Send us a text Audiobooks! They're longer than commercials! And you know what that means . . . more chances for mistakes! Lynn Norris joins Stacey and Christy to talk about the art of narrating audibooks, and some mistakes she's made along the way. We also talk about VAForVO, the business she started along with Brigid Reale and Miranda Ellis. Check…

Send us a text Planning on attending a VO conference? Maybe it’s your first one and you’re a little nervous? Never fear! Stacey and Christy are joined by their good friend Jenn Henry as they discuss conference tips of all kinds, and maybe even share a conference mistake or two. Check out Jenn’s amazing work at https://www.jennhenrycreatives.com/ An…

Send us a text And we're back! This week we have the amazingly talented, humble and generous Graeme Spicer. We discuss mistakes of ALL kinds. Mistakes with clients, with celebrities, with our own self confidence. There is so much to learn here. Have a listen, then go and check out Graeme's work at https://www.graemespicer.com Intro and outro by Vin…

Send us a text After an unintentional hiatus, Stacey and Christy return to talk about what they've learned in year one of their podcasting careers, mistakes new and old, and things to look forward to in the future. Intro and outro by Vince Eury - https://www.vinceeury.com/ The song "My Own Mistake," © 2023, written by Christy Spadafore, performed b…

Send us a text Jenn Henry joins Stacey and Christy to share her experiences, wisdom, skin care tips, and so much more. What else can be said? She's an absolute treasure. Check out her work at https://www.jennhenrycreatives.com Intro and outro by Vince Eury - https://www.vinceeury.com/ The song "My Own Mistake," © 2023, written by Christy Spadafore,…

Send us a text When it comes to taking advice, who should you pay attention to? Luke Trusty joins Stacey and Christy to talk about that very thing! Check out Luke's work here: https://www.luketrusty.com/ Intro and outro by Vince Eury - https://www.vinceeury.com/ The song "My Own Mistake," © 2023, written by Christy Spadafore, performed by Christy S…

Send us a text Self-advocacy. It's not always easy, but it's oh so important. How do you know when to speak up? Diana Wilde joins Stacey and Christy to talk about why sticking up for yourself is so vital, what can happen when you don't, and how even that mistake can eventually lead to a new and exciting path. Check out Diana's work at https://diana…

Send us a text It's good to learn from the experiences of others. But is doing what has worked for them always the best thing for your own career? And when it comes to online casting sites - also known as the pay-to-plays - how do you determine the best course of action when just about every voice actor has their own opinions about them? Tom Dheere…

Send us a text Confidence is a good thing. But is it possible to have too much of it? And what happens if you do? The amazingly talented Alaina Wis visits with Stacey and Christy to share her experience on her journey to a successful career in voiceover. Check out Alaina's work in VO, musical theatre and film at https://www.alainawis.com/ Intro and…

Send us a text The wonderfully entertaining Adam Bullock joins Stacey and Christy this week to discuss his mistakes in the world of VO - like, how rushing into things can cost you money, and how you should always make sure you're having fun with the work. He also shares some of the things he's learned in https://www.bergersreelsla.com/ Check out Ad…

Send us a text Why do we talk ourselves out of doing the things we really want to do? And why do we convince ourselves we always have to be so very practical? Megan Selke joins Christy And Stacey in this episode to discuss the mistake - ahem, learning opportunity, of making the sensible decision. Along with what can happen when you finally . .don’t…

Send us a text VO is exciting! It just is. And you can't wait to start your career. But - can you start too soon? Andrew Morrison joins Christy and Stacey to discuss this very thing. And coffee. We talk about coffee. And direct marketing. And all sorts of things. Seriously, this guy is a gem. Andrew Morrison is a two time award nominated voice over…

Send us a text We've all heard the phrase, "Fix It In Post." But is it really the cure-all solution that we hope it is? Filmmaker Brian Cutter joins Christy and Stacey this week to talk about cameras and actors and backgrounds and what happens when the combination of those things goes awry. Oh, and there are jazz hands and laughter and a good time …

Send us a text Stacey and Christy are back for another season of "My Own Mistake." Join them on this episode as they relive the ups and down - but mostly ups - all ups, really - of attending the One Voice Conference as sponsors. We reminisce about season one, talk about our plans for season two, and share a few mishaps from the past few months. Vis…

Send us a text They say timing is everything. So what happens when your timing is off? It's the season finale, and Melique Berger - aka Mrs. Pancakes!- joins us to talk about that very scenario. Learn more about Melique's incredible career at https://meliqueberger.com/ And if you want to know more about her coaching services, visit https://www.berg…

Send us a text When opportunity comes knocking, you've got to answer! But is there such a thing as answering too soon? Torian Brackett joins Christy and Stacey to talk about about his mistake and what he learned from the experience. There may also be talk of Vespas and musical theater! Wow, has this guy done a lot of great work. Check out Torian's …

Send us a text You want to do well in your business. You work hard for the opportunity to grow. But is there such a thing as too much, too soon? Roshelle Simpson - voice actor and singer extraordinaire - joins the podcast to talk about mistakes in her life as a chef and in VO. Do yourself a favor and check out Roshelle's website at https://www.rosh…

Send us a text When you’re a small business owner, it can sometimes feel like you’re all on your own. So how do you find community? And how do you even admit that you need one? Jessica Mathison joins the podcast this week to share her mistake, and what she’s learned about the importance and joy of sharing the journey with others. Check out Jessica’…

Send us a text How do you feel about promoting yourself? Love it or hate it, sometimes it's necessary. How much is too much? Or not enough? Voice actor and self proclaimed audio nerd George Nowik joins Christy and Stacey to talk about his mistake, the challenges of talking about yourself, and so much more. Check out George's work at https://georgen…

Send us a text Christy and Stacey are joined by the extraordinary Jane Beverley. Not only does she share a mistake, she shares some very sage wisdom about taking care of oneself, in all phases of life. Listen to Jane's voiceover work at https://www.janebeverleyvo.com/ And be sure to check out her YouTube channel, featuring her marvelous poetry read…

Send us a text So people have told you that you have a nice voice, and hey, maybe you should get into voiceover! What to do next? Find out this week as Stacey and Christy are joined by voice actor Bill Larson. Not only does he share his own mistake, but we learn about the genre of audio description and Bill's experience with it. Check out Bill's wo…

Send us a text We've all heard the advice to be your "authentic self." But what does that mean, really? Stacey and Christy welcome this week's guest, Amory Hokulani, as she shares her mistake, her authentic self, and how one led to the other. Intro and outro voiced by Vince Eury. Theme song written by Christy Spadafore and performed by Christy Spad…

Send us a text We are so very excited about our next guest, Amory Hokulani! Intro and outro by Vince Eury - https://www.vinceeury.com/ The song "My Own Mistake," © 2023, written by Christy Spadafore, performed by Christy Spadafore and Stacey Kimble. Got questions or comments? Email us at Info@MyOwnMistake.com…

Send us a text In this episode we welcome our first guest, fellow voice actor Vince Eury! As a former Navy jazz balladeer, the voice-over genre was a natural transition in Vince's career. His deep, rich voice is memorable and lends itself well to a variety of roles. Plus, he's just a great guy! One who's good enough to share his mistake with us, as…

Send us a text In which we talk about our next episode and our first guest, the wonderful Vince Eury! Intro and outro by Vince Eury - https://www.vinceeury.com/ The song "My Own Mistake," © 2023, written by Christy Spadafore, performed by Christy Spadafore and Stacey Kimble. Got questions or comments? Email us at Info@MyOwnMistake.com…

Send us a text Stacey and Christy kick off the podcast by talking about just a few of the mistakes they themselves have made. What happened? Why? And can anything be learned from them? Listen and find out! Intro and outro by Vince Eury - https://www.vinceeury.com/ The song "My Own Mistake," © 2023, written by Christy Spadafore, performed by Christy…

Send us a text Intro and outro by Vince Eury - https://www.vinceeury.com/ The song "My Own Mistake," © 2023, written by Christy Spadafore, performed by Christy Spadafore and Stacey Kimble. Got questions or comments? Email us at Info@MyOwnMistake.comOleh Christy Spadafore and Stacey Kimble