Episode 36: How to Become a Voice Actor: A Professional Voice Artist Shares Her Story
What does it take to build a successful voice acting career?
In this episode of Careers & Coffee Talk, Laura sits down with professional voice actor Joey Schaljo to talk about her journey from studying horticulture and working in landscaping to building a full-time career behind the microphone.
Joey shares what it is like to work as a voice actor, how she handled rejection, what beginners should know before starting voiceover, and why acting skills matter more than simply having a good voice. She also talks about voiceover auditions, building a home studio, remote recording, sports announcing with the Washington Mystics, and how AI voice technology is changing the voice acting industry.
Topics discussed:
☕ How Joey started her voice acting career
☕ Turning voiceover into a full-time job
☕ Voice acting auditions and industry advice
☕ Building a beginner home studio
☕ Remote work in the voiceover industry
☕ AI and the future of voice acting
If you are interested in becoming a voice actor, starting a creative career, or learning how professionals build careers from their skills, this conversation gives a realistic look behind the microphone.