Real Talk with Kelly Wilson

By Kelly Wilson

A podcast about voiceover: working with them, how they think, what makes them tick, and other stuff.

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Episode 13: So Much Good From So Much Pain

Real Talk with Kelly WilsonSep 06, 2020

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Incremental Progress: Soccer & VO

Watching my sons play soccer has got me thinking about voiceover.

As I observe all the kids on the team, I see that some kids just have skillz (yeah, with a "Z") and some kids you can see that they get progressively better with coaching, practice, and hard work.

It was inspiring. I’d like to think that my normal voice is very conversational, but there are SO MANY skills that I had to learn, will continue to hone, and still need to learn. That's the voiceover part. ;-)

That and watching my kiddos learn and grow is the best thing in the world. #MomLife #MomPants #BoyMom

Jul 13, 202302:17

Ep. 35: New Gear Thoughts

Some thoughts on my new gear. This week on "Real Talk."

I’m Kelly Wilson, this is “Real Talk”, A podcast about voice over: Working with them, hiring them, the stories inside AND outside of the booth.

If you have questions you’d like for me to cover on this podcast, EMAIL ME: Kelly@KellyWilsonVO.com.

If you hire voice actors, check out my demos: www.KellyWilsonVO.com

If you need more VO’s for your roster, download my freebie, “5 Fantastic Voice Actors For Your Roster” and I will keep you in the loop on this podcast, voice over projects, and my studio book out dates: https://www.kellywilsonvo.com/subscribe

Studio Book Out Dates: Friday, December 24 & 31, 2021.

Got a question for me? Email me your question and maybe I can cover it here on the podcast: Kelly@KellyWilsonVO.com

Ratings and reviews are always appreciated and help me out a LOT! Hook up the stars!!! Don’t forget to subscribe and share this podcast with someone who will enjoy it.

Check out the podcast, weekly everywhere, or direct at Anchor.FM/KellyWilsonVO .

Nov 28, 202104:31

Ep. 34: When Do You Really Need It By?

Turnaround times...When do you really need it by? This week on "Real Talk."

I’m Kelly Wilson, this is “Real Talk”, A podcast about voice over: Working with them, hiring them, the stories inside AND outside of the booth.

If you have questions you’d like for me to cover on this podcast, EMAIL ME: Kelly@KellyWilsonVO.com.

If you hire voice actors, check out my demos: www.KellyWilsonVO.com

Studio Book Out Dates: Monday - Friday, November 22 - 26, 2021.

Got a question for me? Email me your question and maybe I can cover it here on the podcast: Kelly@KellyWilsonVO.com

Ratings and reviews are always appreciated and help me out a LOT! Hook up the stars!!! Don’t forget to subscribe and share this podcast with someone who will enjoy it.

Check out the podcast, weekly everywhere, or direct at Anchor.FM/KellyWilsonVO .

Nov 21, 202103:19

Ep. 33: When They're Hard To Please

What's a voice actor to do when you work with a client who you just can't please...This week on "Real Talk."

I’m Kelly Wilson, this is “Real Talk”, A podcast about voice over: Working with them, hiring them, the stories inside AND outside of the booth.

If you have questions you’d like for me to cover on this podcast, EMAIL ME: Kelly@KellyWilsonVO.com.

If you hire voice actors, check out my demos: www.KellyWilsonVO.com

Studio Book Out Dates: Monday - Friday, November 22 - 26, 2021.

Got a question for me? Email me your question and maybe I can cover it here on the podcast: Kelly@KellyWilsonVO.com

Ratings and reviews are always appreciated and help me out a LOT! Hook up the stars!!! Don’t forget to subscribe and share this podcast with someone who will enjoy it.

Check out the podcast, weekly everywhere, or direct at Anchor.FM/KellyWilsonVO .

Nov 15, 202103:48

Ep. 32: Better Gear or Better Talent?

What's more important: better gear or better talent?

I’m Kelly Wilson, this is “Real Talk”, A podcast about voice over: Working with them, hiring them, the stories inside AND outside of the booth.

If you have questions you’d like for me to cover on this podcast, EMAIL ME: Kelly@KellyWilsonVO.com.

So what is more important...better gear or better talent? I discuss this week on "Real Talk."

If you hire voice actors, check out my demos: www.KellyWilsonVO.com

Studio Book Out Dates: Thursday, November 11, 2021 & Monday - Friday, November 22 - 26, 2021.

Got a question for me? Email me your question and maybe I can cover it here on the podcast: Kelly@KellyWilsonVO.com

Ratings and reviews are always appreciated and help me out a LOT! Hook up the stars!!! Don’t forget to subscribe and share this podcast with someone who will enjoy it.

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Nov 08, 202104:08

Ep. 31: Mic Upgrades

I bought a bunch of equipment recently and I wanna talk about it.

I’m Kelly Wilson, this is “Real Talk”, A podcast about voice over: Working with them, hiring them, the stories inside AND outside of the booth.

If you have questions you’d like for me to cover on this podcast, EMAIL ME: Kelly@KellyWilsonVO.com.

About a month ago I was sick, lost my voice, not fun, BUT I did do a LOT of YouTube research…and fine, I bought a bunch of equipment. And it finally arrived and I’ve been tinkering, testing, getting frustrated, then figuring it out.

If you hire voice actors, check out my demos: www.KellyWilsonVO.com

Studio Book Out Dates: Thursday, November 11, 2021 & Monday - Friday, November 22 - 26, 2021.

Got a question for me? Email me your question and maybe I can cover it here on the podcast: Kelly@KellyWilsonVO.com

Ratings and reviews are always appreciated and help me out a LOT! Hook up the stars!!! Don’t forget to subscribe and share this podcast with someone who will enjoy it.

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Oct 31, 202104:54

Ep. 30: Backups calm me down

Backups calm me down! And I have 2 pairs of headphones now.

I’m Kelly Wilson, this is “Real Talk”, A podcast about voice over: Working with them, hiring them, the stories inside AND outside of the booth.

If you have questions you’d like for me to cover on this podcast, EMAIL ME: Kelly@KellyWilsonVO.com.

Backups are good AND how I justify buying equipment to my spouse. ;-)

If you hire voice actors, check out my demos: www.KellyWilsonVO.com

Studio Book Out Dates: Thursday, November 11, 2021 & Monday - Friday, November 22 - 26, 2021.

Got a question for me? Email me your question and maybe I can cover it here on the podcast: Kelly@KellyWilsonVO.com

Ratings and reviews are always appreciated and help me out a LOT! Hook up the stars!!! Don’t forget to subscribe and share this podcast with someone who will enjoy it.

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Oct 24, 202105:20

Ep. 29: Good clients pay fast

The best clients pay fast or on-time.

I’m Kelly Wilson, this is “Real Talk”, A podcast about voice over: Working with them, hiring them, the stories inside AND outside of the booth.

If you have questions you’d like for me to cover on this podcast, EMAIL ME: Kelly@KellyWilsonVO.com.

Do you ever notice that the best clients are just the best. They’re organized, they communicate, they pay early or at-least on-time, and they keep coming back for more!

This works with other vendors I hire also. Recently, I had an arborist come and trim my trees at home and he rocked it! He showed up when he said he would, he did a fantastic job, AND he educated me and helped me better take care of my trees. Then, I paid him right then and there.

I get it, everyone has a bad day, humans are NOT perfect, BUT the best clients are just good humans. That is all.

If you hire voice actors, check out my demos: www.KellyWilsonVO.com

Studio Book Out Dates: Thursday, November 11, 2021 & Monday - Friday, November 22 - 26, 2021.

Got a question for me? Email me your question and maybe I can cover it here on the podcast: Kelly@KellyWilsonVO.com

Ratings and reviews are always appreciated and help me out a LOT! Hook up the stars!!! Don’t forget to subscribe and share this podcast with someone who will enjoy it.

Check out the podcast, weekly everywhere, or direct at Anchor.FM/KellyWilsonVO .

Oct 17, 202103:24

Ep. 28: What do you do when you’re sick?

What do you do when you’re sick?

I’m Kelly Wilson, this is “Real Talk”, A podcast about voice over: Working with them, hiring them, the stories inside AND outside of the booth.

If you have questions you’d like for me to cover on this podcast, EMAIL ME: Kelly@KellyWilsonVO.com.

What do you do when you’re sick? Hopefully you have great clients. Next, communicate, do your best, and optimize your time.

If you need to sleep, SLEEP! If you feel OK, maybe just resting your voice, BUT you need to do something….clean your studio/workspace, optimize your studio, upgrade your studio, or learn something on YouTube.

If you hire voice actors, check out my demos: www.KellyWilsonVO.com

Studio Book Out Dates: Thursday, November 11, 2021 & Monday - Friday, November 22 - 26, 2021.

Got a question for me? Email me your question and maybe I can cover it here on the podcast: Kelly@KellyWilsonVO.com

Ratings and reviews are always appreciated and help me out a LOT! Hook up the stars!!! Don’t forget to subscribe and share this podcast with someone who will enjoy it.

Check out the podcast, weekly everywhere, or direct at Anchor.FM/KellyWilsonVO .

Oct 10, 202105:42

Ep. 27: But all you do is read!

It’s Kelly Wilson with “Real Talk”, a podcast about voice over: Working with them, hiring them, the stories inside AND outside of the booth.

Question for voice actors, have you ever heard this? “BUT all you do is read!”

I was talking to a family member over the holiday weekend about voice over, what I do, what types of projects I work on, etc. Inevitably, they ask about money...I give them a range and they almost drop their hotdog and beer.

THEN I heard it, “BUT all you do is read! You get paid that much for one hour of work?“

I just said yes, because that was easier, BUT it gave me an idea...for this podcast.

For me, I don’t think about my hourly rate in terms of my time now...I think about it, in terms of...ALL the other stuff I did to get me to this exact moment...to this hour long directed session. From years of coaching, auditions, practicing, reading out loud, timing myself to reading for a specific time, singing classes, even karate helped me with focus and breathing. And so many other experiences….and they never stop.

So, getting to this moment, to this rate, took a LOT of time, sweat, tears, AND hard work. Also, when it comes to my family and my business or my work, they don’t get it. And that’s ok. I think most creatives and freelancers get that.

So if you ever hear: “BUT all you do is read! You get paid that much for one hour of work?“ If it’s family, just say, “yes.” If it’s a potential client, they probably need to know more about you.

If you want to hear me in action, demos, studio specs, background, my story at www.KellyWilsonVO.com .

Email me your questions: Kelly@KellyWilsonVO.com

Check out my demos: www.KellyWilsonVO.com

Download my freebie, “5 Fantastic Voice Actors For Your Roster”: https://www.kellywilsonvo.com/subscribe

Studio Book Out Dates: Monday, October 11, 2021.

Positive ratings and reviews are always appreciated and help me out a LOT! Hook up the stars!!! Don’t forget to subscribe and share this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kellywilsonvo

Sep 07, 202106:56

Ep. 26: Stepping into character for REALLY dry copy

It’s Kelly Wilson with “Real Talk”, a podcast about voice over: Working with them, hiring them, the stories inside AND outside of the booth.

This week I’m talking about something I do so quickly and automatically, I almost missed noticing myself doing it.

I’m talking about: stepping into character for REALLY dry copy.

This can be used for any type of character work really, but I was reading some very dry copy yesterday and I did this, automatically. I’m talking dry copy about math, science, concepts I don’t honestly understand in real life, but I’m an actor, so I mask up.

Here’s what I did yesterday without even prompting myself to do so: I step up to the mic and I imagine myself as a teacher (to adults), not in a school setting, but a corporate setting, teaching adults.

So I’m this teacher, I’m wearing this constricting/conforming/uncomfortable business professional skirt/suit thing. I only describe it like this, because I hate wearing skirts. My hair is up and tight. I can smell hairspray, I know I have makeup on, but not too much. I’m actually wearing jewelry. Oh, I hate it. I’m uncomfortable, but the audience doesn’t see that. All they see is a smart, poised, confident teacher, who talks slowly enough so others can absorb these difficult concepts, BUT inflects her voice just enough to make sure certain points are highlighted and remembered. They see a confident consultant that they trust, like, understand, and respect.

Then, I walked out of my recording booth rocking ripped jeans, a Pikachu t-shirt, and mismatched fuzzy socks. I didn’t even realize I did this until later that night while showering...showering is the best place to get ideas.

For me, I’ve always done stuff like this. I’ve always watched people, studied them, seen how others react to others. Social anxiety for the win!!

Acting and singing classes have also helped me hone this skill. I think the big one though is I always ask for voice direction on a project, even if I look at the script and just know how to deliver it. For me, I ask about voice direction, because I want to know what the client wants AND because of different industries, different countries/regions, etc. I’m looking for micro notes...so I can make any micro tweaks needed during the read. Also, I’m learning...learning about that industry or client and feeding my internal database for future recording sessions.

Email me your questions: Kelly@KellyWilsonVO.com

Check out my demos: www.KellyWilsonVO.com

Download my freebie, “5 Fantastic Voice Actors For Your Roster”: https://www.kellywilsonvo.com/subscribe

Studio Book Out Dates: Monday, August 23, 2021.

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Aug 17, 202122:59

Ep 25: VO and ADHD

It’s Kelly Wilson with “Real Talk”, a podcast about voice over: Working with them, hiring them, the stories inside AND outside of the booth.

I always thought my weirdness was a personality trait, a quirk. However, in 2020, I learned some new things about myself. In 2020, I decided to get screened for ADHD. It’s something I always assumed I had, but wasn’t completely sure.

WHY 2020? Well, it was a REALLY hard year...probably THEE hardest, even harder than the “Great Recession” in 2008...probably because I have kids now and a mortgage and MOM PANTS!

Here’s the really annoying thing...When there is hardship, there is learning...lots of it. I was so stressed out in 2020, that I decided to find out if ADHD was a part of me.

Why did I even care? Well, I was just so stressed, that I thought, let's find out if ADHD and stress are related, get diagnosed, get help, get less stressed, be a rock star voice actor swimming through piles of money while wearing MOM PANTS.

Surprise, yes, I have ADHD: Combined Type (Hyperactive AND Inattentive). While I’m not yet swimming through piles of money (I keep it in the bank), I am moving in the right direction of better understanding who I am, why I do what I do, and how to do it better.

So no, getting my ADHD diagnosis did not magically fix everything in my life, but like all of us, I’m a work in progress and I’m a million times less stressed out than I was a year ago. WINNING! Do I fall into those same unhealthy, lame-o habits that I have in the past? OH YEAH! BUT, not as much.

So what does this have to do with voice over?

I’m a business owner. I work for myself, out of my home office and home studio, sometimes with my children all around me, PURE chaos. Not everyone can do this: the skills needed, the drive, being scared and doing it anyway. I wanted a better understanding of myself, so I can eventually master my mental health. And THAT, helps me bring voice over to the next level.

I’ll be honest with you, I was supposed to do this podcast topic a LOT sooner, but I chickened out. And I’m still scared. Scared that you’ll judge me for having ADHD. Scared that you’ll believe all the misinformation that is out there, But here I am.

So I tell you all of this, to encourage you to get your mental health right. Have you been putting off being screened for something? Think a therapist will help? If you have the means or the people around you to help, it’s important enough...yes, even for business. Because everything impacts everything.

Email me your questions: Kelly@KellyWilsonVO.com

Check out my demos: www.KellyWilsonVO.com

Download my freebie, “5 Fantastic Voice Actors For Your Roster”: https://www.kellywilsonvo.com/subscribe

Studio Book Out Dates: Monday, August 23, 2021.

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Aug 09, 202115:39

Ep 24: Communication is HARD!!

Hey, it’s “Real Talk” with Kelly Wilson.

I’m a voice actor based in Twin Falls, Idaho and I work with clients all over the world. Which is one of my favorite things, BUT communication is HARD...in general, BUT when you're a native English speaker and you work with a non-native English speaker, it can be VERY difficult.

Before I get into this week’s topic, I’d love to know what you’d like for me to cover on this show. Comment on here (I do this live first with StreamYard on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter) OR email me: Kelly@KellyWilsonVO.com .

Recently, I worked with a client in the middle east region. During this call, there were at least 3 other people on the call, all spoke English very well, BUT none were native English speakers...so, when they directed me, I had trouble understanding what they really meant.

Let me paint the picture for you. I had one sentence to do...a short sentence...BUT it was a one hour session. I went in there thinking, I’ll bang this out in 15 minutes tops, done. FUN. NOPE.

Ya know when you do a directed session and you can tell that you are NOT getting it...well, that’s what was happening. Finally, they played for me, a demo I did (don’t remember doing it) for a different script...They said that’s what they wanted...in my head I was like, OHHHHH OK, I get it. BOOM, I was able to give them what they wanted.

I know better and I should have asked for this at the start of the session. My excuse, it was five AM my time (MTN) and I have a toddler and his sleeping is NOT good. I just wasn’t as alert as I usually am. No complaints here… it was great practice, I gave them that one line 21 different ways. They were very nice and a great learning experience for me.

So if you’re having a hard time communicating with a non-native English speaker, just ask them for a sample of the type of voice or style, inflection, whatever they are looking for. It can be a sample you did yourself OR someone else….doesn’t matter. This works well with anyone really, but if you’re a non-native English speaker, there’s something about context and growing up here that helps with communication.

Also, because they were not native-English speakers, I try to NOT talk too much during those calls, because I don’t want to confuse them and I tend to speak in non-concrete ways when it comes to voice over in the context of the creative side of it...in the art form of voicing. Which for a non-native English speaker, I’m always afraid that I will just confuse them and they won’t understand anything I’m talking about.

Hope it’s helpful. Thanks for checking out “Real Talk”.

Remember, I want to know what you want me to cover on this podcast, (You can comment on social media: I do this live first with StreamYard on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter) OR email me: Kelly@KellyWilsonVO.com .

If you hire voice actors, check out my demos: www.KellyWilsonVO.com .

Studio Book Out Dates: Monday, August 23, 2021.

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Have a great weekend, my family and I are going to the splash park today!!!!

Jul 25, 202113:53

Ep. 23: What are you most excited about?

What are you most excited about, right now?!

Yesterday, I couldn’t have answered that question for you. That’s this week on Real Talk...a podcast about voice over and other stuff.

What topic do you want me to cover on the podcast? Email me: Kelly@KellyWilsonVO.com

So, what are YOU excited about?

My point is: I need excitement and FUN in order for my brain to get motivated enough to do...anything. If that is NOT you, lucky! Knowing this about myself, understanding this about myself has been helpful. So if you’re not sure if this is you...think back to anything you have ever accomplished in your life. Why did you do it? What was the thing that got you out of bed? How did slug through the “I’m tired’s” and “I don’t wanna’s”... ? What was it?

My last podcast episode was about leaving your usual surroundings for new inputs...taking a vacation is one way to do it, a walk, whatever you need. New inputs lead to new and fresh ideas, perspectives, and ways to solve old problems. And one thing leads to another….

Hence this podcast: Get excited about something!

For me, I know that safety is an important value of mine. In this case, it was financial safety that I was looking back on. Over a decade ago, I moved here to Twin Falls, Idaho for a radio job...I was broke as a joke, in debt, starting my career. I discovered Dave Ramsey’s Baby Steps. It took me about 3 years to become debt free: paid off the credit cards, student loans, I already owned my car outright. And I still loosely follow Dave Ramsey’s “Baby Steps.”

Today, I checked in on those “Baby Steps” and I’m still debt free (except for my house), I have 6 months of expenses saved, and I’m working on increasing my monthly retirement savings.

Wait…I thought you said you only do stuff that is fun and exciting to you?! How is following Dave Ramsey’s “Baby Steps” FUN to you?!

I donno...it just is. Maybe it’s that safety and security value of mine? Maybe it’s the realization that when my car needs to be fixed, I just fix it. For me, having a strong foundation allows me to chill out more, worry less, and actually have more fun.

So, what excites you, right now?! Figure it out, then loop it into your quarterly goals...that’s what helps me, hopefully it can help you too.

Thanks for checking out “Real Talk”

If you hire voice actors, check out my demos: www.KellyWilsonVO.com

Got a question for me? Email me your question and maybe I can cover it here on the podcast: Kelly@KellyWilsonVO.com

Ratings and reviews are always appreciated and help me out a LOT! Hook up the stars!!! Don’t forget to subscribe and share this podcast with someone who will enjoy it.

Check out the podcast, weekly everywhere, or direct: https://anchor.fm/kellywilsonvo

Jul 04, 202113:31

Ep. 22: "You Need New Inputs"

Changing your environment gives you new ideas.

I work from home, my kids are here, the dog, the fish with the creepy eyes...always here, I like our snail...the dishes, the laundry, cooking dinners, the daily grind...Physically leaving this place is what I need to recharge my batteries.

I don’t think I truly understood that about myself until about a month ago.

Beginning of June, I took some unplanned time off. I attended a funeral in Florida. I’m from Florida, most of my family lives there. Myself and my kids flew to FL (flying alone with 2 kids sucks), (summer is a busy time for my husband, he’s a fish farmer, lots of fishes are making babies and such)...

Anyway, I assumed after the funeral, my kids could get their grandparent time on...hit the pool...beach...Publix...Greek Food...NY Style Pizza….drink some local craft beer….Key Lime Pie...ya know...FL it up.

So, we did some of that. The funeral was very sad, but it was nice to see my family, it was too long...plus sunshine and Florida rain is my favorite.

However, during the trip, my kids, my parents, my brother, his wife and child...all got super sick! I did NOT get sick. Yay for hand washing and NOT sharing food or drinks EVER!!!

So taking care of gross sick family members is NOT my idea of a vacation, but I did stay in Florida longer than expected, I did have some me time, some down time, reflection time, and I was removed from my office, my home, even the state of Idaho. I was in a different time zone for goodness sake.

Eventually, everyone felt better, and we hit the pool again.

During that down time: I listened to the local TV channels, paid attention to the commercials in between SpongeBob and LifeTime...I remembered that Bright House Networks is a thing…. So when I had a free moment, I looked up some of the people in the Tampa, FL area and said hello. I even had a random, real story to tell them about.

For me, removing myself from my usual surroundings allows my brain to come up with new ideas. Heck, that experience helped me create this podcast. New inputs, new environments - They recharge my brain, give me new ideas, allow me to look at the same old problems in a different way.

So if you need a new look at the same old problems, trying new inputs...try a vacation...like a real one though...and wash your hands.

Speaking of real vacations, I’m taking one: July - I’m going to Yellowstone with my family! Get a heads up on my studio book out dates, join my email community at: https://www.kellywilsonvo.com/subscribe

Hey, if you have a question you’d like for me to cover here on the podcast, ask me: Kelly@KellyWilsonVO.com

If you hire voice actors, check out my demos: https://www.kellywilsonvo.com/

Ratings and reviews are always appreciated and help me out a LOT! Hook up the stars!!! Don’t forget to subscribe and share this podcast with someone who will enjoy it.

Check out the podcast, weekly everywhere, or direct: https://anchor.fm/kellywilsonvo

Jun 27, 202109:44

Episode 21: How I handle changes AFTER a project is negotiated.

Its voice actor Kelly Wilson. On this week’s episode of “Real Talk”... “How I handle changes AFTER a project has been negotiated.”

Got a question? Email me and maybe I can cover it here on the podcast: Kelly@KellyWilsonVO.com

First up, before going into a project, I like to know what’s coming my way: The script, who the client is, the voice direction, the rate, the usage, planned revisions AFTER audio is delivered, directed session or NOT… I want to know what I’m getting myself into AND I want to understand how to best deliver for my client.

However, sometimes things change...what do you do?

First off, I try to plan for everything, which isn’t possible, but with each new experience, I think about how I can better prep for that next time.

If you hire voice actors, check out my demos: https://www.kellywilsonvo.com/

If you need more VO’s for your roster, download my freebie, “5 Fantastic Voice Actors For Your Roster”: https://www.kellywilsonvo.com/subscribe

Got a question for me? Email me your question and maybe I can cover it here on the podcast: Kelly@KellyWilsonVO.com

Ratings and reviews are always appreciated and help me out a LOT! Hook up the stars!!! Don’t forget to subscribe and share this podcast with someone who will enjoy it.

Check out the podcast, weekly everywhere, or direct at: https://anchor.fm/kellywilsonvo

Jun 20, 202110:54

Ep. 20: Why I Tell My Clients About Other Great Voice Actors

Its voice actor Kelly Wilson. On this week’s episode of “Real Talk”... “Why I Tell My Clients About Other Great Voice Actors”

Got a question? Email me and maybe I can cover it here on the podcast: Kelly@KellyWilsonVO.com

Why I Tell My Clients About Other Great Voice Actors??

Because it is a plentiful world, karma is real, sales is about taking care of your clients….even if you don’t financially benefit each time, AND I’m not the right fit for every project, so referring another voice actor to your client is not only helpful, but it’s the right thing to do. So, that’s why.

Here’s an example, I took some time off recently for a trip back home to Florida and during that trip I had a client who was looking for a younger sounding male voice for a cartoon-type voice. I shared some names with my client and whadda ya know...that exact same client hired me earlier this week for a different project.

I prefer to work collaboratively...it’s fun...and I get to work with cool, talented people...I dig that.

That’s why I tell my clients about other great voice actors.

Speaking of sharing other great voice actors, you can download my freebie: “5 Fantastic Voice Actors For Your Roster” at https://www.kellywilsonvo.com/subscribe

If you hire voice actors, check out my demos at https://www.kellywilsonvo.com/

Got a question for me? Email me your question and maybe I can cover it here on the podcast: Kelly@KellyWilsonVO.com

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Jun 13, 202103:40

Ep. 19: Project Credits

Its voice actor Kelly Wilson. On this week’s episode of “Real Talk”... “Project Credits."

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May 30, 202104:01

Ep. 18: Math is hard. Accountants rock!

Its voice actor Kelly Wilson. On this week’s episode of “Real Talk”... “Math is hard. Accountants rock!"

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May 23, 202106:16

Ep. 17: Mommy Guilt is Lame

Its voice actor Kelly Wilson. On this week’s episode of “Real Talk”... “Mommy guilt is real. Real lame."

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May 16, 202106:57

Ep. 16: Always Have A Business Card On You

Its voice actor Kelly Wilson. On this week’s episode of “Real Talk”... “Always Have A Business Card On You. Always."

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May 09, 202108:42

Ep. 15: State College Advisory Councils

Its voice actor Kelly Wilson. On this week’s episode of “Real Talk”... “Why you should seek out state college advisory councils."

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May 02, 202107:26

Ep. 14: “Perfection is Slooooow.”

Its voice actor Kelly Wilson. On this week’s episode of “Real Talk”... “Perfection is Slooooow.”

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Apr 27, 202107:56

Ep 13: How I Roll During a Directed Session

Its voice actor Kelly Wilson. On this week’s episode of “Real Talk”... “How I Roll During a Voice Over Directed Session.”

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Apr 22, 202116:37

Ep 12: Sometimes its NOT all about voice over.

Sometimes its NOT all about voice over. What if the thing you need to work on is NOT directly related to voice over? BUT still impacts it??

Today’s Topic: Sometimes its NOT all about voice over.

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Apr 13, 202107:23

Episode 11: How Can I Break Into Voice Acting?

THE most asked question...I answer it. Well, this is how I did it.

Today’s Topic: How Can I Break Into Voice Acting?

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Apr 04, 202113:00

Episode 10: Lots of No's in 2020

The Ides of March 2020 was no joke, worldwide. My structure shattered. One year later, I survived. Thankful for it. 2020 was more challenging than the Great Recession. It was the most difficult year I have faced so far in my life.

As I reflect on the past year, the same theme keeps popping up. In 2020, I said "no", a lot.

Today’s Topic: Lots of "No's" in 2020.

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Mar 28, 202106:34

Episode 9: Voice Matching Yourself

Hi, I’m Kelly Wilson, a voice actor based in Twin Falls, Idaho, check out my story at https://www.kellywilsonvo.com/ and this is my podcast, "Real Talk."

Today’s Topic: Here's how I voice match myself when there is a line pickup from a REALLY long time ago.

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Feb 28, 202106:06

Episode 8: Your Funeral

Hi, I’m Kelly Wilson, a voice actor based in Twin Falls, Idaho, check out my story at https://www.kellywilsonvo.com/ and this is my podcast, "Real Talk."

Today’s Topic: My client's ROCK, but...they won't be at my funeral.

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Feb 21, 202106:37

Episode 7: Understanding Your Clients Is Good

Hi, I’m Kelly Wilson, a voice actor based in Twin Falls, Idaho, check out my story at https://www.kellywilsonvo.com/ and this is my podcast, "Real Talk."

Today’s Topic: Understanding your client's needs, only helps them.

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Feb 14, 202102:56

Episode 6: Forgetting Our Own Talents

Hi, I’m Kelly Wilson, a voice actor based in Twin Falls, Idaho, check out my story at https://www.kellywilsonvo.com/ and this is my podcast, "Real Talk."

Today’s Topic: Sometimes I forget my own talents.

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Feb 07, 202104:48

Episode 5: Client Feedback

Hi, I’m Kelly Wilson, a voice actor based in Twin Falls, Idaho, check out my story at https://www.kellywilsonvo.com/ and this is my podcast, "Real Talk."

Today’s Topic: Client feedback and how to receive it.

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Jan 31, 202105:44

Episode 4: Watch The Commercials

Hi, I’m Kelly Wilson, a voice actor based in Twin Falls, Idaho, check out my story at https://www.kellywilsonvo.com/ and this is my podcast, "Real Talk."

Today’s Topic: Why I watch the commercials.

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Jan 24, 202104:33

Episode 3: Free Voice Over Lessons From My Son's Teacher

Hi, I’m Kelly Wilson, a voice actor based in Twin Falls, Idaho, check out my story at https://www.kellywilsonvo.com/ and this is my podcast, "Real Talk."

Today’s Topic: Learning how to portray a REALLY good teacher to children vicariously through my son's virtual first grade teacher.

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Jan 17, 202102:20

Episode 2: Highlight of a Voice Actor's Day

Hi, I’m Kelly Wilson, a voice actor based in Twin Falls, Idaho, check out my story at https://www.kellywilsonvo.com/ and this is my podcast, "Real Talk."

Today’s Topic: The highlight of my day...as a voice actor (and a proud parent moment).

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Jan 10, 202103:58

Episode 1: A Normal Week As A Voice Actor

Hi, I’m Kelly Wilson, a voice actor based in Twin Falls, Idaho, check out my story at https://www.kellywilsonvo.com/ and this is my podcast, "Real Talk."

Today’s Topic: What a normal week looks like for me...as a voice actor, content creator, business owner, mom, virtual homeschool teacher...

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Jan 03, 202107:34

Episode 29: When sweet validation hits...when someone you really look up to calls you a professional.

Hi, I’m Kelly Wilson, a voice actor, mom, mismatch sock wearer, a real person with a real voice, based in Twin Falls, Idaho, check out my story at https://www.kellywilsonvo.com/

And this is my podcast, "Real Talk."

Today’s Topic: When sweet validation hits...when someone you really look up to calls you a professional.

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Dec 27, 202007:42

Episode 28: Goal setting....90 Day goals instead of one year goals.

Hi, I’m Kelly Wilson, a voice actor, mom, mismatch sock wearer, a real person with a real voice, based in Twin Falls, Idaho, check out my story at https://www.kellywilsonvo.com/

And this is my podcast, "Real Talk."

Today’s Topic: Goal setting....90 Day goals instead of one year goals.

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Dec 22, 202011:41

Episode 27: Is the fear REAL or FAKE?

Hi, I’m Kelly Wilson, a voice actor, mom, mismatch sock wearer, a real person with a real voice, based in Twin Falls, Idaho, check out my story at https://www.kellywilsonvo.com/ . This is my podcast, "Real Talk."

Today’s Topic: Figuring out if you’re actually afraid of something REAL or fake.

I have night terrors and they tend to come on when I’m really stressed out. I call them my reoccurring spider dream. I probably had those night terrors about once a week from March till May of 2020. It was a stressful year, no question, BUT if you're frozen in fear, here's what worked for me...and I hope it will help you out too.

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Dec 13, 202009:31

Episode 26: Directed Sessions and Kid Snacks

Today’s Topic: Did you know that kid snacks and a voice over directed session are intertwined? They are for me.

Hi, I’m Kelly Wilson, a voice actor, mom, mismatch sock wearer, a real person with a real voice, based in Twin Falls, Idaho, check out my story at https://www.kellywilsonvo.com. This is my podcast, "Real Talk".

If I’m going to be hired for a directed session, just know that I take it seriously. Here’s how I prepare for a directed session...and yes, kid snacks are included.

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Dec 07, 202010:31

Episode 25: Taking ownership of your client’s projects and going all in for them.

This week on the podcast: I’m talking about that as a voice actor, I understand that when you are hired for a project, YES, you need the goods, you need to deliver, but FIRST…

You need to take complete ownership of your client’s project, because if you are hired by someone, that means, that YOU have been trusted to be part of THEIR team and you better BRING IT.

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Nov 29, 202008:04

What should people know before working with me?

Talking about myself feels like bragging, but the truth is people are SO BUSY, in their own heads about their own problems and never remember what you can do, because they’re too busy worrying about their thing….so, it's good to tell people about how you can help them.

Here are some ways I can help:

I have a varied background, which means various experiences and that is very good for voice over.
I like to set expectations and boundaries when I work with someone new.
I voice out of my professional recording studio (which is still so cool that I have one in my house...I'm still stoked about that!
I was put on this Earth to be a voice actor (and annoy my husband), so I take it seriously (both things).
I prefer being an "artist" and a performer, but I can Type-A it up as well.
I can sound like a little kid, usually I get typecast as a little boy voice, that's actually how I started in voice over, as a cartoon boy voice. I have even sang as the little boy voice for a couple of children's eLearnings.
If you need a voice that is NOT like mine, please ask, I can always refer you or ask around for leads.

I’m sure I will think of more to add here, but that’s what people should know before working with me.

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Nov 22, 202013:41

What my son's virtual school is teaching me about voice over.

And now to complain about my son…

He spends more time complaining about all the work he has to do, instead of just focusing on one problem at a time. He gets overwhelmed easily by the work.

He gets frustrated when he does not get the answer correct on the first try.

He doesn’t want to practice boring things like math and reading and those building block activities.

He tries to just power through and not take breaks so he can finish all his work quickly, but then since he didn’t take a break, he can ’t focus.

Watching him do these things made me think about voice over…naturally.

When I try something new, a new voice over genre, a new way to approach a script, a new audio editing software plugin…well, if I don’t get it 100% right on the first try, I get really frustrated with myself.

Sometimes I don’t want to practice the little things that add up to big things after doing them day in and day out.

I spend a lot of my day trying to convince my son that he won’t get it all right the first time and possibly not the fiftieth time, but if he keeps on trying, he will get better. He will get his practice reps in, he will learn, he will sharpen his skills, he will get faster, better, strong, smarter. This is the work. The grind. This is what living the dream is. Now get to work.

Nov 16, 202006:23

Episode 22: I Hate Myself As Much As The Next Guy

Today’s Topic: I hate myself as much as the next guy….

Here’s the truth…Most of the time, I think ONLY about my faults, the bad stuff, the things I mess up, I nitpick myself, I troll myself. Sometimes out loud and sometimes just in my own head.

If you only knew the horrid things I think about myself.

And I fully understand that it’s all a lie. Sometimes it feels VERY real, but it’s all a lie. Also, I know that other people hate on themselves also. I think everyone is worried about themselves, their “not enough-ness.” THEN, if someone hates on ME, for example, I fully understand that the person who shared the hate was either giving valuable feedback or just having a bad day, overtired, or just hurt themselves. Hurt people, hurt people…right?!

My whole point of this podcast is: I’m an actor, so I will act like I love myself till I can actually love myself.

OK now back to this visibility thing: Most social media platforms are set up to throttle your content unless it is consistent, engaging, and good.

So, if you are afraid of putting yourself out there for fear that your content will…well suck. It probably will at first, but guess what? Not many people will see it. So problem solved.

Get out there, get visible, and you will get better. By the time you do get better, you will be more visible. Also, if your crazy aunt sees your content and gives you lip…if she ain’t buying, then you ain’t listening.

If one person listens to this podcast and just starts their journey in getting more visible in their business, I will call that a success. Also, if one person listens to this podcasts and hires me or send me an audition opportunity, I will also call that a success. :-)

My last piece of advice: Sleep…it heals the brain, allows you to be rational, and recharges you. Get some sleep. Finally, surround yourself with good people.

You see, my best friend and I had a falling out a couple of years ago and I currently don’t have a best friend, so I have to do that best friending myself example I did. So do that if you need to too.

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Nov 09, 202013:56

Episode 21: Don't work with meany butts

Welcome to Real Talk. I'm Kelly Wilson. I'm a voice actor for commercials, eLearning, politicals, explainers, medical narration, corporate training, IVR, children's content, commercials, and a whole lot more. Hear my demos at www.KellyWilsonVO.com or subscribe at www.KellyWilsonVO.com/Subscribe

Today's Topic: Don't work with meany butts

I have kids so I’m training myself to not say potty words. I have some great clients, but it wasn’t always this way.

I am thankful for all the meany butts that I have worked with, because they taught me what I don't like. I am a BIG believer in attracting your tribe and when you do attract those you do NOT want to work with, it is a lovely test from the universe saying, "are you sure?"

It has taken me a LOT of learning to get here and sometimes I still need to learn this lesson, but most of the time, I just don't work with meany butts. :-)

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Nov 01, 202013:55

Educating your client about the process

Today's Topic: Educating your client about the process

Sometimes my job as a voice actor is NOT to voice, but it is, my job is to educate my client and/or my client's client how I roll. How voice over works. The process. How long it takes. What I need. What I don't need. What they need.

Sometimes the job is to educate the client about the world of production and voice over.

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Oct 25, 202006:52

Episode 19: This is how I use LinkedIn to network as a voice actor

Welcome to Real Talk. I'm Kelly Wilson. I'm a voice actor for commercials, eLearning, politicals, explainers, medical narration, corporate training, IVR, children's content, commercials, and a whole lot more. Hear my demos at www.KellyWilsonVO.com or subscribe at www.KellyWilsonVO.com/Subscribe

Today's topic: This is how I use LinkedIn to network as a voice actor

1 - Optimize your profile. Make it easily searchable with keywords that describe you. Keep it up-to-date.

2 - Search for people you want to work with using the LinkedIn search tool.

3 - Connect with people you want to work with.

4 - Once they have added you back, message them and say hello. DON’T sell them anything, please god!

Sure LinkedIn is for networking, but who wants to get hit on as soon as they walk into da club? No one! It’s annoying and a HUGE turn off.

I hardly ever sell to anyone. We all know what we are doing there. I see it this way, I know what I offer, so it’s my job to get in front of people who can use my services and remind them I exist. (In a non-annoying way.)

Find people you want to work with, then cultivate a real relationship with them, then follow up with them, forever. :-)

5 - Post at least twice per day on LinkedIn...as in you write social media posts at least twice per day.

Make those posts something your ideal client would actually want to read. Experiment here. You will get better. More ideas will come to you the more you create content and actually talk to your ideal clients.

6 - Sign up for LinkedIn Live and then actually use it.

Again, experiment with this. Create lives your ideal clients would actually want to watch or talk about your process. Again, you will get better the more you do these and you will get more ideas the more you do them.

That’s how I do it.

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Oct 19, 202009:25

Episode 18: My advice to someone starting out in voice over

Today's topic: A former colleague emailed me and asked me to pick my brain for advice about voice over. I'm at the point where I don't always have time for that kind of stuff, so I am answering it here on today’s podcast.

He's looking for tips, advice, good places to start for someone looking to begin a career in voice acting. He is currently a videographer, so he has experience with production and knows that world. He says he's got a quality microphone set up. And he's got a small, soundproof closet situation happening that he can record in, and he has no idea where to go from here. It all seems fairly daunting.

Dude, well put, yes, it's overwhelming for sure.

My three pillars of advice are always this:

1 - Get training, get a VoiceOver Performance coach, never stop coaching.

Check out https://rhondasvoice.com/ . She is a fantastic coach, voice actor, and human.

2 - Get a professional demo or demos.

Once your coach clears you to record a demo, THEN do it. Beware of demo farms. Listen to your gut and get a couple of different opinions.

3 - Market your butt off!

These three things are A LOT! I highly recommend only setting 90 day goals.

Check these out, I highly recommend:

https://12weekyear.com/
https://www.90dayyear.com/ (I REALLY like this one!)

So pick one thing, if you are just starting out, pick the first one and start with a coach. Only work on one project at a time, ONLY THEN move on to the next project.

As for your home studio…does it sound like a professional, studio grade recording studio?

Get it checked by the best: http://www.georgethe.tech/

Also, invest in BASS TRAPS: https://youtu.be/41liBn-QNW4

Next, go down the YouTube rabbit hole of voice over: Check out Bill Dewees, Booth Junkie, Gabby Nistico, & Lisa Biggs (there are more!).

It’s a lot, but I hope this will help those who are interested in starting the path of voice over.

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Oct 10, 202016:08

Episode 17: Why taking singing lessons was THE best thing for my voice over career.

My name is Kelly Wilson, This is “Real Talk” where I talk about voice over. I am a voice actor for commercials, elearning, explainer videos, medical narration, trainings, children’s content, and more.

Why taking singing lessons was THE BEST thing for my voice over career. 5 years ago, I took my first singing lesson. Local community college.

Saved money.

Time. This was one hour each week with a professional opera singer…one - on - one time.

Uncomfortable. This was HARD!!!!

Practice…I had to practice EVERY. SINGLE. DAY.

Pressure. I was supposed to do a live singing performance at the end of the semester.

Performance. Just like in a live directed session, I was going to have to perform on stage for actual humans.

Mind, Body, Voice Connection. Singing every day allowed me to figure out what my body is doing, so then my voice would be able to follow. How I stood, what I did with my body, where my voice was coming from in relation to how it sounded. I use all of that TODAY in voice over.

Confidence. My singing teacher told me, out of the blue, that my voice is unique and it’s full/robust/and some other words that I can’t remember, but I remember feeling surprised and delighted when he said that. THEN, I was able to hear how amazing sauce my own voice was too. Singing lessons gave me a LOT of tools in my voice over tool box that I continue to use today, it went over a full semester, which means the learning stuck, and it was fun and affordable.

I’m Kelly Wilson….I am a voice actor for commercials, elearning, explainer videos, medical narration, trainings, children’s content, and more.

You can find out more about me at KellyWilsonVO.com and if you want to score my freebie, 5 fantastic voice actors to add to your roster, then go to www.KellyWilsonVO.com/Subscribe and get it. Yes, one of those VOs is me. Subscribe/rate/review/follow/ALL THE THINGS!!! so you can check out the next episode AND never miss out on what I’m putting out into the world. If you have a question you would like for me to cover on here, please pop them in the comments or email me Kelly@KellyWilsonVO.com

This has been “Real Talk” where I talk about voice over.

Have a fantastic day and I hope you found this helpful…Remember…Fill your cup first, THEN you can actually help others.

Later.

Oct 04, 202015:45

Episode 16: Cherry Pick What's Best For You

When someone says, “You should do THIS!” AHHHHHH! NOOOOO!

I love listening to tips, tricks, and trainings, and then cherry pick the things that work best for me…Do you do this?

I explain more on this week’s podcast episode of “Real Talk.”

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Sep 27, 202002:49