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Podcasting Might Be The Career Move
You Didn’t Know You Needed
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By Paulette Victor Lifton, June 29, 2025
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Being a working voice actor means finding new ways to stay creative, make connections, building a sustainable career and evolving with the times. If you’ve ever considered starting a podcast but weren’t sure where to begin, you’re not alone. And you might be more ready than you think.
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Podcasting may not seem like the obvious next step for a VO artist, but it’s actually a natural fit. Think about it, you’re comfortable telling stories, and chances are, you’ve got something to say. A podcast gives you the space to do just that. It’s also a way of building your brand, and deepening your connection to the community you serve. If you’ve ever wanted to create your own content, share your experiences, or simply have more control over your artistic voice, podcasting is worth a serious look.
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The idea can start small. A single conversation. A story you’ve always wanted to tell. An interest or niche you care deeply about. As voice actors, we spend so much of our time bringing someone else’s words to life. Podcasting offers something radically different: the chance to show up as yourself, without needing permission, casting, or approval. That’s not only empowering, but it’s also creatively liberating.
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And guess what? You already have many of the tools you need: mic technique, studio setup, vocal control, and the ability to tell a compelling story. What podcasting adds is the opportunity to turn those tools inward and ask: What do I have to say? Who might benefit from hearing it?
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You don’t need to be perfect. You don’t need to have all the answers. And you definitely don’t need a high-end production team. What you do need is a space to speak freely, a willingness to learn as you go, and the courage to be a little vulnerable.
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From a career standpoint, podcasting can open doors. It can lead to new connections, coaching opportunities, live events, collaborations, and unexpected visibility. Some actors find that their podcast becomes a calling card, proof of their unique voice, expertise, and personality. Others simply use it as a place to connect, reflect, and give back to a community that often operates behind the scenes.
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Equally important, it’s a way to stay active during slow periods. When the auditions dry up or the bookings slow down, your podcast is still there. It’s your platform, your passion, on your terms.
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Here are a few ideas to get started:
– Interview your peers or mentors
– Share behind-the-scenes insights from your journey
– Explore the business of VO through your own lens
– Talk about craft, creativity, identity, or industry trends
– Highlight underrepresented voices in your field
– Bring to life something you’re passionate about
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The point isn’t to be the next big podcast. The point is to create something that is meaningful to you, and that may just be meaningful to others too.
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So, if you’ve been searching for a creative outlet, a way to reconnect with your purpose, or simply a place to stretch your voice in a new direction, podcasting could be the door you’ve been waiting to open.
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Because your voice is more than a tool for character or commercial work. It’s your story. Your wisdom. Your spark. And somebody is out there waiting to hear it. ♦♦♦
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Paulette Victor Lifton, MPSE
Oracle Sound & Voice
Voice Masters: The Art of Voice
Producer / Casting & Voice Director / Sound Supervisor / Demo Producer / Voice Acting Coach
310-383-2083 c.
paulette.lifton@gmail.com
MPSE – TV Board of Directors
https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulettelifton/
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0896139/
With 2 Emmys for her work on Penguins of Madgascar & Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness, and noms on SpongeBob Squarepants and Blue Eyed Samurai, Paulette knows what it takes to make an animated series come to life. Getting her start in some wacky family films, she wrote & directed two which premiered on HBO Family and Showtime. She has worked closely with DisneyToon, MTV/Mike Judge, DreamWorks, Nickelodeon, Netflix & Fox on numerous animated series and features. Co-Producer on the Netflix series Spy Kids: Mission Critical (from the Robert Rodriquez’s film franchise) She was also responsible for The Weinstein Co. animation department from their launch including adapting/writing, casting, and voice directing dozens of films and series including dubbing of their entire library. She has produced the toy merchandising deals for the Transformers and casts and voice directs anime series for Amazon Prime. In 2020 she Co-Founded Voice Masters: The Art of Voice to train and mentor the voice acting community. In 2024 she won a SOVAS award for best Podcast Host for Tales from the Booth, a podcast that gives insight to the voice over community. Ms. Lifton is currently serving on the Board of Directors for the Motion Pictures Sound Editors Guild.
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From the Society of Voice Arts and Sciences
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