VO BOSS

Did you know there are over 47 million books listed on Amazon, but only 300,000 of them are listed on Audible? More audiobooks means more accessibility for blind and disabled people. Anne and special guest Ali Zia Khan, founder of Scribe Audio, talk about how AI is transforming the audiobook industry in this episode in the AI and Voice series. Scribe Audio is using AI and working voice actors to expand the audiobook market. According to Ali, human voices aren’t going anywhere! Listen to this episode to learn more about how you can use new technology to create passive income. Make AI work for you! More at: https://voboss.com/voice-and-ai-scribe-audio

Synthetic voices are here to stay, but they can’t replace the human connection. For this episode in the AI and Voice series, husband/wife dynamic duo Simone Kliass and Jason Bermingham join Anne to talk about digital voice technologies and the new opportunities for voiceover artists. Anne bonds with these fellow tech lovers as they discuss the perceived “tech threat” of AI, ethics, and why it’s important to “go with the flow.” Do you need a reminder of how good you are? Listen to this episode to be inspired, remember why your talent is special, and get ideas to work with the evolving market and diversify your business like a BOSS. About Simone: Voiceover specialist and XR researcher, Simone Kliass is the creator and curator of Pixel Voice, Brazil's leading voiceover conference. As a founding member and VP of the Brazilian X-reality association XRBR, Simone has given talks on XR as well as on voice branding at SXSW. Simone hosts Brazil's leading virtual reality event, acts as lead ambassador for Women in Voice, and is also the vocal identity of the São Paulo International Airport, LATAM Airlines, and SKY Pay TV. About Jason: Jason Bermingham is an American voice artist and producer who specializes in English-language narration for the Latin American market. Based in São Paulo, he has consulted on Emmy-winning films, coached for Oscar-nominated directors, organized Brazil's leading voiceover event, and contributed to the premier audio-tech magazine Sound on Sound. He has given talks and workshops at SXSW, Rio2C, HackTown, Path, and Pixel Show. More at: https://voboss.com/voice-and-ai-new-opportunities

In this episode, Anne welcomes special guest Paul Stefano to talk about using AI voices to your advantage, licensing, and working with ethical companies. Paul ― a voice talent and co-host of the VO Meter Podcast ― talks to the BOSSES about how to approach AI and use your synthetic voice to benefit your business. Did you know there may come a time when AI could help track unauthorized use of voices? AI is here to stay. Flexibility and the ability to pivot are essential skills for successful entrepreneurs. Listen to these BOSSES and get inspired to think of ways to grow your business in our evolving industry. More at: https://voboss.com/voice-and-ai-business-benefits

What if you could use AI to generate passive income? Special guest Rolf Veldman ― CEO of Voice123 ― joins Anne to talk about the state of AI and voiceover and to reveal findings from Voice123’s research on customer-driven AI. These studies are helping lead the way to predict AI’s impact on the VO industry. Anne and Rolf share ideas about what AI means for various VO genres and other forces driving change. Want some valuable insight? Listen to this discussion to ensure you’re delivering what clients need and know how to market your business like a #VOBOSS. More at: https://voboss.com/voice-and-ai-voice-123

Do you have a plan B for your voiceover business? Now is the time to up your acting game so a robot can never replace you! Anne welcomes the dynamic duo of Nic Redman and Leah Marks, hosts of the longest-running, most-listened-to voiceover podcast in the UK! These three BOSSES talk about how to make yourself indispensable as a voice actor and how to advocate for proper AI voice regulation More at: https://voboss.com/voice-and-ai-plan-b

A revolution in the voice industry has begun. In this episode in the AI series, Anne welcomes Hugh Edwards, CEO of Gravy For The Brain, who has produced and directed over 40 AI voice projects. If you think AI means fewer jobs for voice actors, you'll want to listen to this conversation. With more companies creating AI voices, VO is also evolving. Learn why AI is an opportunity to grow your business like a #VOBOSS.  More at: https://voboss.com/voice-and-ai-voice-evolution

In this episode of the VO Boss AI series, Anne welcomes Sam Ufret from Lotas Productions in New York City, and Judy Fossum, a voice talent who has worked in the AI voice realm. Anne, Sam, and Judy discuss producing AI voices, fair compensation, and defining the standards of AI voices. Listen to this stimulating conversation to learn how talent can work with AI to make sure you’re part of shaping this evolving industry. More at: https://voboss.com/voice-and-ai-inside-ai-production

Calling all “sonic talent” to the negotiation table! In this episode in the AI and Voice series, Anne welcomes two special guests to discuss the vital topic of contracts and negotiation ― Jim Kennelly, owner of Lotas Productions in New York City, and Nicholas Sawka ― Chief of Operations at Voice Spark. Learn how the AI industry is developing, how it can enhance your voiceover business, and why you should be excited about its potential. Is your VO business tech-forward? Make sure you’re on the leading edge of technology like a #VOBOSS! More at:https://voboss.com/voice-and-ai-development-negotiations

For this episode in her AI and Voice series, Anne welcomes special guests Ahmed Bouzid, founder and CEO of Witlingo, and Shymala Prayaga, founder of Digital Assistant Academy. These three BOSSES talk ethics, protecting your sonic brand, and AI best practices. Learn ways to use AI to expand your VO business More at: https://voboss.com/voice-and-ai-ethics

For this episode in the Voice and AI Series, Anne welcomes Ryan Steelberg, co-founder and president of Veritone (an artificial intelligence tech company). The two talk about Veritone’s new product: Marvel.ai and how voiceover artists can harness their superpowers with their own AI voice. Have you considered how you might license your AI voice to a third party and receive compensation? Listen to learn how to use the technology to boost your income like a #VOBOSS.   More at: https://voboss.com/voice-and-ai-marvel-ai-with-ryan-steelberg/