Free Online Series - The VO Boardroom

The VO Boardroom isn’t about theory, slop, or “one day you’ll get there” pep talks.

It’s a straight shot of proven tactics from the people who actually know how this industry works: marketing pros, casting directors, website strategists, and career coaches who live and breathe VO every day.

No recycled advice. No abstract nonsense. Just real-world strategies you can put to work immediately.

By the time you’re done here, you won’t just be inspired, you’ll have a game plan, next steps, and the confidence to grow your business with purpose (and without the guesswork).

Tina is reformed talent agent (William Morris Agency, International Creative Management) turned actress, voiceover artist, voiceover coach/demo producer, and casting director.

In addition to her on camera work, she has been narrating the HGTV hit series LOVE IT OR LIST IT since its US debut in 2011, as well as voicing hundreds of TV and radio commercials over the years.

She's now gone back to work on the other side of the glass, joining forces with the awesome team at Sound and Fury Casting.

Tina is also one of the finest commercial voiceover coaches in the country.

Find Tina at TinaMorascoCoaching.com

Kristin Paiva, a seasoned entertainment professional with an impressive 18-year tenure in the industry, dedicated a decade of her career to Casting at the esteemed Walt Disney Company.

Her expertise spans a broad spectrum of the entertainment landscape, offering specialized services in Dialogue Direction.

With a commitment to learning the business from all angles, Kristin has cultivated a deep understanding not just of Casting but also of the talent's perspective, shaping a career approach that values and integrates their experiences.

Her specialization in animation coaching is driven by a primary goal: delivering exceptional value to her clients.

Find Kristin at Paiva.productions

Voiceover Activate is a trifecta of voice over acting, coaching, and casting, all being done of Libby's broadcast-quality home studio.

She says, "I love working in the voice industry and I love getting to do so many different jobs within it.

They all feed each other – I’m a better actor because I get to listen to other talented people perform when I’m casting them in a project.

I’m a better casting director because I speak the language of the actor and understand their process and can convey that to the client.

I’m a better coach because I know what clients are listening for when I cast their projects and how to speak to the talent in a way that is helpful for them and in which they can learn.

Find Libby at VoiceoverActivate.com

Tracy Lindley has been a full-time voice actor since 2014 and is known for her familiar, authentic sound and friendly personality. She attributes the majority of her success in voiceover to her direct marketing efforts using a free LinkedIn profile. Because of the relationships she's built, Tracy continues to voice for brands like KPMG, SharkNinja, Kaiser Permanente and more!

She shares her LinkedIn marketing expertise with other voice actors through her on-demand course, The VO Edge.

Tracy is also the momager for her four children, ages 9-16, who also do voiceover! Their voices can be heard worldwide for brands like Disney Resorts, LegoLand, Advil, Capital One, Verizon, Uber Eats, and more!

Find Tracy @TracyLindleyVO (Instagram & X) and on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracylindley/

Tim Friedlander is a voice actor and studio owner based in Los Angeles, known for his talent and advocacy within the industry.

As the president and co-founder of the National Association of Voice Actors (NAVA), Tim has tirelessly championed for artists' rights, embodying a commitment to the betterment of the profession.

Tim is known for his contributions to popular titles such as "Hunter x Hunter," "One Punch Man," and his portrayal of Long Caster in "Ace Combat 7." Additionally, his performance as the English voice of Ares in the Netflix series "Record of Ragnarok" and as the English Voice of “Daigo Dojima” in the new LIke A Dragon video game series have garnered attention, showcasing his versatility and skill.

Find NAVA @navavoices on all platforms.

Mandy Fisher is a NYC-based full time voiceover actor with over 20 years experience in the industry.

She has worked with brands like Marvel, Crayola, Disney, Peloton, IBM, Coke, Walmart, Kohls and many more.

Her passion for voiceover and genuine love of helping people inspire her to work as a coach with actors of all stages of their career.

She has a voiceover discord and an active TikTok channel where she posts a voiceover video daily.

Her Substack, The Actor's Index, explores many facets of the industry including mental health and neuroscience.

Find Mandy at...
Book time with me: https://astoriared.simplybook.me/v2/
Discord: https://discord.gg/YyKxbgjewj
Substack: https://astoriaredhead.substack.com
Website: https://www.astoriaredheadvoiceover.com
The Voiceover Actor Road Map ENROLLMENT: https://www.actingbusinessbootcamp.com/enrollVO
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@astoriaredhead

With over twenty-five years as a professional voice actor, J. Michael Collins has worked with some of the biggest companies, brands, sports leagues, and organizations on the planet.

In addition to his work in the classic, agency-based world of VO, J. Michael has established himself as a leading authority in the online casting marketplace and has become recognized as an industry leading voice talent coach and demo producer as well.

J. Michael has won more than 50 industry awards as a voice actor, demo producer, scriptwriter, and casting director.

Along with his wife and business partner Anna, J. Michael is the producer of VO Atlanta, the industry’s largest and longest-running conference, co-producer of the One Voice Conference USA, and hosts voice actors each year at luxurious venues in Europe for the signature JMC Euro VO Retreats.

Find J. Michael at JMCDemos.com and JMC Demos on FB, @jmcdemos on Insta, @jmcvoiceover on X, J. Michael Collins on LinkedIn

Billie Jo Konze is a Midwesterner turned Atlanta-based voiceover pro.

She’s voiced campaigns for global brands like Google, RedBull and Pillsbury, delivering everything from sassy, upbeat commercials to warm, authoritative narration.

Clients know her for a direct, no-nonsense approach that gets results.

As the founder of Audacious Accountability, Billie Jo coaches voice actors to ditch excuses and hit their goals.

Her punchy accountability coaching style has helped talent transform side hustles into thriving careers, all with the same energy she brings to the booth.

In The VO Boardroom, she’s the straight-talking ally who ensures you take responsibility for your career, your habits, and your results.

Find her online at https://audaciousaccountability.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/billiejokonze/
In IG at @billiejovo
and on FB at https://www.facebook.com/ActorBillieJoKonze/

Carin Gilfry is a powerhouse in the voiceover industry, known for her work across national commercials, documentary narration, promos, and live announce.

With credits that span major brands and broadcast networks, she’s one of the most recognizable and respected voices working today.

Beyond the booth, Carin serves as co-founder and President of NAVA (the National Association of Voice Actors), where she advocates for performers’ rights, fair pay, and responsible use of AI in the industry.

She also co-founded the eVOcation voiceover conference, a premier event dedicated to the business of VO (coming up September 19-21 Click here for more).

Whether she’s behind the mic, leading industry change, or mentoring talent, her impact reaches across the entire VO landscape.

Find Carin on IG at @caringilfry

Christy Harst is a voice-over actor and advocate for gender equity in media.

Motivated by her own challenges breaking into sports voice-over, she founded Building Doors to empower women in an industry historically dominated by male voices.

Christy is a champion for representation and has become a leading voice for gender diversity in the voice-over community.

Her voice has been featured as the national brand voice for YouTubeTV and John Deere, as well as in a variety of other broadcast and non-broadcast projects.

She works out of her StudioBricks studio in Cleveland, Ohio.

Find Christy at BuildingDoorsVO.com and on the socials at @buildingdoorsvo

Joe Davis is founder and CEO of WebStuff®, a comprehensive marketing, consulting, and web services firm with over 25 years of cross-industry experience.

His extensive expertise encompasses software development, search engine optimization (SEO), artificial intelligence (AI), the voice-over industry, and digital marketing.

He is the founder of VoiceActor.com, the DIY website builder for voice talent.

When he is not working (which is rarely) he is hiking, dancing (Swing, Salsa and International Folk Dancing) and cooking interesting food from around the world.

Find Joe at https://voiceactor.com and at https://www.facebook.com/joe.davis.webstuff and
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-davis-webstuff/

Born with a disability that affects his joints, doctors predicted Tony Jackson would die at 14.

Well, he lived.

In the time he has spent living, he graduated from Arizona State University, became an athlete, and travels around the world to provide commentary for adaptive sports competitions.

He discovered adaptive downhill skiing and placed 2nd in his first race. He loves things that punch you in the face like death metal and spicy food.

As Bruce Wayne, he’s a grant writer and power wheelchair soccer coach/athlete for a disability-focused nonprofit in Phoenix. As Batman, he’s a voice actor who can be heard in audiobooks, popular podcasts, and trainings if you work for a utility company in the South.

He has a few firmly held beliefs: the universe will return the energy you give, we must strive to improve everyday, and mustard is superior to ketchup. Yeah…I said it. Fight me.

Find Tony at https://tonyjacksonvo.com, and @tonyjacksonvo on FB, IG, LinkedIn, and Twitter

Anne Ganguzza is an award-winning voice actor, coach, and producer who specializes in guiding talent to elevate their careers through expert coaching and industry-leading demo production.

With more than 35 years of experience, she combines creativity, business strategy, and authentic storytelling to help voice actors refine their skills, market themselves effectively, and build sustainable success.

Anne is also the host of the award-winning VO BOSS podcast and community, a global platform that provides education, resources, and networking opportunities for voice actors at every stage.

Passionate, dynamic, and results-driven, Anne is dedicated to empowering talent with the skills and strategies they need to succeed in today’s competitive voiceover industry.

Paul Schmidt is a successful voice actor, community builder, and voiceover business coach.

He's also the creator of the VO Freedom Master Plan, a voiceover marketing program designed to generate consistent opportunities for voice actors to book work, and the VO Pro Community, a private, professional, global community created to meet the needs of voice actors and audiobook narrators who want to take their careers to the next level.

Paul has been a voice actor for over 25 years and full-time for the last several. He lives in beautiful Richmond, VA.

Find Paul at https://vopro.pro, on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/@vo-pro
On IG and TT @vopro.pro

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