AnyVoices

Mel Allen
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The Podcast for and by those in the voice community. If you work as a voice (over, actor, talents and artists) this is for you. We also welcome those we work with in the casting, production, editing and even audio hardware world!

  1. 04/29/2021

    Episode 19 - Automation and how it can help you

    I recently had a number of dominos fall - and that's always bound to happen if you aren't using any platform(s) to help with automation. It can even happen when using some! Some of the platforms I have used, or am putting in place, can help with a number of routine tasks that need to be done. It can take quite a bit of time to set some of these up initially, and some maintenance along the way, it's commonplace to free up quite a bit of time long term. Here are a few options below: MailerLite https://www.mailerlite.com/ is an email management platform that allows 1 - 1,000 subscribers and send out 12,000 emails per month for free - and the paid options slowly increase as the audience increases. You can set up forms to collect email addresses and landing pages for websites as well. I've set up and tested a few forms already and expect to use the platform much more going forward. Calendly https://calendly.com is one of many appointment scheduling platforms. It has helped me to be more accessible to clients, and I've used it for scheduling almost every guest on this podcast as well. I've finally hit the point where I need a paid account - but you may be able to operate for quite some time on the free account - which I used for nearly a year before upgrading to a paid version. calendly.com While I formerly recommended, and enjoyed, using Hootsuite's platform - many changes have been made in the past few years that limited my access as a legacy 'Pro' user and they recently announced a cost increase that won't allow me to continue using their platform. I'll be looking for a new social media management and scheduling platform and expect to share what I find. Currently I'm exploring the options below: Every Post https://everypost.me/pricing/ Stacker https://www.socialchamp.io/pricing/ dlvr.it https://dlvrit.com/pricing/ Stacker https://www.getstacker.com/pricing/ What's your favorite automation tool? Let me know at AnyVoices.com - or one one of our social media accounts! Find #AnyVoices online... WEBSITE: https://anyvoices.com INSTAGRAM: https://Instagram.com/AnyVoices.IG FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/AnyVoices.FB TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Any_Voices YOUTUBE - ANCHOR: https://anchor.fm/anyvoices SUPPORT US: https://anchor.fm/anyvoices/support The Real Voice - Mel Allen is your host. Find out more about me at https://therealvoice.com

    6 min
  2. AnyVoices Episode 18 - Jef Leeson Voice Actor and so much more!

    04/05/2021

    AnyVoices Episode 18 - Jef Leeson Voice Actor and so much more!

    Jef really seems to do it all - Voice Actor, Audio Engineer, Producer & Musician. That might be why this turned into a rather long episode - we had so much to talk about! A couple of the projects Jef mentions in this episode: Fallout Miami: https://www.falloutmiami.com/ Mongrel: https://mongrelgame.itch.io/mongrel Western Space Odyssey: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCINQs-4u0OFEnqoH8Sy82Ag The Canuckness video (must see) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Z_BAsGoA0o Find Jef online: Jef's Website: https://jefleeson.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/JefLeeson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JefLeeson.VoiceActor.Musician LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jef-leeson/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jefleeson/ Find #AnyVoices online... WEBSITE: https://anyvoices.com INSTAGRAM: https://Instagram.com/AnyVoices.IG FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/AnyVoices.FB TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Any_Voices YOUTUBE - ANCHOR: https://anchor.fm/anyvoices SUPPORT US: https://anchor.fm/anyvoices/support The Real Voice - Mel Allen is your host. Find out more about me at https://therealvoice.com

    41 min
  3. AnyVoices Episode 17 - An Interview with Donna Frank, Imaging voice for Howard Stern, Sirius XM and more

    03/29/2021

    AnyVoices Episode 17 - An Interview with Donna Frank, Imaging voice for Howard Stern, Sirius XM and more

    Donna Frank is a voice talent who can be heard all over - most notably as the Imaging Voice on Howard #Stern, #SiriusXM, and many radio stations. She's a #Halloween lover who also loves to cook for the many varied diets in her home!  Find Donna Frank online:  Donna's website http://www.donnafrankvoicetalent.com/ Donna Frank on Twitter https://twitter.com/donnafrankvoice Donna Frank on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/donnafrankvoice/ Donna Frank on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/donna.frank.voice Find AnyVoices online... WEBSITE: https://anyvoices.com INSTAGRAM: https://Instagram.com/AnyVoices.IG FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/AnyVoices.FB TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Any_Voices YOUTUBE - ANCHOR: https://anchor.fm/anyvoices SUPPORT US: https://anchor.fm/anyvoices/support The Real Voice - Mel Allen is your host. Find out more about me at https://therealvoice.com

    27 min
  4. Episode 16 - An Interview with voice talent, blogger and writer Fadra Nally of All Things Fadra

    03/15/2021

    Episode 16 - An Interview with voice talent, blogger and writer Fadra Nally of All Things Fadra

    Fadra Nally is the type of person who does it all - and she will tell you about it all at her site AllThingsFadra.com   Fadra mainly focuses on Lifestyle, Cars, Travel, Entertainment, Family, Opinion and Really Cool Stuff - and then there's the 'Everything Else' section.    Find Fadra online:  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/allthingsfadra Twitter - https://Twitter.com/allthingsfadra Instagram - https://instagram.com/allthingsfadra Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/allthingsfadra/ Pinterest - https://pinterest.com/allthingsfadra/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fadranally/ Fadra Nally's Voice Over site - https://FadraNally.com Find AnyVoices online... WEBSITE: https://anyvoices.com INSTAGRAM: https://Instagram.com/AnyVoices.IG FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/AnyVoices.FB TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Any_Voices YOUTUBE - ANCHOR: https://anchor.fm/anyvoices SUPPORT US: https://anchor.fm/anyvoices/support The Real Voice - Mel Allen is your host. Find out more about me at https://therealvoice.com

    23 min

  5. 03/12/2021

    Episode 15 - Upgrades and the ones you should always be making!

    Upgrades are important, but are you focusing on the right ones? Find AnyVoices online... WEBSITE: https://anyvoices.com INSTAGRAM: https://Instagram.com/AnyVoices.IG FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/AnyVoices.FB TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Any_Voices YOUTUBE - ANCHOR: https://anchor.fm/anyvoices SUPPORT US: https://anchor.fm/anyvoices/support The Real Voice - Mel Allen is your host. Find out more about me at https://therealvoice.com

    5 min
  6. Episode 14 - An Interview with Dallis MacKenzie and her recent video review!

    03/08/2021

    Episode 14 - An Interview with Dallis MacKenzie and her recent video review!

    Dallis is a working voice actor and talent from Toronto, Canada. Her recent video was brought to my attention on Twitter, where she compared and contrasted two microphones - the Neumann TLM 103 vs the Austrian Audio OC 18 - click this link to view it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNJ0ifMr8QQ  I certainly hope we see more videos like this from Dallis. If you have specific requests for gear reviews that you'd love to hear Dallis give some input on - get in touch!  Find Dallis online: Website - https://dallismackenzie.com/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/dallisaur Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dallismackenzie YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLlxzZBsnkVInNCNPu5Cqpw If you're reviewing gear and want to get the word out - reach out to us here on the AnyVoices podcast at our website AnyVoices.com or any of our linked social media accounts Find AnyVoices online... WEBSITE: https://anyvoices.com INSTAGRAM: https://Instagram.com/AnyVoices.IG FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/AnyVoices.FB TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Any_Voices YOUTUBE - ANCHOR: https://anchor.fm/anyvoices SUPPORT US: https://anchor.fm/anyvoices/support The Real Voice - Mel Allen is your host. Find out more about me at https://therealvoice.com

    12 min
  7. AnyVoices Ep 13 An Interview with Your VO Big Dog Jim Cooper and also Host of The Hydrant podcast

    03/03/2021

    AnyVoices Ep 13 An Interview with Your VO Big Dog Jim Cooper and also Host of The Hydrant podcast

    Jim Cooper is one of many who started in broadcasting and migrated into voice over. Jim does a variety of voice over work - eLearning, Explainer Videos, Commercials, Business Narrations and Audio Books. Find out more at https://jimcoopervo.com/ Also, be sure to check out his podcast The Hydrant, shared via Jim's Social Media Channels: Twitter - https://twitter.com/JimCooperVO Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimcoopervo/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yourvobigdog/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JimCooperVO YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRFQIQKt6BrpMnq5hYxOABQ Find AnyVoices online... WEBSITE: https://anyvoices.com INSTAGRAM: https://Instagram.com/AnyVoices.IG FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/AnyVoices.FB TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Any_Voices ANCHOR: https://anchor.fm/anyvoices SUPPORT US: https://anchor.fm/anyvoices/support The Real Voice - Mel Allen is your host. Find out more about me at https://therealvoice.com

    32 min
  8. Ep 12 - An Interview with Andrew Lander and his unique entry into voice work

    02/08/2021

    Ep 12 - An Interview with Andrew Lander and his unique entry into voice work

    I could write a short bio about Andrew - but I'll let him tell his own story with a message he sent me: "Unlike most in the industry, I started without any acting experience. Instead of the stage, I was pushed by my parents to be behind the podium. Getting accustomed to public speaking at an early age lead me to a career in marketing where I was able to speak to and on behalf of companies -- including my own short-lived digital marketing consultancy, LocalLander. All of this experience combined with discovering voice over on a random blog catapulted me into a passion that has lead to six agencies and making a profit on my investment after only the first year. The kicker, is that 2021 will be year number...2! I'd love to be able to share my unique experience with your audience as someone who can prove that it's not all theater and radio folks out there who can succeed in VO... Respectfully, Andrew Lander Business Casual Voice Overs" Find Andrew Lander: https://andrewlandervo.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewlander/ https://twitter.com/andrewlander Find AnyVoices online... WEBSITE: https://anyvoices.com INSTAGRAM: https://Instagram.com/AnyVoices.IG FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/AnyVoices.FB TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Any_Voices ANCHOR: https://anchor.fm/anyvoices SUPPORT US: https://anchor.fm/anyvoices/support The Real Voice - Mel Allen is your host. Find out more about me at https://therealvoice.com

    30 min
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The Podcast for and by those in the voice community. If you work as a voice (over, actor, talents and artists) this is for you. We also welcome those we work with in the casting, production, editing and even audio hardware world!

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  • Creator
    Mel Allen
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Mel Allen
  • Show Website
    AnyVoices