Real Talk with Kelly Wilson

THE most asked question...I answer it. Well, this is how I did it.  Today’s Topic: How Can I Break Into Voice Acting?  Got a question for me? Email me your question and maybe I can cover it here on the podcast: Kelly@KellyWilsonVO.com If you’re liking what I’m doing here, subscribe to my podcast “Real Talk.” If you hire voice actors, subscribe to my email community: https://www.kellywils...

The Ides of March 2020 was no joke, worldwide. My structure shattered. One year later, I survived. Thankful for it. 2020 was more challenging than the Great Recession. It was the most difficult year I have faced so far in my life. As I reflect on the past year, the same theme keeps popping up. In 2020, I said "no", a lot. Today’s Topic: Lots of "No's" in 2020. Got a question for me? Email me your...

Hi, I’m Kelly Wilson, a voice actor based in Twin Falls, Idaho, check out my story at https://www.kellywilsonvo.com/  and this is my podcast, "Real Talk." Today’s Topic: Here's how I voice match myself when there is a line pickup from a REALLY long time ago.  Got a question for me? Email me your question and maybe I can cover it here on the podcast: Kelly@KellyWilsonVO.com If you’re liki...

Hi, I’m Kelly Wilson, a voice actor based in Twin Falls, Idaho, check out my story at https://www.kellywilsonvo.com/  and this is my podcast, "Real Talk." Today’s Topic: My client's ROCK, but...they won't be at my funeral.  Got a question for me? Email me your question and maybe I can cover it here on the podcast: Kelly@KellyWilsonVO.com If you’re liking what I’m doing here, subscribe to...

Hi, I’m Kelly Wilson, a voice actor based in Twin Falls, Idaho, check out my story at https://www.kellywilsonvo.com/  and this is my podcast, "Real Talk." Today’s Topic: Understanding your client's needs, only helps them.   Got a question for me? Email me your question and maybe I can cover it here on the podcast: Kelly@KellyWilsonVO.com If you’re liking what I’m doing here, subscribe to...

Hi, I’m Kelly Wilson, a voice actor based in Twin Falls, Idaho, check out my story at https://www.kellywilsonvo.com/  and this is my podcast, "Real Talk." Today’s Topic: Sometimes I forget my own talents.  Got a question for me? Email me your question and maybe I can cover it here on the podcast: Kelly@KellyWilsonVO.com If you’re liking what I’m doing here, subscribe to my podcast “Real...

Hi, I’m Kelly Wilson, a voice actor based in Twin Falls, Idaho, check out my story at https://www.kellywilsonvo.com/  and this is my podcast, "Real Talk." Today’s Topic: Client feedback and how to receive it.  Got a question for me? Email me your question and maybe I can cover it here on the podcast: Kelly@KellyWilsonVO.com If you’re liking what I’m doing here, subscribe to my podcast “R...

Hi, I’m Kelly Wilson, a voice actor based in Twin Falls, Idaho, check out my story at https://www.kellywilsonvo.com/  and this is my podcast, "Real Talk." Today’s Topic: Why I watch the commercials.  Got a question for me? Email me your question and maybe I can cover it here on the podcast: Kelly@KellyWilsonVO.com If you’re liking what I’m doing here, subscribe to my podcast “Real Talk.”...

Hi, I’m Kelly Wilson, a voice actor based in Twin Falls, Idaho, check out my story at https://www.kellywilsonvo.com/  and this is my podcast, "Real Talk." Today’s Topic: Learning how to portray a REALLY good teacher to children vicariously through my son's virtual first grade teacher. Got a question for me? Email me your question and maybe I can cover it here on the podcast: Kelly@KellyWilson...

Hi, I’m Kelly Wilson, a voice actor based in Twin Falls, Idaho, check out my story at https://www.kellywilsonvo.com/  and this is my podcast, "Real Talk." Today’s Topic: The highlight of my day...as a voice actor (and a proud parent moment).  Got a question for me? Email me your question and maybe I can cover it here on the podcast: Kelly@KellyWilsonVO.com If you’re liking what I’m doing...

Hi, I’m Kelly Wilson, a voice actor based in Twin Falls, Idaho, check out my story at https://www.kellywilsonvo.com/  and this is my podcast, "Real Talk." Today’s Topic: What a normal week looks like for me...as a voice actor, content creator, business owner, mom, virtual homeschool teacher... Got a question for me? Email me your question and maybe I can cover it here on the podcast: Kelly@Ke...

Hi, I’m Kelly Wilson, a voice actor, mom, mismatch sock wearer, a real person with a real voice, based in Twin Falls, Idaho, check out my story at https://www.kellywilsonvo.com/  And this is my podcast, "Real Talk." Today’s Topic: When sweet validation hits...when someone you really look up to calls you a professional. If you have a question you would like me for me to cover on this podcast O...

Hi, I’m Kelly Wilson, a voice actor, mom, mismatch sock wearer, a real person with a real voice, based in Twin Falls, Idaho, check out my story at https://www.kellywilsonvo.com/  And this is my podcast, "Real Talk." Today’s Topic: Goal setting....90 Day goals instead of one year goals.  If you have a question you would like me for me to cover on this podcast OR if you want to interview m...

Hi, I’m Kelly Wilson, a voice actor, mom, mismatch sock wearer, a real person with a real voice, based in Twin Falls, Idaho, check out my story at https://www.kellywilsonvo.com/ . This is my podcast, "Real Talk." Today’s Topic: Figuring out if you’re actually afraid of something REAL or fake. I have night terrors and they tend to come on when I’m really stressed out. I call them my reoccurring spi...

Today’s Topic: Did you know that kid snacks and a voice over directed session are intertwined? They are for me. Hi, I’m Kelly Wilson, a voice actor, mom, mismatch sock wearer, a real person with a real voice, based in Twin Falls, Idaho, check out my story at https://www.kellywilsonvo.com . This is my podcast, "Real Talk". If I’m going to be hired for a directed session, just know that I take it se...

This week on the podcast: I’m talking about that as a voice actor, I understand that when you are hired for a project, YES, you need the goods, you need to deliver, but FIRST… You need to take complete ownership of your client’s project, because if you are hired by someone, that means, that YOU have been trusted to be part of THEIR team and you better BRING IT. If you have a question you would lik...

Talking about myself feels like bragging, but the truth is people are SO BUSY, in their own heads about their own problems and never remember what you can do, because they’re too busy worrying about their thing….so, it's good to tell people about how you can help them. Here are some ways I can help: I have a varied background, which means various experiences and that is very good for voice over. I...

And now to complain about my son… He spends more time complaining about all the work he has to do, instead of just focusing on one problem at a time. He gets overwhelmed easily by the work. He gets frustrated when he does not get the answer correct on the first try. He doesn’t want to practice boring things like math and reading and those building block activities. He tries to just power through a...

Today’s Topic: I hate myself as much as the next guy…. Here’s the truth…Most of the time, I think ONLY about my faults, the bad stuff, the things I mess up, I nitpick myself, I troll myself. Sometimes out loud and sometimes just in my own head. If you only knew the horrid things I think about myself. And I fully understand that it’s all a lie. Sometimes it feels VERY real, but it’s all a lie. Also...

Welcome to Real Talk. I'm Kelly Wilson. I'm a voice actor for commercials, eLearning, politicals, explainers, medical narration, corporate training, IVR, children's content, commercials, and a whole lot more. Hear my demos at www. KellyWilsonVO.com or subscribe at www. KellyWilsonVO.com/Subscribe Today's Topic: Don't work with meany butts I have kids so I’m training myself to not say potty words....

Welcome to Real Talk. I'm Kelly Wilson. I'm a voice actor for commercials, eLearning, politicals, explainers, medical narration, corporate training, IVR, children's content, commercials, and a whole lot more. Hear my demos at www. KellyWilsonVO.com or subscribe at www. KellyWilsonVO.com/Subscribe Today's Topic: Educating your client about the process Sometimes my job as a voice actor is NOT to voi...

Welcome to Real Talk. I'm Kelly Wilson. I'm a voice actor for commercials, eLearning, politicals, explainers, medical narration, corporate training, IVR, children's content, commercials, and a whole lot more. Hear my demos at www. KellyWilsonVO.com or subscribe at www. KellyWilsonVO.com/Subscribe Today's topic: This is how I use LinkedIn to network as a voice actor 1 - Optimize your profile. Make...

Welcome to Real Talk. I'm Kelly Wilson. I'm a voice actor for commercials, eLearning, politicals, explainers, medical narration, corporate training, IVR, children's content, commercials, and a whole lot more. Hear my demos at www. KellyWilsonVO.com or subscribe at www. KellyWilsonVO.com/Subscribe Today's topic: A former colleague emailed me and asked me to pick my brain for advice about voice over...

My name is Kelly Wilson, This is “Real Talk” where I talk about voice over. I am a voice actor for commercials, elearning, explainer videos, medical narration, trainings, children’s content, and more.  You can find out more about me at KellyWilsonVO.com and if you want to score my freebie, 5 fantastic voice actors to add to your roster, then go to www. KellyWilsonVO.com/Subscribe and get it....

When someone says, “You should do THIS!”  AHHHHHH! NOOOOO!   I love listening to tips, tricks, and trainings, and then cherry pick the things that work best for me…Do you do this?   I explain more on this week’s podcast episode of “Real Talk.”  For more Real Talk with Kelly Wilson, join my email community at https://www.kellywilsonvo.com/subscribe and receive my free gift of 5...