19Stories

19Stories is about women and men working in various creative endeavors. I've interviewed some of the most stellar talent in voiceover, music and broadcasting as well as authors, speakers and coaches. We have intriguing conversations about the successes, challenges, and fears they’ve faced and what they did to press-through to a future filled with joy and hope. Oh, and we laugh...a lot!

Lawrence Payne . The Pen of Human Intelligence 05/07/2025

Lawrence Payne . The Pen of Human Intelligence It’s hard to believe (at the time of this recording) that it's April, and hopefully we all survived tax day and are able to get out and enjoy some of the beautiful Spring foliage that’s popping up all over. On this Spring day, I’ve invited Lawrence Payne to join me as my guest. He is an award-winning copywriter, editor, voice actor and composer, who has worked with some of the world's most progressive companies such as Yamaha Digital Musical Instruments, Yamaha Audio, Teac, Hitachi and Brother. Many of them in his capacity as a senior copywriter at Intermart Advertising/Tokyo. He’s received awards for his creative work featured in prestigious national and regional competitions and he has a reputation for excellence in technical documentation and communications. Lawrence has over 32 years of professional experience covering subjects ranging from music, cultural history, philosophy, religion, robotics, telecom and travel. Lawrence has contributed widely to consumer and trade publications, including the graphic-design journal How. As a knowledgeable musician and critic, he has written for Guitar Player magazine, served as associate editor at Music Connection magazine and studied with the Latin guitar virtuoso Jorge Strunz. He produces the YouTube channel Deep Space Theater, which features his own musical compositions. Among his recent literary efforts are the books of a Zen Buddhist abbot whose influence is spread throughout Asia to the Americas and Europe. However, with all of the aforementioned projects, the one title that’s missing from Lawrence Payne’s accomplishments, is as LinkedIn’s Chief Cheerleader and Encourager! On any given day, you can find Lawrence reposting, commenting and encouraging others on their accomplishments. It’s that kind of generosity and kindness that has brought us together to have a conversation. You may contact or follow Lawrence via the following: Business email Address(s): , LinkedIn profile: Music: Music for media: Blog: Newsletter: If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to follow 19 Stories wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. It would be greatly appreciated if you gave a nice review and shared this episode well :-) To give feedback or a story idea: To listen to my demos: To contact me via VO work or to host your podcast, I can be reached at: Follow me on Instagram: Theme Song Credit: 'Together' by For King & Country "We got it together" insert: Barry White Proverbs 23:18 "Surely there is a future, and your Hope will not be cut off." /episode/index/show/19stories/id/36462645

Ande Lyons . Shattering Ageism 04/02/2025

Ande Lyons . Shattering Ageism It’s no secret to some of my longtime listeners that I’m originally from Los Angeles; sometimes referred to as the land of the rich, famous and forever young. That “fountain of youth”, has been featured and celebrated in films, commercials and advertising for decades, leading those of us who are now in our more “mature years”, to believe that we’ve become irrelevant, worthless and should claim our rightful spot in the proverbial “pasture”. Well, Ande Lyons, the guest joining me today, has made it her mission to dismantle age-related stereotypes and explore the limitless potential that comes with experience and wisdom, and she does so as the host and producer of her "Don’t Be Caged by Your Age" podcast. A seasoned entrepreneur and global startup mentor, Ande seeks to inspire and empower her listeners to thrive at any age, especially after the age of 65. With over a decade of podcasting experience and more than 800 episodes under her belt, including 250 episodes of her "Startup Life Show” on YouTube, and ‘Your Ink Story’ podcast, she’s passionate about sparking meaningful conversations that ignite change and growth. As the proud founder of four diverse businesses, ranging from tech to food, Ande has navigated the exhilarating highs and challenging lows of entrepreneurship, gaining insights and stories that she generously shares with her listeners. She’s taken that generosity to the streets, so to speak, by forming the New England Podcasters Group, a vibrant community of storytellers and creators who gather monthly to collaborate, learn, and grow. NEPG provides a supportive space for podcasters to refine their craft, connect with one another, and expand their reach with their monthly speaker series featuring industry leaders and innovators. Whether she’s mentoring entrepreneurs, hosting pro-aging conversations, or building community through podcasting, Ande is a source of inspiration and empowerment with anyone she connects with, by helping them to embrace new opportunities and live their most fulfilling lives. You may contact Ande multiple ways via the following: 'Don't Be Caged by Your Age' website: LinkedIn: YouTube: TikTok: TikTok: Caged IG: If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to follow 19 Stories wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. It would be greatly appreciated if you gave a nice review and shared this episode well :-) To give feedback or a story idea: To listen to my demos: To contact me via VO work, or to host your podcast, I can be reached at: Follow me on Instagram: Theme Song Credit: 'Together' by For King & Country Outro Music Sample (for this episode): 'That's How Young I Feel' by Angelea Lansbury & Mame Ensemble (Original Broadway Cast Recordning) Proverbs 23:18 "Surely there is a future, and your Hope will not be cut off." /episode/index/show/19stories/id/35841680

Chris Kughn . Destigmatizing Mental Health 03/18/2025

Chris Kughn . Destigmatizing Mental Health Welcome to a very special episode that is launching during the week of ‘Podcasthon’; the world’s largest podcast charity initiative, bringing together podcasters worldwide to raise awareness of local non-profits charitable causes. And what’s more timely and relevant right now, than delving into a discussion of behavioral health with an organization that has been servicing its clients for over 55 years. Founded in 1970, Buckelew Programs encompasses a combined 137 years of experience serving the North Bay, here in California. With programs in Marin, Sonoma, Lake and Mendocino Counties, Buckelew’s mission is to promote recovery, resilience and Hope (something we’re big on in this podcast) by providing behavioral health and support services that enhance quality of life through their 5 Core Programs: Counseling, Service Navigation, Substance Use Recovery, Supported Housing, and Suicide Prevention. Buckelew is tirelessly working to destigmatize the value of mental health, in the services they provide to foster healthy people and communities. Chris Kughn is Buckelew’s CEO, and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and has served at the helm of Buckelew since May of 2019 He has more than 20 years of experience in the public, private and, nonprofit behavioral healthcare systems. Prior to Buckelew, Chris served in several executive management roles in Solano County and the Marin County Department of Health and Human Services, including Division Director of Adult and Older Adult Services. His passion and commitment to nonprofit behavioral health services began with his work serving adults, children, and families in juvenile justice, crisis stabilization and adult homeless systems. With a B.S. degree in Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh and an M.A. degree in Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies. He is a member of the California Association of Social Rehabilitation Agencies (CASRA). Chris tends to his own mental health through mountain biking, cycling, scuba diving, and a gift that I’ve had the pleasure of enjoying; a keen sense of humor. To contact Chris Kughn driectly: Business email Address: Business website: Buckelew.org Buckelew's socials: For more information about Buckelew's Bike + Hike 4 visit their event page: For more information on Podcasthon week: If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to follow 19 Stories wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. It would be greatly appreciated if you gave a nice review and shared this episode well :-) To give feedback or a story idea: To listen to my demos: To contact me via VO work, or to host your podcast, I can be reached at: Follow me on Instagram: Theme Song Credit: 'Together' by For King & Country Outro Music Sample (for this episode): 'Big Chief' by Professor Longhair and Earl King Proverbs 23:18 "Surely there is a future, and your Hope will not be cut off." Until next time, stay Healthy and Hopeful! /episode/index/show/19stories/id/35664185

Sandra Beckwith . Cultivating Civility in a Fractured World 02/04/2025

Sandra Beckwith . Cultivating Civility in a Fractured World It's been a minute since our last episode, and as we step into a new year, it's clear that for many of us, things haven't quite gone as planned. In particular, I’m referring to friends and family in Los Angeles, who are grappling with the aftermath and the ongoing devastating fires, and to those facing social, environmental, and political challenges. I’ve recently returned from attending the 11th Annual Podfest Expo in Orlando, FL, and as a first time attendee, I am reinvigorated and more committed than ever to bringing you authentic, inspiring, and hope-filled stories. A heartfelt thank you to Chris Krimitsos, the visionary and founder behind Podfest, for creating an event built on education, collaboration, and community. It's a place where, as he says, "Your Voice Matters," reminding us all to use our words and energy wisely. It’s no small coincidence then, that my first guest of 2025, has built her business and personal mission on teaching both children and adults, the fundamentals of kindness and collaboration. Attributes that appear to be in short supply these days and yet as my experience at Podfest just proved, these qualities can exist given the right leadership, nurturing and creativity. And speaking of nurturing and creativity, my guest Sandra Beckwith, is all of the embodiment of these qualities and so much more. She’s the author of numerous e-books, 10 and counting, and is a passionate advocate for civility, with her ‘Master Keys for Kids,’ a collection aiming to instill kindness, respect, gratitude, and compassion in our youth. These fundamental values, though seemingly very scarce today, are essential for nurturing a more respectful and empathetic society. Its companion series of character tales, ‘A Manner for All Seasons’ is the second release of what's soon to be a trilogy of living into your life purpose, and serves as a tool for families, classrooms and faith communities. Sandra’s program, ‘Return to Civility,’ uses theatre skills to teach empathy and emotional intelligence, encouraging kids to engage in meaningful interactions. Beyond her work with children, Sandra is the creator of ‘Your Life as a Masterpiece,’ a process aimed at helping individuals discern their life purpose and set personal goals. Soon to be available in e-book form, this course invites us to reflect on the art of living intentionally. I had the great opportunity to be one of Sandra’s first students years ago when we were both living in Los Angeles. Join us as we explore Sandra's insights and learn how we can all contribute to a kinder, more respectful world. Whether you're a parent, teacher, or simply someone who cares about the next generation, I trust there's something valuable you can take away from this conversation. Contact Sandra Beckwith via the following: Business email: Website: YouTube: @AMomentforManners: releasing the first season, all episodes 3 minutes or under. Watch with the kids you love. Watch the show, practice the skill! Great for weekend activities Wonderful experience: Master Keys is meant to offer a wide array of almost 50 topics that address civility, manners and building character for families and classrooms. The program helps guide conversations, teach critical thinking, build empathy, and focus on kid’s emotional development. I use humor, stories that teach, and a unique series host, Madama and her pet, Peeves, to talk about how treating others with kindness and respect make a much better quality of life for all concerned. Master Keys offers two ebook series: SET I Master Keys for Kids themed ebooks where you can use the actual guides in a classroom setting or to guide conversations over chores, car rides, or table talk. Pick a topic, practice the skill SET II. A Manner for All Seasons, storybook series, read the story and practice a skill like thank you notes A Moment for Manners YouTube show: watch a show, practice the skill. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to follow 19 Stories wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. It would be greatly appreciated if you gave a nice review and shared this episode well :-) To give feedback or a story idea: To listen to my demos: To contact me via VO work, or to host your podcast, I can be reached at: Follow me on Instagram: Theme Song Credit: 'Together' by For King & Country Outro Music Sample (for this episode): 'Don't Worry Be Happy' by Bobby McFerrin Proverbs 23:18 "Surely there is a future, and your Hope will not be cut off." Until next time, stay Healthy and Hopeful! /episode/index/show/19stories/id/35121815

Jennifer Sims . Reimagining Success 11/08/2024

Jennifer Sims . Reimagining Success 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 into her career as the Director of Broadcast at one of L.A.’s top ad agencies, she worked on 100s of commercials with talent agents and casting directors and listened to thousands of voice actor’s auditions. She also directed voice actors, including Emmy and Oscar winners; such as Donald Sutherland as the voice for a national healthcare campaign and produced network promos starring the incomparable voice legend, Don LaFontaine, to name a just few. As glamorous as the world of advertising appears to be in the content it creates, it can also be, as Jenn says, very toxic, and her work environment was becoming increasingly so, prompting Jenn to reflect on what she really wanted to do when she began her career in the first place; that of being an actress; as she spent years honing her quirky sense of humor while studying comedy and improv at The Upright Citizen’s Brigade, The Groundlings, (which landed her on-camera commercials for Uber, Snapchat and WebMD) and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Los Angeles. It was during a recording session, that Jenn realized her passion for acting was undiminished and made the decision to quit her job to pursue a full time career in voice over! However, in Jenns own words, she was “older” than most people who pursue full time acting. And for anyone who is familiar with how youth oriented show business is; especially in Los Angeles, it wasn’t exactly a text-book recipe for success. Leaving that coveted Director of Broadcast position was a huge risk but one she was willing to take, and so Jenn took that leap. I’d like to extend the net by welcoming Actor, Storyteller, Coach and “Smarty Pants”, Jennifer Sims to 19 Stories Contact Jennifer Sims via the following: Business email: Business website: Business website: Instagram Inquire about classes and private coaching at: Demos If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to follow 19 Stories wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. It would be greatly appreciated if you gave a nice review and shared this episode well :-) To give feedback or a story idea: To listen to my demos: To contact me via VO work, or to host your podcast, I can be reached at: Follow me on Instagram: Theme Song Credit: 'Together' by For King & Country Outro Music Sample (for this episode): 'My Girl' by The Temptations Proverbs 23:18 "Surely there is a future, and your Hope will not be cut off." Until next time, stay Healthy and Hopeful! /episode/index/show/19stories/id/33765782

Heidi Love . Navigating Redemption 10/09/2024

Heidi Love . Navigating Redemption 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 activist”, used to introduce Heidi Love, fails to give full measure to who this amazing woman is. (She’s definitely all of those but oh, SO MUCH MORE!) Heidi was born in the small Alaskan town of Seward, Alaska, where her missionary father, mother and older brother moved to from Pennsylvania prior to her birth then eventually moved to Philadelphia when Heidi was six. Now living in Eliot Maine, her cache of accomplishments include marketing strategist and cofounder of Vont, a Maine-based $7 million dollar digital marketing agency along with its sister agency, Ethos; a full-service, multi-platform branding agency. Love has earned an MBA, a Women of Achievement Fellowship, and graduated from the Institute for Civic Leadership. She is an active board member of Safe Space Radio and a former board member of the Maine Women's Fund. As impressive as those accomplishments are Heidi's quest for healing from childhood violence, and its ensuing trauma,led her to embark on a five-year, 12,000 nautical-mile sailing odyssey from Maine to French Polynesia that was 43 years in the making resulting in a life redeemed and an incredible message of Hope. In May of 2024, Heidi released the memoir of that journey, Laughing at the Sky, Wild Adventure, Bold Dreams and a Daring Search for a Stolen Childhood, which ranked #1 in New Releases in four different categories on Amazon, which we’ll be talking about today. Contact Heidi Love via the following: To order Laughing at the Sky: Website: Business email: Instagram: Facebook: To Order Knowing Acts—Engage in Healing: Free sample Calming Practice exercises at Thanks for listening to this episode of 19 Stories: from fear to Hope. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to follow 19 Stories wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. It would be greatly appreciated if you gave a nice review and shared this episode well :-) To give feedback or a story idea: To listen to my demos: To contact me via VO work, or to host your podcast, I can be reached at: Follow me on Instagram: Theme Song Credit: 'Together' by For King & Country Outro Music Sample (for this episode): 'Return to Innocence' by Enigma Proverbs 23:18 "Surely there is a future, and your Hope will not be cut off." Until next time, stay Healthy and Hopeful! /episode/index/show/19stories/id/33345047

Paul Schmidt . From Stage to Studio 06/28/2024

Paul Schmidt . From Stage to Studio 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 performed in over 20 of them before he turned 18. Once he was out of college, he pursued a successful career in broadcasting, and started on-air at 98 Rock in Baltimore, and eventually went on-air full-time at WRDX in Wilmington, DE for almost a decade. Adding to his performance repertoire, Paul did stand-up comedy and owned and operated Christina's Comedy Zone at Dover Downs Hotel and Casino for 3 years, which won Best Comedy Club in Delaware Today Magazine. He also did a year of improv in the Baltimore troupe of ComedySportz. For the past 25 years, Paul has poured his stage and on-camera acting experience into commercial and corporate voiceover work, and voicing for hundreds of small and medium-sized businesses via explainer videos, e-learning, corporate training, medical narration, and audiobooks. As a community builder and business coach, Paul created the VO Freedom Master Plan, a voiceover marketing program designed to generate consistent opportunities for voice actors to book work, and the VO Pro Community, a private, professional, global community created to meet the needs of voice actors and audiobook narrators who want to take their careers to the next level. Joining me from Richmond, VA, Paul is an avid sports fan, who loves playing golf with his son and refers to himself, among other things, as a “Golf Suckist”. To talk about all this and more, I’d like to welcome Paul Schimidt to 19 Stories. Contact Paul Schmidt via the following: Website: The VO Freedom Master Plan: YouTube: Instagram: TikTok: Facebook: LinkedIn: Voiceover: Visit or email . Thanks for listening to this episode of 19 Stories: from fear to Hope. If you enjoyed what you heard in this episode, make sure to follow 19 Stories wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. It would be greatly appreciated if you gave a nice review and shared this episode as well. To give feedback or a story idea: To listen to my demos: To contact me via VO work, or to host your podcast, I can be reached at: Follow me on Instagram: Theme Song Credit: 'Together' by For King & Country Outro Music Sample (for this episode): 'Don't Worry Be Happy' by Bobby McFerrin Proverbs 23:18 "Surely there is a future, and your Hope will not be cut off." Until next time, stay Healthy and Hopeful! /episode/index/show/19stories/id/31890077

Christy Harst . The Voice of Change 05/24/2024

Christy Harst . The Voice of Change 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 overs.” Two decades later, Christy is in fact “doing well” and continues to work from her home based professional studio. She loves and excels at what she does and it shows in her body of work. Plus, she’s the only one I know that has ever voiced about the dangers of Bed Bug Mating! Christy grew up in a rural town an hour outside of Cleveland, competed in cooking and public speaking as part of the 4-H program. After graduating college Christy experienced several terrifying situations, including being robbed in her first post-graduate job. And five years ago she suffered a mild stroke. Christy, by any measure, has been successful in the world of VO, and yet she is on a mission to change the sound of a genre of voiceover that for too long has been dominated by men….the world of sports promos. Her Building Doors campaign seeks to literally change the narrative of sports promos by demanding equal opportunities for female voice actors not just in sports, but in male centric brands as well. Her goal is that the door will be built and always remain open. She’s even curated a personal YouTube appeal to her beloved Cleveland Browns to be their secret weapon by being their “first female voice to break through the noise!” I’d like to open my virtual door by welcoming Christy Harst to 19 Stories. Contact Christy via the following: Business email Address: Business website: Thanks for listening to this episode of 19 Stories: from fear to Hope. If you enjoyed what you heard in this episode, make sure to follow 19 Stories wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. It would be greatly appreciated if you gave a nice review and shared this episode as well. To give feedback or a story idea: To listen to my demos: To contact me via VO work, or to host your podcast, I can be reached at: Follow me on Instagram: Theme Song Credit: 'Together' by For King & Country Outro Music Sample (for this episode): 'The Planets Op32, VII, Neptune' by Gustav Holst Until next time, stay Healthy and Hopeful! /episode/index/show/19stories/id/31447847

Hannah Sward . Meth Addict to Award Winning Author 04/12/2024

Hannah Sward . Meth Addict to Award Winning Author 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, HuffPost, and many others. She was a regular contributor at The Fix and Erotic Review and columnist and editor at Third Street Villager in Los Angeles. Hannah Sward, was born in the bohemian seventies, abandoned by her mother at the age of two and lived with her father on an island in Victoria, B.C. that had no stores or cars. At the age of six, she was kidnapped and molested by a stranger, and as she got older, became a stripper and a prostitute with a taste for crystal meth. Although Strip is often referred to as an addiction memoir, as one book reviewer wrote, “that is just one part of it. Strip is about so much more. It is a book about loss, loneliness, and the yearning for something more.” It is also, as Nobel Prize Winner J.M. Coetzee wrote, “Touchingly honest, and written with a light touch.” She writes about the silent gurus, sugar daddies, and drinking in the CVS bathroom before therapy sessions in a painstakingly honest, detailed, and often humorous way. ‘Strip’ is a heartfelt memoir revealing Hannah’s journey from innocence to darkness and beyond, to a world of empowerment. It’s that story, that message and the ultimate redemption of her life and talent that we’ll be talking about today. Contact Hannah via the following: Business email Address: Business website(s): IG: Threads: To order STRIP: A Memoir: Largehearted Boy Playlist for Strip Thanks for listening to this episode of 19 Stories: from fear to Hope. If you enjoyed what you heard in this episode, make sure to follow 19 Stories wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. It would be greatly appreciated if you gave a nice review and shared this episode as well. To give feedback or a story idea: To listen to my demos: To contact me via VO work, or to host your podcast, I can be reached at: Follow me on Instagram: Theme Song Credit: 'Together' by For King & Country Outro Music Sample (for this episode): 'The Welcoming Moon' by East India Dream Company Until next time, stay Healthy and Hopeful! /episode/index/show/19stories/id/30788818

Jennifer Clark . The Voice of Human Kindness 03/29/2024

Jennifer Clark . The Voice of Human Kindness 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 who hear it. (Smile) Or, perhaps it’s her degree in pastoral children’s ministry that allows her to see life through the eyes and innocence of a child. Whatever it is, Jennifer puts the human connection in everything she voices; from corporate narration, commercials, eLearning, explainer videos, documentaries and harmonizing with her beautiful alto voice on the occasional holiday jingle! It’s the reason that national brands such as Walmart, Pinterest, AT&T, PBS, NASA, LEGO, Guideposts, and many more, have trusted her to be the voice of their brand, and also the reason that Jennifer is a 2023 One Voice Awards Nominee and a 2023 and 2022 SOVAS Voice Arts Awards Nominee! I’d like to extend a very human and warm welcome to my guest Jennifer Clark... Contact Jennifer via the following: Business email Address: Business website: (new website design coming in the next couple of weeks!!) Thanks for listening to this episode of 19 Stories: from fear to Hope. If you enjoyed what you heard in this episode, make sure to follow 19 Stories wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. It would be greatly appreciated if you gave a nice review and shared this episode as well. To give feedback or a story idea: To listen to my demos: To contact me via VO work, or to host your podcast, I can be reached at: Follow me on Instagram: Theme Song Credit: 'Together' by For King & Country Outro Music Sample: 'Goodness of God' by Jenn Johnson Until next time, stay Healthy and Hopeful! /episode/index/show/19stories/id/30591893

Audra Agen . Creating Her Own Arena 02/21/2024

Audra Agen . Creating Her Own Arena 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 corporate veteran, and an award winning sales professional, Audra A-gin has 25 years’ experience of being one of the few women in the room, and in many cases, the only one. While the women she worked with may have been outnumbered, she recognized that they were all uniquely exceptional and became fascinated in learning more about them and their experiences. It became increasingly clear that these women were contributing significant value to their organizations, families and careers and that their contributions were either being taken for granted or overlooked, sometimes even by themselves. Audra had aspirations to change that and as a result Women in the Arena was created. As the creator, producer and host, Audra says it’s a platform unlike any other, it’s a celebration! Her motto is to celebrate women doing extraordinary things in plain sight. She believes that if we start to recognize the value within ourselves, then we can start to acknowledge the value within each other and see that we have more similarities than what appears on the surface. It is that knowledge that begins to change the narrative from “you are my competition” to “you are my best asset”. This is life changing and as a result, world changing. This is Audra’s goal, to change the world one interview at a time. Let’s meet this world changer by welcoming Audra Agen to 19 Stories. You may contact Audra Agen via the following: Business email Address: [email protected] Business website: LinkedIn: Facebook Handle: Women in the Arena Podcast Instagram Handle: @womeninthearenapodcast Thanks for listening to this episode of 19 Stories: from fear to Hope. If you enjoyed what you heard in this episode, make sure to follow 19 Stories wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. It would be greatly appreciated if you gave a nice review and shared this episode as well. To give feedback or a story idea: To listen to my demos: To contact me via VO work, or to host your podcast, I can be reached at: Follow me on Instagram: Theme Song Credit: 'Together' by For King & Country Outro Music Sample: 'Old Soul', by The Highwomen from the album: The Highwomen Until next time, stay Healthy and Hopeful! /episode/index/show/19stories/id/30010123

Maria Pendolino . Dreams, Diversity, and Defying Odds 01/31/2024

Maria Pendolino . Dreams, Diversity, and Defying Odds 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 Directors for Alleyway Theatre Inc., a professional theater company offering education & development programs to foster the talents of emergent artists from Western New York and beyond. She also identifies as disabled actor, due to psoriatic arthritis which she was diagnosed with during her rise as a stage and screen actor. She’s proud to use her voice to advocate for disabled performers across the entertainment and media spectrum via The Disabled Voice Actors Database; an online directory of names and contact information of working voice actors who also happen to be people with disabilities. Adding to her talents are that of a freelance Television and Feature Film Writer with a goal of developing and writing stories about women and disabled people who are at the center of their own stories. This past October 2023, Maria garnered high praise when she joined USA Today’s Top 10 list of Emerging Entrepreneurs for 2023. I’d say a huge congratulations are in order, and yet the recognition is a bit ironic given Maria has been a working actor going on 20 years. Maria will soon be adding Podcaster to her hugely impressive list of credits as she’ll soon be launching the podcast ‘We Talk for a Living’ where she’ll be talking about the power of using one’s voice, with guests from all different professions and backgrounds. Maria can be reached via the following: Business email Address: Business websites: Key social media sites: Thanks for listening to this episode of 19 Stories: from fear to Hope. If you enjoyed what you heard in this episode, make sure to follow 19 Stories wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. It would be greatly appreciated if you gave a nice review and shared this episode as well. To give feedback or a story idea: To listen to my demos: To contact me via VO work, or to host your podcast, I can be reached at: Follow me on Instagram: Theme Song Credit: 'Together' by For King & Country Outro Music Sample: 'Dreams' Accoustic version, The Cranberries album: Something Else Until next time, stay Healthy and Hopeful! /episode/index/show/19stories/id/29724518

Episode 63: A Holiday Message and Special Announcement 11/21/2023

Episode 63: A Holiday Message and Special Announcement 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 more remarkable and encouraging stories. Before I tell you about my new venture, I want to take this time to give a huge, heartfelt Thank You to all the guests who’ve joined me this past year, and to all of my listeners; whether you’ve been listening from day one or recently joined me. For the third year in a row, this podcast has been nominated for a SOVAS Award by the Society of Voice Arts & Sciences of which I am incredibly honored and grateful for this recognition. The award ceremony will be in Los Angeles in December, and although I will not be attending, I want to give a shoutout to my fellow nominees and voice actors who will be there. Perhaps I’ll have news to share in the new year as to whether or not I was awarded a golden statue. Please know that either way, that I’m grateful for this continued recognition. Now, for some very exciting news! Much like I mulled around the idea of launching this podcast for several years, I’ve been doing the same with another podcast idea as well. My regular listeners are familiar with the numerous voice actors that I’ve interviewed, who have shared their stories of how they moved through fear to Hope, and having personally heard from many of you, that their messages have been inspirational at a time when you really needed to hear them, I’m hoping this new podcast will inspire you in other ways as well. The pilot episode of my new podcast, ‘The Voice Kitchen: where recipes and voice talent blend!’ will be launching tomorrow, Wednesday, November 22. Each week, I’ll be chatting with a talented voice actor who’ll be sharing one of their favorite recipes, while delving into its origin and the meaning it holds for them and their families. From savory soups to sweet desserts, this podcast has something for everyone. Whether you're a seasoned chef or just starting out in the kitchen, The Voice Kitchen will hopefully leave you feeling encouraged to try some of these recipes for yourself and to experiment with some of your own creations. I realize the holidays can be a hard time for folks. Whether it’s health or financial issues, family and friends who are no longer with us, or a feeling of melancholy that can set in during the winter months and should you be alone during this season, I encourage you to reach out to the numerous churches, temples and community organizations that prepare holiday meals as I know they’d be delighted to welcome you to their table and love on you with a welcoming heart and a warm meal. In closing, I’d like to wish you and yours a very Happy Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas and holiday season. Until next time, stay Healthy and Hopeful! Thanks for listening to this episode of 19 Stories: from fear to Hope. If you enjoyed what you heard in this episode, make sure to follow 19 Stories wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. It would be greatly appreciated if you gave a nice review and shared this episode as well. To give feedback or a story idea: To contact me via VO work, I can be reached at: To listen to my demos: Follow me on Instagram: Theme Song Credit: 'Together' by For King & Country /episode/index/show/19stories/id/28733368

Dave Walsh . Unleashing Authenticity with The True Tell Method 10/25/2023

Dave Walsh . Unleashing Authenticity with The True Tell Method 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 his method for almost 17 years, as the Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of the True Tell Method…a unique and powerful coaching platform designed to help actors, executives and leaders of all kinds, find and use their authentic voice. Prior to coaching actors and executives in his True Tell Method, Dave has worn numerous hats in the creative arts with a career that spans over 34 years. From publicity and public relations, to Director of Television research for Paramount; to Chairman, Executive Producer and Talent for ‘Get A Laddah Entertainment’, to his very lucrative career as a top voice talent, Dave, by any measure, was a huge success. He was at the height of a magnificent voiceover career with an incredible manager, two agents and 22 years of voiceover success…when his entire world spiraled, and he lost the use of his voice. After being diagnosed with Spasmodic Dysphonia; aka, strangled voice syndrome, Dave began searching for answers for his own healing and thus his powerful formula was birthed and branded as ‘The TruTell’. Naturally, Dave expanded his focus and adapted The TrueTells ® transformational process specifically for leaders and innovators and is on a mission to help them communicate more authentically to and with their teams and customers for greater success. Dave can be reached via the following: Email: Website: Twitter: @yourtruetell IG: @thetruetell Classes: They are posted on his website under "Privates/Workshops" Thanks for listening to this episode of 19 Stories: from fear to Hope. If you enjoyed what you heard in this episode, make sure to follow 19 Stories wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. It would be greatly appreciated if you gave a nice review and shared this episode as well. To give feedback or a story idea: To contact me via VO work, I can be reached at: To listen to my demos: Follow me on Instagram: Theme Song Credit: 'Together' by For King & Country Outro Music Sample: 'Boogie Wonderland' by Earth, Wind & Fire and The Emotions Until next time, stay Healthy and Hopeful! /episode/index/show/19stories/id/28416734

Chelsea Pegues . Exploring Creativity, Communication and the Chaos of Life 10/13/2023

Chelsea Pegues . Exploring Creativity, Communication and the Chaos of Life For this episode, I’m turning the table by interviewing the interviewer! I first met my next guest when the editor and publisher of the Women Who Podcast magazine, Kathy Baron, asked if I’d like to be interviewed for the 2023 Fall issue. And given I love all things podcasting, I of course said yes. Thus began a new friendship and relationship with writer, copywriter, editor, content creator, and fellow podcaster Chelsea Pegues (Pig-geese). Chelsea has a Professional Writing degree in Communications from Southern New Hampshire University, graduated Summa Cum Laude and is a member of the Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society. For 14 years, she served as a Senior Administrative Professional at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and continues to have a passion for learning, communication, media and creating content across multiple mediums. Her desire is to apply her creativity and skills to projects that make a positive impact in the world. We’ll be chatting about how her original podcast ‘The Sticky Eddie Podcast’, with her co-host Suzanne Michele, and their current one, ‘Let’s Try This Again…Random Chats About the Chaos of Life’, is doing just that! So let’s meet Ms. “smarty-pants” by welcoming Chelsea Pegues to 19 Stories… Chelsea can be reached via the following: Business email: A new business website is under construction: in the near future. Follow her on Instagram: , and Thanks for listening to this episode of 19 Stories: from fear to Hope. If you enjoyed what you heard in this episode, make sure to follow 19 Stories wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. It would be greatly appreciated if you gave a nice review and shared this episode as well. To give feedback or a story idea: To contact me via VO work, I can be reached at: To listen to my demos: Follow me on Instagram: Theme Song Credit: 'Together' by For King & Country Outro Music Sample: 'Pride and Joy' by Stevie Ray Vaughan Until next time, stay Healthy and Hopeful! /episode/index/show/19stories/id/28283585

Anne Ganguzza . A BOSS of a Voice 09/15/2023

Anne Ganguzza . A BOSS of a Voice I am so excited for you to meet my next guest, and yet I have to say out of all the guests that I’ve welcomed to this podcast, crafting an intro for this one has certainly presented a challenge in summarizing her vast credits and expertise. This multi-preneur’s career spans almost 2 decades in several high-profile, very successful businesses. First, as an award winning voice talent with an incredibly impressive list of world-renowned clients, as the President and Founder of her own voice and business coaching community, VO Peeps, where she specializes in Commercial and Narration Voiceover training, along with Strategic Target Market Demo Consultation and Production, to help her students in developing a broad range of current, real world skills applicable to their careers. For the past six years she’s also produced and hosted her award winning VO BOSS Podcast; one of the first podcasts to offer budding and thriving voice actors a winning business mindset and plan to choose the best marketing strategies & tools. The VO BOSS Podcast guides voiceover talent toward success by helping talent navigate today’s VO industry and to have fun along the way! VO BOSS was recently recognized by her industry peers with a 2023 One Voice Awards Nomination Best Voiceover Services Provider of the Year and has also received numerous SOVAS nominations and wins. Add to that, the time she takes each Thursday morning to join me and our other co-moderator, Jodi Krangle, in our Voices in Podcasting room on Clubhouse. Let’s meet this powerhouse of talent and success, by welcoming the one and only VO Boss, Ms. Anne Ganguzza… To contact Anne Ganguzza: Business email Address: Business websites: , , Coaching and Demo production: VO Boss Podcast and Audition Demolition Events: Community Networking, membership and monthly guest directed workouts: Studios cats: @studiocats GANGOOGLE me to find me on social media – also @aganguzza Thanks for listening to this episode of 19 Stories: from fear to Hope. If you enjoyed what you heard in this episode, make sure to follow 19 Stories wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. It would be greatly appreciated if you gave a nice review and shared this episode as well. To give feedback or a story idea: To contact me via VO work, I can be reached at: To listen to my demos: Follow me on Instagram: Until next time, stay Healthy and Hopeful! Theme Song Credit: 'Together' by For King & Country Outro Music Sample: 'Accencuate the Positive' by Aretha Franklin /episode/index/show/19stories/id/28028367

Encore Presentation . Jim Cooper . Celebrating A Caregiver's Journey 08/09/2023

Encore Presentation . Jim Cooper . Celebrating A Caregiver's Journey Hello and welcome to this very special Encore Presentation of my 27th episode that I released back in August of 2021. Back then, I had a great conversation with my guest Jim Cooper, where among other topics, we chatted about the book he was penning, now known as ‘The Not So Little Book About Cancer Caregiving: Be a Caregiver Warrior and Keep Your Sanity!’, which is part memoir and caregiving advice that was birthed from his time as a caregiver to his wife during her battle with brain cancer. Jim’s book was just released in paperback and is now available on amazon. I think it’s important to note that I have no affiliate relationship with Amazon, rather I’m supporting the tremendous act of service that Jim is providing via the release of his book. As someone who was a caregiver myself, to several family members with cancer, I know this will be an extremely welcomed resource to those folks who suddenly find themselves in a caregiving position. I hope you are having a wonderful summer and enjoy this encore presentation with my guest Jim Cooper. My next guest is a veteran radio personality, voice actor, author, book publisher and drummer. He cut his on-air personality at KILT in Houston (1980). Was on air talent, production & music manager at WMLP & WOEZ-FM in Pennsylvania. In Central New Jersey, he hosted, wrote and produced a syndicated film review radio program called ‘All That Glitters’ that aired on WCTC and WMGQ. These days his voiceover credentials run the gamut from audiobooks, E-Learning Modules, Corporate Explainer videos, radio promos and phone messaging systems. He’s also the creator, producer & host of ‘The Hydrant’, an Inside The Actor’s Studio-ish video chat with the movers and shakers of the Voiceover industry. I’d like to welcome the “VO Big Dog” aka Jim Cooper to 19Stories. As always, if you liked this or any other episode of 19Stories, please like, share or leave me a recorded message on the podcast page of my website: www.soundsatchelstudios.com You may contact Jim via: Business email Address: [email protected] Business website: Host of the hydrant : Thanks for listening to this episode of 19 Stories: from fear to Hope. If you enjoyed what you heard in this episode, make sure to follow 19 Stories wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. It would be greatly appreciated if you gave a nice review and shared this episode as well. To give feedback or a story idea: To contact me via VO work, I can be reached at: To listen to my demos: Follow me on Instagram: Until next time :-) /episode/index/show/19stories/id/27699294

Kathy Barron . A Woman Who Podcast's 07/14/2023

Kathy Barron . A Woman Who Podcast's The guest joining me today, Kathy Barron, is a fellow Bay Area resident and the Founder & Editor-in-Chief of the Women Who Podcast Magazine, a publication that celebrates independent women podcasters from all over the world. I’m delighted to have recently discovered this online publication, especially since Kathy and her team just celebrated their second year in publication! Women Who Podcast magazine is a fantastic place to discover new podcasts, and podcasters and Kathy strives for it to be a forum for fans and hosts to reach out to one another for support, collaboration, and inspiration. Her hope is that together they can fulfill the vision she has for a shared future, including scholarships, mentorships, annual conferences and an expanded learning community. As Kathy’s mission is to lift up independent women podcast voices and give them the accolades they deserve. She may know a thing or two about what that would mean to women podcaster’s, given she has been the host and producer of the Women Who Sarcast podcast since its launch in April of 2018. The Women Who Sarcast podcast aims to "change the misconception of sarcasm.” Something we definitely be chatt about in this episode. To contact Kathy Barron: Business email Address: Business website(s): IG: Find 'Women Who Sarcast' IG: @womenwhosarcast To contact Cori Asuncion: IG: Thanks for listening to this episode of 19 Stories: from fear to Hope. If you enjoyed what you heard in this episode, make sure to follow 19 Stories wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. It would be greatly appreciated if you gave a nice review and shared this episode as well. To give feedback or a story idea: To contact me via VO work, I can be reached at: To listen to my demos: Follow me on Instagram: Until next time :-) Theme Song Credit: 'Together' by For King & Country Outro Music Sample: 'Brave' by Sara Bareilles /episode/index/show/19stories/id/27462447

Fernando Pires . Multifaceted Journey of an Entrepreneur 06/16/2023

Fernando Pires . Multifaceted Journey of an Entrepreneur My guest, Fernando Pires, describes himself as fundamentally a problem-solver, with a remarkable ability to learn, and then implement his new found knowledge. A relentless entrepreneur, engineer and musician who has created a total of 5 patents and founded 2 companies in the decade between 2008 and 2018, creating and providing amazing consumer electronics for podcasters, voice-over artists, musicians and car-audio enthusiasts. Fernando was originally born and raised in São Paulo - Brazil. And thanks to his current employer, KICKER, who sponsored him to become a permanent U.S. resident in 2016 - he now proudly calls the U.S. his home. He is also the creator and President of Audiosigma that produces the PodMobile™; an ultra-portable audio recording interface designed specifically for Podcasters and Voice Actors. Although they are a small startup company, their minds are set to grow into a "brick & mortar" business, where people not only work, but feel as though they are part of his extended family. Highly inspired by Steve Irby, the founder of KICKER, a business that’s been thriving for over 50 years, Fernando strives and plans to do the same thing with his company. As if being a full-time employed engineer, creator and president of your own company wasn’t enough, Fernando also self-published ‘Jump Start’; a short, sweet, and to the point book designed to jumpstart your life now, while working on your dreams for the future. Fernando’s work ethic is the ground upon which he builds any endeavor and he strongly believes that education can come from multiple sources; and when skills meet genuine good intentions, progress happens! To contact Fernando Pires: Email: Website: LinkedIn: Thanks for listening to this episode of 19 Stories: from fear to Hope. If you enjoyed what you heard in this episode, make sure to follow 19 Stories wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. It would be greatly appreciated if you gave a nice review and shared this episode as well. To give feedback or a story idea: To contact me via VO work, I can be reached at: To listen to my demos: Follow me on Instagram: Until next time :-) Theme Song Credit: 'Together' by For King & Country Outro Music Sample: 'Reckless Love' by Cory Asbury /episode/index/show/19stories/id/27144219

Roy Samuelson . Transformative Power of Audio Description 04/12/2023

Roy Samuelson . Transformative Power of Audio Description Cheryl’s sitting in front of a microphone, in a home-based audio studio with red padded walls, a loosely crafted script and staring at the monitor on a desk which has the recording software where she’ll be recording a podcast episode with her guest Roy Samuelson. She breathes, presses the record button and begins their conversation… And so ends a very rudimentary example of what “audio description” is. Whereas for over two decades my guest Roy Samuelson has gained critical praise working extensively in the ever-growing area of Audio Description, to which he’s received two nominations; in 2019 and 2021 in the narration and audio description categories. Audio description, or AD, is an invaluable tool that allows access to television programs, movies and other visual media to blind and low vision audiences. As the Founder of the , ADNA, Roy is a catalyst for quality and excellence in audio description, through the inclusion of blind professionals in every aspect of audio description. He advocates for all aspects of AD to be in parity to sighted. He’s the host and producer of the ADNA podcast where he interviews and highlights the many talents and roles that are essential in making AD possible. Roy’s deep, soulful and commanding vocal skills have garnered him incredible success behind the microphone, contributing to literally thousands of vocal promos on NPR’s radio station, KCRW, in Santa Monica, CA . In other television and film projects, he often provides voice matches for top Hollywood stars. Commercially, Roy has voiced Intel tags for the Super Bowl, the Academy Awards, major brands such as Quaker, State Farm, DirecTV, Ford, and Target, to name a few,and for the past 13 years has been the owner of the Good Loop Group which provides casting services for TV and feature film ADR and Loop Groups. To contact Roy Samuelson Biz email: Biz websites: Podcast and a video, expanding on audio description Thanks for listening to this episode of 19 Stories: from fear to Hope. If you enjoyed what you heard in this episode, make sure to follow 19 Stories wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. It would be greatly appreciated if you gave a nice review and shared this episode as well. To give feedback or a story idea: To contact me via VO work, I can be reached at: To listen to my demos: Follow me on Instagram: See you next time :-) Theme Song Credit: 'Together' by For King & Country Outro Music Sample: 'Breathe' by Chad Lawson /episode/index/show/19stories/id/26516811

Kathleen Guthrie Woods . 'The Mother of All Dilemmas' Revisited 03/31/2023

Kathleen Guthrie Woods . 'The Mother of All Dilemmas' Revisited The following episode is an Encore Presentation of an interview with author Kathleen Guthrie Woods about her book 'The Mother of All Dilemmas: Dreams of Motherhood and the Internship that changed everything' that originally aired on September 15, 2022. Her book just made the Katie Couric Media list of "37-Life-Changing Books You won't Be able to Put Down" and to celebrate that endorsement, I'm sharing her episode with you once again. Kathleen Guthrie Woods is a Bay Area, award winning author, freelance copywriter and editor. For over 22 years, she’s been the chief cook and bottlewasher of her own company, ‘Kathleen Ink’ from which she provides freelance writing and copy editing for Disney/Buena Vista/Miramax, the Tavis Smiley Group, and Noise 13; a San Francisco branding and design agency. She’s also penned for San Francisco Attorney Magazine and brands within the Lifestyle, Food and Beverage, and Wine & Spirits spaces. For eight years Kathleen wrote a weekly column for LifeWithoutBaby.com, a website dedicated to giving a voice to women who are childfree by chance, choice, or circumstance. In 2013, she co-authored the book ‘Life Without Baby: Holiday Companion, a compilation of humorous, healing and thought-provoking posts designed to help other childless women get through the holidays while getting closer to making peace with being childfree. In 2018, Kathleen launched her own blog, 52 Nudges, in which she takes what she refers to as, weekly “risks”, to push her out of her sometimes-too-comfortable nest. But perhaps her most poignant work to dat, is her second book 'The Mother of All Dilemmas: Dreams of Motherhood and the Internship that changed everything', a memoir about finding her worth in the world as a childless woman by choice; which was named as One of Aspire Magazine‘s “Top 10 Inspiring Books” as well as a Finalist in the peer led, Wishing Shelf Book, Awards. If you'd like to contact or follow Kathleen Guthrie Woods on her social media sites, you may do so via the following: Business email Address: Author/Book site: Freelance Writer (business) site: Blog: 52Nudges.com IG: @KathleenGuthrieWoods IG @52Nudges To remain up-to-date on new episodes please remember to follow and share. It's greatly appreciated. /episode/index/show/19stories/id/26400273

Nic Redman . Voiceover Insights and Inspirations 03/10/2023

Nic Redman . Voiceover Insights and Inspirations It’s hard to believe we are well into the first quarter of 2023 especially since my guest, Nic Redman, first chatted with me at the end of 2021 in episode 37 along with her co-host and creator of the longest running, most listened to and reviewed podcast in the UK, ‘The Voiceover Social’ Since then, Nic and Leah created and published the highly lauded “The Voiceover Career Planner '', which is now in its second edition. Nic then went on to create "The Voice Deck”, which offers 38 vocal warm-up cards and she is now about to release her highly anticipated book ‘On the Mic: Voice training tips and tricks for voiceover artists, podcasters, speakers and presenters’. For those yet familiar with Nic, she is a native of Northern Ireland and an internationally successful VoiceOver artist, podcaster, voice and accent coach. She holds a BA in Performing Arts, an MA degree in Music Theatre and another MA from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, in Voice Studies. Nic has taught at many of the major drama schools in the UK. She is also the founder of the Voice & Accent Hub group on Facebook, created to offer tailored voice & accent coaching to specific groups of voice users and writes/hosts The Voice Coach Podcast offering even more in spoken voice training. Her passion is in sharing her knowledge and experience in a fun, accessible, “non-faffy” way. So let’s find out exactly what the heck “non-faffy" means by welcoming Nic Redman once again to 19 Stories… If you'd like to get on the waitlist for 'On the Mic , or follow Nic Redman on her social media sites, you may do so via the following: Website: 'On the Mic' waitlist: Facebook: The Voice Coach Podcast: Instagram: Thanks for listening to this episode of 19 Stories: from fear to Hope. If you enjoyed what you heard in this episode, make sure to follow 19 Stories wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. It would be greatly appreciated if you gave a nice review and shared this episode as well. To record a voicegram: To contact me via VO work, I can be reached via my website: See you next time :-) /episode/index/show/19stories/id/26183862

Encore Presentation: Nic Redman & Leah Marks 03/01/2023

Encore Presentation: Nic Redman & Leah Marks It's hard to believe that it's been well over a year since Nic Redman and Leah Marks joined me back in November of 2021 for Episode 37. So much crazy success has transpired for both of these dynamic women and Nic Redman will be joining me next week to chat about something very exciting that she's been up to. For those who have yet to listen to Ep 37, Nic and Leah are the co-hosts and creators of the Longest running, most listened to and reviewed podcast in the UK, ‘The Voiceover Social’, which won the Inspiration Award at this years One Voice Awards, and was also was Runner up in the 2021 International Women’s Podcast Awards, a 2021 British Podcasts Awards Nominee, a Finalist in the 2021 ’Podcasting for Business Awards’ and a SOVAS Arts Awards Nominee. Separately, they are a treasure trove of talent as well. Originally hailing from Manchester, England, Leah Marks has amassed quite the voiceover career including appearances in several Radio 4 plays,TV commercials, news reporter on BBC Radio Manchester, and is the voice of the , which has been downloaded a quarter of a million times. Nic Redman, is a native of Northern Ireland and an internationally successful VoiceOver artist, podcaster and voice/accent coach. She has taught voice, accents and VO at many of the major drama schools in the UK. She is the founder of Voice & Accent Hub group on Facebook, created to offer tailored voice & accent coaching to specific groups of voice users and writes/hosts The Voice Coach Podcast offering even more in spoken voice training. I hope you'll enjoy this Encore Presentation of Episode 37 and if so that you'll remember to Like, Share and Review. It's Greatly appreciated ; - ) Also, make sure to come back next week for Nic's solo Episode. It's one you won't want to miss! To reach Leah Marks directly: Business email Address: or listen@thevosocial (the podcast) Business website(s): (me) or (the podcast) Twitter: @thevosocial To reach Nic Redman directly: Business website(s): or (the podcast) Twitter: @thevosocial /episode/index/show/19stories/id/26073855

Brad Vinikow . The Multifaceted World of a Voice Over Virtuoso 01/12/2023

Brad Vinikow . The Multifaceted World of a Voice Over Virtuoso TRUSTWORTHY. 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: To listen to Brad's voice over demos or contact him for work, visit his website at: 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: or Email her at: Follow her on Instagram: @cherylhollingvo Thank you so much for listening. If you liked this episode, please remember to like, share and leave a positive review. They are greatly appreciated. /episode/index/show/19stories/id/25533027

Rob Reider . A Voice That Takes Flight 12/16/2022

Rob Reider . A Voice That Takes Flight If the voice of the guest joining me today sounds familiar, it’s because since 1979 Rob Reider has been the most sought-after air show announcer in the US. and is the recipient of the International Council of AirShows “Sword of Excellence” - the highest award an air show professional can receive. As a pilot, Rob has applied his knowledge of flying as the host of the podcast “I Learned About Flying From That”, which is the audio version of the most widely-read column in the 97-year history of ‘Flying’ magazine. The podcast currently has well over 250,000 downloads since it debuted in December of 2020. Rob has also been the voice for Sporty’s Pilot Shop “Learn to Fly” eLearning video series since 1987, the most widely used pilot training program on the planet. Drawing from both his actingchops, which began in high school and continued in musical theater roles at the University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music, Rob brings his announcing skills to the world of audiobooks and specializes in thrillers and non-fiction genres. His extensive knowledge of aviation and the military has attracted the attention of authors who need his experience and expertise to bring their words to life. Rob is also the owner and founder of Fifth Force Productions and has enjoyed a 13-year television career in the midwest and has 5 Regional Emmys to show for it. Add to that, he’s an accomplished guitarist and we have a very intriguing man to chat with. Rob Reider, welcome to 19 stories. You may contact Rob directly via the following: Business email: Business website: To purchase books Rob has narrated for Audible: ACX Profile: To contact Cheryl regarding a story idea or to hire her for voice work; inclusing podcast hosting or to record your podcasts intro/outro, you can do so through her website: or via her email:[email protected] If you enjoyed this episode please remember to like, review and share. It is greatly appreciated! /episode/index/show/19stories/id/25321818

Debbie Weiss . Available As Is 11/04/2022

Debbie Weiss . Available As Is My guest, Debbie Weiss is an author, writer, and former lawyer who started writing after she lost her husband George in 2013. He was, as she says, her one and only love since high school; from prom–to cancer, and she had to start building a new life at age fifty, but didn’t know how. She knew she wanted to find love again, but soon discovered the absurdity that is dating at midlife. Debbie began writing the award-winning blog, The Hungover Widow in 2016 in an effort to dispense empathy and advice on grief and dating after loss. When she was first widowed, she wanted a book about women like her, who realized they'd disappeared into their marriage, and who needed, at fifty, to learn to be alone for the first time. Debbie wanted a full-hearted, darkly funny, unvarnished account of becoming your true self at middle age. That book didn’t exist so eventually she went back to college, earned her MFA in 2020, in creative nonfiction from Saint Mary’s College of California and wrote that book herself. Available As Is: a Midlife widow’s Search for Love was just released this September 2022. Debbie’s greatest desire in releasing her memoir is to offer hope that life indeed can get better after a devastating loss. It just takes way longer than you think it will, and may not look the way you expected. She’s also written essays that have been published in The New York Times’ “Modern Love” column, HuffPost, Woman’s Day, Good Housekeeping, Elle Decor, and Reader’s Digest, among other publications. You may contact Debbie Weiss regarding speaking engagements or book signings via: Business email Address: Business website: Facebook Author page: Instagram: Amazon: If you liked this episode please remember to rate, review and share. It is greatly appreciated. To contact Cheryl regarding a story idea or to hire her for voice work, including podcast hosting or to record your podcasts intro/outro, you can do so through her website: or via her email: [email protected] /episode/index/show/19stories/id/24890448

Clara Harris & Sandy Maxx . Fringe Festival Adventures and Historic Moments in the UK 10/14/2022

Clara Harris & Sandy Maxx . Fringe Festival Adventures and Historic Moments in the UK Clara Harris, may be familiar to you as she was my guest, in what seems like ages ago, for Episode 20. She is an actor, writer, and artist educator with over two decades’ of experience on stage, screen and behind the mic in the world of audio drama & as a fellow podcaster and voice actor. She recently returned from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival; the world's largest arts & media festival where she produced and performed her solo show, This Moment in America, a live recorded audio drama and sonic collage of the American psyche. Clara makes This Moment in America workshops and live performances available for touring here in the U.S. She is also the creative force behind Swamp Witch Studio and producer of its audio drama podcast, Night Owl Theater. My other guest, Sandy Maxx, is joining 19Stories for the first time and is definitely giving this host a run for her money as she is a multimedia broadcast professional with extensive experience in radio, television, and content creation. She’s the two-time Emmy-nominated and award winning host and producer of The Arts Page, which airs on Milwaukee PBS and is now in its 10th season. Sandy spends her afternoons on the air at 96.5 WKLH-FM and is involved in a variety of live event productions. As a fellow podcaster, she hosts ‘Downton Blabbey; a podcast for Downton Abbey fans to share all things Downton. Sandy is an arts enthusiast who believes in the power of creativity to connect people, build community and create important conversations of which Sandy has hosted 1,000’s of during her illustrious career. Several of these conversations happened during her jaunt across the pond to the Edinbrugh Fringe Festival to attend This Moment in America and to also meet up with her life-long friend Vince Gatten to chat about his starring role in the show The Golfer. Then as any self described “incurable Anglophile” would do, she and Clara headed over to Highclere Castle for a 1920s-themed cocktail party before landing in London, England just as the passing of Queen Elizabeth was announced. Although this was a different kind of story for Sandy, she seized this historic moment and reached back to her audience stateside via a live report from Buckingham Palace with the production expertise of Clara Harris as her producer. Listen in as these two dynamic women share about their individual projects and their most recent trips to the UK, performing and attending at The Fringe Festival and being in London during the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. If you enjoyed this episode, remember to Like, Share and Review. It is much appreciated. You may contact Clara via the following avenues: (project website) For script/performance rights to Monster in Me: National New Play Network profile: Podcast (Night Owl Theatre) YouTube “ugly” link: IG @swampwitchstudio FB @swampwitchstudio TW @swampwitchst To watch the news story on Queen Elizabeth II as referenced in this episode: To contact Sandy: Business email Address: Business website(s): Milwaukee PBS: 96.5 WKLH: Throwback 102.3: Downton Blabbey: Instagram: @sandymaxx Twitter: @sandymaxx Downton Blabbey Facebook: DowntonBlabbey Instagram: @downtonblabbey Twitter: @downton_blabbey To contact Cheryl Holling for a story idea or for voice work: /episode/index/show/19stories/id/24681408

Kathleen Guthrie Woods. The Mother of All Dilemmas 09/15/2022

Kathleen Guthrie Woods. The Mother of All Dilemmas Kathleen Guthrie Woods is a Bay Area, award winning author, freelance copywriter and editor. For over 22 years, she’s been the chief cook and bottlewasher of her own company, ‘Kathleen Ink’ from which she provides freelance writing and copy editing for Disney/Buena Vista/Miramax, the Tavis Smiley Group, and Noise 13; a San Francisco branding and design agency. She’s also penned for San Francisco Attorney Magazine and brands within the Lifestyle, Food and Beverage, and Wine & Spirits spaces. For eight years Kathleen wrote a weekly column for LifeWithoutBaby.com, a website dedicated to giving a voice to women who are childfree by chance, choice, or circumstance. In 2013, she co-authored the book ‘Life Without Baby: Holiday Companion, a compilation of humorous, healing and thought-provoking posts designed to help other childless women get through the holidays while getting closer to making peace with being childfree. In 2018, Kathleen launched her own blog, 52 Nudges, in which she takes what she refers to as, weekly “risks”, to push her out of her sometimes-too-comfortable nest. But perhaps her most poignant work to dat, is her second book ”The Mother of All Dilemmas: Dreams of Motherhood and the Internship that changed everything”, a memoir about finding her worth in the world as a childless woman by choice; which was named as One of Aspire Magazine‘s “Top 10 Inspiring Books” as well as a Finalist in the peer led, Wishing Shelf Book, Awards. For a chance to win an autographed copy of Kathleen's book 'The Mother of All Dillemas', visit the podcast page on my website: and leave me a brief recorded message about what spoke to you the most in this episode and I'll choose one lucky winner to receive this wonderful book! If you'd like to contact or follow Kathleen Guthrie Woods on her social media sites, you may do so via the following: Business email Address: Author/Book site: Freelance Writer (business) site: Blog: 52Nudges.com IG: @KathleenGuthrieWoods IG @52Nudges To remain up-to-date on new episodes please remember to follow and share. It's greatly appreciated. /episode/index/show/19stories/id/24382890

Jim Edgar . The Art & Science of Voice Acting 07/14/2022

Jim Edgar . The Art & Science of Voice Acting Jim Edgar, is a fellow Bay Area resident who’s been a full time voice actor since 2012 and consistently delivers high quality audio for commercial, character, narration, eLearning and audiobook projects. Prior to delving into the world of voice over, he worked in the cycling industry in the marketing, operations, purchasing, and training sectors. After attending a weekend voiceover class in 2007, Jim caught the acting bug and knew he had to pursue a career in VO. The many hours spent in recording studios over the years provided him with the expertise to help other voice actors set up their own great audio workspaces. He has assisted hundreds of other voice talents to get their sound sorted out so they can simply focus on being brilliant behind the mic. What started as a low-key, local VO studio setup service grew into JustAskJimVO.studio, through which he consults online with voiceover and spoken word recording clients around the world. Jim now offers instructional seminars, technical consulting, and studio consultations on an ongoing basis for new and working voice actors. He was a former VO instructor at Voicetrax SF and currently teaches the Voiceover Training Curriculum at Berkeley Rep School of Theater, is one of the Core Instructors at Voice One in San Francisco, and has led technical webinars for the Global Voice Acting Academy. Jim also created and manages the VO Tech Talk group on Facebook, and publishes a Tuesday Tech Tip blog focused on voiceover studio tips and creative workflow. I’m delighted to have this multi-talented human join me today and want to welcome Jim Edgar to 19Stories. To contact Jim for his VO Tech services or to hire him for voice work, you may contact him via the following: Business email Address: or Business websites: JustAskJimVO.studio JimEdgarVoices.com Social Media Sites: LinkedIn - Instagram - @justaskjimvo @jimedgarvoices @cyclofiend Facebook - FB group - Creator / Admin of the VO Tech Talk group on FB - If you liked this episode, please remember to like, share and review. To contact me for voice work, a story idea or to email me, visit: Instagram @cherylhollingvo /episode/index/show/19stories/id/23740286

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