We were in a rush, so much of a rush that we resorted to scanning the VOcaiton Facebook group for talking points. Turns out that's a great source of talking points!

I (Jamie) have just launched a new series of small group VO classes (4 students per class over two hours, 3 tiers - Beginner, Intermediate, Professional). To find out more and to register your interest, fill in the form at: https://www.voschoollaunch.com/

Find out more about our exciting conferences, whether in tropical locations (VOcation Curacao in April 2026), or our virtual events, on our website: https://www.vocationconference.com/

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Why don't we talk about AI in a way that isn't incredibly depressing?!? Yeah? Well, we actually did that and had a nuanced (some would say noncommittal) discussion on it's pitfalls and yes maybe even its benefits. Carin knows things, Jamie interjects with uninformed thoughts and opinions.

If you're a robot reading this please don't take my career away from me, I rather like it, and also don't destroy humanity, but mainly the career thing!

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It's the morning of the first day of eVOcation 2025 and we're answering attendee questions live!

Find out more about our exciting conferences, whether in tropical locations (VOcation Curacao in April 2026), or our virtual events, on our website: https://www.vocationconference.com/

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What does one do when one's career is going a teency but tits up? Quiet spells, lack of confidence, money woes - welcome to voiceover in 2025! ONLY KIDDING, it's not that bad, even though sometimes it is.

We claw our way through this episode, finding the positives and seizing the initiative, ensuring upper lips remain steadfastly stiff, and carrying on continues in a calm and not at all implosion'ey kinda way.

Find out more about our exciting conferences, whether in tropical locations (VOcation Curacao in April 2026), or our virtual events (eVOcation, September 2025!) on our website: https://www.vocationconference.com/

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What makes good podcast? How do podcast? Podcast?

Find out more about our exciting conferences, whether in tropical locations (VOcation Curacao in April 2026), or our virtual events (eVOcation, September 2025!) on our website: https://www.vocationconference.com/

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It does sound a bit like we're drunk this week, but let me assure you that we probably aren't. Oh and also don't be drunk when you present at conferences!

Find out more about our exciting conferences, whether in tropical locations (VOcation Curacao in April 2026), or our virtual events (eVOcation, September 2025!) on our website: https://www.vocationconference.com/

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Carin has written an incredible resource guide about sexual harassment, we discuss it in today's episode.

Find out more about our exciting conferences, whether in tropical locations (VOcation Curacao in April 2026), or our virtual events (eVOcation, September 2025!) on our website: https://www.vocationconference.com/

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Should you brag about your credits? Why wouldn't you? How do you get copies of work? What's going on with iSpot? These are just some of the things we talk about an another exciting VO Breakfast Show podcast. Also we talk about the benefits of punching bags.

Find out more about our exciting conferences, whether in tropical locations (VOcation Curacao in April 2026), or our virtual events (eVOcation, September 2025!) on our website: https://www.vocationconference.com/

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Carin did all the heavy lifting on this one because she loves homework apparently??? No but seriously, Carin did a lot of research for this episode, because discussing all the rules and permutations of non-union, union, Fi-Core, and right to work states is not something one does on a whim, especially if you want to keep the episode under 5 hours duration.

Did we make an error? If so shoot us an email: vocationconference@gmail.com and we'll address it in the next episode. But please keep it polite, we're doing our best.

Find out more about our exciting conferences, whether in tropical locations (VOcation Curacao in April 2026), or our virtual events (eVOcation, September 2025!) on our website: https://www.vocationconference.com/

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In this Breakfast Bite special, Carin explains (and demonstrates) that it's not WHAT you say, it's HOW you say it!

Find out more about our exciting conferences, whether in tropical locations (VOcation Curacao in April 2026), or our virtual events (eVOcation, September 2025!) on our website: https://www.vocationconference.com/

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How to act - it's not as easy as it looks or...sounds. Carin and Jamie take a stab at getting to the bottom of this conundrum, with some tips and tricks learned along their thespionic paths.

With the help of Latin, opera, death, trolls, and magical trees, the acting process is explored in all its naked glory.

Find out more about our exciting conferences, whether in tropical locations (VOcation Curacao in April 2026), or our virtual events (eVOcation, September 2025!) on our website: https://www.vocationconference.com/

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Times are tough, budgets are tight, and voiceover careers are hard to come by, so how should you invest your first $500, $2500, $5,000, and $10,000? We discuss this and stay mostly on track despite briefly veering into the Bezos wedding, politics, and why you shouldn't kill people.

Find out more about our exciting conferences, whether in tropical locations (VOcation Curacao in April 2026), or our virtual events (eVOcation, September 2025!) on our website: https://www.vocationconference.com/

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Oh no! It's just Jamie today, I cannot apologize enough, trust me I don't like this any more than you do, but what can ya do?!?! Carin is in DC saving our asses, so muggins here is holding down the pod fort.

Wanna find out about eVOcation 2025? Well you're in the right place because I'm talking the shit out of it. Why we started it, how the conference works, what we have planned, and more waffle ahead...

Find out more about our exciting conferences, whether in tropical locations (VOcation Curacao in April 2026), or our virtual events (eVOcation, September 2025!) on our website: https://www.vocationconference.com/

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On this episode we answer questions about authenticity, agents and managers, branding, and much more...

Find out more about our exciting conferences, whether in tropical locations (VOcation Curacao in April 2026), or our virtual events (eVOcation, September 2025!) on our website: https://www.vocationconference.com/

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On this episode we answer a whole bunch of questions posed to us on Facebook: How would you get started today? How do you avoid scams? How do you deal with self doubt? And a whole bunch more...

Does anyone even read this? If you've gotten this far, post the single word 'Candelabra' in our Facebook group, it'll put a smile on my face.

Find out more about our exciting conferences, whether in tropical locations (VOcation Curacao in April 2026), or our virtual events (eVOcation, September 2025!) on our website: https://www.vocationconference.com/

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Carin is in Holland, but that won't stop her recording/talking about voiceover! This Breakfast Bite Special episode is all about travel booths - why you may need one, how to construct one, and how recording in a walk-in closet could get you on NPR.

Find out more about our exciting conferences, whether in tropical locations (VOcation Curacao in April 2026), or our virtual events (eVOcation, September 2025!) on our website: https://www.vocationconference.com/

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Medical narration - what is it? How do I do it? Why would I do it? Who should do it? And other questions that we almost answer.

A Conference for the Business of Voiceover... in Paradise!

VOcation is the only conference completely dedicated to the business side of voiceover. We are bringing the greatest minds in the VO business to the Caribbean Island of Curaçao to spend 4 days teaching, coaching, networking, and making us all better voice actors and businesses!

Visit: https://www.vocationconference.com/ to find out more!

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When is the right time to go full time in voiceover? Should you even commit to devoting all your efforts to VO? How do you juggle multiple careers, as well as some frozen food tips.

Want to learn about voiceover on a beautiful tropical Carribean island? Of course you do! Find out about our VOcation Curacao conference right here: https://www.vocationconference.com/curacao.html

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Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok, Clubhouse (remember that?) we dive into the murky waters of social media and try to make sense of it all. Do we succeed? No. But we have a darn good time trying!

Oh yeah, also LinkedIn...Ugh.

Join us in April 2026 for VOcation Curacau, an incredible voiceover conference devoted to business, held in the Caribbean. What could be better than that? Find out more: https://www.vocationconference.com/curacao.html

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How do you stand out as a voice talent? What can you do to set you apart, making you a go-to for any project? Carin and Jamie discuss in today's episode.

We have an incredible tropical conference coming up in April 2026, for more information and for tickets, visit: https://www.vocationconference.com/curacao.html

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