Inside Voice: Freelance and Voice Over Success As An Introvert theinsidevoicepodcast

In Episode 10, we talk about working from home.  We discuss our own lists of pros and cons of working from home as a freelancer, then Louise share her top 10 tips for staying focused and motivated, while Brad shares his 10 favorite working-from-home productivity tools.

We also reach into the Mail Bag, to hear from some of our favorite listeners!

Ever feel like the freelance world is a constant battle between your introverted nature and the need to be ’out there’? This week’s episode of ’Inside Voice’ is a game-changer for anyone facing this dilemma. Join hosts Louise Porter and Brad Grahowski as they share their journey of voice acting and freelancing while embracing their introversion. With over 500 downloads, our listeners are finding value in our honest conversations, practical tips, and the occasional laugh. Don’t miss out on this relatable and insightful discussion that could be the key to unlocking your potential in the freelance market. Listen now and join the community that’s redefining success on their own terms.

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Are you an introverted freelancer struggling to make your mark? This week’s episode of Inside Voice is a must-listen. We’re joined by Rob Smith, a voice actor who’s mastered the art of thriving in the freelance landscape while honoring his introverted tendencies.

Rob shares his journey from radio to voice acting, his experience at Voiceover Atlanta, and the creation of his mental health-focused podcast, Chewing the Fat. He offers a candid look into the life of an introvert in a seemingly extroverted profession and provides tips for others navigating similar paths.

Learn how Rob uses his introversion as a superpower, why he believes in the power of small acts of kindness, and how he keeps the darkness at bay with creative outlets like Lego and pottery. His story is one of resilience, humor, and the unifying power of shared human experiences.

Don’t miss out on this inspiring and enlightening conversation. Tune in, find solace in the shared struggles, and perhaps discover new strategies to help you shine in your freelance endeavors.

Listen to the latest episode today and let it be the spark that ignites your passion to push forward, even when stepping out seems like the last thing you want to do.

This episode is all about Brad’s report back from VO Atlanta!

We discuss NAVA, what it’s all about and what they are doing for the voice over industry

Carin Gilfry is a superhero!

Brad share’s some takeaways, especially some wisdom he cleaned from VO Business mentor, Tom Dheere, the VO Strategist

Brad met Louise’s hero Tina Morasco

Then we discuss - Is the VO community actually a nice place?

And finally... who is the mysterious Sabrina Farrows?

Why are we talking about... diaper fetishes?  What kind of podcast is this, anyway?

Brad is getting ready to go to Voice Over Atlanta!  I big conference with lots of attendees... and lots of opportunity for social anxiety!  How’s he going to deal with it?

Also, how do we keep our heads up when revision requests cause your confidence to nose done?  Checking our ego at the door, the importance of honest self-assessment, and Dealing with rejection in voice over.

What actually is an introvert?  Heck if we know!  But, this week, we get into what ”introversion” means, what some of the different types of introvert you might be, and we discuss some of the ”popular science” ideas of introversion... and really explore the definition of introversion through our own personal experiences.

We also talk about ”good enough”, taxes and... mortgages?  Why are we talking about mortgages?

Also, Brad faces a tough social choice as an introvert... how does he handle it?  How does he feel about it?

And we’re still searching for the perfect ending tagline!

Brad wants to talk about weekends as a freelancer… and as an introvert!

Then, Louise wants to sort the the avalanche of information that’s available.  With so much info out there in podcasts, youtube videos, blogs and coaches... how do you sort out the info that’s right for you?

Then, we discuss a client we’ve both had experience with - and the challenges that we all face from time to time. 

And we revisit last episodes closing tag - will it be our forever tag?

*Note: ”MK416” is actually ”MKH416” - we both got it wrong, but Brad is pretty sure it was his fault.