The VO Median

Welcome back to The VO Median: A Midlifer's Journey Into The Craft of Voiceover! In the fourth and final episode of our engaging series, "Hiring a Professional Voiceover Coach," host Xavier Torres brings you invaluable insights and guidance to elevate your voiceover career. This episode delves into three crucial aspects: Professionalism and Accountability, Adaptation to Change, and...

In this episode of The VO Median,  the third installment of a compelling four-part series, Xavier continues to emphasize the importance of enlisting a skilled VO Coach and why  focusing on Character Development, Emotional Connection, and Networking Opportunities are essential aspects of voiceover artistry. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just embarking on your voiceover journey, you...

In this episode, Xavier Torres delves deeper into the multifaceted world of voiceover coaching, bringing listeners invaluable insights from industry professionals. Building on the foundational knowledge shared in the first part of the series, Xavier begins by exploring the significance of gaining industry insight from seasoned coaches. Understanding the industry's nuances is crucial for any a...

In this episode, the first of a four part series, Xavier delves into the indispensable role of hiring a professional voiceover coach. From novices to seasoned performers, this series underscores how expert guidance can shape and elevate one's trajectory in the industry.  Throughout this comprehensive four-part journey, Xavier delves into twelve essential topics, illuminating the profound impa...

In this episode, Xavier shares his insights on four specific genres of the industry: corporate narration, documentary narration, video game voiceover and audiobook narration. Through Xavier's lens, discover the unique challenges and gratifications that accompany each genre, offering a glimpse into the rich tapestry of opportunities within the industry.   But Xavier doesn't embark on this...

Hey there, fellow aspiring voice artists and TVOM enthusiasts! It's your slightly weathered guide, Xavier Torres, back in the saddle again with another installment of The VO Median: A Midlifer's Journey Into The Craft Of Voiceover. Six months of radio silence and here we are, dusting off the cobwebs, shaking off the rust, and resurrecting this little podcast from its unintended hiatus. I...

In today's episode, Xavier takes a deep dive into the transformative philosophy of Stoicism. Discover how this ancient wisdom can equip you with the resilience and adaptability crucial for conquering the challenges of the voice acting industry, especially in the era of AI voice synthesis. To explore further and delve into the wisdom of the Stoic philosophers mentioned in this episode, check o...

Welcome back to The VO Median, A Midlifer's Journey Into The Craft Of Voiceover and your go-to podcast for midlife career changers exploring the captivating world of voiceover.  Hosted by Xavier Torres, this episode delves into a profound quote by the legendary Zig Ziglar: "You can get everything in life you want if you help enough other people get what they want." But what does thi...

Bienvenidos a la segunda temporada de "The VO Median, A Midlifer's Journey Into The Craft of Voice Over". En este emocionante episodio, nuestro anfitrión, Xavier Torres, comparte su experiencia en su primer congreso en la ciudad de Guadalajara, México. Durante cuatro días llenos de oportunidades y desafíos, Xavier se propuso dos metas ambiciosas: descubrir si debía seguir su camino...

Welcome back VO Median listeners! Today's topic, a universal theme that resonates with dream-chasers in all fields, centers around the invaluable but often overlooked commodity: time. As Xavier shares profound insights, he hopes to ignite a spark within every listener, inspiring them to seize the moment and pursue their passions. This short but impactful episode reminds us all that the time f...

Welcome back, dear listeners, to a fresh and invigorating episode of 'The VO Median: A Midlifer's Journey Into The Craft of Voiceover.'  After a well-deserved summer break, recharging alongside loved ones, our host Xavier Torres is back at the helm.  The past few weeks might have been filled with disruptions, but now, a revitalized energy fuels our exploration. Settle into your favo...

Welcome back to another exciting episode of The VO Median, where listeners embark on a journey of voiceover mastery! In this episode, prepare to be inspired as the spotlight shines on a remarkable individual.  Introducing Eduardo Garza, a self-made entrepreneur and financial consultant, whose powerful statement rings true: "And if things are not going your way, well, then you need to focus an...

Welcome to "The VO Median: A Midlifer's Journey Into The Craft of Voiceover,"   In this episode, Xavier, your host, uncovers the remarkable parallels between the unwavering determination of tennis legend Venus Williams and the challenges faced by aspiring voiceover artists on their own journey to becoming established professionals. Just as Venus confronted adversity head-on, emergin...

In this informative episode of The VO Median,  Xavier  shares the essential steps for crafting an incredible home studio for voiceover work.  Get ready to enhance your recording as he guides you through the process.  From finding the perfect room with flawless acoustics to adding sound-absorbing panels and optimizing equipment placement, you'll learn how to optimize your sound quality like ne...

Join your host Xavier Torres in the latest episode of "The VO Median: A Midlifer's Journey Into The Craft of Voice Over" as he delves into the two distinct mindsets emerging within the voice acting community. With insights and personal experiences, Xavier discusses the fears and uncertainties surrounding the rise of AI technology, while also exploring the perspective of voice actors...

Welcome back to "The VO Median," where your host, Xavier Torres,  returns with a heartfelt episode after a period of absence.  Having faced personal hardships and moments of doubt, Xavier shares the transformative lessons learned during this time of reflection and self-discovery. Despite sharing strategies for navigating  midlife crisis, Xavier encountered a disheartening realm of confus...

Welcome to The VO Median, A Midlifer's Journey Into The Craft Of Voiceover, with your host Xavier Torres. In this episode, Xavier shares the three key elements of social media marketing success: talent, ingenuity, and grind. He also talks about his personal journey of navigating the world of Instagram, including the initial reluctance to share personal life online and the realization that soc...

“We believe in bravery. We believe in taking action. We believe in freedom from fear and in acquiring the skills to force the bad out of our world so that the good can prosper and thrive. If you also believe in those things, we welcome you.” ― Veronica Roth, Divergent During the research for this episode, Xavier discovered many limiting beliefs that affect how we act before and during our pursuit...

This is a personal one for Xavier. Join him as he gets deep into the weeds and shares his views on really understanding and practicing empathy, being non-judgemental and learning an incredible lesson from someone very close to him about living in the present moment. This one kept him up many nights...and we're sure the conclusion will warm your heart. Enjoy the episode!

Cuando compites, te consideras “Rudo” o “Técnico”? Acompaña a Xavier en este episodio que, a primera vista, podría sonar un poco burlón y fuera de tema. Sin embargo, hay mucho que decir acerca del estilo que utilizas al competir cuando eres, por ejemplo, el dueño de un negocio, o cuando está en juego una promoción de trabajo, o bien, en nuestro caso como artistas de voz, cuando quieres ganarte esa...

Many things have changed over the last two years. Working and earning a living were certainly not the exception. When we finally made it to the other side of the pandemic, one of the biggest diruptors many of us had to assimilate was remote work. And whether our assimilation was uneventful, maybe even welcome, or challenging and at times confusing, the fact remains that working from home has been...

Hi! Welcome toThe VO Median episode 14: What is The Weight of Success (Part 2).  In part 1 Xavier shared with you some of his  experiences a few years back, during lockdown, when he decided to learn how to bake bread.  Those weeks spent at the work table allowed Xavier to get re-acquainted with two very important aspects of growing any business, VO related, or otherwise: focus and setting realisti...

What is the weight of success? Discipline? Perseverance? Tenacity? Courage? How about…900 grams? Intrigued? Join Xavier in this episode as he explains how he arrived at the exact weight of success while learning an age-old skill which also allowed him to delight and surprise his family  during some of the most challenging times mankind has faced in recent times. Whatever you may be thinking, the a...

Words matter.  And how you use those words in your life can have a profound impact in your journey. Think of a sailboat in the middle of the ocean. The compass keeps its course right and true. Until a powerful storm appears on the horizon. It's a big storm, no doubt. But the able captain knows that by adding the slightest change of direction on his navigating charts, he can stay clear of that...

"Starve Your Distractions. Feed Your Focus". - Unknown That may seem a little extreme but it holds true when people focus undue attention on an idea or object that is new and trendy, that is until something new shows up and grabs their attention yet again. It is no different for VO artists. In this episode, Xavier goes deeper into SOS (Shinny Object Syndrome), and  some of the  distracti...