I help individuals wanting to build a career as a voice-over artist eliminate all the unhelpful industry BS so they can build their confidence with the craft and create career momentum.
Building a career in voiceover doesn't have to be so confusing and expensive. Does it require some hustle and hard work? Obviously.
But there's no gatekeeping here. I share my strategies and stories to help you find success of your own.
Hey There!
xoxo,
Maddie
I can guess why you're probably here...
You’ve been dreaming of starting in voiceover for years, but get so overwhelmed when you start researching, you have no idea where to start
You’re getting yourself auditions, looking for representation, creating your reel - and nearing burnout but have nothing to show for your hustle.
You’re working with representation and keeping up with the urgent demands of the VO industry…. But you’ve never booked consistently and are wondering if you’re wasting their time.
You’re questioning your creative ability and feeling sh*tty after every audition. Or you feel like they’re nailing your auditions but are getting no feedback, avails, or bookings.
You’ve wasted hours googling “how to have a career as a VO artist”
You’ve paid for all the classes or worked with coaches
Maybe you’ve even gotten a (very expensive) reel produced
You’ve submitted to representation or tried to meet them at workshops
Maybe you got signed (heyoooo!), but now you’re inundated with quick turnaround auditions (great problem to have right?), but you’re getting no feedback and wondering if you’re anywhere close to a booking. Now you’re questioning if you’re any good at this or if your agent is one click away from sending that email dropping you….
OR maybe you feel like you’re doing ALL the right things, you’re booking (just not consistently yet) and your relationship with your rep is okay…. But you have no career momentum and are burnt out…
And seriously, who could blame you?
But you're exhausted...
I used to feel like I was truly terrible at voiceover. My auditions were boring and stale. I was scared every time my agent called or emailed me that I was being dropped. I didn’t feel like I belonged at the agency I was with (or deserved to be there). Auditions felt more frustrating than fun.
Despite having a “cool-ish voice with some rasp”, I knew there was no way I was anywhere close to booking a job (let alone making a career out of this…) and honestly…. The more I continued the more personal pain I felt. My confidence was dwindling and it all felt like a bad nightmare I wasn’t waking up from.
I threw one last Hail Mary pass… and (to my surprise) sh*t really turned around.
Can you tell I've been there?
We used to go in to audition at the agency I’m with
(I know, insane to think about now as we’re all tucked away recording from home in our booths aka our converted closets).
And after another crappy audition...
And around the two-month mark of being with my agency, a booth director pulled me aside and told me, “You’re a good actor, I can tell. And you’re a hard worker. But we move fast here and you’re not operating at the caliber we need you to be at...
I’ve been doing this for a long time and I think you can do really awesome here. But we need to shake sh*t up, and fast, otherwise you won’t be able to survive here and I don’t want that for you.”
She then gave me a very quick ten minute VO 101 lesson going over basic script analysis, new audition techniques, and ways I can practice at home.
Out of sheer gratitude for the lifeline she threw me and in fear wondering if I could rise to the challenge
I went to my car and cried...
It was in that moment I decided to give in, trust her advice, and fully shake sh*t up...
I booked my first job 3 weeks later. By the end of that year I was able to quit most of my part time jobs and side hustles.
And as the industry has continued shape shifting (as it always will), I’ve learned that it’s not just one simple trick, or having one process that makes a successful career. It’s a lot of factors that come together and create a career ecosystem.
We develop a process that allows you to play, while also helping you build momentum in your career. I share all of my experiences as a professional and a performer, and really help you hone in on your strengths while designing strategic next steps for you.
Of all experience levels and in all markets
So I created a space to help VO actors...
So who the heck am I?
I’m a certified coach and have been in the entertainment industry for over a decade.
I’ve done over 100+ voiceover jobs, booked national commercials, guest stars, and indie features. I’ve created my own projects that have gotten into film festivals. I’ve written TV pilots that were semi-finalists in writing competitions…
And I’ve never stopped growing, learning, and expanding my skillset and definition of who I am as an artist…. AND as a business owner steering the ship of my career.
Check out my work!
When I’m going through a particularly rough patch do I get scared the slump won’t pass? Not anymore (even though it SUCKS while I’m in it… I embrace it).
Most of the time...
- I’m able to find joy in the creative process
- Consistently find the courage to take bold risks
- Strategically invest in myself
- And not limit what I know I’m capable of (as a person and as a performer)
Do I still have confidence dips? Mhmm.
I can move past a bad audition and play in the next one.
I can strategically set goals and actually cross the finish line with them.
I view my career as a business I’m operating - yes, as the CEO and the secretary.
The bookings…
I won’t lie to you, they’re great.
Who doesn’t love hearing “Yep, it’s you.” and then getting a chance to get paid to do what you love?
When so often we hear, “Nope, going in a different direction.” Or just not hearing anything at all.
(despite what’s happening in my career).
And I don’t just love my career, but I love my life.
And not to be cheesy AF...
But all of this is 100% attainable for you too.
You are worthy of having the career you've dreamed of and loving the crap out of your life.
And I want to help you design a new strategy that empowers you to be the performer and professional you're capable of becoming.
Fun facts about yours truly....
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I’m an early bird (re: undiagnosed insomniac). But thankfully I LOVE mornings….
For those wondering… I’m an Aquarius, Enneagram 2w3, ENFJ, and Manifestor in Human Design.
Friday Night Lights is my fav tv show of all time. Followed by Schitt’s Creek and anything Shonda Rhimes creates.
I’m sports-obsessed. If I’m working, sports are on in the background. And I don’t discriminate… Football, Tennis, Horse Racing, Olympics Re-runs - I watch them all.
Services For Voice Over Artists
How Shake Sh*t Up Sessions Can Be Used
Voiceover Coaching
Whether you’ve been thinking about voiceover for a while but don’t know where to start, you’ve been at it for a bit but don’t feel confident in your auditions or your current representation, or your mindset is hindering your ability to grow as a performer and a professional… I got your back. As someone who’s been professionally working as a commercial VO artist for almost a decade and amassed over 100+ jobs, I’ve been through a lot of unique professional experiences and know what it takes to not only get started, but maintain a career in voiceover.
We can dig into your audition process, dive into script analysis, analyze your marketing materials, discuss networking strategies, go over representation + the business side of building a career as a VO artist in the current marketplace and expanding your mindset to abolish current roadblocks holding you back so you can successfully start building your career.
Gain confidence in your craft and career...
Prior to the session...
During the session...
You'll fill out a questionnaire giving me details about where you're at in your VO career, the type of support you're looking for, sending me all reels/resume (if applicable), as well as any applicable information about representation, auditions and previous training.
We use our coaching sessions to really hone in on the specific things you're eager to work on. We can dig into your audition process, dive into script analysis, analyze your marketing materials, discuss networking strategies, go over representation + the business side of building a career as a VO artist in the current marketplace and expanding your mindset to abolish current roadblocks holding you back so you can successfully start building your career.
- Analyzing audition material + “creating the character”
- Mock auditions and building an audition process
- Directing yourself, choosing the best takes and editing techniques
- Testing your studio space
- How to build community
- Submitting to representation + building a good team
- Tips for being on the job - ways to prepare your headspace, warm up, take direction, etc;
- Building your marketing materials (reel, etc;)
- Misc; business tips - national vs. local markets, union vs. non-union contracts, creating your own opportunities
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What is something you would be proud to fail on, if you had the courage to attempt it?
-Author James Clear
