Hey there, hero!

In another episode, I threaten you with harsh words if I ever catch you minimizing yourself.

And it’s not just in how you describe yourself, it’s specifically about how you set your fees.

And, of course, there’s a TED talk on this:

Casey Brown gave that talk over a decade ago, and it’s timeless. And she has two big takeaways that are so on point for performers like you that it’s as if she was vacationing in our heads.

How do you stack up in the self-worth conversation? How confident are you when setting your rates? Let me know in the comments below.

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Hey there, hero!

I was at a party a couple of years ago, and someone in our group was asked, “What do you do?”

In Los Angeles, it’s rare that the answer to that question isn’t “I’m an actor.”

In this case, the woman answered with a bit of a twist:

“I'm a bit of an actor."

Please don’t let me catch you saying this. That would be an issue.

And I’ve heard versions of that: "I dabble in audiobooks." "Occasionally, I write some stuff."

In this episode, I want to impress upon you that words do matter. You have every right to be proud. Try not to minimize yourself - be clear and precise. And own your life’s work and career choice.

How do you describe what you do? Do you find yourself less-than-ing yourself? Let me know in the comments below.

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Want to be a better VO talent, actor or author? Here’s how I can help you...

...become a VO talent (or a more successful one):
https://voheroes.com/start

...become an audiobook narrator on ACX (if you’re an actor or VO talent):
https://acxmasterclass.com/

...narrate your own book (if you’re an author):
https://narrateyourownbook.com/

...have the most effective pop filter (especially for VO talent):
https://mikesock.com/

...be off-book faster for on-camera auditions and work (memorize your lines):
https://rehearsal.pro/

...master beautiful audiobook and podcast audio in one drag and drop move on your Mac:
https://audiocupcake.com/

The VOHeroes Podcast is heroically built with:

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Hey there, hero!

Lagom is not “just OK.” It’s not “good enough for government work.”

It’s actually a cultural concept in Sweden that is really useful in lots of different ways.

In a nutshell, it means “not too much, not too little, but just right.”

Kinda like Goldilocks and her interaction with those three bears.

And we, as performers, can embrace lagom to help us try just a bit harder…

…and not get wrapped around the axle trying to be perfect.

Your thoughts on this? Does the concept of “just right” feel just right to you? Let me know in the comments below.

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Want to be a better VO talent, actor or author? Here’s how I can help you...

...become a VO talent (or a more successful one):
https://voheroes.com/start

...become an audiobook narrator on ACX (if you’re an actor or VO talent):
https://acxmasterclass.com/

...narrate your own book (if you’re an author):
https://narrateyourownbook.com/

...have the most effective pop filter (especially for VO talent):
https://mikesock.com/

...be off-book faster for on-camera auditions and work (memorize your lines):
https://rehearsal.pro/

...master beautiful audiobook and podcast audio in one drag and drop move on your Mac:
https://audiocupcake.com/

The VOHeroes Podcast is heroically built with:

BuddyBoss | LearnDash | DreamHost | SamCart | TextExpander | BuzzSprout