Why Voice Over?

I've received many compliments for my voice since the late 80's. Hmmmmm.... perhaps they know something I have not yet discovered about myself.

In 2008, while discovering the "world" of background acting and doing some research, I came across a studio that specializes in voice over training, coaching and production. They were very reputable, so I signed up for their evaluation course to get feedback. They thought I had a nice voice and that there definitely is a market for my voice.

Since then I have taken several coaching sessions, attended various workshops and participate regularly in their biweekly teleconferences with seasoned professionals.

In 2009, I was fortunate to work with my company's Communications Department to do voice over for a commercial, which was aired on Comcast. It's kind of nice receiving a phone call from someone who recognized my voice on the air or some other media.

I'm excited about this new venture and I'm trusting God that he will continue to open doors and direct my path.

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"The Voice"

One day a friend asked me to speak with one of his younger college mentees. Later that week he told his friend that he was talking to me, his friend said, who "the voice"?
That's been my name ever since.

This endeavor is the fruit of much encouragement and many, many compliments over the years. Here are just a few of the more memorable comments:

Friends Of My Sisters

Friend: Your sister called.
My sister: Which one?
Friend: The one with the sexy voice.

A Woman From An Architectural Firm

She came to my job at that time and told me that she loved my voice.
She said she would tell others to call my number just to hear my voice.

A Former Roommate regarding my voicemail greeting

Roommate: Can't you use a normal voice?
Me: This is my normal voice.
Roommate: My coworkers say they call to get their morning therapy.

Reading Instructions For An Engineering Exam

The other proctors I work with also call me "The Voice". In 2010 one of the examinees came up to me as he was leaving for lunch and said, "you have an AMAZING voice. My company pays a lot of money for people to use their voice." (He works for AT&T)

A Former Co-Worker

A co-worker asked if I would record her voice mail greeting for her private practice. The next day she called and said, girl, you need to get you some business cards and start your own business. Five people called me within the past 24 hours and said, "WHO did your greeting?"

My Former Hair Stylist

I think he was actually the first to refer to me as "The Voice". He used to tease me by saying I should work for companies that use those 900 numbers.

To all of you represented above and those
who've made similar comments,

THANK YOU!

A special "thank you" to the following individuals:

To God for my gifts and abilities. May I always strive to use them for His glory.

To Wayne Nolting for my beautiful website.

To Nelba Marquez-Greene and Gene Kelly for your feedback and encouragement.

To Randi, my voice over coach, for your encouragement, instruction and guidance.

To Jose Semedo and Mike Ingrassia who are always so accommodating and graciously allow me to use their studio to produce voice over auditions and work.