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VOICE OVER CAREER
We’re kicking off a new Speechless series and trust us, it’s for you if you’re already working, already booking, and still occasionally whispering to yourself in the booth: “WHY AM I LIKE THIS?” We’re calling it The Next Chapter - conversations for voice actors who aren’t trying to break in anymore… but are still evolving, refining, and figuring out what comes next without burning it all down. Which is exactly why our first guest had to be Jennifer Antkowiak. Jen is booking. A lot. Jen is solid. Jen is also extremely honest about overthinking, perfectionism, burnout, and that weird middle space where things are going well - but you know there’s more. Also: she brought New England-in-a-cup (apple cider + Fireball), so obviously we trusted her immediately. Here's what you need to know. THE REAL REASONS JEN'S BOOKING MORE Confidence Comes After Craft Jen didn’t wake up confident. She studied with great coaches, heard “you’re in the pocket” enough times, and finally realized: Oh… that was just me talking! Relaxing into who you actually are > pretending to be what you think they want. Perfectionism Is the Enemy of “Conversational”
Yeah… stop that. Clients want connection, not a sterile audiobook voice. Leave the breath. Smush the word. Move on. Your Body Knows When You’re Trying Too Hard Jen’s signs:
Her fix? Walk away. Laugh. Reset. Pro Tip We Fully Endorse: Give 30% Less F*cks Seriously. Walk into the booth and say: “Today, I give 30% less fcks.”* Instantly more relaxed. Instantly more listenable. Science. (*Speechless Science™) Conversational Reads = Have the Conversation First Don’t start by reading the script. Start by:
If you just recorded an automotive spot, don’t expect to nail a warm hospital read without a reset. Your brain needs a costume change. Sometimes the Next Level Is Joy Jen hit a comfort plateau. The business was working but the play had gone missing. Her next level?
Save Your Wins (And Actually Look at Them) Testimonials. Kind emails. Booking notes. Put them somewhere. Then when March hits and everything feels fake and slow: OPEN THE FOLDER. Bonus move: use those wins as marketing posts. Marketing for People Who Hate Marketing Jen’s solution:
Clients love her email because it sounds like her - not a copy-paste pitch. Warm Leads Hack (Steal This) Check the “Meet the Team” page on the website of the production company you're researching. Find a human detail. Start there. TL;DR:
RESOURCES: Now go be awesome! You've got shit to do. (And maybe sip something cozy while you do.) Natasha Marchewka web: https://natashamarchewka.com Follow Speechless ... |
By Natasha Marchewka and Kim Wilson
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