Episode 71 . Jennifer Sims
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If you’re a regular listener to my show, then you know by now that I’m always excited to introduce you to intriguing creatives who are making a positive impact in their fields of expertise. Today, I’m especially excited for this conversation as in some ways I feel like this particular guest and I have been doppelganger’s in both experiences and creative choices. She also happens to share one of my core beliefs that it’s never too late to pursue one's dreams. Now a full time voice and on-camera actor as well as a voice over coach, Jennifer “Jenn” Sims, was deep...
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Episode 70 . Heidi Love
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This episode discusses childhood molestation and rape and may not be suitable for younger listeners or those who’ve experienced similar trauma. I hope you’ve all had a beautiful and rejuvenating summer. I’m recording this episode on the eve of the Autumn Equinox. I imagine we’re all beginning to pull out those comfy sweaters for the cooler weather that is right around the corner! I’m delighted to be back with a new season of episodes beginning with the very special guest that’s joining me today. The descriptor's “bestselling author, global sailor and...
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Episode 69 . Paul Schmidt
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The first thing my guest, Paul Schmidt, would like you to know about him, is that as a single dad, his teenage son, Robbie, is his world and his reason for everything. Which is incredibly endearing considering the level of success he’s attained in a variety of professional and creative endeavors. Perhaps his success is due to being cast at the age of six in the role of “God” in his school play and that has “anointed” his efforts ever since. For years Paul would continue his Thespian pursuits acting in just about anything he could, which in 1980’s Baltimore meant musicals, as he...
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Episode 68 . Christy Harst
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My guest today, Christy Harst, has been heard on the World Series, Monday Night Football, and the NBA Finals as one of the national voices of YouTubeTV. She’s also the national voice of John Deere, and has voiced dozens of television, streaming, and radio ads. Her career in voiceover began in college when she applied for a news internship at a local classical radio station. It was during her interview that the station manager told her she had a good voice, escorted her to the studio, recorded her reading the Star Spangled Banner and then suggested, “You’d do well in voice...
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Episode 67 . Hannah Sward
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The following conversation may not be appropriate for younger listeners, or those who’ve experienced abandonment, sexual abuse, or drug addiction. Today’s guest, author Hannah Sward, has quite the story to tell. So much so, she wrote about it in her memoir Strip, an International Book Award Finalist, Reader’s Choice Award Finalist and Book Soup Bestseller…which is quite the homage to her late father; the renowned poet and novelist Robert Sward. Widely published in literary journals in the US, Canada, and the UK, her work has also appeared in publications such as LA Times,...
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Episode 66 . Jennifer Clark
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My guest today, Jennifer Clark, is described as the sound of Humankindness. It’s who she is, how she does business, and what she sounds like. It’s the sound you can trust. It’s the sound of collaboration. It’s the sound of stories with impact. And on this podcast it’s all about the stories. Perhaps her humankindness stems from being a pastor's kid and traveling to 14 different countries and exploring the common thread that binds us. Perhaps it’s her classical training, in both singing and violin, allowing her to speak a universal language that touches the heart of all...
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Episode 65 . Audra Agen
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I hope you're all having a wonderful start to 2024 and that you have some things that you’re feeling excited about. If not, perhaps my next guest will inspire you as she is the founder, host and Chief Inspiration Officer of the Women in the Arena Podcast…a celebration of everyday women living extraordinary lives in plain sight. Now in its 4th year, the Women in the Arena podcast seeks to inspire, encourage and challenge women to reach for the greatness they were made for. And I invite the men to stick around as I imagine we all could use that kind of encouragement! As a...
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Episode 64: Maria Pendolino
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Wishing a very Happy New Year to you and yours. I certainly hope your holidays afforded you time to enjoy some rest and rejuvenation, and that 2024 is the year that you’re able to actualize some of your dreams and aspirations. And speaking of actualizing one’s dreams, I think we can all take a page from my next guest as the term renaissance woman truly applies to Maria Pendolino. She’s a multi-award-winning voice artist working in national television and radio commercials, and numerous other genres of voice work. Maria is also the President of the Board of...
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Episode 63: A Holiday Message and Special Announcement
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Hello and a very Happy Thanksgiving week to you and yours. I hope that you’re able to take some down time to enjoy the beginning of this holiday season, eat some good food, and do that which makes you feel rested and rejuvenated. It’s been about a month since I’ve released a new episode and part of that is due to another project I’ve been working on. So, with that in mind, I am going to be taking a hiatus from releasing any new episodes of 19 Stories: from fear to Hope, until the beginning of 2024. I already have some wonderful guests who’ll be joining me to share...
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Episode 62: Dave Walsh
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If you’ve spent any amount of time on popular social media channels, you’re bound to have come across post after post with the anthem cry imploring you to be authentic, use your authentic voice, and for goodness sake, live your truth! But what exactly does that mean in a time when truths are manipulated and shaped to suit personal and political agendas? Leaving one to wonder whether or not authenticity, and dare I say, integrity, matter anymore? The guest joining me today, Dave Walsh, knows a thing or two about what it means to live into our authentic self and has been sharing...
info_outlineTRUSTWORTHY. NATURAL. SMOOTH. VERSATILE. These are some of the adjectives used to describe the voice of the guest joining me today.
Brad Vinikow, is a full-time voice over artist, producer, musician, composer, video producer, editor and one heck of a nice person to boot. He has recorded thousands of radio and television commercials, sales/ trade show/ eLearning videos plus several audiobooks. Brad has also voiced multiple characters for videogames including ‘Legion of Heroes’ and ‘Blade and Soul’. His documentary narration includes the fascinating 2019 two-part documentary "Apollo: Back to the Moon", celebrating the 50th anniversary of humanity’s greatest achievement in space that Brad voiced for The National Geographic Channel.
He is the founder of IMPACT Communications Group, a full-service production company specializing in voice over and video production for businesses of all sizes.
Brad is also the founder of My Voiceover Business Builder which provides tips, techniques and tools to help voice talent be successful.
But with all of Brad’s aforementioned success, it’s his love of music that has been the foundation for joy in his life - and what he believes is his ‘purpose’ for being on this planet. Brad has shared his musical talent on recordings, live concerts and for 7 years as the keyboardist with Ray Sidney and Firm Foundation for the ‘House of Blues Sunday Gospel Brunch’.
“Rather than clutter social media with every detail of my day-to-day life, I'd rather just share a few highlights now and then,” says Brad. So, to chat about some of those highlights and to introduce the only person I’ve ever known to get paid for saying “this ain’t your momma’s wool”, I’d like to welcome Brad Vinikow to 19 Stories.
Per Brad's generous offer to receive a copy of his original song ‘Thank Ya’ – and a link to the music video for it via email, which will be mastered and finished in February 2023, write to him at: [email protected]
To listen to Brad's voice over demos or contact him for work, visit his website at: https://www.bradsvo.com/
If you have a story idea for Cheryl, or would like to contact her for voice work, host a podcast you have, or to record your intros/outros or midroll, you may contact her at: cherylholling.com or
Email her at: [email protected]
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