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Heidi Rew is sharing the best ROI's of her impressive voiceover career with us all, and I can't flippin' wait to find our what I've been doing wrong all these years!
Heidi is a full-time voice actor whose career spans more than 15 years. Her voice has been featured in campaigns for major national brands including Coca-Cola, Instacart, Mrs. Meyer's, Ford, AutoNation, StarKist, TRESemmé, and Honey Baked Ham. With experience across commercial, corporate, promo, radio imaging, and digital content, Heidi brings both creative expertise and business acumen to the evolving voiceover industry. In addition to her work behind the mic, Heidi co-owns Atlanta Voiceover Studio, where she helps voice actors navigate performance, branding, technology, and career growth in a rapidly changing marketplace. She is also a podcast host, educator, and sought-after speaker known for delivering practical, actionable insights with warmth, humor, and authenticity. |
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Getting consistently hired at the highest level of voiceover takes work! Not only do you have to become the best talent you can be, have a kick-ass studio, and nurture your VO business, but you have to understand what clients are truly looking for in 2026 and beyond.
And nobody understands this better, than the casting directors who communicate with these top tier clients every single day! Which leads me to our incredible Casting Director Panel at eVOcation 2026... Tina Morasco, Kelly Moscinski and Kristin Paiva are three powerhouse CD's shaping advertising, animation, and everything in between. But more than that, they understand actors, and how to communicate their clients vision with us, so we can do our job to the best of our abilities. And THAT is what this panel is all about! We are so excited to have these extraordinary ladies join us! |
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Ever been watching the Emmy Awards and thought to yourself: "I wonder how the voice actor booked that announcer gig"?
Well wonder no more because we've assembled an absolutely STACKED lineup of VOG talent for our 'Business of Live Announce' panel at eVOcation 2026! So please welcome to the stage...
What these three don't know about live announce you could fit into the ISI at the end of a .15s drug commercial! |
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The Audio Publishers Association says that US audiobook revenue reached an impressive $2.43 billion in 2025, that's an increase of 9% over the previous year. And of that only 0.03% of sales were AI narrated.
In addition, audiobook listeners willing to try an AI voiced book further fell by 10%. That's extremely encouraging data for this genre of voiceover! And this is why we wanted to present a class at eVOcation on the business of audiobooks. And to give the fullest possible picture we wanted someone with experience on both sides of the glass, as both narrator, and producer. Enter Mr. Tim Heller! Tim Heller is a voice actor and CEO of Tim Heller Creative(THC), based in Austin, TX. Under their production wing, Audiobook Bonanza, THC has produced 200+ audiobooks and serves as the audio team for Forbes Books and Advantage Publishing, indie authors, literary agents, and VO talent needing a production partner. |
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He's a man, driven by a quest...
To educate voice actors on a genre so elusive... So... mysterious... That only the chosen few (well people who buy a ticket)... Will master the business... Of PROMO!!! Introducing - Harry Dunn! |
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So you want to be consistently booking at the very top? Of course you do! But howwwwww Jamie, howwwwwww!?!?!?!
Well, let's ask the people who've done it! Introducing our eVOcation Working Pro's panelists for 2026!
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Branding is an interesting one in voiceover. You want to be noticeable, you want to carve out a niche, but you also don't want to pigeonhole yourself and miss out on opportunities that you know you could succeed at. So how do you brand your business without limiting it?
Enter our next eVOcation 2026 speaker - Helen Bee!!! Helen Bee has been designing brands and building websites since 2000, with a background in marketing and advertising agencies working for global clients. In 2015 she turned her focus to the voiceover industry and found her people. As a brand, website and strategy designer, Helen’s work goes far deeper than making things look pretty. She helps voice actors find their voice visually, building brands and websites that feel authentically them, give them confidence in how they show up, and ultimately win them more work. |
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Great job, you've got representation! But how do you juggle multiple agents, managers, territories, conflicts, and all that fun stuff???
This is a subject that comes up a lot in my pro group classes (but this isn't about promoting that right now lol)! Our next presenter does this every single day, and is setting the record straight! We are thrilled to present our next eVOcation speaker, the wonderful, Milena Tinoco! Milena Tinoco is an award-winning bilingual voice actor whose warm, joyful sound has connected with clients like Verizon, Universal Parks & Entertainment, Squarespace, Olay, GE, Humana, Walmart, and more. Fluent in English and Spanish, she moves seamlessly between markets, and her background as a critical care nurse gives her a rare edge with medical narration. Rooted in gratitude and unstoppable growth, Milena is repped by top agents and has spent 14+ years crushing limiting beliefs and honing a voice that feels like a hug you can hear. Her business continues to grow consistently by 20-50% year after year in genres including commercials, promos, corporate narration, medical projects, Broadway tour promos, and beyond. Most recently, she became the voice of Celestial Park at Universal Epic Universe theme park and stepped into the world of promo as the voice for Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro. |
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Has there ever been a more important time in voiceover to understand the law, and how to prevent/deal with theft, fraud, and even legal action against yourself?
Whether you're a member of SAG-AFTRA, NAVA, WOVO, or any other organization, the buck fundamentally stops with us when it comes to how we operate and protect our businesses. Being informed and vigilant is part of the job, and there's no better person to speak on this than lawyer, actor (and cast member in one of the greatest Superbowl commercials of all time), Robert Sciglimpaglia! Robert will be joining us at eVOcation to discuss and answer questions about the law, and how it impacts our work day to day. Whether you're new to the industry, or a veteran of decades, this will be a fascinating and consequential session! We'll also include plenty of time for Q&A. |
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Our next speaker for eVOcation 2026 is Brigid Reale!!!
We are so excited for this class, because it serves two audiences in one! Firstly, those who are looking to break into voiceover, learn the industry and help fund the process. Secondly, established talent who have reached their ability to further grow their career on their own, and need assistance (and assistants)! Brigid is talking about becoming and/or utilizing virtual assistants! "Look up hard-working voice over entrepreneurs in the dictionary, and you’ll likely find a description of Brigid Reale. For more than a decade, this Emmy award-winning voice actor and founder of Reale Voices has cultivated her career from mere aspiration to thriving voiceover business. She has lent her talents to some of the top brands across the globe. If there is one thing Brigid has learned in her short tenure in the industry, it is that building genuine, trustworthy relationships through authenticity is the secret sauce for a successful career in voice over. As both a voiceover artist and coach, she regularly shares her knowledge with the VO community, from veterans to beginners, helping them understand and navigate the creative world of business and marketing. Naturally, this led Brigid to partner with Lynn Norris to create a new educational and opportunity platform for voice actors who want to add streams of income to their small businesses by being a voiceover adjacent resource provider - VA for VO" |
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We welcome the fantastic talent Donovan Corneetz to eVOcation 2026!
Donovan is talking about something that I'd say pretty much 100% of voice talent have experienced at one point or another - Imposter Syndrome. Overcoming imposter syndrome is critical if you want to get the most out of this industry. It's also vitally important for your mental well being. It's time to break the silence and talk about something that maaaaany people struggle with in this profession. You may even be experiencing this right now! "With over 20 years in the VO business, Donovan Corneetz has been able to work in just about every genre. In addition to being in his 6th year as the promo voice of NBC's Today Show, he has worked with most of the biggest networks in the country. In 2020, Donovan turned his extensive experience in the genres of promo and commercial into a sought-after VO coaching service. His popular session about "Overcoming Imposter Syndrome" is a great experience for anyone who's ever felt like they didn't belong or simply wasn't good enough. Tune in and be inspired to showcase your best self!" |
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Movie trailers! How does that business work? Despite being one of the most high profile genres in voiceover, it's often overlooked from a biz perspective. Well not for us! Not this year!
We are delighted to welcome Andrew Atkin to eVOcation this September, to share with us the nuts and bolts of this most glamorous of voiceover industries! "Andrew began his career in voice over in Los Angeles Sutton, Barth & Vennari (SBV) before advancing to the William Morris Agency where he pioneered the West Coast promo & trailer department. His creative expertise, allows him to nurture contacts in all areas of entertainment--from actors and producers, to a variety of decisions makers and creative personnel. As a talent manager at ACM, he currently oversees all work related to the entertainment industry including trailers, television promos, narration, and video games." |
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Introducing our next eVOcation speaker, Jamie Muffett
Jamie is a British voice actor based in the Philadelphia region. In his 15 years in voiceover he has worked with some of the worlds biggest companies, production studios, and games developers. He works primarily from his own studio in Bucks County, PA, and studios in NYC and Philadelphia. For more: JamieMuffettVO.com Past and current clients include: Google, Starbucks, Warner Brothers, Lucas Film, LEGO, Porsche, Mercedes, Ubisoft, Samsung, McDonald's, NBC, EA Sports, ESPN, Marriott Hotels, Amazon, Etihad Airways, FIFA, Disney, IKEA, National Geographic Channel, and many more. Creative Choices from a Business Brain The Strategy Behind Successful Auditions |
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He's back! Yes, the inimitable Rob Bee is back at eVOcation offering his 'Studio Surgeries' - reviewing your studios, offering valuable advice, taking ass, and kicking names!
All appointments are free and open to all live attendees!!! (limited slots available) Rob Bee has been working as a producer in the voiceover industry since 2001. Rob's specialism is studio setups, helping voice actors build their recording spaces, get to grips with their software, and develop the confidence to record, deliver and run sessions without breaking a sweat. He's known across the industry as the calm, no-jargon problem solver you want in your corner when things go wrong, and the mentor who makes sure they rarely do. Whether someone is terrified of tech or simply wants to level up their sound, Rob meets them where they are and gets them where they need to be. As a tech mentor, he works with voice actors worldwide, runs webinars for B Double E and other voiceover service providers, and takes his expertise to the stage at conferences globally. Rob is also the organiser of The Voiceover Social, a collection of local in-person meet-ups for voice actors that stretch across the UK and into Europe. He and Helen also present The Voiceover Social Podcast together, digging into what it really takes to build a lasting career in voice acting. |
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