful by the talented Humberto Franco (http://www.humbertofranco.com/).

Would you consider reviewing the Audio Branding Podcast?  If so, here’s the Apple Podcast link: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/audio-branding/id1489042453  And if you like what you hear (and read!) – please do share it with anyone you think might be interested. Thanks so much!

And if you’re interested in crafting an audio brand for your business, why not check out my FREE Audio Branding Worksheet?

Interview With Producer And Voice Director, Jeff Howell – Part 1

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Jeff Howell launched his voiceover industry career as an agent at Abrams-Rubaloff and Lawrence then crossed over to the creative side as a casting director / radio producer at Bert Berdis and Company. Later, he was hired as the VP of Production at World Wide Wadio. He has produced radio commercials and network radio TV promos, served as a post-production supervisor and director, directed narration, and more. He now runs his own company producing and directing all things voiceover. He teaches voiceover acting at schools, facilitates workshops, and does private coaching for voiceover talent.

In part one of my conversation with Jeff, we spoke about how he got started in the industry, as well as:

  • How things are going for him in the midst of the COVID-19 shutdowns (during which time we recorded this episode)
  • Why Jeff shifted from theater to television, radio, and film while in school
  • What roles Jeff had in voiceover at Abrams-Rubaloff and Lawrence
  • Why Jeff decided to change jobs in order to work as a casting director at Bert Berdis and Company
  • Working for World Wide Wadio
  • How Jeff started his own company
  • Casting talent to do dubbing work for Netflix
  • What Jeff loves about interacting with voiceover talent
  • The trends and transitions Jeff has seen throughout his years in the industry
  • Why now is a wonderful time for actors to get into voiceover
  • The increasing amount of diversity in voiceover talent
  • How Jeff finds talent for voiceover jobs and supports them during auditions and reads
  • The negative side of the advancements in technology for voiceover
  • The benefits that technology is providing during the COVID-19 restrictions

You can find more information on Jeff Howel at his website http://www.jeffhowellvo.com, or you can email him at jeff@jeffhowellvo.com to connect.

This episode was very skillfully made to sound beautiful by the talented Humberto Franco (http://www.humbertofranco.com/).

Would you consider reviewing the Audio Branding Podcast?  If so, here’s the Apple Podcast link: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/audio-branding/id1489042453  And if you like what you hear (and read!) – please do share it with anyone you think might be interested. Thanks so much!

And if you’re interested in crafting an audio brand for your business, why not check out my FREE Audio Branding Worksheet?