Who Do You Think I Am?

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit ebclarke.substack.com Welcome back to the sound studio! In this episode, I share an update on what I've been working on across voice, music and storytelling. We wander through the latest developments in my PhD research, the compositional projects currently taking shape in the studio, recent voiceover work, and progress on my radio play,...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit ebclarke.substack.com Welcome back! After a short pause spent relocating, composing, researching and attempting to keep several creative plates spinning simultaneously, the podcast returns!! In this episode, I talk about where I’ve been, what I’ve been working on and how this Substack is evolving moving forward. We explore the increasin...

Episode Title: Hire the voice. Not the birth date. Summary: In today's episode, I’m sharing a personal story about a recent casting experience - and a broader reflection on how voice work is often misunderstood. When we hire based on numbers instead of nuance, we miss the real magic: the ability of a voice to embody character, emotion, and story, far beyond traditional labels like age. A professio...

I’m making something new… I’ve just launched a new feature for paid subscribers called Radar Pings - short weekly voice notes sharing what’s pinging on my creative radar. * Cool stuff I’ve discovered - music, books, podcasts, random curios… * Intriguing questions I’m mulling over * Creative struggles - when the stuff I’m making just isn’t working * What I’m trying to do better - I mean, like, ever...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit ebclarke.substack.com 🔥 Paid subscribers get additional content. 🔥 🎙️ So We're Now In A Global Trade War Emergency Weather Report: Surviving the Creative Storm Welcome to this emergency episode of The Weather Report — a regular podcast feature on my Substack for creatives navigating the shifting skies of art, culture, and self-express...

🎙️ Show Notes Episode Title: The Ground Is Shifting. So Am I. Subtitle: This month's Weather Report: global noise, inner clarity, and what’s next. In this episode of The Weather Report , I share what’s stirring in the wider world—and inside my own creative life. 🌍 The external weather includes: A global mood of disruption and resistance The quiet cultural pivot back to real voices and crafted wor...

Episode Notes: "Past My Sell-By Date? Ageism in Voice Acting" Episode Summary: What happens when your voice—once the go-to for major brands—slowly fades from the commercial scene? In this episode, I take a deep dive into ageism in voice acting , particularly how it affects women. From once booking high-profile campaigns to suddenly being asked to voice care home ads and funeral planners, I share m...

🎙 Episode Title: "When the Big Gig Disappears: How to Handle a Pulled Campaign Like a Pro" 🔊 Episode Summary: In today’s episode, I share a real-life experience—one that most creatives, freelancers, and voice artists will relate to. A global campaign I was commissioned to voice was suddenly canceled . No warning. No final product. Just gone. If you’ve ever had a major project disappear at the las...

Podcast Episode: What's The One Thing Creatives Need to Do Their Best Work? Episode Summary: In this episode, I dive into the one thing every creative needs to do in order to produce their best work: protect their creative energy . Creativity isn’t just about inspiration—it’s about creating the right conditions for deep work, avoiding burnout, curating meaningful inputs, and trusting your own voic...

Episode Title: The Weather Report: How to Forecast Your Creative Future & Stay Ahead of the Game Episode Summary: In this episode, I introduce The Weather Report , a creative forecasting tool designed to help you navigate uncertainty, adapt to industry shifts, and make intentional decisions in your creative career. Whether you're an artist, writer, composer, or entrepreneur, this framework will he...

Hey! This is a quick update—I've turned on paid subscriptions for this Substack! I thought long and hard about this. Nothing’s changing for free subscribers —you’ll still get my regular podcast, articles, sound maps, audio diaries and so on. This isn’t about paywalls or pressure . This space is where I share my creative process, ideas, and work in progress. That’s gonna continue. But with paid sub...

The Economics of Time: Why Every Hour Matters for Freelancers Freelancing offers freedom and flexibility, but it also requires a heightened awareness of how time is spent. In this episode, we explore the critical trade-offs freelancers must make when deciding where to invest their hours. I’ll share a recent experience of being asked to take part in an unpaid academic study on freelance work—an iro...

🎙 So what's this one about? In this episode, I'm exploring how to develop self-trust as a freelancer. Trust is a two-way street: it’s about building credibility with your clients and collaborators and cultivating faith in your own abilities, decisions, and journey. I’ll share my own experiences of learning to trust myself to get the work done, even when doubt creeps in. 📌 What I cover Gaining the...

Emma shares her thoughts on working alone in her sound studio. Freelancing, remote work, solo projects—working alone is great until you realise how quiet it is. Join Emma as she chats about staying connected when you work solo: how to find your people, avoid “creative cabin fever,” and build a support network that lifts you up. There are laughs, tips, and stories about the beautiful mess that is i...

Today I’m talking about a topic that’s been on my mind for some time: social media. I know, right? These are tricky times. Social media can be great. As a freelancer, it’s where so much of my creative work lives, but it’s also a place full of ethical quandaries and somewhat shifting sands . So where does that leave us as freelancers, artists, and actual human beings who aren’t pornbots? In this po...

My voice packed up and left the building, leaving behind a horrible cough. I had no option but to call in sick. What happened next? Got 9 minutes? Listen to the podcast episode. Find out more about me and my work here. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ebclarke.substack.com/subscribe

Emma shares news of an upcoming Christmas comedy show for BBC Radio 4. For more info about Emma and her work, click here . This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ebclarke.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, Emma talks about the power of silence in… * voice acting * music composition * broadcasting You can find out more about Emma and her work here. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ebclarke.substack.com/subscribe

Emma Clarke tells us what she's been doing in her sound studio this week. And how is she preparing for her first Saturday Breakfast show on BBC Radio 3? Find out more about Emma's work here. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ebclarke.substack.com/subscribe

Today, Emma has a big announcement. You can find out more about Emma and her work here: https://www.facebook.com/emmaclarkediary/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ebclarke.substack.com/subscribe

Award-winning voiceover, writer and composer Emma Clarke tells us what's been happening in the sound studio. An attempt at stresslaxing and the potential serialisation of a book. To find out more about Emma and her work, check out her website: https://emmaclarke.com/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ebclarke.subst...

In this pop-up podcast episode, I tell you the latest about a piece of music I’m working on. It’s about disinformation. Hot topic? You betcha. Grab a cuppa and have a listen. Thanks for reading Who Do You Think I Am? Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ebcl...

I hope you had a fantastic Christmas! Here’s to a brilliant 2024. I’m kicking off the year with a quick update. Basically, I had a good rest over the festive break, ate a lot of carbohydrates and I’m ready for all the opportunities and challenges the coming year will bring. More on that soon… I’m also announcing that I’ve been selected to be part of the #IAlso100 initiative by F:Entrepreneur This...

In this episode of my pop-up podcast, I pretend to be a cow. But not just any cow. A cow that can TALK, and convey marketing messages about ice-cream and waffles. To be clear, I’m being a cow on the request of a client. I don’t habitually do animal impressions. No, I’m being a cow for professional reasons pertaining to my role as a voiceover . Enjoy. It is ridiculous. Thanks for reading Who Do You...

Listen to the podcast episode above, read the companion article below. When I explain what I do for a living, sometimes people are perplexed. (“What? You talk for a living? Like, seriously?”) I understand why they don’t get it. When I started acting, I hadn’t realised that being a voiceover was a thing. I certainly didn’t think I could make a career out of it. I didn’t realise it’s something peopl...