In part 2 of Racism in Voice Overs and Beyond, our guest moderator Sherri Pullum has the panel go beyond voice overs in talking about racism. Topics discussed are systemic racism; actionable steps to be a part of the solution; the most recent US presidential election and more. As with part 1, I invite you to listen with an open heart and mind. Brie…

We are living in a time where systemic racism can no longer be ignored, calling for a much needed conversation. As voice actors we are given the opportunity to ask ourselves how we are supporting black talent and why that's even important. As humans we are being given an opportunity to reexamine our beliefs and where those beliefs came from. On thi…

Hi Friends - Happy Thursday. Today I'm introducing you to my dear and talented friend, Sherri Pullum, founder of Pullum Productions. I asked Sherri to be my guest since she will be moderating an upcoming conversation on VO Stories titled "Racism in Voice Overs and Beyond". I feel you should get to know her and hear her intention - both for the epis…

Hi friends! Happy Thursday! VO Stories is back! This episode was recorded back in May, but this episode is still so relevant in these strange times of COVID. I'm talking with the down-to-earth and super smart Marc Scott, voice over talent and founder of the VO-preneur. As you listen to this episode ask yourself these questions: 1. How am I adapting…

Hi friends! Happy Thursday! Here's something I've been thinking about lately (and I know we're probably all doing A LOT of thinking in quarantine): redo's. If you think we need a redo in 2020, I should tell you about my 2019. So...with a little hesitation...here goes. In this week's episode of VO Stories- I get real and share how my own personal pa…

Hi friends! Happy Thursday! Wait - it is Thursday right? Today, I've got on a great guest for you. If you don't know him, you should! His name is J. Michael Collins. He's been at voiceovers for over 25 years, so he was the perfect person to talk to about how to navigate being a voiceover talent during this strange time. Many of you have questions -…

Hi friends! Happy Thursday (in case you've lost track - like me!)! I'm not sure about you - but I'm exhausted trying to balance it all. Being a working parent is one thing, but being a working parent while also teaching your child? Oh boy! So, I did what I always do in times like this - lean on you, my voiceover community. Today, I chat with Carrie…

Hi friends! Happy Thursday! Of course - it's not your typical Thursday. As you may know, we were set last week to continue talking about tech in voiceovers. But once I realized how much COVID-19 was impacting all of our lives, I had to regroup. I knew I wasn't comfortable operating like it was business as usual when our lives were being turned upsi…

Hi friends! Happy Thursday! It's our first guest of the new month, and he's hear to talk tech! This guest wears many hats; he's the owner of a studio, an audio engineer, a voiceover talent and teacher - John McClain! Listen in as John and I chat about the difference between sound proofing and sound control, plus hear his top three "musts" when sett…

Hi friends! Happy Thursday! I can't believe it's already March! Spring will be here before we know it and I, for one, am ready! With a new month, comes a new theme for me to explore on the podcast. This month's topic? Technology - as it relates to voiceovers, of course. Technology is the driving force in voiceovers; studios have it and need it, and…

Hi friends! Happy Thursday. Today, I introduce you to Sarah Von Bargen. She isn't exactly in voiceovers, but she's made a huge difference in my life, and her advice is definitely worth sharing. She started off as a blogger, and is now a coach and writer. Most importantly, Sarah is a MASTER at creating new habits - especially those that have to do w…

Hi friends! Happy Thursday. Welcome to part two of my interview with Maria Pendolino! She needs no introduction, of course, but in case you forgot, Maria is the QUEEN of negotiating. Today, she'll dive even deeper into questions we should ask potential clients, what kinds of internet voiceover opportunities are out there, and more! New episodes of …

Hi friends! Happy Thursday! I'm super pumped for today's guest - Maria Pendolino! She's kind of a girl crush of mine, so it's great that she's here for not just one, but TWO episodes! This week, listen in as I chat with this gracious woman about how she found her way to voiceovers, why she feels we need to negotiate with our clients, and so much mo…

Hi friends! Happy Thursday. A new month means a new theme! This month, I'm talking...MONEY! This month, we'll be talking about voiceover rates, knowing your personal worth and more. I'll be talking with experts in both voiceover and finance. With guests like Maria Pendolino and Sarah Van Bargen, you won't want to miss any of this month's episodes! …

Hi friends! Happy Thursday! Today, I chat with self described "nervous system expert" - life coach Michelle Colt. Listen in as Michelle talks about how she supports individuals in achieving goals, and ow she helps them get past their perceived limitations - all in the name of helping them to shine and live authentic lives! New episodes of VO Storie…

Hi friends! Happy Thursday! Do you contend with ADD - or even just a distracted mind? It can seem like a daunting task to figure out how to stay on focused and on track with your goals. Exercise builds your body, so there are things you can do to build your mind - even building your attention span! Take a listen as I talk you through how I help mys…

Happy Thursday, friends! You've almost definitely heard of today's guest. Let me give you some hints - she has over 75 TV and film credits, has been nominated for an Emmy, and currently has a recurring role on "Atypical" on Netflix. That's right - this week's guest is Wendy Braun! Listen in as I chat with Wendy about Actor Inspiration - an online s…

Happy Thursday, friends! I'm so excited to be in new yea. 2020 holds a lot of promise; I can feel it. With a new year, come some changes. This year, there will be monthly themes to VO Stories. This month's theme is: "New Year, New You". Keeping with that theme, today's podcast will talk about goals! Many of us abandon our goals in mid-February. How…

Hi there, friends! Happy Thursday. For my last podcast of 2019, I'm chatting goals! This is the time of year when people start to reflect on the goals they met during the past year, and begin to set goals for the new year - career goals, health goals...you name it. A book I read this summer, James Clear's "Atomic Habits" helped to give me some clar…

Hi friends! Happy Thursday. This week, I'm chatting with Tony Diaz. Tony is a talented audio engineer and a jack of all trades. He's done everything from ADR, sound design and everything in between. Listen in as he chats about his journey to audio engineering, what VO talent can do to have strong auditions, and so much more. New episodes of VO Stor…

Happy Thursday, friends! In today's episode, I chat about something that's probably relatable to most of you out there - something called overwhelm. Listen in as I talk about my recent experiences with overhwlem, as well as share some tips and tricks to jump out of overwhelm. New episodes of VO Stories, every Thursday.…

Happy Thursday, and Happy Halloween friends! This week, I'm chatting with THE voiceover power couple - Joan Baker and Rudy Gaskins. They both have enormous passion for what they do, as well as a genuine desire to help the voiceover community. Listen in as we chat about the location of their office, how they started their career and their conference…

Hi friends! Happy Thursday. It's the age old question - what do I need to be successful in voiceovers? In my opinion, you need something called conf-serverance. Yes, it's a made up word. Yes, it sounds silly. But it's the one thing (well - a perfect mix of two things) that I've found can bring ANYONE success in this industry. Listen in as I chat mo…

Happy Thursday! This week, I'm chatting with Melissa Moats - a true light and a wonderful resource in the voiceover community. Listen in on our chat and discover how a passion for commercials set her on the path to voiceovers, as well as how Melissa figured out how to market herself in the industry and build her brand. New episodes of VO Stories, e…

Happy Thursday! Today we're rounding out my discussion on the three C's. You may remember I have talked about connection and commercials. But today I talk about the third C - coaching! I firmly believe that working with the right coach can help you become a better performer and transform your career! Take a listen as I give some hints, tips and tri…

Another Thursday is upon us, and so is the beginning of October. How did this year go by so fast? This week, I chat with Jessica Blue, a voiceover actress and author. Listen in as we chat about how the power of intention has helped her in her career. Here's hoping this chat inspires you to finish out the year strong! New episodes of VO Stories, eve…

Happy Thursday, friends! Today, I hone in on the second of my three C's - commercials. In this episode, I explain why I think commercials are one of the three big C's in voiceovers. New episodes of VO Stories, every Thursday.Oleh Tina Zaremba

Hi friends! Happy Thursday. This week, I chat with who I like to call "The Queen Bee" of voiceovers - Debbe Hirrata. You may have heard her narrate the hit TNT show, Claws. This woman is my bonafide woman crush; she has done it all - from narrating shows to lending her voice to national commercials to everything in between. Listen in as we chat abo…

It's Thursday and today's episode of VO Stories dives into one of the three c's - CONNECTION. Do you find yourself able to deliver the perfect read note by note but can't explain how you truly feel about the copy; the read and that moment? Do you ever find yourself focused more on what is expected of you in the audition versus being totally in that…

Happy podcast day! Today, I'm chatting with Tim Friedlander, a super talented guy who has voiced everything from political spots to TV shows. Tim gets candid about his voiceover career and discusses finding a voiceover community and growing from his "failed" exxperiences. New episodes of VO Stories, every Thursday.…

Happy Thursday! In the true spirit of "back to school" time, I revisit some of the voiceover basics that have served as a foundation for my career in the industry. There are three basics that I'll be exploring today - connections, commercials and coaching. New episodes of VO Stories, every Thursday.Oleh Tina Zaremba

Happy Thursday, all! This week, I chat with Carin Gilfry and Jamie Muffet, founders of a new voiceover conference - VOcation. Having success in voiceovers is about more than just having a snazzy voice. Listen in to our chat as we discuss what talent need to understand about marketing and runnning a business to become successful. New episodes of VO …

Hi friends! Happy Thursday! Just because summer is wrapping up, doesn't mean that we don't have time for summer activities. Sun, fun...and some summer reading. Listen in as I chat about lessons learned from some of my two favorite books from this summer, "The Universe Has Your Back- Transform Fear to Faith" by Gabrielle Bernstein and "Atomic Habits…

Hi all! Happy Thursday! This week on the podcast, I chat with Corey Dissin. Over the the last 25 years, Corey has done it all. As the creator behind thousands of tv spots, web videos and radios pots, along with experience working with and casting voiceover talent, Cory has LOADS of valuable lessons to share. Listen in as we chat about how he became…

Hi friends - happy Thursday. On today's episode, I chat about having ADD. Trail and error can be frustrating when you're dealing what I sometimes refer to as "squirrel brain". With parents who were both in the field of psychology, they knew instantly what I was dealing with. Listen in as I talk about how I organize "Tina Z with ADD", and eight simp…

Happy podcast day! This week, I chat with Steve Fisher and Jodie Gottlieb about their show "Blind Date Me". Not only am I involved in this show, but it includes many other voiceover talent too! As you listen - consider these questions: - What am I doing to stretch myself in voiceovers and in life? - Do I have a creative project that needs nurturing…

Happy Thursday all! This week, I talk about some challenges I've experienced over the last few weeks. After getting sick, I felt so lost - but also so stressed and worried about losing everything in my career. But then a friend asked me a simple question, and it helped put everything into perspective for me. Listen in as I chat through my experienc…

Hi VO peeps! Happy Thursday. This week, I had the pleasure of talking to not one - but TWO people! I sat down for a chat with Chuck Duran and Stacey Aswad - hosts of VO Buzz Weekly on YouTube. Listen in as they describe how their show came to be, their favorite episode and the path to success in VO! New episodes of VO Stories, every Thursday.…

Hi friends! Happy Thursday. With Fathers Day on Sunday, I wanted to take some time to recognize to some cool voiceover dads I know and love. Similar to the Mothers Day episode from last month, I got some of my VO pals together to chat about how they balance it all - from careers to parenthood. These guys prove you really can have it all! New episod…

Hi friends! Happy Thursday and happy podcast day! This week I get personal and tell you a little bit about my relationship with words. Well, specifically one word - "freelance". Listen in as I describe how the word "freelance" impacted not just my career as a VO artist, but impacted the way I felt about myself. New episodes of VO Stories, every Thu…

Happy Thursday all! This week, I chat with Laura Goehrke - producer, director and improv genius! What I love about Laura is her realness- her sheer authenticity and willingness to share. Listen in as we chat about her path to becoming a producer, her battle with depression and much more! New episodes of VO Stories, every Thursday.…

Hey Friends! It's Thursday and today on VO Stories we're talking about a heated topic- voiceover rates! You'll not only hear my thoughts, but also from some other notable talent - like Steve Ket and Carrie Olsen. As you listen, think about the following questions; - How comfortable are you in negotiating rates? - Do you know the industry standard r…

Happy Thursday, all! This week, you are in for a treat! I'm talking with Chuck Duran, host of VO Weekly and owner of Demos That Rock. Listen in as we talk about his approach to produce demos an how he approaches branding! Keep your eyes peeled for a future episode where I chat with Chuck again. You won't want to miss it. VO Stories, new episodes, e…

Hi friends! Happy Thursday and happy podcast day! With Mother's Day on Sunday (along with my birthday), I just KNEW the topic of today's podcast. To celebrate mamas and especially voice over mamas, this episode looks at the balancing act of voiceovers and motherhood. You'll hear from a variety of VO mamas sharing their experiences, advice and funny…

Happy Thursday! On today's episode, I chat with Heather Costa. She has faced some pretty big challenges, and remains the epitome of optimism, perseverance and badassery. Listen in as we chat through her voiceover journey, and what advice she has on moving through life's challenges.Oleh Tina Zaremba

Hi and happy podcast day! This week, I'm talking about finding the truth int he copy - and in your life. I offer three tips to help you find your truth. Oh yeah - and I have some pretty awesome VO friends give some insight as well. If you're feeling lost in your career - or even in life - take a listen. You won't regret it.…

Happy Thursday and happy podcast day! "VO Stories" isn't just the name of this podcast but what we strive to discover- the stories of various individuals that touch the voiceover world. I believe through story we not only learn but feel what so many of us desire...connection. Today's episode features casting director Jen Rudin. I took so many golde…

Hi VO friends! Happy Thursday, aka new podcast day! This week, I'm talking about self-doubt - you know, that feeling that constantly nags at you and causes a whole slew of questions? Am I good enough? Do they even like me? Did I mess up? Listen in as I chat through self-doubt and my three keys to helping reign in my own self-doubt - even after 15 y…

Hi all and happy Thursday! This week, I chat with the always delightful Ramon de Ocampo, who has narrated over 150 audio books! If this is the aspect of voiceovers that you're interested in, then this is the episode for you! Listen in as Ramon and I chat about his VO journey, how he stays mentally and physically well, and so much more! New episodes…

Hi all, Happy Thursday! This week's podcast is about resilience and resiliency. I'm guilty of it - being so serious and moping when things didn't go the way I hoped. Being resilient and keeping your spirits up during those VO "valleys" is vastly important. Listen in as I chat through my experiences with resilience and see what some of my VO friends…