Conversational with Carrie Olsen

Some voice actors are redefining what it means to build a sustainable creative career. What if the secret to thriving in voice acting isn't just about landing the perfect commercial, but about thinking like an entrepreneur from day one? In this episode of "Conversational with Carrie Olsen," I explore the entrepreneurial mindset in voice acting with Rachel Porter, a fellow Kansas City voice actor w...

Life will knock you down—but staying down is optional. In this raw and honest episode, I share my own recent setbacks and reveal the psychological framework that keeps successful voice actors (and entrepreneurs) moving forward when everything falls apart. In this episode of "Conversational with Carrie Olsen," I explore the practical psychology of resilience and why learning to navigate setbacks ma...

Are you writing off opportunities, people, and situations before you've really given them a chance? Your snap judgments might be limiting your potential more than you realize. In this episode of "Conversational with Carrie Olsen," I explore the hidden cost of instant judgments and why stopping at your first impression could actually be costing your business. You'll discover how to find unexpected...

What if the reason your auditions don't reflect your training has nothing to do with your skills—and everything to do with how your brain compartmentalizes practice versus performance? In this episode of "Conversational with Carrie Olsen," I explore the disconnect between training and performance and why it matters for your voice acting career and beyond. You'll discover how to bring all your hard...

Voice actors receive more real-time feedback than almost any other profession, but this constant direction doesn't just make us better performers—it prepares us for every area of life where feedback matters. Which is pretty much everywhere. In this episode of "Conversational with Carrie Olsen," I explore the psychology of taking direction and why it matters for your voice acting career and beyond....

I am enamored by talented people, and I have such respect for hardworking people. Sion is both. As a longtime member of the Voiceover Success Intensive, I’m privileged to have known her for 5 years now, and my respect and admiration for her has only grown as time has gone on. Her smile literally lights up the room, and I’ve been inspired by her commitment to give back to the voiceover community.&n...

Ever wonder why you can consume endless courses and workshops but still feel stuck in your voice acting career? The brutal truth is that most voice actors are addicted to learning but allergic to implementing. In this episode of "Conversational with Carrie Olsen," I explore the psychology behind why we procrastinate on the very things that would move our careers forward and why implementation beat...

What if the preparation work you do as a voice actor could transform every area of your life? Most voice actors focus on the obvious prep work, but the real game-changer is systematic preparation that builds genuine competence and confidence. In this episode of "Conversational with Carrie Olsen," I explore the deeper kind of preparation that separates voice actors who thrive from those who just ge...

Are you tired of constant hustle and auditions? Discover how your authentic background is actually your greatest competitive advantage in voice acting. In this episode of "Conversational with Carrie Olsen," I explore the powerful concept of legacy branding and why it matters for your voice acting career and beyond. You'll discover how to leverage your unique experiences to create a brand that attr...

Are you stuck in an endless cycle of preparation without ever feeling ready to launch? Perfectionism might be the hidden obstacle preventing your voice acting success. In this episode of "Conversational with Carrie Olsen," I explore how perfectionism impacts every aspect of your voice acting ecosystem and why letting go of "perfect" actually leads to better results. You'll discover how to transfor...

Have you been trying to sound like everyone else? That could be your biggest career mistake! Discover how your unique background is actually your secret weapon in voice acting. In this episode of "Conversational with Carrie Olsen," I explore how embracing your distinct perspective and experiences creates a measurable competitive advantage in your voice acting business. You'll discover how to trans...

Are you stuck in an endless cycle of learning without taking action? You might be facing the "implementation gap" - the biggest obstacle between where you are and the success you want. In this episode of "Conversational with Carrie Olsen," I explore the psychology behind why voice actors often struggle to implement what they've learned and why it matters for your voice acting career and beyond. Yo...

Ever notice how your best performances happen when your personal life feels balanced? There's a profound connection between who you are offstage and your ability to shine on the mic. In this episode of "Conversational with Carrie Olsen," I explore the powerful link between personal development and voice acting success and why it matters for your voice acting career and beyond. You'll discover how...

Are you constantly chasing the next microphone, course, or software, believing success is just one more purchase away? What if this "culture of upgrading" is actually preventing your success? In this episode of "Conversational with Carrie Olsen," I explore the trap of believing that voiceover success requires constant upgrading of equipment and skills, and why focusing on your existing unique qual...

The most common direction in the voiceover booth has been "more conversational" for years, but this concept extends far beyond script delivery – it's actually a philosophy that can transform your entire voice acting business and career. In this debut episode of "Conversational with Carrie Olsen," I explore what it truly means to be conversational in voice acting – not just in how you deliver a scr...