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Everyday VOpreneur® with Marc Scott The Advice Every Voice Actor Needs Before Starting a Podcast with Melanie ScrogginsThinking about starting a podcast as a voice actor? This episode is packed with the real-world advice you need before you hit record. From common mistakes to smart strategies for growing your brand and connecting with the right audience, this conversation with Melanie Scroggins will inspire and inform you. If you’ve ever wondered: • Should I launch a podcast if it’s not about voiceover? • Can podcasting help grow my VO business? • Is it really worth the time and effort? Then you’re in the right place. 💥 CHAL...

2025-05-081h 03

SCAM HUNTERS The MastermindBig questions get big answers. Season finale.Stay up-to-date on future episodes at scamhunters.io–SCAM HUNTERS is presented by Thoropass. Does your infosec compliance process sometimes feel like a mystery? You need Thoropass—the all in one infosec compliance delivery platform with seamless audits, airtight security, and peace of mind. No more shady spreadsheets. No more risky shortcuts. Thoropass helps you lock in compliance and slash audit times, ensuring that you keep your business safe from all the digital villains out there.Don't be a victim of non...

2024-11-2020 min

SCAM HUNTERS The HunterSomething doesn’t feel right. Stay up-to-date on future episodes at scamhunters.io–SCAM HUNTERS is presented by Thoropass. Does your infosec compliance process sometimes feel like a mystery? You need Thoropass—the all in one infosec compliance delivery platform with seamless audits, airtight security, and peace of mind. No more shady spreadsheets. No more risky shortcuts. Thoropass helps you lock in compliance and slash audit times, ensuring that you keep your business safe from all the digital villains out there.Don't be a victim of non-compliance. Thoropass is for any si...

2024-11-2012 min

SCAM HUNTERS DaughterHiding in plain sight, Heidi confronts Manny. Stay up-to-date on future episodes at scamhunters.io–SCAM HUNTERS is presented by Thoropass. Does your infosec compliance process sometimes feel like a mystery? You need Thoropass—the all in one infosec compliance delivery platform with seamless audits, airtight security, and peace of mind. No more shady spreadsheets. No more risky shortcuts. Thoropass helps you lock in compliance and slash audit times, ensuring that you keep your business safe from all the digital villains out there.Don't be a victim of non-compliance. Thorop...

2024-11-1328 min

SCAM HUNTERS The StakeoutIs a bakery the key to finding the mastermind? Ezra and Heidi plan a stakeout.Stay up-to-date on future episodes at scamhunters.io–SCAM HUNTERS is presented by Thoropass. Does your infosec compliance process sometimes feel like a mystery? You need Thoropass—the all in one infosec compliance delivery platform with seamless audits, airtight security, and peace of mind. No more shady spreadsheets. No more risky shortcuts. Thoropass helps you lock in compliance and slash audit times, ensuring that you keep your business safe from all the digital villains out there....

2024-11-0616 min

SCAM HUNTERS The NotaryHeidi goes undercover to question the notary.Stay up-to-date on future episodes at scamhunters.io–SCAM HUNTERS is presented by Thoropass. Does your infosec compliance process sometimes feel like a mystery? You need Thoropass—the all in one infosec compliance delivery platform with seamless audits, airtight security, and peace of mind. No more shady spreadsheets. No more risky shortcuts. Thoropass helps you lock in compliance and slash audit times, ensuring that you keep your business safe from all the digital villains out there.Don't be a victim of non-compliance. Thoro...

2024-10-3015 min

SCAM HUNTERS The PriestEmerging clues lead Ezra and Heidi to the priest at St. Michaels.Stay up-to-date on future episodes at scamhunters.io–SCAM HUNTERS is presented by Thoropass. Does your infosec compliance process sometimes feel like a mystery? You need Thoropass—the all in one infosec compliance delivery platform with seamless audits, airtight security, and peace of mind. No more shady spreadsheets. No more risky shortcuts. Thoropass helps you lock in compliance and slash audit times, ensuring that you keep your business safe from all the digital villains out there.Don't be a...

2024-10-2323 min

SCAM HUNTERS The NurseIs the nurse the key? Heidi takes some initiative. Stay up-to-date on future episodes at scamhunters.io–SCAM HUNTERS is presented by Thoropass. Does your infosec compliance process sometimes feel like a mystery? You need Thoropass—the all in one infosec compliance delivery platform with seamless audits, airtight security, and peace of mind. No more shady spreadsheets. No more risky shortcuts. Thoropass helps you lock in compliance and slash audit times, ensuring that you keep your business safe from all the digital villains out there.Don't be a victim of non...

2024-10-1615 min

SCAM HUNTERS Everybody’s Got a SystemScam hunters look for vulnerabilities. Ezra teaches Heidi where to look.Stay up-to-date on future episodes at scamhunters.io–SCAM HUNTERS is presented by Thoropass. Does your infosec compliance process sometimes feel like a mystery? You need Thoropass—the all in one infosec compliance delivery platform with seamless audits, airtight security, and peace of mind. No more shady spreadsheets. No more risky shortcuts. Thoropass helps you lock in compliance and slash audit times, ensuring that you keep your business safe from all the digital villains out there.Don't be a vic...

2024-10-0926 min

SCAM HUNTERS FaceTimeHidden connections appear. Heidi tells Ezra about the victims at Sunflower.Stay up-to-date on future episodes at scamhunters.io–SCAM HUNTERS is presented by Thoropass. Does your infosec compliance process sometimes feel like a mystery? You need Thoropass—the all in one infosec compliance delivery platform with seamless audits, airtight security, and peace of mind. No more shady spreadsheets. No more risky shortcuts. Thoropass helps you lock in compliance and slash audit times, ensuring that you keep your business safe from all the digital villains out there.Don't be a vic...

2024-10-0218 min

SCAM HUNTERS The JournalistA disgraced CISO (Greg Kinnear) gets a call from a Miami journalist (Erin Moriarty) who needs help investigating a series of scams targeting terminally ill patients. Stay up-to-date on future episodes at scamhunters.io–SCAM HUNTERS is presented by Thoropass. Does your infosec compliance process sometimes feel like a mystery? You need Thoropass—the all-in-one infosec compliance delivery platform with seamless audits, airtight security, and peace of mind. No more shady spreadsheets. No more risky shortcuts. Thoropass helps you lock in compliance and slash audit times, ensuring that you keep your busine...

2024-09-2520 min

SCAM HUNTERS Season Trailer - SCAM HUNTERSA disgraced CISO (Greg Kinnear) gets a call from a Miami journalist (Erin Moriarty) who needs help investigating a series of scams targeting terminally ill patients. Stay up-to-date on future episodes at scamhunters.io–SCAM HUNTERS is presented by Thoropass. Does your infosec compliance process sometimes feel like a mystery? You need Thoropass—the all in one infosec compliance delivery platform with seamless audits, airtight security, and peace of mind. No more shady spreadsheets. No more risky shortcuts. Thoropass helps you lock in compliance and slash audit times, ensuring that you keep y...

2024-09-2300 min

Hype Women Hype Women for Harris, Call #2: "Men Who Hype Women"Our most recent Hype Women for Harris call was nothing short of amazing."Hype Women" is a noun AND a verb. These men understand the assignment. **Watch the full virtual event here.**If you missed it, don't worry - we'll have plenty more opportunities for you to join us. And you will NOT want to miss the rest of them. Join us again on September 12th for our next call: "Everyone Watches Women Sports". To receive details, sign up here.

2024-08-301h 16

Hype Women Mosaic: Hype Women x GravitasThis is a very special episode of the podcast because we recorded it this morning and are bringing it to you right now!Today is August 26th, 2024: Women's Equality Day. It's a really important day period, but it's also personal to me. Years ago, this day became a bit painful. But last year, on August 26th, 2023, we launched the Hype Women Podcast - reclaiming the day as a day of celebration and not of loss for me personally. So it's very exciting to mark this moment yet again with another amazing announcement and...

2024-08-2623 min

Hype Women Hype Women for Harris Kick-Off Call: "I'm Speaking." (Part 3 of 3)Our Hype Women for Harris Kick-Off Call was everything.And more.**Watch the full virtual event here.**If you missed it, don't worry - we'll have plenty more opportunities for you to join us.From Aug 15th - Nov 5th, Hype Women for Harris is bringing you seven virtual events -- each themed to inform, inspire, and invite you to take action and do your part to help elect Kamala President.And you will NOT want to miss the rest of them.Join ou...

2024-08-2040 min

Hype Women Hype Women for Harris Kick-Off Call: "I'm Speaking." (Part 2 of 3)Our Hype Women for Harris Kick-Off Call was everything.And more.**Watch the full virtual event here.**If you missed it, don't worry - we'll have plenty more opportunities for you to join us.From Aug 15th - Nov 5th, Hype Women for Harris is bringing you seven virtual events -- each themed to inform, inspire, and invite you to take action and do your part to help elect Kamala President.And you will NOT want to miss the rest of them.Join ou...

2024-08-191h 03

Hype Women Hype Women for Harris Kick-Off Call: "I'm Speaking." (Part 1 of 3)Our Hype Women for Harris Kick-Off Call was everything. And more.**Watch the full virtual event here.** If you missed it, don't worry - we'll have plenty more opportunities for you to join us. From Aug 15th - Nov 5th, Hype Women for Harris is bringing you seven virtual events -- each themed to inform, inspire, and invite you to take action and do your part to help elect Kamala President.And you will NOT want to miss the rest of them. Join ou...

2024-08-161h 06

Hype Women Jess Smith: UnstoppableToday, we are spending time with Jess Smith. Jess Smith is the president of the newly formed WNBA Golden State Valkyries. They will take the court in 2025. And *we* will be front row to watch. Some of us literally, many of us by way of the fact that networks have finally caught up to the fact that putting women’s sports on TV gets you ALL the damn ratings. Like…all of them. So, I ask you this: Have you watched women’s basketball this year?Of course you have. Because...

2024-07-1858 min

Hype Women Kathleen Donohoe: LifesaverToday, we are spending time with Kathleen Donohoe. My mom.This is a very special Mother’s Day episode – our first on the Hype Women Podcast.And so, there was no other person I was going to spend today with other than my mom.Her career is exceptional. It is steeped in gender equity, justice, system change, mission-driven work and community-based connection. She spent 24 years in the Coast Guard, before her second career of 18 years at the University of Michigan.As a single mother, she raised my siste...

2024-05-121h 16

Hype Women Susan McPherson: ConnectingToday, we are spending time with Susan McPherson. You know the game “Six degrees of Kevin Bacon?” Well, today, we’re playing Five degrees of Susan McPherson.Trust me, you can do it.Susan is the consummate connector. She. Knows. Everyone.But more than that, Susan CONNECTS with everyone. She wrote a book on it. Susan is intentional in how she connects with people and also in how she supports. She is an active participant in the growth of female fo...

2024-05-1051 min

Hype Women Ambika Pai: FloatingToday, we are spending time with Ambika Pai. Ambika and I recorded this episode almost a year ago. And while so much of what we discuss still rings true — and I know will for YOU too — Ambika’s career has continued to expand and evolve to meet her where she’s transforming. Today, she is the head of brand at TIAA. We travel through decades and a multitude of milestones over the course of our conversation. But the word that stuck with me each of the four times I’ve listed to...

2024-04-1858 min

Hype Women Lisa Sun: GravitasToday we are spending time with Lisa Sun.Only with Lisa can I cover generational trauma, the escape from corporate America, the discovery of entrepreneurship…and bangs in one conversation. Be prepared to be taken on a ride, people. Buckle up. Lisa has built a company and a movement to help women catalyze confidence.And I LOVE talking to herBut it is *listening* to Lisa that has had the most profound impact on me. It is essential that I always carry a notebook when connecting with Lisa...

2024-04-111h 06

Hype Women Jenny Nguyen: DreamsToday, we are spending time with Jenny Nguyen.Jenny is So. Damn. Cool.I could spend hours talking with her and feel like only a few moments had passed.Jenny is the founder and owner of The Sports Bra, the world’s first – and until a month ago, only – sports bar playing women’s sports, exclusively. I was so lucky to spend time in person with Jenny at the beginning of March in Austin at SXSW.We were both there speaking on different panels. AND we were able to m...

2024-04-011h 02

Hype Women Emily Tisch Sussman: SeriousToday, we are spending time with Emily Tisch Sussman.There is NO ONE like Emily.No one.She is brilliant in all the ways: street smart, book smart, style smart, whip smart.Every time I’m in her presence, I learn more about the world and myself. I hope you experience the same.Em and I talk a lot about her journey navigating her identity: as a woman, as a political commentator, as a lawyer, as a mother of three, as a podcast host, as a media mo...

2024-03-2758 min

Hype Women Kiki Freedman: AccessToday, we are spending time with Kiki Freedman. Kiki is the CEO and co-founder of Hey Jane, the 5-year old telehealth startup providing patients with medication abortion via mail and the telehealth clinic offering safe, affordable, and convenient reproductive & sexual health care.You may have seen Kiki’s story in Inc last year when she was named a 2023 Inc “Female Founder 200” winner.What Kiki is doing with Hey Jane is saving lives. It’s creating access in all of the ways that the word is defined. Access is:a means of approac...

2024-03-0752 min

Hype Women Karine Jean-Pierre: RepresentationToday, we are spending time with Karine Jean-Pierre. Whew. This exceptional woman. I still can’t get over who she is – and what she does – in this world. Our conversation is a little shorter than most of our Hype Women Podcast episodes. Because here’s the deal. When your time gets cut short with your guest because the President of the United States needs to brief her in the Oval Office, you take what you can get. Karine’s role as the White House Press Secretary is considered the most important – and difficult – outside of the pr...

2024-01-2529 min

Hype Women Stephanie Nadi Olson: FoundationToday, we are spending time with Stephanie Nadi Olson. Steph is the founder, Executive Chair of the Board and former CEO of We Are Rosie.Being a founder is NO JOKE.It’s not for the faint of heart.It takes a toll on you – your bank account, your peace of mind, your nervous system, your family, your friendships, your health.Steph's body started to break down in response to the stress and pressure she was under as a founder and CEO scaling her bootstrapped start-up to a 110 Million Dolla...

2024-01-1853 min

Hype Women Alexis McGill Johnson: HopeToday, we are spending time with Alexis McGill Johnson.There is no one I’d rather kick off of our new year with than the goddess that is Alexis.As the CEO and President of Planned Parenthood, Alexis is on the front lines fighting for women, our rights to bodily autonomy and access to healthcare Every. Single. Day.Her job is one of the most important on the planet because it stands for women’s agency. And in a time where the attempts to steal our agency are...

2024-01-1154 min

Hype Women Robin McBride: LabelsToday, we are spending time with Robin McBride, Co-founder and Sister at McBride Sisters Wine Company.This conversation got me thinking: If our lineage and identity are inextricably linked, can our sense of self ever truly be an individual experience? Let’s find out. “My whole life, I’ve been way too inquisitive and happy to be disruptive.” - Robin---Check out and support the women we love to HYPE!Robin McBride: Robin on LinkedIn, McBride Sisters Wine CompanyMaja Haz...

2023-12-141h 00

Hype Women Bliss Lau: AttuneToday, we are spending time with Bliss Lau, Founder and Designer at Bliss Lau. This conversation got me thinking: when we really take in what it means to be attuned to ourselves – to understand, to be aware, to be in harmony – *is* there a greater gift?Let’s find out. ---Check out and support the women we love to HYPE!Bliss Lau: Bliss on LinkedIn, Bliss LauLauren Widrick: Lauren on LinkedIn, Grab Life By the G...

2023-11-3051 min

Hype Women Allyson Felix: LegacyToday, we are spending time with Allyson Felix. Yes, you heard me correctly. We are hanging out with THE most decorated American Track & Field Olympian of all time. This conversation got me thinking: in a world where legacy companies, legacy systems, and legacies of oppression are intent on resisting change, how do ensure that the legacies *we* want to create and leave behind break through and thrive?Let’s find out.---Check out and support the women we love to HYPE!Allyson Felix: Allyson on...

2023-11-0953 min

Hype Women Gretchen Carlson: CourageToday, we are spending time with Gretchen Carlson. You know, the woman known as one of America's most successful news anchors, one of Time Magazine's most influential people in the world, Miss America 1989... just those things. And SO MUCH MORE.This conversation got me thinking: in a world where resilience is rewarded but requires struggle to be seen, why don't we spend more time focusing on that first step - building courage?Let's find out.---Check out and support the women we love to HYPE!Gretchen...

2023-10-261h 00

Hype Women Mita Mallick: HumilityToday, we are spending time with Mita Mallick, a Best-Selling Author and so much more. This conversation got me thinking: is humility a superpower or an Achilles heel?Let’s find out.“I struggle with the idea of ‘trust your gut’ because the gut is a product of life experiences. And we need to *change* many of those experiences.” - Mita---Check out and support the women we love to HYPE!Mita Mallick: Mita on LinkedIn,

2023-10-1255 min

Hype Women Shannon Watts: PowerToday, we're spending time with Shannon Watts. Yes…*that* Shannon Watts. The woman who founded a grassroots movement of Americans, Moms Demand Action, fighting for public safety measures that can protect people from gun violence. **It’s important to note that we discuss gun violence in this episode. So, please take care of yourself if you decide to step away from this conversation or to sit down with us.**And we ask a complicated question: are seeking joy and ceding power mutually exclusive? Let’s find out.“I was full of a...

2023-09-2854 min

Hype Women Soledad O'Brien: PrimetimeToday, we’re spending time with Soledad O’Brien, a broadcast journalist and executive producer at Soledad O'Brien Productions. The point Soledad and I kept coming back to throughout our conversation was this idea of your “prime time;” of showing up as your full self. You know it. It’s the thing on corporate websites under the “culture” tab.What does it even mean? And beyond that, what do the people who say it really want?And the idea of prime time has so many definitions. So, when you think about *your* prime time...

2023-09-1458 min

Hype Women Stacy London: EnoughToday, we are spending time with Stacy London. Yes, you heard me right. Sta-cy Lon-don. You may have seen her in a lot of different places, but there’s so much more to this incredible human. Stacy is one of the funniest, most brilliant, and complex women I know. The way her mind works takes ideas and people to places they’ve never known. It’s a gift. And one that I am honored to be sharing with you all today. When she’s in, she's ALL IN. And being all in everywhere is a lot...

2023-08-311h 08

Hype Women We Are Hype Women [Trailer]"Hype Women" is a podcast that celebrates women changing culture.We explore their metamorphosis as disruptors of systems and designers of a world that is more equitable for all. Through revolutions and evolutions, from moments to movements, these women drive impact.Hype Women are unabashed in our support of one another because we understand our collective power. Individually, we can make a breeze. But, together, we create a *her*icane.These are our stories. We are Hype Women.---...

2023-08-2601 min

Simply Wholehearted Spring Series: What You Need to Know About the Enneagram Eight! | Melanie EricksonSend us a textShow NotesI would love to invite you to join me on a journey of self-discovery and compassion to learn insights about the personality type often known as the challenger, non-conformist, protector, and the conqueror.And, if you know an Eight or want others to know more about the Eight personality Type, go ahead and follow that prompting to share this podcast with them. Just use this podcast platforms share feature so this episode can give others an opportunity to learn more about the value of the Enneagram...

2023-04-1023 min

VOICEOVER PROFIT PODCAST Delivery - Master the Sound that will land you the gigWelcome to this three part series to get you crushing it in voiceover this year. You are going to be hearing my chats with Melanie Scroggins, fellow VO artist and host of the Work From Home Voice Actor podcast, on everything you need to gain success in VO. I was on her podcast as a guest, and these are our fannnntastic convos. Part 1 - Simple Set Up - What you need, and what you don't Part 2 - Auditioning - Tips to get you winning the job Part 3 - Delivery - Master the Sound...

2023-01-0519 min

VOICEOVER PROFIT PODCAST Auditioning - Tips to get you winning jobs and making more moolah STAT!Welcome to this three part series to get you crushing it in voiceover this year. You are going to be hearing my chats with Melanie Scroggins, fellow VO artist and host of the Work From Home Voice Actor podcast, on everything you need to gain success in VO. I was on her podcast as a guest, and these are our fannnntastic convos. Part 1 - Simple Set Up - What you need, and what you don't Part 2 - Auditioning - Tips to get you winning the job Part 3 - Delivery - Master the Sound...

2023-01-0531 min

VOICEOVER PROFIT PODCAST Simple Studio Set Up - What you need and what you don't!Annnnnnd I'm back baby! Welcome to this three part series to get you crushing it in voiceover this year. You are going to be hearing my chats with Melanie Scroggins, fellow VO artist and host of the Work From Home Voice Actor podcast, on everything you need to gain success in VO. I was on her podcast as a guest, and these are our fannnntastic convos. Part 1 - Simple Set Up - What you need, and what you don't Part 2 - Auditioning - Tips to get you winning the job Part 3...

2023-01-0520 min

The Work From Home Voice Actor Beginner Voiceover Series, Episode #1: A Simple Home Studio SetupHey, there! Welcome to the WFH Voice Actor Podcast. In the next three episodes, I’ll be joined by the amazing and talented voice actor and business coach, Andrea Collins. We’re covering home studio setups, everything you need to know about auditioning, and how to improve upon your delivery. If you’re ready to get into the nitty-gritty of running your own voiceover business and making some money in VO, check out the Voiceover Profit Masterclass. Andrea is offering 10% off to all of you listening using code MELANIE for 10% off the course, and as she mentioned her cou...

2022-12-2819 min

The Work From Home Voice Actor Beginner Voiceover Series, Episode #2: Auditioning is KingHey, there! Welcome to the WFH Voice Actor Podcast. In the next three episodes, I’ll be joined by the amazing and talented voice actor and business coach, Andrea Collins. We’re covering home studio setups, everything you need to know about auditioning, and how to improve upon your delivery.If you’re ready to get into the nitty-gritty of running your own voiceover business and making some money in VO, check out the Voiceover Profit Masterclass. Andrea is offering 10% off to all of you listening using code MELANIE for 10% off the course, and as she mentioned her cou...

2022-12-2829 min

The Work From Home Voice Actor Beginner Voiceover Series, Episode #3: Delivery is KeyHey, there! Welcome to the WFH Voice Actor Podcast. In the next three episodes, I’ll be joined by the amazing and talented voice actor and business coach, Andrea Collins. We’re covering home studio setups, everything you need to know about auditioning, and how to improve upon your delivery.If you’re ready to get into the nitty-gritty of running your own voiceover business and making some money in VO, check out the Voiceover Profit Masterclass. Andrea is offering 10% off to all of you listening using code MELANIE for 10% off the course, and as she mentioned her cou...

2022-12-2819 min

The Work From Home Voice Actor Episode #35: A Conversation with Andrea Collins on How to Destroy the Notion About What Should Be and the #1 Tip for Beginner Voice ActorsIn this episode, I have the lovely Audiopreneur extraordinaire, Andrea Collins on the podcast to talk about her voiceover journey, how she manages being a mom and running her business, and how the old ways are just that - old! As well as some amazingly helpful tips that will give you a leg up in today’s voiceover landscape. Andrea is an award-winning voiceover artist, working with everyone from Google, Facebook, Dove, BurtBees, and more. She has had an incredible career in radio, working her way up to the top of the industry. She also hosts the LEGO Art So...

2022-09-1535 min

The Work From Home Voice Actor Episode #34: A Conversation with Dani States about Running a Voiceover Business, How Auditioning is King, and All Things VoiceoverviewThis episode, I am DELIGHTED to have accomplished Voice Actor and entrepreneur, Dani States, on the podcast to talk about running a voiceover business, how imperative auditioning is, and how to keep track of all of it in the Voiceoverview app. Dani has nearly 20 years of corporate marketing experience prior to jumping into voiceover in 2013. Seeing the need for a voiceover specific platform to help voice actors understand and grow their business, Dani applied her business and marketing experience to create an intuitive, easy to use platform that helps voice actors set goals, track to those goals...

2022-08-1244 min

The Work From Home Voice Actor Episode #33: Why Traditional Goal Setting May Not Be Serving You and What To Do InsteadThis week, we’re talking about goal setting and how the traditional means of setting goals may not be serving you, and what you can do instead.Before we jump in, a little housekeeping…1. We are on Patreon! If you enjoy the show and want to be sure our lights stay on around here, you can contribute to the show on our Patreon account. Your support is greatly appreciated.2. Learn everything you need to kickstart your remote voiceover business today. It’s only $50 and you can access the material immediately and anytime forever.

2022-06-2409 min

The Work From Home Voice Actor Episode #32: Demo Review #7Welcome to another episode from the demo review series!This is how we’ll organize these reviews:I’ll play the whole demo, from there we’ll go through the demo spot by spot and review. And we’ll conclude with general notes about the whole demo, what I hear and what I don’t hear as well as any next steps I’d recommend.Want to get in touch with us? We'd love to hear from you! >> Podcast Request FormCheck out our demo production a...

2022-06-1010 min

The Work From Home Voice Actor Episode #31: Demystifying Your Daily Workflow With a Simple SystemAs promised, this week we’re talking about setting up a simple system for your business. What this looks like in my life and business, how it might look for you and yours, as well as some helpful tips you can implement right away to get you away from the overwhelm and into a daily schedule that fits your desired lifestyle. While the system itself is simple, putting it into practice is always the hardest part. So take what we talk about today one step at a time and practice. Links:A Beginners Gu...

2022-06-0307 min

The Work From Home Voice Actor Episode #30: 5 Major Lessons Learned From 4 Years As a Full-Time FreelancerI’m celebrating four years as a full-time freelancer, three years offering professional voiceover services, and two years of working full-time as a remote voice actor. So today on the show I’m sharing five thoughts/ideas/lessons that I’ve learned during that time.Links:Listen to the Business RPG Podcast (Apple)Sign up for our email listA Beginners Guide to WFH Voice ActingRelated Episodes:#23: Working with what you have until you have more to work with#13: How the age of the gatekeeper is end...

2022-05-2012 min

Business RPG Ep 59 Can You Work From Home as a Voice Actor? with Melanie Scroggins (WFHVA) Pt 2Part 2 of our conversation with Melanie is LIVE!Meet Melanie Scroggins, a work from home Voice Actor who has been teaching others how to break into the industry and navigate their VO journey using the template that has worked for her. I have wanted to have Melanie on the show for a little while now because I know a few listeners have wanted to hear from voice professionals and she does an amazing job of explaining where to start in this industry.We reference episode 44 a few times, incase you are needing some context when...

2022-05-1827 min

The Work From Home Voice Actor Episode #29: A Conversation with Keiko - The Creator Extraordinaire Behind Project Infinity & MLA EntertainmentThis week’s episode first aired last year, but as I’ve mentioned, I’m moving content around and I wanted to re-share this interview with you because It’s with the creator of a project I've been working on for 5 years this fall and it’s very near and dear to my heart because I consider it to be my first official voiceover project.Want to learn more about what it takes to be a Voice Actor? Check out our courses and services! Links:Project InfinityMLA EntertainmentMeet the Voices: Melanie Sc...

2022-05-1325 min

Business RPG Ep 59 Can You Work From Home as a Voice Actor? with Melanie Scroggins (WFHVA) Pt 1Do you have a voice you think would do well in Voice Over? Have you ever had an interest in Voice Acting? Do you feel like the barriers to entry are too high? Do you have no idea where to start?Meet Melanie Scroggins, a work from home Voice Actor who has been teaching others how to break into the industry and navigate their VO journey using the template that has worked for her. I have wanted to have Melanie on the show for a little while now because I know a few listeners have wanted to...

2022-05-1133 min

The Work From Home Voice Actor Episode #28: 5 Questions to Ask Yourself When Qualifying Client LeadsIn this episode, I’m going to go over five questions to ask yourself when you're qualifying client leads.Before we begin, If you enjoy this show or have learned something from it, would you take a minute and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts? I know most of you are listening on Apple so, right now, go to the show, scroll to the bottom of the show page and give us a star rating, or, better yet, leave us a review and we’ll feature it right here on the show. It helps us to know...

2022-05-0605 min

The Work From Home Voice Actor Episode #27: The WFH Voice Actor CodeIn this episode, I’m going to review the three things that define a WFH Voice Actor.Before we begin, If you enjoy this show or have learned something from it, would you take a minute and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts? I know most of you are listening on Apple so, right now, go to the show, scroll to the bottom of the show page and give us a star rating, or, better yet, leave us a review and we’ll feature it right here on the show. It helps us to know you're list...

2022-04-2907 min

The Work From Home Voice Actor Episode #26: The 4 Strategies I Used to Bill My First $10,000 Month as a Freelance Voice ActorIn this episode, I’m getting personal and sharing with you the strategies I’ve used to bill my first 10,000 month as a Voice Actor.If you enjoy this show or have learned something from it, would you take a minute and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts? I know most of you are listening on Apple so, right now, go to the show, scroll to the bottom of the show page and give us a star rating, or, better yet, leave us a review and we’ll feature it right here on the show. It helps...

2022-04-2207 min

The Work From Home Voice Actor Episode #25: A Behind the Scenes Look at Getting Hired and Working With ClientsIn this episode, we’re taking a look at the behind-the-scenes process of getting hired for voiceover jobs and exactly what it’s like working with clients once they’ve decided you’re the best fit for their projects.If you enjoy this show or have learned something from it, would you take a minute and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts? I know most of you are listening on Apple so, right now, go to the show, scroll to the bottom of the show page and give us a star rating, or, better yet, leave us a rev...

2022-04-1506 min

The Work From Home Voice Actor Episode #24: Tips for Deciding if an Agent is Right for Your BusinessIn this episode, we’ll be answering a listener question from Carla. She asks:How can you become a young Voice Actor and how do you get an agent as a young VO?LINKS:Episode #1Want to get in touch with us? We'd love to hear from you! >> Podcast Request FormCheck out our demo production and coaching servicesSubscribe to our newsletter and never miss a beat!

2022-04-0805 min

The Work From Home Voice Actor Episode #23: Working With What You Have Until You Have More to Work WithIn this episode, we'll be talking about the importance of working with what you have until you have more to work with. As well as what this looks like in your business. LINKS:Run a successful VO biz in modern-day episodeWant to get in touch with us? We'd love to hear from you! >> Podcast Request FormCheck out our demo production and coaching servicesSubscribe to our newsletter and never miss a beat!

2022-04-0109 min

The Work From Home Voice Actor Episode #22: Voiceover Recording Setup, Casting Sites, and Working with Clients ft. Chris LambHey, there! Welcome to the WFH Voice Actor Podcast. Whether you’re a regular listener or have recently decided to tag along with us here - thank you for joining us and we hope we can offer some tips and strategies that help you in your VO journey.We’re back! For those of you who don’t know, my husband and I had our first baby in October, and we took some time off to completely dedicate ourselves to our son and our new life, and now the wheels of business are turning and we’re excited...

2022-03-2354 min

The Work From Home Voice Actor Episode #18: Demo Review #4*This episode originally aired in the fall of 2021*Welcome to the Demo Review series! Where you submit your commercial demos and I’ll give my honest feedback. This is how we’ll organize these reviews. I’ll play the whole demo, from there we’ll go through the demo spot by spot and review. And we’ll conclude with general notes about the whole demo, what I hear and what I don’t hear as well as any next steps I’d recommend.This week’s demo is from J. Send me your...

2022-03-1007 min

The Work From Home Voice Actor Episode #19: Demo Review #5*This episode originally aired in the fall of 2021*This is how we’ll organize these reviews. I’ll play the whole demo, give general notes on the demo - what I hear, what I don’t hear, etc. From there, we’ll go through the demo spot by spot and review.This week’s demo is from L.Send me your commercial demo to review here.Want to get in touch with us? We'd love to hear from you! >> Podcast Request FormCheck out our demo produ...

2022-03-1009 min

The Work From Home Voice Actor Episode #20: Demo Review #6*This episode originally aired in the fall of 2021*This is how these reviews are organized - I’ll play the whole demo, from there we’ll go through the demo spot by spot and review. And we’ll conclude with general notes about the demo, what I hear and what I don’t hear as well as any next steps I’d recommend.If you’re new to the industry or are currently a hobbyist in VO but you’re serious about working in voiceover as a professional, this mini-course is for you. It’s a great resource...

2022-03-1012 min

The Work From Home Voice Actor Episode #21: What's Luck Got to Do with it? [The Other Mic]*This episode originally aired in the fall of 2021*Welcome to our weekly segment “The Other Mic”, where my husband Jeremy and I co-host the podcast to give you some tips and insights to help you and your family navigate the world of freelancing and entrepreneurship when it comes to voiceover.You may have read this episode's title and thought either: 1. You make your own luck, Jack!or 2. There is no such thing as luck.No matter which realm of thought you ascribe to, there are some pretty inte...

2022-03-1041 min

The Work From Home Voice Actor Episode #16: Demo Review #2*This episode was originally published in the fall of 2021*If you didn’t listen to last weeks’ episode, we are currently doing a Demo Review series where you submit your commercial demos and I give my honest feedback. I had a question this week about reviewing other types of demos i.e. narration, e-learning, etc. Know that I am only reviewing commercial demos because that is my area of expertise. I’ve had a lot of high-paying commercial gigs with well-known brands and have produced my own commercial demos that get me booked time and time a...

2022-03-1009 min

The Work From Home Voice Actor Episode #17: Demo Review #3*This episode was originally published in the fall of 2021*Welcome to the Demo Review series! Where you submit your commercial demos and I’ll give my honest feedback. This is how we’ll organize these reviews. I’ll play the whole demo, from there we’ll go through the demo spot by spot and review. And we’ll conclude with general notes about the whole demo, what I hear and what I don’t hear as well as any next steps I’d recommend.Before we dive in, here’s a listener note:

2022-03-1007 min

The Work From Home Voice Actor Episode #10: 12 Tips for Landing More Gigs on Voices.com (or Any Pay to Play Site)In this episode, we’re answering a listener question from Sarah. She asks:Do you have any tips for successfully landing gigs on Voices.com? Before we begin, here’s a quick note from this episode’s sponsor:Links & Resources:Sign up for our beginners courseGVAA Rate GuideVoices.com (Use my promo code MELANIESINSIDER for $50 off your annual premium membership)Tim Tippets - The VO Tech GuruWant...

2022-02-1014 min

The Work From Home Voice Actor Episode #12: The World of VO - Reviewing Data from 2021In this episode we’ll be reviewing data from the 2021 state of voiceover survey. The survey offers in-depth and specific information about what the VO industry looks like at this very moment. And while things change all the time, this information is super helpful for me, for you and for anyone else currently working in or interested in working in VO.Before we hop into the episode, we’ve created a much smaller survey with questions we have for you about your voiceover business pursuits. If you’re interested, we’d really appreciate you taking the time to fill...

2022-02-1019 min

The Work From Home Voice Actor Episode #11: How We Keep Track of and Manage Business vs Personal Finances [The Other Mic]Welcome to our weekly segment “The Other Mic”, where my husband Jeremy and I co-host the podcast to give you some tips and insights to help you and your family navigate the world of freelancing and entrepreneurship.In this episode, we’re talking about how we keep track of and manage our business and personal finances.When you’re first getting started, managing all of the moving pieces on your own can seem a little daunting and who wants to talk about money anyway?Well, we do! In this...

2022-02-1036 min

The Work From Home Voice Actor Episode #9: The Journey of Becoming an Entrepreneur and Everything that Entails [The Other Mic]Hey there!In this episode, I’m introducing you to a new weekly segment we’ll be publishing with my husband, Jeremy, as the co-host. After many extensive conversations with Jeremy over entrepreneurship, what that looks like in our lives, and how that will look as we become parents, I figured he had a lot of offer from his perspective, both from that of a man, which I am not, the spouse of a zany entrepreneur, and a soon to be dad who will be managing a lot of the household responsibilities.Welcome to t...

2022-02-1040 min

The Work From Home Voice Actor Episode #15: Demo Review #1*This episode originally aired in the fall of 2021*Welcome to the first demo review podcast episode! I’m excited that all of you have been so excited to share your demos with me for some, hopefully useful feedback.This is how we’ll organize these reviews:I’ll play the whole demo, from there we’ll go through the demo spot by spot and review. And we’ll conclude with general notes about the whole demo, what I hear and what I don’t hear as well as any next steps I’d recommend...

2022-02-1010 min

The Work From Home Voice Actor Episode #14: The 5 Key Elements Every Commercial Voiceover Demo NeedsHey, there! So, I know we’re on break but we’ve had a lot of questions from you about demo production these past few months so I wanted to hop on real quick to discuss the 5 Key Elements Every Commercial Voiceover Demo Needs, especially if you’re going the DIY route. It’s important to have a clear idea of what you want and what needs to come out of the demo production process to best support your business.These must-haves are based on the demo production method we employ when producing my voiceover demos in my busin...

2022-02-1011 min

The Work From Home Voice Actor Episode #13: What Exactly is a Work From Home Voice Actor? And How the Age of the 'Gatekeeper' is Ending [The Other Mic]Welcome to our weekly segment “The Other Mic”, where my husband Jeremy and I co-host the podcast to give you some tips and insights to help you and your family navigate the world of freelancing and entrepreneurship when it comes to voiceover.Oh boy - this week, we have maybe one of the best podcast episodes for you yet. In this episode, we dig in deep about what it means and looks like to be a Work From Home Voice Actor or Professional, what this type indicates about the future of the voiceover industry, the imme...

2022-02-1036 min

The Work From Home Voice Actor Episode #8: The Specific Tools I Use to Run My Voiceover BusinessThis week’s topic comes from Allison, she says:I would love to hear a follow-up podcast about the tools you mentioned… Quick books self-employed and the voice over something or other you mentioned in the most recent episode. Thanks!There are so many tools out there it can be hard to know where to start and what to use!In the business toolkit checklist, which you can access in our free content library I’ll link to it in the show notes, I go over the basic tools you must have i...

2022-02-1011 min

The Work From Home Voice Actor Episode #7: Understanding the Most Popular Genres of Voiceover and What They PayIn this episode, we’re talking about rates - what it costs for you to record, edit and submit audio files to clients based on the genre, run time, market, and more per VO project. Understanding what genres of VO you could get hired for and what the payout looks like for each one will help you determine which genres of VO are worth your time and abilities based on your current schedule when it comes to VO.For those of you out there who may be a little intimidated by or lacking faith in yourselves for no...

2022-02-0910 min

The Work From Home Voice Actor Episode #1: The Top 5 Tools for Building Your Voiceover BusinessHey there - welcome to the Work From Home Voice Actor Podcast. In this episode, I’m answering a question about the essential tools a beginner voice actor should have in their toolkit. I know we covered this in a previous episode, but this is a super important topic and can’t be reiterated enough, especially if you’re still in the beginning stages of your business.1. Tools, software + equipment2. At least one demo3. Somewhere to audition4. A place to get paid5. An online presenceCheck ou...

2022-02-0905 min

The Work From Home Voice Actor Episode #6: Which Type of Voice Actor Are You? [Take the Quiz!]In this episode, we’re walking through the four types of Voice Actors. Yep, there ARE different types of Voice Actors.Quick note, if you’re enjoying the podcast or have learned a little something by listening, please rate and review the show in your podcast app. In Apple Podcasts, it’s as easy as scrolling down the podcast page to the Ratings & Reviews section. It helps me know that what we’re doing here is helpful to you. Plus, it helps others like you find the show.Links & Resources:Which...

2022-02-0906 min

The Work From Home Voice Actor Episode #5: 3 Creative Voiceover Services You Can Offer ClientsIn this episode, we’re talking about how to be creative with your service offerings. Meaning, we’re going to take a 10,000-foot overview look at our businesses and figure out some unique ways we can show up for clients and get paid.Links & Resources:A Beginners Guide to WFH Voice ActingWant to get in touch with us? We'd love to hear from you! >> Podcast Request FormCheck out our demo production and coaching servicesSubscribe to our newsletter and never miss...

2022-02-0907 min

The Work From Home Voice Actor Episode #4: From Podcasting to Voice Acting - Finding My Voice Through Audio Production (A Presentation)In this episode, I’m sharing a talk I presented at the Outlier Podcast Festival 2021. I got to share my story of how audio production has totally changed my life personally and professionally, as well as what I would do differently and what I would do again. Links & Resources:Outlier InstagramWant to get in touch with us? We'd love to hear from you! >> Podcast Request FormCheck out our demo production and coaching servicesSubscribe to our newsletter and never miss a beat!

2022-02-0928 min

The Work From Home Voice Actor Episode #2: How to Run a Successful Voiceover Business (In Modern-Day)In this episode, we’re talking about running a successful voiceover business in modern-day, or, as the world is today when it comes to communication, technology, and the ability to do almost any kind of work from anywhere - including voiceover, and that is what looks like for Voice Actors today.Resources mentioned: Stage32Want to get in touch with us? We'd love to hear from you! >> Podcast Request FormCheck out our demo production and coaching servicesSubscribe to our newsletter and...

2022-02-0912 min

The Work From Home Voice Actor Welcome to the Work From Home Voice Actor Podcast!Hey there!This podcast is for aspiring and beginner Voice Actors who are ready to dive into the everyday, nitty-gritty work, insights, and tools that go into running a successful voice acting business right from the comfort of home. For those of you that don’t know me, I’m Melanie Scroggins, your host, and guide. This podcast was created out of a place of genuine curiosity and a hell of a lot of tenacity - because that’s truly what it takes to be a successful Voice Actor, especially when you want to work from home. I’m he...

2022-02-0901 min

The Work From Home Voice Actor Episode #3: 3 Arguments for Why You Should Keep Pursuing Voiceover WorkIn this episode, I want to dig into one of those questions because I think this is what a lot of beginner Voice Actors are thinking as they set out to do VO. This question is from Denae, and she writes:Thousands of people love singing and have flocked to audition for American Idol over the years. For some of these very well-intentioned folks, all the work, effort, and dedication in the world will not make them professional paid singers. I love love love using my voice. I always have, but it doesn't mean I have a...

2022-02-0911 min

One Year From Now #57: Unproductive Thoughts About Pricing This week, I do a crossover episode with my other brand, Podcast Production School, and invite Melanie Scroggins to the show to answer a question from one of our students: When did you know that you wanted/were ready to increase your prices? In this episode, Melanie and I cover: Separating yourself from the value of your services Creating baseline price points that support your needs Understanding what your business is in your life (full-time projects vs side hustles) Becoming comfortable with the discomfort of raising prices Challenging the commitment levels of your clients and yourself

2021-03-2337 min

The His and Her Money Show How to Make Money as a Podcast Producer with Hailey ThomasFor this episode of the His & Her Money Show, we're more than hyped to have Hailey Thomas, co-founder of Podcast Production School, taking over OUR podcast to talk about how you can start out strong into your brand new hustle: podcasting! Hailey has seen so many blogs, websites, and podcasts, and she takes all that into account with her lessons and guidance, expelling facts and wisdom on how to grow your online business. This includes all aspects of podcast production, from marketing, outsourcing, making a business plan, finding your niche within the niche, sponsors, and...

2021-02-0141 min

One Year From Now #40: From $3k Months to $6k Months as a Voice Actor ft. Melanie ScrogginsIn this episode Voice Actor, Melanie Scroggins talks about how she's rapidly grown her business after experiencing several coaching breakthroughs back in March.

2020-08-2745 min

Voice Marketing with Emily Binder SpokenLayer - Podcast PreviewFull show notes and web player for conversation between Emily Binder and Melanie Scroggins. Topics: SpokenLayer community and low rates for voice actors Larger conversation about how we view talent and the important guidelines we can write together to make the #voicefirst world a better place.1-click play or subscribeEnjoy this podcast? Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts to help others find the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2019-08-0601 min

Beetle Moment Marketing Podcast 044 - Paying Voice Talent, Junk Alexa Skills, and Business Integrity - Melanie ScrogginsI spoke with Austin-based professional voice actor Melanie Scroggins, Owner of Melanie Scroggins Voiceover. Melanie found me based on my tweets about junk skills (Alexa skills with no content that are squatting on search terms). Her story resonated with me because it opens the door to a larger conversation about how we value and pay talent. For voice actors who are providing the important sonic branding that we in the voice community are effusive about, communities like SpokenLayer are underpaying freelancers to a surprising degree. And somehow, no one is talking about it.This is about...

2019-08-0500 min

Vampires of White Chapel Season One | The Road So Far…The season finale arrives in just one week! Get yourself ready by listening to the road so far. It’s been a long, winding one for our favorite vamps! Cast ListEpisode 1&2Allister Connacher - Alexander DoddyArianna Grayson - Katte NoelJack The Ripper- Alexander DoddyGeorge Lusk - Scott RoepelMolly Chambers - Katte Noel Episode 3 Allister Connacher - Alexander DoddyArianna Grayson - Katte NoelGio Nasso - Jerry KokichCarl...

2019-07-1551 min

Vampires of White Chapel Season One | The Road So Far… The season finale arrives in just one week! Get yourself ready by listening to the road so far. It’s been a long, winding one for our favorite vamps! Cast List Episode 1&2 Allister Connacher – Alexander Doddy Arianna Grayson – Katte Noel Jack The Ripper- Alexander Doddy George Lusk – Scott Roepel Molly Chambers – Katte Noel Episode 3 Allister Connacher – Alexander Doddy Arianna Grayson – Katte Noel Gio Nasso – Jerry Kokich Carl Ambrose – Eric Hollaway LaRis...

2019-07-1551 min

Vampires of White Chapel Season One | The Road So Far… The season finale arrives in just one week! Get yourself ready by listening to the road so far. It’s been a long, winding one for our favorite vamps! Cast List Episode 1&2 Allister Connacher – Alexander Doddy Arianna Grayson – Katte Noel Jack The Ripper- Alexander Doddy George Lusk – Scott Roepel Molly Chambers – Katte Noel Episode 3 Allister Connacher – Alexander Doddy Arianna Grayson – Katte Noel Gio Nasso – Jerry Kokich Carl Ambrose – Eric Hollaway LaRis...

2019-07-1551 min

Vampires of White Chapel ConsequencesHaunted by a grave error, Arianna faces the chilling return of Jack the Ripper, who resurfaces to enforce her vampire tutelage. As she grapples with the repercussions of her misstep, Arianna must confront her darkest fears while navigating the treacherous path laid before her by her enigmatic mentor. Amidst the looming threat of Jack's ominous presence, Arianna must steel herself for the challenges ahead, knowing that her journey into the shadows has only just begun.Cast ListAllister Connacher - Alexander DoddyArianna Grayson - Katte NoelJack The Ripper...

2019-03-2624 min

Vampires of White Chapel Consequences Arianna deals with the consequences of a terrible mistake as Jack the Ripper returns to complete her vampire instruction. Cast List Allister Connacher – Alexander Doddy Arianna Grayson – Katte Noel Jack The Ripper – Alexander Doddy Carl Ambrose – Eric Hollaway Soerberg – JC De La Torre Queen Taninaqua – Erin Lillis Stewardess #2 – Melanie Scroggins Written, Produced and Directed by JC De La Torre Edited by JC and Rita De La Torre Music by Midnight Syndicate Sound FX from F...

2019-03-2624 min

Vampires of White Chapel The New DawnAfter an intense pursuit, Allister and Arianna's long-awaited encounter unfolds, marking the pivotal moment where Arianna must embrace her destiny. With the meeting comes the dawning of a new chapter, as Arianna navigates the labyrinth of her newfound existence, grappling with the complexities of immortality and the dark allure of her vampiric nature. Embark on this mesmerizing journey as Arianna embraces her transformation and embarks on the perilous path of her immortal life.Cast ListAllister Connacher - Alexander DoddyArianna Grayson - Katte NoelCarl Ambrose - Eric Hollaway

2019-03-1231 min

Vampires of White Chapel The New Dawn Allister and Arianna finally meet, now Agent Grayson must accept her fate and begin her new life. Cast List Allister Connacher – Alexander Doddy Arianna Grayson – Katte Noel Carl Ambrose – Eric Hollaway LaRissa Cantello – Rita De La Torre Agent Spinks – Ashley Aishwarya Agent Dix – JC De La Torre Ghostly Ancestor – – Melanie Scroggins MC – Kevin Oakley Soerberg – – JC De La Torre Written, Produced and Directed by JC De La Torre Edited by JC and Rita De La Torre

2019-03-1231 min