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The VOHeroes Podcast

David H. Lawrence XVII

248 episodes

1 day ago

Hey there, hero! I just got a really convenient, healthy, awesome phrase dropped in my lap. It immediately made sense, and helped me soothe any anguish I have (not much, but it rears its ugly head from time to time) about the uncertainty of our business. And maybe it will help you, too...at a number of levels: decoupling the result from the process of auditioning or spec writing, giving yourself permission to love all parts of the pursuit and more. After you hear it in the episode (hint: it's...

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Hey there, hero! I just got a really convenient, healthy, awesome phrase dropped in my lap. It immediately made sense, and helped me soothe any anguish I have (not much, but it rears its ugly head from time to time) about the uncertainty of our business. And maybe it will help you, too...at a number of levels: decoupling the result from the process of auditioning or spec writing, giving yourself permission to love all parts of the pursuit and more. After you hear it in the episode (hint: it's...

Show more...

Performing Arts,

Entrepreneurship

Episodes (20/248)

The VOHeroes Podcast

13256: Expect Nothing. Enjoy Everything.

Hey there, hero! I just got a really convenient, healthy, awesome phrase dropped in my lap. It immediately made sense, and helped me soothe any anguish I have (not much, but it rears its ugly head from time to time) about the uncertainty of our business. And maybe it will help you, too...at a number of levels: decoupling the result from the process of auditioning or spec writing, giving yourself permission to love all parts of the pursuit and more. After you hear it in the episode (hint: it's...

1 day ago

4 minutes

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13255: Treat Showbiz With All The Suspicion It Deserves

Hey there, hero! One of our most famous and revered actors used the title of this podcast as the answer to a question asked of him by an industry rag. The question was, “What’s the most valuable lesson you’ve learned about the business you’re in?” I want to drill down on this, and why, even if you’re not at Brian Cox’s level of notoriety yet, you should learn from this statement as well. Ever feel this way about the second oldest profession in the world? Let me know in the comments below. REQ...

1 week ago

3 minutes

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13254: Content: The More Personal, The More Universal

Hey there, hero! Early in my career in radio, I thought the more inclusive and general I was with my on-air content, the more people I’d attract. I learned that having the audacity to bring my own very personal sensibilities to everything I do was a much better approach. Just being me was the more attractive and authentic thing to do. It didn’t make everyone happy, but it was the path to truth in performance. It’s also a hell of a lot easier to make my stories completely my own, rather than t...

2 weeks ago

5 minutes

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13253: How To Have A Healthy Relationship With Ratings And Reviews

Hey there, hero! The audience is listening (and watching and reading). And social media and review sites allow them to criticize, rate and review your artwork. And there are always outspoken members of the audience who have things to say. And they aren’t always respectful or constructive. Sometimes, they are downright aiming to hurt you. I have my own approach to ratings and reviews - I pick and choose the reviews I pay attention to (the positive reviews) and the ones I ignore (the negative r...

3 weeks ago

7 minutes

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13252: The Simple Math Around Taking A Shot

Hey there, hero! So you want to try something new, or do something you’ve never done before, or finally get off your keester and create the first of something. You might not realize how infinitely powerful that action is. And I do mean infinite. I checked, and did so with people who are better at math than I am. There’s a concept called “delta.” The delta of something is the difference between two approaches: if something is twice as good as something else, than the delta is 100%, or two time...

4 weeks ago

4 minutes

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13251: How I Easily Add A Full Body Shot To My On-Camera Audition Slates

Hey there, hero! Sometimes, a little thing can be a puzzler, and can be annoying, and when you figure out how to solve it, can be a bit embarrassing. For years, I didn’t enjoy the notion of shooting a vertical full body shot for my on-camera self-tape auditions… …until I did. I stopped being so precious about it, and made it easy. And gave casting directors exactly what they want: a look at me, head to toe. In this episode, I show you how I do it. (And if you usually listen to the audio versi...

1 month ago

3 minutes

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13250: The Doubly Wonderful Week Of Ms. Karen Merritt

Hey there, hero! If you don’t know by now, one of my favorite hobbies is to brag on my VOHeroes Pro clients. (Given how real the struggle is to be a professional performer, and how we constantly have to manage our mindset when we inevitably don’t get the gig, each win is a savory morsel of delight.) Everytime that happens, I get a little giddy. I can’t lose. I always win. It makes me happy inside. And when the joy of success is layered twice over, it’s even better. Karen Merritt is a Lifetime...

1 month ago

17 minutes

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13249: How Hard Can This Be?

Hey there, hero! Ever notice how some people look at acting, voice over or writing and think it’s a snap… …and not that hard to do? I had an aunt that would make snide comments like “Oh, I could do that. Who would think that’s so difficult?” She would say that phrase to make others feel small. And, likely, to try and make herself feel better about herself…and her life choices. In this episode, we’re going to look at just how hard being an artist can be… …and how the best at their craft make i...

1 month ago

5 minutes

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13248: The One Car You Cannot Learn To Drive In

Hey there, hero! To get from here to there, to move forward (or even, sometimes, backwards), we need to be in a state of motion. Not standing still, but rather moving toward our goal. That sometimes takes bravery. Like when you were first behind the wheel in driver’s ed class (for those of you who grew up in NYC, you’re excused - we’ll see you next time). Pure terror. But you got moving. And that’s what you need to do to “figure it out as you go,” as opposed to the perceived safety of not mov...

1 month ago

4 minutes

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13247: André De Shields: Three Rules Of Life

Hey there, hero! The Broadway actor André De Shields has quietly made a stunning career out of performing on one of the most exclusive sets of stages in the world, and although he’s a Emmy-, Grammy- and Tony-award winning actor, he’s not a household name… https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/André_De_Shields …but De Shields’ recently-publicized three rules of life ought be memorized and put to use by everyone. Who knows? They might make the world a whole lot better of a place to be. After you hear t...

2 months ago

3 minutes

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13246: Hat, Haircut Or Tattoo?

Hey there, hero! Permanence. Import. Outcomes. Results. We make lots of decisions, and we talk a lot about the size of those small, medium and large decisions - but another way of looking at them is…permanence. The long lasting results of all those decisions, if any. The effectiveness of a decision that makes for real change. But instead of size, what about potency? What about import? What about the long-term permanence of your decisions? I found a really awesome way of looking at the effect ...

2 months ago

5 minutes

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13245: A 45 Minute 10K Takes You Just As Far As A 90 Minute 10K Does

Hey there, hero! Math. Some people love it, and some people scratch their head over it. But this particular math concept is simple: distance is distance, no matter how much time it takes. In a race, the fastest contestants usually win. But the work we pursue and reach for? It’s not a race. So there’s no medal for getting there faster. In fact, it might be better to take your time: you’ll miss less. You might even enjoy the run a bit more. But you have to be at peace with the fact that it’s no...

2 months ago

4 minutes

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13244: What’s The One Rookie Mistake You Wish You Hadn’t Made?

Hey there, hero! Looking back at when you were just starting out with something can be heartwarming and lovely as you reflect on how far you’ve come. Or, it can be regretful and cringeworthy, as you think about the rookie mistakes you might have made. My answer was a simple one - I spent too much on very expensive potential solutions: on gear, software, courses - and I doubt I was ready for any of it, because I didn’t have the preparation needed to understand how to benefit from some of those...

2 months ago

5 minutes

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13243: Trevor Says There’s Nothing Quite As Satisfying As This

Hey there, hero! Sometimes, the most casual comments can be the most powerful. The moments of conversation that are the least charged can sometimes be monumental. I had one of those moments in a recent co-working session with Coach Trevor Algatt (long time collab and member of the VOHeroes and Narrate Your Own Book coaching squad). And I have a sneaking suspicion that what he had to say (about a...bag) might just land with a bang for you as well. What’s been the most casual takeaway from a co...

3 months ago

4 minutes

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13242: Survey: How Is AI Actually Affecting You?

Hey there, hero! We’re a few years in on the AI onslaught. No doubt, you have had thoughts on this, both as an artist and as a lover of art. And, I’d be surprised if your thoughts haven’t changed and become more informed and nuanced over the years. I’d love to know what those thoughts currently are. Scroll down and let me know how you currently view AI and synthetic media when it comes to your work as an artist…as well as your enjoyment and consumption of art. Some thought starters: - D...

3 months ago

3 minutes

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13241: Acceptable Excuses

Hey there, hero! So there’s that thing you don’t want to do. That task that seems insurmountable, that conversation that seems uncomfortable, that project that seems confusing and messy. So you put it off. What do you tell yourself to justify your procrastination? It’s OK…sometimes there’s a really good reason to delay things. And sometimes…there’s just avoidance. And maybe, even fear. What are the different common things you tell yourself? How does your reasoning change, and stay healthy? Le...

3 months ago

4 minutes

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13240: The View Changes Once You Start Walking

Hey there, hero! Along the lines of what I've mentioned in the past, the rules change as our journey progresses, a hiker once said a version of the title of this episode. The scenery is going to be different as you move through your trek. The same thing happens for us as writers, actors and voice talent. You start off with a set of rules and scenery as a beginner that will be very different from the set of rules and scenery you'll be following and see as you get better and better at what you ...

3 months ago

4 minutes

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13239: Just Pick One.

Hey there, hero! Sometimes, it’s not just A or B, one or the other. You can often be presented with and virtually frozen in place by a stunning and varied array of options in life, and if you’re confused by all the choices, that overwhelm can be paralyzing. We can spend so much time trying to be safe…to be correct…to make no mistakes. And that can lead to not making any choice at all. Think of all the things you might have missed in life by inaction, the interesting twists and turns your life...

4 months ago

3 minutes

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13238: What Meditation, Driving and Task Management Have In Common

Hey there, hero! “Return to the breath.” It’s a common phrase that helps you get back to your center when you’re meditating or doing any sort of calming technique. We self correct when driving as well - watching the wheel, making gentle movements on the wheel to stay in our lane. And we can use this minor adjustment technique in other areas in life, including staying on task as we move through the day, and staying gracefully focused on our task list… …as opposed to all the email/social media/...

4 months ago

7 minutes

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13237: Thank You For Letting Me Help You Tell Stories

Hey there, hero! I just want to take a moment to tell you how grateful I am to be a part of your journey, and to say thank you for giving me the opportunity to be part of your storytelling support crew. That’s pretty much it. I’m just thankful. And here’s a link to Kindra Hall’s Stories That Stick (I highly recommend this audiobook - she’s amazing and will also make you a better storyteller): https://amzn.to/45s4yrg Thoughts on all this? Let me know in the comments below. REQUEST: Please join...

4 months ago

3 minutes