VOICE OVER NETWORK: Stronger Together with Voiceover Artist and CEO Racheal Naylor

Finding My Voice Podcast

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of voice acting with none other than Racheal Naylor, a pioneering voice actor and entrepreneur who transformed the voiceover industry. When Racheal started, there were no networks or resources for aspiring voice actors—so she built her own! As the founder and CEO of The VoiceOver Network, she’s created a thriving global community that unites, educates, and elevates voice actors.

We’ll explore how Racheal’s vision faced resistance from industry insiders and how she turned that pushback into a movement that reshaped the field. Discover the power of collaboration and knowledge-sharing and how Racheal’s bold steps create new opportunities for voice actors everywhere. If you're a creative looking to break through, this episode is a must-listen!

Here are the Highlights:

03:11 Rachel's Early Career - Rachel discusses her entry into the voiceover industry, challenges, and the lack of support and community.

06:17 Founding the VoiceOver Network - the inception of the VoiceOver Network in 2013, starting as a small meetup group and evolving into a global community.

10:02 Growth and Challenges - Rachel talks about the network's growth, the resistance from industry professionals, and the importance of sharing and community.

14:22 Building a Supportive Community - Discussion on how the VoiceOver Network provides resources, events, and support for voiceover artists, as well as the impact of technology on the industry.

31:32 Personal Struggles and Triumphs - Rachel shares her struggles, including a health scare and being diagnosed with MS, and how she overcame these challenges.

38:23 The Importance of Positivity and Self-Care - Emphasis on the importance of a positive mindset, self-care, and community support in overcoming personal and professional challenges.

47:30 Industry Innovations and AI - Discussion on the impact of AI on the voiceover industry and the importance of staying informed and adapting to changes.

50:18 Upcoming Events and Future Plans - Rachel outlines upcoming events for the VoiceOver Network, including webinars and conferences, and shares her vision for the future.

52:36 Advice for Pursuing Dreams - Rachel offers advice on pursuing dreams, including setting goals, creating vision boards, and surrounding oneself with supportive people.

54:45 - Lessons Learned and Myths About Change - Rachel shares valuable lessons learned from her experiences and busts myths about change and disruption in the industry.

About Racheal:

Rachael Naylor is a well-known voice actor, multi-award-winning entrepreneur, international speaker, Editor of The Buzz Magazine, director and producer at Elements Demos, and founder and CEO of The VoiceOver Network, the first international community of voiceover professionals helping to raise standards and unite VOs around the world. She is also known for sharing her marketing insights to help others grow their businesses.

She is a voice actor and entrepreneur who got into voice-overs through acting. When she started, there was no network for voice actors. Nor was there any place to find credible information, specific training, or even kindred practitioners.

Racheal’s vision is to create a safe space to provide resources, events, and support to voiceover artists of all levels, aiming to enhance their skills and strengthen the industry. It is thriving and recognized globally as the standard for It offers networking opportunities, workshops, webinars, and a quarterly magazine.

Connect with:

Website: https://www.rachaelnaylor.com/ or https://www.thevoiceovernetwork.org/

Socials

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachaelnaylor/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheVoiceOverNetworkOfficial/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_voiceover_network/ or @rachael.naylor

X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/NetworkVO

About Stacia:

Stacia began working with businesses, writing corporate training videos that were as entertaining as they were informative. She is an actor and performance storyteller appearing on world stages and public venues, as well as on small screens everywhere. As a resting actor in London, Stacia learned the dark arts of advertising and how to use her story and acting skills to enliven pitches and presentations, notably J Walter Thompson, The Really Useful Group, Imagination, and as an Education Officer at Kew Gardens.

Currently working with professional service providers to step into their own story to share their wisdom on panels, podcasts, signature talks, 1:1 or Group Training programs.

If you play video games or listen to audiobooks, chances are you’ve heard her voice guiding you through adventures.

Connect with Stacia:

Email: [e-mail]

Podcast: Finding My Voice

Website: https://staciakeogh.co.uk/

Socials:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/staciakeogh.co.uk/

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/staciakeogh

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anastaciakeogh27

X (Twitter): http://www.twitter.com/Staciastory