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Holiday Gift Extravaganza 2023
December 20, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EST
Free
Late Night Secrets for Voiceover Success
4th Annual Holiday Gift Extravaganza
Join me for an evening of fun, networking, laughs, ugly sweaters and GIFT GIVING!
Over $9,450 worth of gifts up for grabs!
* YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN! * Please do not register if you don’t think you can attend this virtual event.
Uncle Roy Yokelson – Antland Productions
1) A fully produced KILLER telephony demo Valued at $1,750
2) Two 1-Hour Home Studio Tech Sessions! (given separately) ‘An Hour With Uncle Roy’ Valued at $200 each. These can be applied to his ‘2 Hour Life Changing Adobe Audition, Twisted Wave, or Audacity Set Up & Training’ sessions, (you would purchase the other hour). That’s $2,150 is gifts!!!!!
Over the past 45 years, Roy has won an Emmy Award, Telly Award, SOVAS Voice Arts Award for Winning sound designer, recording engineer, and producer/director. “Uncle Roy” has been helping the voiceover and music industries with education and technical support. If it has ANYTHING to do with audio, Antland Productions is the only company you’ll ever need. Roy is a SAG-AFTRA approved audiobook director/producer.
Billie Jo Konze and Audacious Accountability – (4) 90-minute Goal Clarification and Career Strategy sessions Valued at $250 each. That’s $1,000 worth of gifts!
Trained as a stage and on-camera actor, Billie Jo Konze began her voiceover journey 7 1/2 years ago. When not voicing scripts for clients from Google to American Tourister, Billie Jo also co-produces the podcast Scratch Claw Push and coaches creative entrepreneurs in how to take a more proactive approach to their careers. Her new group and individual coaching options will be available in 2024 under the name Audacious Accountability (website coming soon). billiejo.konze@gmail.com
Ian Russell – A Zoom 1-Hour workshop for 6 lucky people. This will mostly be focused on the business of finding and booking video game and other similar types of VO work. Valued at $150 per person. That’s $900 worth of gifts!
Known in the videogame sector, as a remote British voice actor Ian has booked over 120 games in the last 5 years including projects for global franchises Pokemon, Raid Shadow Legends, Warhammer 40K and Payday 3. Performances have been nominated for One Voice Awards in 4 of the last 5 years and two of those have won.
Debbie Irwin – A 90-minute workout session for FOUR lucky winners. Value: $150ea. That’s a total of $600 worth of gifts!
Medical Narration Makeover: Got a challenging script? Bring it! Want to tackle mine? You got it! Pick from Easy – Medium – Hard and let’s hear your reads transform into a thing of beauty!
Debbe Irwin is an expert medical narrator and much sought-after coach, with over 20 years experience as a voice actor. She attends medical-related workshops to build her knowledge, understand new trends, and actively expand her contact base among content producers in this industry. She has guest lectured for medical illustration students at the University of Illinois, marketing students at Hartford College, and students in Yale’s interdisciplinary MedX program, and has spoken at many conferences, among them WOVO, MAVO, eVOcation and, VOcation. You can read her BLOG as well as get golden nuggets of VO wisdom at VONow.CO.
Global Voice Acting Academy – 1 year GVAA Membership – $499
GVAA is an online voiceover school that provides a strong and caring support system for each and every student. Not only do we offer all the voiceover services you’ll need to achieve your goals, we create a personalized action plan to help you every step of the way! The GVAA Membership offers ongoing coaching, training, education, and support. Focused on live performance coaching, the GVAA Membership gives you the tools to consistently hone your craft, allowing you to move your career in the right direction.
Jeff Howell – 1-Hour Coaching Session Valued at $225
Jeff has been in the voice-over business for over 35 years—beginning as an agent, then transitioned into voice casting, and then production. Currently he’s owner of Howell Productions where he produces and directs content for promos, commercials, animation, narration, IVR, ADR, and dubbing. Recently he has cast and directed the dubbing for TV series and features for both Netflix and HBO/Max. He also coaches various genres of VO acting in schools across the country and privately.
David Rosenthal – 1hr Coaching Session – $200
David Rosenthal is one of the top voiceover coaches in the business today. He works with clients worldwide and has helped many people get their starts or further their careers in the industry. In his 25 years of teaching and coaching, David has been a private coach to celebrities, and to up and coming voice actors who are definitely on their way. He is also a casting director for games, game apps, and cartoons, as well as a voice director for a number of cartoon series. As a voiceover talent, David has had thousands of bookings, including commercials, corporate/medical/technical narrations, and documentaries, as well as almost 70 video games and cartoons. But his real passion is teaching others how to channel their own creative energy in a way that’s fulfilling and leads to actual work.
David Toback – 1-Hour Coaching Session Valued at $185
David is a Voice Actor, COO of the GVAA, rates & performance coach, a creator of the GVAA Rate Guide, and one of the industry’s foremost rates experts and advocates. He educates the industry on rates, voice actor value, and mindful practices to run a business from a place of abundance and authority. David is a passionate advocate for fair rates and showing voice actors the value they command. He’s had the pleasure of educating the industry through the GVAA, coaching, webinars, podcasts, and speaking at conferences such as VOcation, V.O. North, and VO Atlanta. David is dedicated to ensuring the stability of voiceover rates through rate and negotiation education and advice.
Brad Hyland – A 90-minute coaching session Valued at $160. BUT the winner can invite 1 or 2 voiceover buddies to take part in their session. There will be a little easy/fun homework involved to turn in prior to the session.
Brad is a performance coach who helps his students increasing their success ratios for casting site opportunities. He also covers general performance and guidance in self-direction while auditioning for any kind of voiceover work.
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Rhonda Phillips – 1-Hour Session. This can be a performance coaching or business consultation. Valued at $150 AND a 90-minute goal setting and brainstorming session for 4 people. Valued at $150 (given separately)
Rhonda is a full-time voiceover actor who has been on scene for 15 years. She began her coaching career 5 years ago and specializes in working with beginners to the industry. Not only does she provide 1-on-1 performance coaching, she also guides her students in all of the aspects of setting up a new business. Rhonda is also the Creator and Host of Late Night Secrets for Voiceover Success. For 5 years, she’s been hosting top VO professionals in her monthly webinar series while providing an affordable training resources to the voiceover community.
Jordan Reynolds – Your choice of the Audio Ninja Masterclass OR The Ultimate UAD Apollo Premium Course Each Valued at $500.
Roy Samuelson (he, him), has left an indelible mark on the global stage with his exceptional contributions to the industry. As an esteemed member of the Television Academy, Samuelson boasts an extensive and illustrious career spanning several decades. With a vast portfolio that includes thousands of audio description projects, Samuelson has lent his distinctive voice to national network episodes, renowned streaming series, and blockbuster films, reaching an audience of billions worldwide. In addition to his remarkable vocal talents, Samuelson is a dedicated advocate for the advancement of audio description quality and inclusivity. As the visionary founder of the Audio Description Network Alliance (ADNA), a non-profit organization championing the cause, Roy’s unwavering commitment extends to fostering equality and representation for blind professionals within the audience. His pioneering efforts continue to reshape the landscape of accessible media, ensuring that no voice is left unheard.
Debra Stitt – Two individual Stand-Alone versions of the Take My Lead Course (to be given separately). The course lives on a password protected page of my website for lifetime access and includes handouts. Both the course and the handouts are updated as needed. Valued at $178 AND a 1-Hour Zoom Coaching Session about lead generation. (given separately) Valued at $150. That a total of $328 worth of gifts!
Debra Stitt is an award-winning veteran voiceover artist who started her VO career over 30 years ago. In her first year, she won “Best of Cleveland, Best Radio Campaign” and “Gold, Bronze and Best Overall for Public Service.” She has recorded commercial work, explainers, website videos, and more for national and international clients. In addition to her voiceover career, Debra owns an executive search firm and has been an award-winning leader in the recruiting industry. Some people refer to executive recruiters as “headhunters.” While VO is her FT career, she keeps her recruiting business open for existing clients that come back to her for search assistance. So, she keeps those “headhunting” skills finely tuned! The combination of both careers is how Take My Lead was born.
Follow Debra on LinkedIn and Facebook.
Laura Doman – A personalized 50-minute session for either On Camera Confidence (how to become more comfortable & charismatic on camera for videos) OR How to Expand from VO into On-camera Work the SMART way. Valued at $150.
Laura Doman is an actor and video performance coach who works in films, TV shows, commercials, corporate industrials, print, and voice over. As a coach, she helps entrepreneurs and business professionals become more comfortable and charismatic on camera themselves for videos, online presentations, guest interviews, and panel discussions. She is a public speaker, a co-author of “The Most Amazing Marketing Book Ever,” and host of several YouTube video series, including “On Camera Confidence” and “On Camera Tips for Busy Execs.”
YouTube (personal) YouTube (funny Momisms) LinkedIn, Instagram (personal): Instagram (on camera confidence coaching), Facebook, X, TikTok
Rebecca Davis – A $100 donation to the charity of your choice.
Rebecca Davis is an award-wining stage and voice actress. She’s performed on stages around the world and behind the mic in video games, animation, movie trailers, anime, commercials and beyond. Recent Video Game credits include World of Warcraft, Last of Us: Part II, Genshin Impact, Final Fantasy, Horizon Zero Dawn, Astral Chain, Arena of Valor, and The Walking Dead. Animation credits include Marmaduke, Incredibles 2, Rainbow Butterfly Unicorn Kitty, Lego Friends, Super Wings and more. She’s also a long standing member of Los Angeles’ critically acclaimed theatre company, Moving Arts. Rebecca does not know how to ride a bicycle.
Tim Powers – 1-Hour of Performance Coaching Valued at $150
My one-hour coaching session offered will be centered around the importance of script analysis as well as commitment to acting the scene. The session will feature a one-on-one conversation about where the lucky winner is in his or her career, where they want to go, and live-director script work.
Tim Powers is a seasoned voice actor with over several years of experience, lending his versatile and engaging voice to a diverse range of projects, including video games, anime, commercials, medical narrations, and more. He is widely recognized for his warm and approachable tone, and his wide range which allows him to adeptly capture a variety of characters and emotions. Powers has worked on some of the biggest names in video games, including Genshin Impact, Exo Primal from Capcom, and the Final Fantasy series. He has also provided voice acting for Dateline NBC, Disney, and Netflix.
He’s worked with a variety of commercial clients, including Hiram Walker, Nectar Mattress, and Square. He has also done voice acting for many regional commercials in the US and Canada.
In addition to voice acting, Tim is also an in-demand voice acting teacher and coach. He is known for his approachable personality, passion for his craft, and encouraging personal nature. He helps his students evolve by guiding them through the fundamentals and advanced techniques of voice acting. Many of him students have found TimProv to be one of the most important pieces of their development as a new actor. Powers helps new actors come to life with authenticity and resonance.
TimProv: An Improvisational Theater Workshop for Voice Actors
Powers developed “TimProv,” an improvisational theater workshop for voice actors. TimProv helps voice actors stretch their imaginations and enhance their spontaneity. Powers has decades of improvisational experience and coaching, and he has worked with legendary theaters like The Upright Citizens Brigade and Los Angeles’ The Groundlings.
Natasha Marchewka and Katherine Tole – Holiday Bundle 2023 from the V123Pros! Their online Voice123 do-at-your-own-pace course – Optimizing Your Experience on Voice123 – plus, two FREE workinars from 2023 (content not yet covered in our course) all bundled together as our holiday gift to you! A $228 Value.
Natasha Marchewka and Katherine Tole paired up to build out learning voice over resources that will elevate your branding and V123 game. Natasha has found great success on the V123 platform and loves to help others be successful. Katherine was dazzled by Natasha’s expertise and is taking it up a notch with her tech and marketing savvy.
Grace Newton – A Pair of Sennheiser HD 280 Pro Closed-Back Headphones Valued at $100
Grace Newton is a Raleigh, NC based voice actor of three years. Currently, she primarily works in commercial, narration, and dubbing. She is also a classically trained singer and loves to record jingles! When she isn’t creating, she enjoys training in Krav Maga, watching baseball, playing piano, shooting target archery, and spending time with her fiance Randy and their two kitties, Benjamin and Puzzles.
VoiceActor.com – A 1-Year Membership Valued at $240
A fantastic DIY website builder built specifically for voice actors, voiceactor.com is the brainchild of Joe Davis and Karin Barth from Voice Actor Websites – the premier custom voice actor website developers in the business, building custom sites for some of the most successful voice actors in the business! Whether you are just getting started or just not tech savvy, this DIY website builder will make you look great and set up in literally minutes! See for yourself at www.voiceactor.com.
If anyone would like to set up a site using the paid plan (there is a free plan for anyone) and save on their first year, they can email me for a referral code. For questions on the platform or how the winner will get their site setup, please direct them to me at david@davidgilbertvoiceover.
Cheryl Holling – A Guest Feature Spot on her new Podcast, “The Voice Kitchen”!
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’ is a place for voice actors and foodies to gather ‘round a virtual table and share their most special recipes! It will hopefully leave you feeling inspired to try some of these recipes for yourself and to experiment with some of your own creations. You don’t have to be a VO to tune in to The Voice Kitchen podcast. It’s Family friendly and fun for all, so grab a mug of your favorite Joe and a seat at The Voice Kitchen!
Cheryl was born to talk. She’s eternally curious in hearing about, and telling people’s stories, and as an adult she now gets to do that without being sent to the principal’s office!
Having begun in radio at the age of 18, she’s taken a rather circuitous route and worn many hats in the creative arts, from national radio and record promotion, ad agency producer to film and television work, before finding her “voice” in podcasting and voiceover. In 2020 Cheryl launched her own, self-produced podcast, 19Stories: from fear to Hope.
19Stories is about women and men working in various creative endeavors. She’s interviewed some of the most stellar talent in voiceover, music and broadcasting as well as authors, speakers and coaches. They 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 they laugh…a lot! These stories have resonated with folks and 19Stories has been recognized with a 2023, 2022 and 2021 SOVAS Award Nomination for Best Podcast – Producer.
In November 2023, Cheryl launched her second podcast ‘The Voice Kitchen: where recipes and voice talent blend!’
Voice Kitchen Instagram; Cheryl’s Instagram; LinkedIn; Email cheryl@cherylholling.com, or thevoicekitchen@gmail.com
Donated Anonymously – A $100 gift certificate to Sweetwater.com, A $50 gift certificate to Sweetwater and a $25 gift certificate to Sweetwater. Wow!!! THANK YOU to the generous individual who provided these fantastic donations!
Calle Bliss – Entrance to Three “Full Moon Virtual Creator Circles” Valued at $45
Calley Bliss is a Minneapolis-based voice over artist, yoga entrepreneur, and contemporary vocalist who has been loving the art of professional storytelling since age 17. She has voiced hundreds of works spanning commercials, documentaries, corporate industrials, events, medical narration, explainer videos, podcasts, museum and exhibit tours, and IVR/telephony. Calley began her performing career as a professional vocalist based in Dallas, TX and later New York City, and has performed with musical groups across the US, UK, and Central America. She has used yoga since 2001 as a way to find her way back to “creative center,” and pacify her often over-stimulated nervous system. After receiving a diagnosis of acute and severe respiratory allergies in 2005, and five long years of daily medications and weekly immunotherapy shots, she worked her way back to physical health and resilience using the tools and techniques of meditation, breathwork, yoga, and diet alteration. Calley believes wholeheartedly that creative minds hold a special place in society with an innate understanding of connection, growth, and problem-solving, and seeks to empower creatives to take to care of their spirit and unlock the power of their voice.
Join us for a monthly virtual gathering on GOOGLE MEET at the time of the Full Moon to practice (or learn) meditation as we ground into our creative souls and goals at a time when the moon’s energy is at its strongest, giving us heightened creative juice! We will practice gentle Moon Salutations as a short warm-up, followed by a forward fold and heart opener to allow the body to prepare for meditation. Meditations will be practiced in “sprints” of 5 minutes, 8 minutes, and 11 minutes. After each sprint will be short writing prompts to write down and give participants actionable insights to take with them after the session. At the end of the session, we will host an optional discussion about our experience with the meditations, and what we hope to foster and focus on until the next Full Moon. Full moons are said to influence the highest energy in each 28-29-day lunar cycle – a perfect opportunity for expression and gaining perspective. Instagram Facebook LinkedIn
Bev Standing – A 1-Hour Coaching Session – working on how physicality changes your reads. Valued at $150
Ugly/Funny/Creative Sweater Contest
Join in the fun by wearing an UGLY or FUNNY or CREATIVE sweater to the party. At the beginning of the party, we will take some time for you to model your awesome sweaters. The winner of the Ugliest Sweater will receive a 1/2 Hour Audio Description Coaching Session with Roy Samuelson valued at $100. The winner of the Funniest Sweater will receive a $100 donation to the charity of their choice donated by Rebecca Davis and the winner of the most Creative Sweater wins access to the Jen Swedhin’s Easy Client Management Tool Valued at $149.