In this episode of Stories from Real Life, host Melvin E. Edwards speaks with voice actor Lea Sakran about her journey in storytelling, voice acting, and the life lessons learned from her characters. Lea shares insights from her multicultural upbringing, the importance of perspective in storytelling, and her experiences in the audiobook industry. She discusses her current projects, including her book about Gusto and Gusta, and offers advice on creativity and self-trust.
https://www.leasakran.com/
Takeaways
I've learned to believe in my own skills.
We only hear about the success, not the failures.
It's important to take different perspectives.
Every language has a certain culture.
I always loved telling stories or inventing stories.
Storytelling helps to understand situations.
Writing is a possibility to create a reality.
The narration is very important for audiobooks.
Translation is a huge work and a great challenge.
Trust yourself, be yourself and listen to yourself
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