A Behind The Scenes look…
Forgive me, dear reader, as I recycle an article I just wrote on LinkedIn. I feel it actually relevant over here (and even considered restructuring it to ONLY live over here) but, as I am trying to build my brand, it’s important that I post weekly on my BUSINESS LINKEDIN PROFILE – If you use…
I’m Back and Better Than Ever!
Wow. Two Years? It’s been 2 years since I’ve sat down and journaled what has happened in my life. In some aspects, nothing has changed. But in other ways, everything has. I promise, I won’t be spending this whole post speaking in riddles. Let’s start with the actionable items to update. I left the Legal…
Absent but not Idle
It’s been a solid year since I’ve posted on my blog; June 30, 2019. Next week I turn 34 and I’ve been contemplating my accomplishments and the areas in which I still need to grow. Now, it should be said that this blog will never again see the regular weekly or monthly posting I had…
The Memories We Share
I’ve been in a very contemplative mood lately; I think it’s a mix of where I am in my life and the media I consume. But a recent personal trip got me thinking and I wanted to share it. People always say that those on their death bed always wish they had spent more time…
Change is Inevitable
“I’m going to write about whatever I want from now on”…. proceeds to stop writing. Yes, I know I’ve been quite absent. Honestly, a part of me debates whether I should continue with a blog. I do like writing and I think if I continue, samples might be able to be used in the future for…
My Roots are Showing: Plans Change and that’s Okay
“Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don’t resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.” ― Lao Tzu Wow, super deep way to start this blog off! I wanted to help settle you into the mindset of today’s post. Spoiler: it’s…
VO Atlanta – Investment or Indulgence?
It’s that time of year again, when so many talented people gather on my block. Yes, VO Atlanta 2019 happened March 28th-31st! And yet again, I did not attend. Why? The Simple answer is that I do not believe that the potential justifies the investment. “Oh here we go” you’re thinking, “Cynical, anti-social Cari was…
It all Started…
There is an ongoing debate about how to get the best audio recording. Most would agree that it is a bit subjective, determined by the person’s specific vocal tone and how it is received by each microphone. You could probably spend an entire week investigating which setup would work best for you and still come…
Life Update; no, really!
First off – Happy St. Patrick’s Day to you! Fun fact, I have a bit of Irish in me (hence the green-hazel eyes and fair skin!) Did you know that the “Luck of the Irish” came about during the gold rush? The most successful miners were of Irish descent (1)! Although, around the same time…
ˈdī(ə)rē – noun; a book in which one keeps a daily record of events and experiences.
I have two confessions to make. First, I have always been horrible with keeping a diary. Even as a child, I could never keep up with a journal for more than a few days unless I was cataloging something specific, like the declining health of my late dog, Fiori. But thoughts and emotions? Not so…
Let’s Spill The Tea
THIS BLOG POST HAS BEEN MADE INTO A YOUTUBE VIDEO; CLICK HERE TO WATCH! As hinted at in last’s week’s post, there are some VO rules that are timeless. Staying Hydrated is probably one of the top, basic concepts. Now, Daily Disclaimer Dosage – Water is King. Straight H20 is the best option for you.…
Okay… But Why?
The strangest thing happened to me this week. As you might recall, I had written a blog last week about distinguishing between a ‘Career’ and a ‘Hobby’. It’s a decision I found myself continually making over the years (Dedicate the time it deserves or Be able to pay rent every month) and I felt almost…
Distinguishing a Career from a Hobby
THIS BLOG POST HAS BEEN UPDATED AND TRANSFORMED INTO A YOUTUBE VIDEO; CLICK HERE TO WATCH! Hello, Lovely Readers! As I try to re-define what this blog is (yet again), I wanted to take a moment to indulge in a topic that many a Voice Artist have discussed. They might have said it in harsher…
Guess Who’s Back?
Guess Who’s Back? Well, in actuality, I never really left. But I have admittedly been absent. It’s not that I didn’t want to write. In fact, I often thought about this blog and longed to voice my opinions no one asked for into the endless void that is the internet. But I stopped myself. Partially…
What’s the Alternative?
“Don’t waste your time with explanations: people only hear what they want to hear.” ― Paulo Coelho August 12th, 2018; almost exactly two months to this day. That is how long I have gone without writing when for the most of 2018 I had been writing fairly regularly on a weekly basis. I’ve been busy.…
The Perspective
A very minor but very humbling thing happened to me recently. You see, I’ve been listening to “How To Make Friends and Influence People” by Dale Carnegie on audiobook as I make my daily drives and I’d realized my perspective on the idea of Networking through Social Media was perhaps, a bit off. I thought…
Two Small Letters, One Foundational Truth.
B. U. “Be Yourself; everyone else is already taken.” – Oscar Wilde This very basic concept is something that…
Necessary Evil
Full disclosure, this post is going to be biased based off my personal experience and childhood upbringing. Any controversial commentary should be considered through this understanding. That being said…. Social Media Marketing is like showing up to a stranger’s birthday party uninvited and grabbing the karaoke mic to give a speech about how you and…
Conventional Wisdom
The First Atlanta Comic Con happened last weekend and I, of course, had to be in attendance! This event was produced by Imaginarium Agency, who have also hosted comic conventions in San Francisco, Detroit, Tamp Bay, Florida, and Indianapolis.1 Full disclosure, I went solely for personal (aka ‘nerdy’) reasons however I actually realized – or re-confirmed…
Virtue In Rest
“Sometimes, you need to step outside, get some air, and remind yourself of who you are and who you want to be.” So, there I was – pretty gungho to push my “side hustle” even further and possibly make it more of a financial asset. I had a plan, I was getting all my ducks…
Vocal Showcases
I know, I know – where have I been? So much for my resolution to write weekly, right? As stated before, I don’t want to write just for the sake of meeting a self-imposed quota; I want my blog to be useful or at least entertaining in some way. I’ve lately been in an odd…
Just Give Me A Reason
Alright my kohai, senpai is here with another useful life lesson. Nothing in Life is Free. You’ve heard this before I’m sure. Usually, it’s to remind you that you have to fight for what you want in life in some way; there is always some price to pay, a sacrifice. And that’s true and sound…
As The World Turns
I know, I know – after going on and on about keeping my resolution to write weekly, I skip TWO WEEKS in a row! What’s that about? Mostly, bad timing. Or lack of time, rather. There was more to do at my formal rental home than I had anticipated, which took all of my free…
A Day Late & A Dollar Short
So, I think the delay of this blog and the brevity is a beautiful example of how life can sometimes get ahead of you; this is definitely the case for me currently. As I’ve made it abundantly clear, I am moving from a rental to my own home and man has it been a struggle.…
The Great Move of 2018
So here I sit, another mid-morning Sunday; my favorite time to just ‘be’ and enjoy nature. True, I tend to journal at this time using technology but I listen to the birds chirp and the wind rustle the leaves as I do so. This morning is a little different although I hope it will soon…
A Man Is Only As Good As His Word
Have you ever made a resolution to yourself – New Year’s or otherwise – that for one reason or another, actually seems to stick? Maybe not working out or cooking all your meals from scratch, but that one “Hey, why don’t I X” that just seems to be a driving force all it’s own? For…
So, Why No VO Atl?
It’s that time of year again; a Voiceover conference is in my hometown and I’m not attending. ‘Why not?’ you might ask? You wouldn’t be the first. In fact, everyone who knows about VO Atl and my geographical location has asked me that. So, I’ll tell you. Before I begin, I would like to start…
Demos: The Digital Business Card
You’ve probably witnessed it; maybe at a convention panel or a networking event at a bar. Someone with buckets of confidence gets the floor for a moment and boasts about their magnificent voice and how talented they are. The only catch they have, is that they don’t know how to “break-in”! They do an impression…
Do You Want More?
At first, I wasn’t sure what I was going to write about for this week’s post; but then last week happened. I promise there will be a relatable lesson at the end for you. If you want to skip right to it, I’ve highlighted the “TL;DR” in blue for you. When Something Scares you, It…
Update on 2018
I wanted to take a pause from the “Tips and Advice” column that this blog has become, if I may, to write a little update about my success thus far in 2018. On a personal note, I just bought a house and will go through the closing paperwork (i.e. get the keys) March 2nd. A…
Finding Your Voice
One of the most common responses to a person saying they are a voice actor is the request to do an imitation. “What voices can you do?” What should the answer be? “My Own.” So, with the last two blogs, we’ve covered what your “plan of action” should be to obtain your goal of becoming…
How Do I Warm My Voice Up?
One of the questions I was surprised to have been asked at the panel was how to warm up the voice before a session. While this is certainly a very important question, I think the people asking are making it too complicated. Take an Olympic athlete for example: while their exercise routine and diet regimen…
I wanna be a Voice Actor – Where do I Start?
THIS BLOG POST HAS BEEN UPDATED AND TRANSFORMED INTO A YOUTUBE VIDEO; CLICK HERE TO WATCH! After co-hosting the Dragon Con Voice Over panel, I was asked by several people to elaborate on my answers, as they appreciated my insight. It’s been a few months since then and I’ve unfortunately already forgotten most of what…
Gimme The Deets
“Okay, but what really happened?” The last you heard from me was a post dated “July 16th” explaining my new branding. Suddenly, I return for the new year with much of the same “Positive Attitude” verbiage my entire blog is full of and that’s it? Well, the long and short of it is… Yes. A…
Resolution to find Resolve
Ahh yes, another multi-month hiatus of Blog posting from me; haven’t you come to expect it? In truth, even as a child I could not keep a diary. Something about the ‘Daily Update’ seemed so dry. What could really happen in a day? Yet, every year the general populous hinges on that very idea -…
New Logo & Branding!
So pleased to show off my new logo, in anticipation for the Website Revamp in which I am currently in the middle! “Cari Favole: Voice of Fairy Tales” fits how I wish to share my brand on a few different levels. First, my last name “Favole” is Italian for “Fairy tales”, so quite literally, my…
A Toast to New Beginnings
Last I left this blog, it was February and I was well on the way to becoming a little Office Career Woman. My heart was and always will be with acting and entertainment but I felt so shaken by various life events that I was certain having a stable income was the right way to…
Pogo Stick Bounds
My last update was in October 2016 and it is now freshly February 2017. To say I’ve been busy would be a grievous understatement but in fact is only emotionally true; actionable-events have occurred but they are more build-up than anything else. To summarize, I have taken the growth opportunity at my current “day job”.…
Stagnant Uncertainty
A month has passed since my last post, which was a retrospective & therefore not really the same as an actual “current-era” status update. I certainly have been better at keeping up with my professional journey but I was distracted by a hobby of mine as well as work. There’s a lot I would say…
Retrospect Series: Chapter 2 – Imagination
Unfortunately, I do not have a very strong memory. I am gifted with memorizing lines tremendously fast but, as is the nature of theatre, once I stop needing them, they leave me. That is the way with most of my life’s memories. Certainly there are some very strong images that will always linger but what…
Bubbleisha’s Bathing Bunny Bathroom!
I’m so excited to be able to share that I was asked to reprise my role as Bubbleisha – one of the Shopkins Shoppies dolls! Together with the other girls, Bubbleisha shows off her Happy Places playset in a mini-vlog series. In her debut episode (episode 4 of the series), she shows off her Bathing…
Retrospect Series: Chapter 1 – Unique
Of course, “doomed” is all a matter of perspective. “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure” as they say. When I engage in my creativity, I feel alive and free. As opposed to when I try to get a respectable job with a monotonous schedule; that’s when my wings are clipped and my soul is…
Retrospect Series: Prologue – Doomed
You could say, I was doomed from the start. My father has a voice like Frank Sinatra and can master an instrument within ten minutes of said item being handed to him. my mother is a beautiful painter who captures realism in a way that somehow elicits a dreamlike quality. My eldest sister is a…
Life Ends At 30
That’s the thought I always had, ever since I was a child. Not in a morbid, terminal way; just quite simply the idea that the unknown adventure would stop. One way to get the most out of life is to look upon it as an adventure. – William Feather The idea was that I would…
Life is a Song – Sing It
It seems I’ve posted a lot of motivational “one step at a time” entries but the heart and soul of this blog was to explore the personal journey into professional voice acting. I therefore would like to share an experience I just had that breaks through the politeness and shows my vulnerable truth. I received…
New Direction, New Venue
I’m not sure if other vocal talent will agree, but for me, my studio booth is an intimate place. It’s a sanctuary where you can be as crazy or emotional as you need to be without judgment. If a take doesn’t work, you can delete it and no one has to know. That’s not to…
Chef Siblings – Island Restaurant
I am so pleased to share the mobile app game that I provided three voices for! The game developed by Libii Games is called “Chef Siblings – Island Restaurant” and is a free download available for iOS, Android, and Kindle. I voice the main girl, Jenny, the red-haired lady, and the mermaid. Click here for…
Time does not Pass, It continues
“I’m terrified of the thought of time passing (or whatever is meant by that phrase) whether I ‘do’ anything or not. In a way I may believe, deep down, that doing nothing acts as a brake on ‘time’s – it doesn’t of course. It merely adds the torment of having done nothing, when the time…
Animation Demo!
It’s here! I feel an apology is in order; my Animation Demo was technically given to me July 2nd. However, there was a minor alteration that needed to be done, so I didn’t receive the finalized version until July 10th. I kept meaning to write this post – I certainly was over the moon that…
The Engines are Revving
“I’m now ready to stand back up, tweak my website, record my animation demo, and get back out there!” The last sentence of my previous post from March 2016. I am happy to report that my website has been tweaked, I am set to record my demo this coming Wednesday (May 18th) and I have…
Silence provides time for Reflection
I haven’t written a blog entry in over a month, which really isn’t all that surprising given that I’ve always had the intention of keeping a monthly update. Still, so much and yet so little has happened that I definitely need to write about it. Please note that this entry will be a bit more…
2016
Now that the craziness of the holidays have passed, I can once again settle myself in for a progressive year. Honestly, I don’t really play into most of the social norms – such as the “New Year’s Resolution” – however I do appreciate the time set-aside to reflect on how one lives their life and what…
New Leaf, New Chapter
Fall has always been my favorite season. Something about the crispness in the air and the changing of the leaves calms me; it’s a living metaphor for the saying “this too shall pass”. A sobering and comforting mantra that I’ve recited to myself time and again, both to strengthen my resolve through struggles as well…
1 Year Anniversary
Today – November 17th, 2015 – marks the one year anniversary of my becoming a Freelance Voice Over Artist, turning my passion and hobby into a career. This might be surprising to some of my friends, since it feels like I’ve talked nothing but voice over for more than just a year; after all, my…
Sweet & Sour
That’s the description of the my latest Character role, Bubbleisha – Shopkins’ new doll brand, Shoppies! Bubbleisha is my first character that I’ve been cast for on a professional level. This is not to say I don’t adore Alice, Alianor and all the others I’ve previously done. But this is my first foray into the…
We Have Received Your Message
I have always tried to be a positive, optimistic person and certainly am not one to drag another down with gossip and rumors. With that said, this blog catalogs my journey into the voice acting industry and therefore, any actions that I take should be documented. If you have kept up with the latest news in…
September has come and Gone!
Oh my – I haven’t written anything in a month and a half! Well, that might be due to the fact that I’ve felt very stationary. Things are building, certainly, but it takes more time than I would like. My birthday was the 2nd – I am now 29. I always saw myself established in…
Bread Crumbs
So, it’s only been a few weeks since I’ve last written an update but I feel that my metaphorical chapter change truly did take place. During my two week notice, I was cast in a youtube web-series, K’joor’s Adventures, as two main characters, Alice and Alianor. While the pay is modest, it actually is exactly…
New Chapters
Once again, I’ve seemed to hold my tongue unless I had actual news to share. But that’s not a true depiction of how this journey has been proceeding. In all honesty, I spent the past few months struggling to make anything resemble progress and I’m not sure I succeeded. In November of 2014, I quit…
To Pay 2 Play or Not To Pay 2 Play
I wanted to make a comment in regards to an article I recently read:http://www.voiceoverherald.com/why-you-should-be-listed-on…/ I see the need and convenience of being a member of a Pay 2 Play site – I myself am on Voice123 and based on this article, I think I will switch to Voice Realm when my year is up -…
Distress and Delight
Truthfully, I had been delaying this entry because the emotional roller-coaster that has been the past few weeks has been astonishing. How could I possibly compose myself and write clear-headedly about my experience while currently living it? But now that I seem to have a sense of direction yet again, I feel it’s time to…
Acting Versus Over
Fortunately and Unfortunately, I do not have too much to report since the last post. I’ve been busy with my day jobs and finishing costumes, so admittedly I’ve not been auditioning as much as I could be. However, I have still gotten work and have recently accepted a project that will pay 10X the amount…
A Book Review!?
So this goes a little against the theme of my blog. I usually keep to a pretty personal perspective but I wanted to take a moment to discuss a current inspiration to me: How to Start and Build a SIX FIGURE Voice Over Business: Set Your VO Career on Fire! – Bill DeWees Available here.…
Time is Money
Time is Money… a phrase I often heard but never truly grasped until recently. I think everyone can conceptualize this statement: it takes time to do your homework, which you turn in for a grade, which will lead to your graduation and help determine your future. Without going through this process, without sacrificing a bit…
Good things take Time and Patience
“How often do you do that (work Freelance as a Voice Actress)?” I get asked this question quite frequently and to be frank, I’m not sure how to answer that question. Is the question including the prep and research time it takes or is the person merely requesting I count my projects and divide the…
It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves.
I am very happy to announce that I now have an agent – Rona Burns of the Burns Agency. She is a wonderful businesswoman and I am thrilled to have her on my side! Now, a lot of people I’ve spoken to have overlooked the importance of agents; they either feel anyone can get represented…
ReCap Thus Far!
I apologize; I’ve never been good at journal writing! To sum up the year so far: – I’ve recorded 2 voices for the Star Trek online game – I have been accepted into Phantom City Studios Roster; their clients include Universal, Columbia Productions, Sony and Sony BMG, etc). – Giovatto Advertising has added me to their Roster.…
If there is No Struggle, there is No Progress.
I have only myself to blame, but this month comes with no major update. I was crippling myself with fear of failure; it’s so much easier to say I never tried than I tried but failed. However, I have FINALLY gotten my act together and have started auditioning once again. A difficult decision had to…
As the Prologue closes, Chapter One begins!
I am ecstatic to announce that I have received my first paying job as a voice actress! I narrated the fairy tale “Thumbelina” for a read-along Audio Book for children, which will be available on iTunes. The client was so satisfied that we are now in negotiations to be partners for his entire series (10…
Like my Facebook Page and other Social media Sites!
The more I research into becoming a successful voice actress, the more I am aware just how important marketing, PR and Social medias really are. Therefore, I am re-branding myself and ensuring that I am more accessible. First: I will not be going by “Voce Del Favole” – a tip I’ve heard a few times…
Finally, the Marathon begins
I know my journey is not a race – it won’t be a sprint to success. The road will be long and winding and I’m sure to stumble on rocks and other obstacles along the way. But today, I crossed the starting line. I’ve kept quiet for a few reasons but now I can officially…
Reading with Cari Series
I feel incredibly horrible for not posting in September but I do have some semi-exciting news to share that should hopefully make up for it. After much consideration, deliberation and contemplation, my roommate and sister (who also happens to be my biggest supporter) has given me the go-ahead to do what is necessary to break…
Stable II – Official Teaser Demo
And here it is! The first (non-playable) Demo for Stable II, the game adaptation of the popular fanfiction Fallout:Equestria by Kkat.Stable II will be Free-to-Play for PCs and MACs. It will blend My Little Pony and the Fallout series, just like the fanfiction, so fans of both series will be able to enjoy it!I’m so…
First glimpse at Velvet Remedy
Hello, August!I am so pleased to share with you the first teasers that have been shared with the Public!First up, is the Overmare Studios panel at Brony Expo 2014 in Canada. Unfortunately, the demo they were planning on sharing had some last minute technical difficulties, so they decided to instead show Chat Mapper, the program…
Voce Del Favole and the Mysterious Hissing noise: The Birth of the Studio-Booth!
It’s always difficult to set aside a space in your home designated for work but it’s especially tricky when that space has the extra requirement of needing absolute silence… If you’ve read my previous blog posts you’re aware of my long-standing issue with the ‘hissing’ noise in my audio. I’ve turned off the A/C, the…
Stable II Update
So, one of the projects that I’ve been working on for a while has finally posted something that I can share! Granted, I am not featured in said posting (yet) but they have showcased the lipsyncing using me as Velvet Remedy. They showed this in a panel at two conventions (one in Canada and one…
The months pass by like leaves falling from a tree…
I cannot believe I have not posted anything since April and it is already officially middle of July! I have always made it my goal to post once a month, to fill the pages of my journey into voice acting. But I think that thought process is where I’ll find my folly. I feel as though…
Spring Cleaning
March certainly was busy and while April is a bit more tame, I have events I am constantly preparing for; once again, all very good things that make for a happy life but could be considered ‘distractions’ from the pursuit of my goal. However, I made a lot of preparation- progress last month and I am…
A Timely Update
So, what have I been up to and what does March hold in store for me? Both questions have the same answer: preparation. I have all of the equipment I need for my home studio but I still need to buy a better microphone stand, since the one it came with tends to get a…
Demo Outtakes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7gx8-rRsn8 My coach was apparently so amused by my antics that she felt compelled to put together an “outtakes” demo. I feel it should be said that I absolutely take voice acting seriously however it’s just not my nature to be so “suit & tie” formal, and my eccentricities tend to leak out. I love…
Character Demo
http://youtu.be/WmgGBH32Ld4 The much anticipated (by me) Character demo! This was so much fun to make and while I have a lot more voices which didn’t make the cut, I couldn’t be happier with the work my coach, Eileen Kimble did. If you’re interested in voice over or just want a vocal coach (to correct a…
Home Studio Update!
Monthly update time! While my journey still continues to show progress, I don’t have much in ways of “updates”. However, I am pleased with the almost-progress and I wanted to take a moment to address the changes 2014 has brought. First, I have been at my new job for a solid month (23rd) – I…
An Update for the Holidays
As to be expected with Life’s Journey, I came across a rock along my path: my employer decided to cut my position to Part-Time, essentially making my monthly wages unlivable. At 35hrs/week, I was living Month-to-Month. At 28hrs/week, I am thankful to have savings!My boss warned me (which I am thankful for) and the day…
Commercial Demo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnNcRemy-54 So excited to finally share my Commercial Voice Over Demo; because it is an MP3, most websites won’t allow me to upload it. Therefore, it was required that I make it into a Youtube video so that I could share it. I realize it’s not the most professionally-done video but my video production skills…
One Month In!
So, you’ve decided to indulge me and are now watching my journey… but have nothing to watch because I seemingly never update! Well, it’s been a solid month, so some form of “Blog” is expected, I’m sure. My vocal lessons are going very well. I took a full month off accidentally but it really ended…
The Starting Point
We all have one; the launch pad, the introduction, the conception, the beginning. This is mine. I was four when I knew with certainty that I wanted to be an actress. Already loving the make believe, I found joy in the thought of bringing pleasure to others. I thought, even if I played the villain…
My Virtual Resume
My Virtual Resume Click the Link to visit my virtual resume! Year 2019 Update: Leaving the old, dead website up for posterity but to see my actual website, please visit: carifavole.com
Il Volto della Voce
The Face of the Voice – I needed a place to start for this wordpress, so why not a picture?
Cari Favole 