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FROM VOICE ACTRESS
A car crash and a hard spiral later, I found myself a single mom with two kids and a drug- ad- dicted boyfriend, waiting tables instead. Another way to make money acting. ;) Years passed. It wasn't until I realized remote voice acting was a real option-home studios, virtual auditions -that I started to find my way back. I started with narration because I love, love books. Audi- tioned constantly, took every class I could afford, joined every group I could find. Within a year, I was working full time.
By year two, my partner quit his work as a general contractor and joined me. We became a duo, picked up by a publishing house that kept us booked solid. And we've been running ever since-voicing dozens of characters for clients across video games, commercials, audiobooks, and even escape rooms.
WHAT MADE YOU GET STARTED IN THE VOICE OVER INDUSTRY?
PLEASE TALK ABOUT THE CHALLENGES YOU FACE IN THIS INDUSTRY AND HOW YOU OVERCOME THE CHALLENGES.
I'm sure the challenges are similar for most of us—the hardest part is getting attention. There are so many incredible voice actors out there, and it can be tough to perform in a way that sets you apart and brings noticeable depth to a character.
The constant hustle of auditions burns you out quickly, and there's not much security in the industry. I've found the key is relation- ships. You have to remember that people work with people. A big part of why someone hires you is you. Professionalism, humility, and honesty matter a lot more than people think.
JAPAN IS KNOWN FOR SO MANY GREAT ICONIC VOICE OVER PEOPLE, SUCH AS CHARACTERS FROM ANIME OR MOVIES AND DUBBED TV SHOWS. WHO IS SOME- ONE INSPIRATIONAL THAT YOU ADMIRE IN THIS INDUSTRY?
I admit, I'm Sailor Moon fan. The voice cast is dynamic and full of energy. Cyberpunk:
Edgerunners and Fullmetal Alchemist are up there for me too.
I've always been drawn to voices with edge-dark, sultry, or grounded in something heavier. People like Aoi Yūki and Emi Lo as Lucy in Edgerunners, Romi Park and Colleen Clinkenbeard as Edward Elric, and Laura Bailey's performance as Lust-unbelievable talent that brings depth and danger. You be- lieve the character because the voice doesn't
I've always been drawn to performance and storytelling, but voiceover became the first version of it that felt possible again. I could do it from home, on my terms. That made all the difference. I didn't get into voice acting because it looked fun-I got into it because it was the flinch. door open I could walk through towards my dream. And once I did, it stuck.
PLEASE SHARE A MOMENT WHERE YOU FELT YOU WANTED TO BE INSPIRED TO BE A PART OF THE VOICE OVER INDUSTRY
I think the moment it clicked for me was realizing my favorite characters were voiced by real people. Esmeralda was a big one-I wanted to be Demi Moore. Her voice was grounded, sultry, and strong without trying. That left an impression. I was never drawn to slapstick or caricature voices- I care about voices that feel natural... and maybe a little dangerous.
Rogue from X-Men was another huge influence. Lenore Zann has everything-toughness, vulnerability, attitude. She's the reason I chose the pseudonym I use today.
And the villainesses! Maleficent is an incredible character. Her performance had weight. PLEASE TALK ABOUT WHAT YOU LIKE ABOUT HOLLYWOOD ENTERTAINMENT
Hollywood has produced some truly iconic stories-ones that shaped a lot of us growing up. When it's done right, it reminds you how powerful storytelling can be. I tend to admire the projects that take risks and aren't afraid to push boundaries or dig into heavier themes. The Matrix, The Fifth Element, and Dune all did that. They didn't just entertain-they built worlds, asked bigger questions, and left a mark. That's the version of Hollywood I respect.
That's the kind of work I admire.
IS THERE ANY PROJECT OR PEOPLE THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO WORK WITH OR COLLABORATE WITH?
I already collaborate with incredible perform- ers and creatives! To answer the question though, I would say the voice actresses I mentioned before, whose work I deeply re- spect-Laura Bailey, Romi Park, Aoi Yüki, and Colleen Clinkenbeard. Performers who can deliver edge, control, or vulnerability without overselling it. I'd be honored to collaborate with them on a project.
As for producers, I'm drawn to people creat- ing grounded sci-fi and dark fantasy worlds- something with emotional depth and moral complexity. If it feels a little dangerous little broken, I'm probably interested.