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Christine Mottram
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The Holistic Homes Podcast
S1E13: The Building Science Behind Sustainable Architecture with Emily Mottram
Houses don’t need to breathe. People need to breathe. Houses on the other hand, need to dry. These are the wise words of today’s guest, Emily Mottram. Emily is an architect and principal of Mottram Architecture. She is a building science educator, co-host on “The BS & Beer Show” and hosts a monthly podcast “E3 - Energy and Efficiency with Emily,” focusing on building science, architecture and female entrepreneurship.Emily is a wealth of knowledge! She shares her journey from growing up in a farming community to becoming a leading expert in sustainable architecture and building science. We...
2024-06-12
56 min
Voice what Matters: the Podcast
American Accent Coaching & the Actor's Craft: Interview with Alistair Nwachukwu
Curious about how I coach the American accent? Have a listen to this episode, which is an interview and mini accent-coaching session with Alistair Nwachukwu. Alistair is a UK-based actor and a recent LAMDA graduate who has been working with me on voice, acting and accents privately for some time. In this episode, we talk about his process for learning the American accent. Themes that come up are: learning an accent is like learning a dance. You have to learn the steps first. We talk through what those steps are Alistair talks about his process fo...
2022-01-11
55 min
Voice what Matters: the Podcast
The Story behind the General American Accent Course Pack for Brits, my online video course
In case you haven't noticed, I have recently released my first online video course, The General American Accent Course Pack for Brits. In this episode, I talk about the inspiration behind the making of this course and what the course entails. Designed to be like a digital book/online course/ accent coach in your pocket, the course has over 3 hours of content and is broken down into 59 (short and easily digestible) videos that cover everything you need to know to authentically own a General American accent in your own voice, which you can watch in your own t...
2021-09-26
14 min
Voice what Matters: the Podcast
Voice Work and the Acting Craft: Conversation with Georgina Onuorah
This episode is part of a series where I talk with actors I’ve worked with about how they incorporate voice work into their craft. Georgina Onuorah is a London-based actress, singer and dancer. Her professional debut was playing Alice Fitzwarren in Dick Whittington at the National Theatre and she is currently the alternate Cinderella in the West End production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cinderella . She graduated from ArtsEd in 2020, where I was one of her voice and speech teachers. During our conversation, Georgina had some profound insights about how voice work has helped her find her authentic cent...
2021-08-22
41 min
Voice what Matters: the Podcast
Voice Work and the Acting Craft: Conversation with Sam Buchanan
This episode is part of a series where I talk with actors I’ve worked with about their voices and how they incorporate voice work into their craft. In this episode, I talk with Sam Buchanan. Sam is a 23-year old actor from Kent, England. He graduated from ArtsEd's BA Acting program in 2019, which is where we met. I was one of Sam’s voice teachers there. He has appeared on “EastEnders”, is currently shooting a new global thriller for Amazon called “The Power” and a new BBC3 series called “SuperHoe”, written by and starring Nicole Lecky.Sam and I had a r...
2021-07-11
47 min
Voice what Matters: the Podcast
Voice Work and the Acting Craft: Conversation with Will Edgerton
This episode is part of a series where I talk with actors I’ve worked with about how they incorporate voice work into their craft. In this episode, I talk with @willedgerton. Will is an actor originally from Wigan, who trained at ArtsEducational Schools London. He is currently in rehearsals to make his professional debut playing Tybalt in Romeo and Juliet at the Globe this summer, directed by Ola Ince. Will and I start by talking about his experience with adapting vocally to working in a large outdoor theatre space where you have to compete with the ele...
2021-06-13
51 min
Voice what Matters: the Podcast
What is an Authentic Voice? Part 3
On the podcast, I've been doing a series on the ‘authentic’ voice— what does it mean to have an authentic voice? How do you find it? Where I’ve landed so far is that being an authentic communicator is not so much about a certain type of sound but about a feeling— how does it feel to you when you are communicating? Connected to your experience? Connected to the experience of who you’re talking to?This can be extremely difficult, because society doesn’t exactly help us to be this kind of communicator. In this episode, I...
2021-05-25
08 min
Voice what Matters: the Podcast
What is an authentic voice? Part 2
The authentic voice: how would you define it? This is the tiny, not at all philosophical topic I tackle in Season 3, Episode 4 of "Voice what Matters: the Podcast": ‘The Authentic Voice: Part 2’. In Part 1, I talked about what the word ‘authenticity’ means and what issues that throws up about how to find your own authentic voice. In this episode, I look at some useful and not useful questions to ask yourself if you are curious about communicating authentically.The big theme that comes up is— it’s not about how you sound— it’s about how you fe...
2021-05-02
08 min
Voice what Matters: the Podcast
What is an authentic voice? Part 1
This is the first episode under the new 'Voice what Matters' title and, to celebrate, I've picked a juicy topic:Authenticity. It’s definitely a buzzword these days. Everyone is talking about authenticity. It’s something we value in our friends, our partners, our leaders and ourselves. And it comes up a lot in voice coaching— clients often want to find their authentic voice. But what exactly does that mean? This is the first episode in a 3-part series where I look at this topic. In this episode I explore the conversation around the authentic voice—what is it?
2021-04-11
10 min
Voice what Matters: the Podcast
Bye Bye BeSpoke and Exciting Announcement
This is a brief episode to let you know that this will be the last episode under the ‘BeSpoke Speaks’ title. If you are a regular listener or subscriber, don’t fret. All of the old content will still be there, but everything is getting a shiny new name and logo. This is part of an evolution on my part. I am launching a new voice and communication coaching website and business, and I would like all of the content to have the same brand. So for those of you who have been listening for awhile, thank you so...
2021-03-15
05 min
Voice what Matters: the Podcast
Voice Warm Up for Podcasters
This episode offers a warm up specifically for people who regularly speak publicly through technology, particularly podcasters. It’s a follow-up from a previous episode, ‘Vocal Consideration for Podcasters’, where I spoke with Ryan O’Shea, LA-based voice coach and podcaster, about what is helpful and not so helpful for podcasters to think about vocally. Where we landed in that episode is that the trap of podcasting is trying to listen to the way you sound and emulate a certain sound. Your audience will respond much more to you if you shift your focus to how you want your...
2021-03-01
28 min
Voice what Matters: the Podcast
Vocal Considerations for Podcasters: Conversation with Ryan O'Shea
What do podcasters need to think about in terms of their voices? In this episode, ‘Voice for Podcasters: Conversation with Ryan O’Shea’, I talk to my good friend, fellow voice coach and podcaster, Ryan, about the vocal issues that the medium of podcasts presents, and how podcasters can address them. Ryan O’Shea is a voice, accent and public speaking coach based in LA. She also has a podcast called “Speaking of…conversations on voice, speech & identity with Ryan O’Shea” which delves into fascinating conversations around voice and identity.The difficulty with podcasting is...
2021-02-10
56 min
Voice what Matters: the Podcast
Zoom into 2021: Voice Warm Up for Virtual Communication
Happy New Year! More than ever before, you might be feeling like you need a refresher as we say ‘bye’ to 2020 and try to embrace 2021. We have reason to be hopeful that we will be back communicating in person regularly soon, but because we are starting off 2021 largely virtual, this first episode of Season 3 has got your back. This warm up is designed to help you release and prepare the body, breath and voice for virtual communication.Long periods of virtual communication can lead to a lot of tension in the body and voice, because sitting all day...
2021-01-04
17 min
Voice what Matters: the Podcast
30-Minute Mind/Body/Voice Warm Up
Hi Friends, This episode is a guided warm up that explores mindfulness, releasing physical tensions and connecting to your breath and voice. This warm up came out of our 3 last episodes, where we’ve been talking about what mindfulness, breathing and extraneous physical tensions have to do with the voice. Those episodes were the what and why, and this warm up explores the how: how can a practice that includes mindfulness, letting go of extraneous physical tension, and connecting to your breath help your voice feel more powerful and connected? We don’t do a lot...
2020-06-01
27 min
Voice what Matters: the Podcast
Let's Get Physical(ly released)
Hi Friends, How does excess physical tension in the body impact the voice? Or, in other words: What’s the relationship between the tension you have going on in your body and the sound of your voice? Your voice gets made in your body, thanks to your breath. How you’re using your body impacts how easily you’re breathing, which impacts how easily you’re speaking. Having some tension in the body is necessary for you to be upright and moving around in the world, but we’re talking about e...
2020-05-25
23 min
E3: Energy & Efficiency With Emily
S2:E19 Building Durability & Architecture Part 2
Show NotesChristine WilliamsonBuilding science and construction for architects.www.christine-williamson.com@buildingsciencefightclub“Buildings Don’t Lie” Henry GiffordBuilding Science CorporationBuilder’s Guide to Cold Climates
2020-05-22
37 min
Voice what Matters: the Podcast
Mind your Voice: The link between Mindfulness and Voice Coaching
Hey Friends, This episode addresses the question: What is the link between voice coaching and mindfulness? Have you ever heard of that word-- mindfulness? We bet you have— mindfulness is pretty hot right now, and has been for awhile. Mindfulness, boiled down to its essence, is being in the here and now. There are many strategies and practices for becoming more mindful, and they are all grouped into this movement called “Mindfulness”. So why would that be relevant at all in voice and communication coaching?Themes that come up in the episode are: the link bet...
2020-05-18
13 min
E3: Energy & Efficiency With Emily
S2:E18 Building Durability & Architecture Part 1
Show NotesChristine WilliamsonBuilding science and construction for architects.www.christine-williamson.com@buildingsciencefightclub
2020-05-15
51 min
Voice what Matters: the Podcast
What's breathing got to do with it?
Hey friends, This podcast episode is dedicated to answering the question: Why do we talk about breathing in voice coaching? This question came up with a private client who came to Christine to work on strengthening his voice, because he often feels sore after a day of talking at work. The short answer? The breath is the power source for the voice. Without breath, there is no voice. This episode looks at: the relationship between breathing and speakingthe difference between breathing normally just to survive vs. breathing to speakhow the way y...
2020-05-11
21 min
Voice what Matters: the Podcast
'Cause we are living in a virtual world: Virtual Communication Presence
Are you finding yourself on Zoom a lot lately? We are living through some interesting times. For the last few weeks, a third of the world’s population has been on lockdown as the world battles the Covid-19 Pandemic. For many of us, this has meant completely changing the way we regularly communicate both professionally and personally, because we can’t socialize with people outside of our homes. So we’re having to bridge the gap by communicating virtually— through platforms like Zoom, or Microsoft Teams, or Skype or FaceTime—- platforms where we can still see each other...
2020-05-04
28 min
Voice what Matters: the Podcast
Man Up! How does trying to sound masculine affect your voice?
Hey Friends, In this episode, we explore deeper sociological issues around masculinity, and how trying to sound masculine might be impacting and even impeding your vocal expression. The pressures men face to have a deep, masculine-sounding voice are real, and often, our male clients, to get what they think is that sound, end up pressing their voices down in a way that makes their voices sound monotone, mumbly and trapped. This is a pressure that faces both men and women because a deeper, more ‘masculine’ sound is also associated with more gravitas and authori...
2020-04-27
28 min
Voice what Matters: the Podcast
The Importance of Rituals
Hey Friends, In this episode, we discuss the importance of creating regular rituals for yourself that help you feel more at ease generally, so that you can be more at ease in and ready for important communication events, like meetings, presentations, auditions, performances, etc. Rituals, whether physical, vocal, mental or some combination of all three, can help you start a communication event mindfully, because they allow you to take ownership over your own presence and how you are feeling before you start. These rituals can be something that are regular or something you do right before you c...
2020-04-20
24 min
Voice what Matters: the Podcast
Staying Present in Unprecedented Times: Part 3
Hi Friends, This episode is Part 3 of our 3-part series, 'Staying Present in Unprecedented Times,' designed to support you through this crazy new world of isolation and uncertainty as we navigate the health crisis that is Covid-19. In Part 1, we took you through a mindfulness practice called Orientation to help you connect to the present moment through your senses. In Part 2, we combined Orientation with a body scan to help you feel more embodied as you orient to the present moment. In this episode, we dive deeper into both Orientation and the body scan pr...
2020-04-13
11 min
Voice what Matters: the Podcast
Staying Present in Unprecedented Times: Part 2
Hi Friends, This is part 2 of our 3 part series, 'Staying Present in Unprecedented Times', designed to support you through this crazy new world of isolation and uncertainty as we navigate the health crisis that is Covid-19. In Part 1, we took you through a mindfulness practice called Orientation to help you connect to the present moment through your senses. In this episode, we will practice orientation again, and then move into an oriented body scan so you can start to feel more connected to your body in the present moment, then we end with orientation from a...
2020-04-06
10 min
Voice what Matters: the Podcast
Staying Present in Unprecedented Times: Part 1
Hi Friends, There's no doubt about it-- these are some unprecedented times. At the time we are publishing this episode, the UK and much of Europe are on lockdown-- we don't know how long it's going to go on and how much our world is going to change by the time we get through the health crisis caused by Covid-19. If you're like us, you may be finding yourself particularly isolated and anxious these days. We created a three-part series to help you stay present and find some ease in these crazy times. This episode is...
2020-03-30
12 min
Voice what Matters: the Podcast
How to Become More Present: Conversation with Craig Deuchar
Hey Friends, Are you looking to become more present in your communication, or just in general? In this episode, Christine talks with her dear friend and colleague Craig Deuchar about a body of work called Organic Intelligence(r), and why it can be a useful practice to help you become more present generally and in your communication. Christine started working with Craig on an OI practice almost two years ago, and it has completely transformed the way she approaches communication training. Organic Intelligence is a mindfulness and compassion based clinical approach designed to alleviate the sy...
2020-03-23
1h 16
Voice what Matters: the Podcast
Listen Up Part 2: Practical Embodied Listening Sequence
Hey Friends, This episode is a follow-up from "Listen Up", which came out a few weeks ago. In that episode, embodied living coach Nathalie-Joel Smith and Christine talked about the important role that listening plays in communication, and why it can be so hard to do. In this episode, Nathalie guides you through an embodied listening sequence so that you can actually practice listening, which you can use as a warm up and as a standalone practice in honing your ability to be more present in your own body and surroundings. The invitation in this se...
2020-03-16
33 min
Voice what Matters: the Podcast
The Importance of Voicework for Camera: Conversation with Mark Street
Hey Friends, Are you an actor who is working or who has an interest in working in Film/TV? If so, this episode is geared for you. In this episode, Christine interviews her dear friend and colleague Mark Street about the importance of actors applying their voice work to any work they do on camera. Mark is a filmmaker and Screen Acting Tutor at ArtsEd in London, and in his work he identifies several regular pitfalls that actors fall into vocally when working onscreen, including: dropping the voice down and not having intention. This som...
2020-03-09
55 min
Voice what Matters: the Podcast
Voice in Tech!
Hey Friends! This week's episode is of the future! Not really because we recorded back in January but the focus of our discussion and tips is voice and tech. We discuss the potential barriers of technology to effective communication and offer tips and tricks to turn it to your advantage. Whether you're submitting audition videos, live streaming meetings or events in your job, or---I don't know---podcasting at home, this is for you!We also cover working with tech in live situations, so discussing different types of microphones, including a side story about discovering what AV t...
2020-03-04
29 min
Voice what Matters: the Podcast
Our Jaws, Ourselves
Hey Friends! We're dipping our toes into a big conversation this week, talking about something that we've both experienced and are frequently asked about by family and friends...JAW TENSION! Whether it's situational, emotional, grinding teeth, alignment issues, athletic activity, the jaw is an interesting reflection of how we manage all kinds of stresses. This episode is a general conversation about where it comes from and dealing with the discomfort of jaw pain. It also offers a couple exercises you can do anytime, anywhere. We also take a moment to celebrate our fantastic technological advancements fo...
2020-02-26
33 min
Voice what Matters: the Podcast
Listen Up!
In this episode, Christine interviews her dear friend and colleague, Nathalie Joel-Smith, about the importance of embodied listening in communication. The importance of listening can sometimes get overlooked in communication coaching, both for actors and public speakers, even though it really is the vital component to connection within communication. Nathalie and Christine discuss what listening really is, why it can be hard to listen, and tools we can develop to listen better. Themes that come up are: Defining “Listening in” and “Listening out”: listening is a sensorial experience that involves tuning into our surroundings and who we’re talk...
2020-01-05
51 min
Voice what Matters: the Podcast
Radio and TV Interviews: Advice from the Trenches
This is an extra special episode because it features an interview with Christine’s husband, Emanuel Adam. Through his job, Emanuel regularly does radio and TV interviews with the likes of BBC, CNN and NPR, and he and Christine talk here about advice he has as someone who has had very little media training on how to approach these high-pressure interview situations. His advice is great for these specialized situations but also holds for any public speaking event.The big theme that comes up in the episode for both TV and Radio is the importance of having a...
2020-01-05
38 min
Voice what Matters: the Podcast
Voice Warm Up for Social Situations
This episode is a practical sequence to warm you up mentally, physically and vocally for social situations. Inspiration for this sequence came from an earlier episode, Episode 1 of Season 2, ‘Voice Work for Social Situations’ where we answered a question from a listener about why it can be hard to apply voice technique to social situations. This is a practical sequence that addresses the solutions we talked about in that episode. This sequence is for you if:you ever experience anxiety in social situations. This is designed to help ground you so that you can find more enjoy...
2020-01-05
40 min
Voice what Matters: the Podcast
Voice Work for Kids
In this episode, our dear friend Lindsay Carretero, a Voice Coach from Jupiter, Florida, offers an amazing voice and body warm up for kids or for those of us who are kids at heart. It's structured so that voice teachers and coaches working with kids can literally plug in a device in the classroom and play the sequence, or kids can practice the sequence at home in their own time. There is some partner work involved, so feel free to do this sequence with a friend. Enjoy and if you have any questions, email us at bespoke.comcontact@gmail...
2019-10-31
25 min
Voice what Matters: the Podcast
Voice from a Director's Perspective: Conversation with Janette Smith
In this episode, Christine talks to friend and colleague Janette Smith. Janette is a freelance director and actor trainer, and has a lot of interesting thoughts about what she's looking for from actors vocally. This episode is especially relevant for actors who are in training or who are thinking about training, but is also useful for all professionals! Themes that come up are: - actors need to know their instruments: how to use them and what their limits are. - There is nothing worse for the audience than hearing actors hurting themselves. Audiences don’t like...
2019-10-31
25 min
Voice what Matters: the Podcast
Voice from a Director's Perspective: Conversation with Dan Bird
In this podcast episode, Christine talks to her friend and teaching colleague at ArtsEd, Dan Bird. Dan is an acting teacher and director, and has some really useful thoughts for actors about what he's looking for vocally from performers when he's directing. The big theme that emerges is the importance of vocal color and a sense of play with pitch range variety, so that the voice is responsive from moment to moment to what's happening in the text. Here are other themes that come up: The connection between differentiation of thought and the voice organically changing The...
2019-10-31
26 min
Voice what Matters: the Podcast
Vocal Health: Alternatives to Throat Clearing
In this episode, we discuss some helpful alternatives to throat clearing, which, in this cold and flu season, can really get in the way of your presentation or performance. Whether it be mucous or a dry throat, the need to throat-clear can create anxiety in public speaking situations. The good news is, there are some things you can do to prevent the situation and also things you can do in the moment to help ease the mucous/dryness. Themes that come up are: Drinking Water ahead of time Avoiding coffee/tea/dairy right before you...
2019-10-31
14 min
Voice what Matters: the Podcast
Voice Work for Social Settings
This is our first podcast episode in our new format, where Lindsay and I discuss a question from YOU, our listeners. The question we talked about in this episode is: It’s strange- when performing I find speech easier and more controlled but in social settings I often find myself stumbling over my words or find it difficult to make my words clear. However if I try and use the techniques I use to speak clearly on stage in social settings I find it comes across as wrong for the situation. How can I combat this without ov...
2019-10-31
23 min
Voice what Matters: the Podcast
Managing Nerves: The moment before
We have many sequences on previous podcast episodes that help you warm up and prepare ahead of a performance or a presentation, but what about that moment right before you get up to speak? That moment, while you are waiting, is often nerve-wracking. This is a short sequence that coaches you through where to place your focus in that moment before, allowing you to stay present, rather than in another world thinking about how nervous you are. You can listen to it ahead of time and then keep the sequence in mind whenever you are in ‘the moment before’. The...
2019-10-06
12 min
Voice what Matters: the Podcast
Five-Minute Voice Warm Up
This is a 5-minute vocal warm up that’s designed for you to do right before you walk into your audition or presentation. The idea with this is that you’ve done a longer warm up at home, but then you’ve traveled to your audition/presentation, and you need something to get your voice and body back in gear.
2019-10-06
06 min
Voice what Matters: the Podcast
Voice Work for Tough Talks
If you know you have a tough talk coming up, this episode is a sequence that is designed to help you get physically, vocally and emotionally prepared for it. You can do this before the difficult conversation, or just do it and use the principles of it the next time a tough talk comes up.
2019-10-06
16 min
Voice what Matters: the Podcast
Voice Work for Focus and Concentration
This episode is all about using voice work to help you find a sense of focus and concentration. A little-known side affect of the body work that comes along with working on the voice is that it’s great to help you tune in and gain a sense of focus and concentration. This sequence is useful if you are embarking on a new project, a new school year, a new job, or looking to renew your sense of focus towards your existing ventures. It gets your body releasing and breathing, builds your proprioception (your body’s sense of itself) and...
2019-10-06
18 min
Voice what Matters: the Podcast
Finding an Aligned Perspective: The Eyes
Thinking about how you use your eyes (and how you see the world) is an easy way to check in with your alignment and your perspective. Being in your alignment is key to finding groundedness, presence, and grace. It also makes breathing easier, which makes speaking easier. This will be an especially useful sequence for you if you tend to get rigid when finding your alignment, or if you tend to hyper-focus with your vision.
2019-10-06
10 min
Voice what Matters: the Podcast
Find your Ground! Connecting to your Vocal Authority
If you have ever been told that you don’t sound authoritative enough, or that you aren’t grounded enough, then the sequence in this episode is for you. This week, we explore finding an authoritative sound that feels authentic to you and helps you connect on a deeper level to what you are saying. It’s good for public speakers who want to convey their message with credibility and for actors (or anyone!) who feel like their emotions cause them to constrict and lose their ground.
2019-07-22
17 min
Voice what Matters: the Podcast
Wonder Woman Warm Up
This Wonder Woman-inspired episode is designed to help you communicate to yourself and to others in a strong, supported way. There’s a story behind this post. While Christine was traveling back to the States for a visit, she decided to finally watch ‘Wonder Woman.’ She was on a plane and, thankfully, she had the whole row to herself, because she had about three uncontrollable sobbing fits while watching this movie. We are not exaggerating. She was hiding my head behind my pillow as tears streamed down my face and my body was shaking with tears. It was dramatic.S...
2019-07-22
19 min
Voice what Matters: the Podcast
Voice Support Work for Camera
This episode is a sequence to help you support your voice when you’re working on camera or when you are using a microphone. Microphones only amplify what’s already there, so this sequence helps ensure you’re still supporting and directing your sound in a way that allows you to be heard. It’s great for actors and public speakers.
2019-07-22
07 min
Voice what Matters: the Podcast
Articulation Work for Camera
This is the sequel to our episode from a couple of weeks ago about Voice for Camera. The first sequence focused on your vocal power, and this one focuses more on your speech clarity. Both are important to being understood. This is a great sequence if you work on camera or you are using microphones at live “performance” events (whether that be acting or giving presentations).
2019-07-22
09 min
Voice what Matters: the Podcast
Rib Opening Sequence
This episode is a gentle rib opening sequence that will help you breathe more easily. This is great if you find deep breathing difficult or if you find you often hold your ribs in place and they don’t seem to move with ease. Having easy rib movement is key to a powerful voice. So get something comfortable to lie on and grab some pillows– you definitely want to be comfy for this gentle sequence.Happy breathing!
2019-07-22
24 min
Voice what Matters: the Podcast
Voice Work for Teachers
Did you know that teachers make up over half of the population that has to take sick leave for voice rest in the UK? We don’t want that to happen to you. So teachers, let’s be mindful about how you’re taking care of your voice. This episode is designed especially with you in mind, teachers, but it’s also useful for anyone looking for a good daily voice warm up.
2019-07-03
20 min
Voice what Matters: the Podcast
Voice Work for Job Interviews
Are you applying for a new job? This week’s audio guide is a sequence to get you physically and vocally grounded and present for your next job interview. This sequence is great to do before any communication event where the stakes are high and/or you are feeling some nerves– interviews, auditions, annual reviews, presentations, performances, etc. Let us know how it goes (we especially want to hear if you got that job!) and please share this with anyone you feel might benefit from this. Good luck on that interview!
2019-07-03
12 min
Voice what Matters: the Podcast
Align Yourself
Learn how to find your alignment! Finding your alignment is about stacking the bones of your body from the crown of your head to your toes. It all starts with the feet. Finding this alignment allows you to stand with grace and move with ease. It’s a timeless posture that will keep you more comfortable and allow you to breathe more easily when you stand up. Easier breathing means easier speaking. It can be used as a prelude to a vocal warm up or as a way of checking in right before you begin to speak in any com...
2019-07-03
15 min
Voice what Matters: the Podcast
Breath Support Part 2
This is the second part of our Breath Support series, where you can learn how to connect to your voice on a deeper level. This episode is more like a class. It teaches you about the importance of literally being inspired in your communication. Inspiration has to do with thoughts but it also has to do with breathing in. Learn how to breathe in effectively to connect to your thoughts and communicate them with authenticity!
2019-07-03
37 min
Voice what Matters: the Podcast
Breath Support Part 1
Ever wondered how you can have a more powerful, authentic, connected voice? This episode is a class that teaches you about how the voice works, and the muscle you can learn how to engage to connect to your voice on a deeper level. This is part 1 of 2. Enjoy!
2019-07-03
30 min
The Jake Sasseville Show
Meet Adam Barr: The Creator and Producer of Many Of Your Favorite TV Shows Over the Past 25 Years
Meet Adam Barr: Creator + Emmy winning Producer of your favorite TV shows over the past 25 years. Adam gave me my "big break" almost 14 years ago when he was Executive Producer of NBC's "Will and Grace." His philosophy of Hollywood and writers and fame is at the top of the show, and is almost Buddhist like. Adam is a writer, producer, creator and has worked headed "Desperate Housewives" "Will and Grace" "The New Normal" "Growing Up Fisher" "Suburgatory" "The Good Guys" "The New Adventures of Old Christine." You'll learn lots from this one...
2015-11-11
38 min