Welcome to the Get Messy Podcast - I’m Maddie, your host & I’m stoked you’re here :) 

In this “Get to Know You” episode, I share my journey from being a painfully shy child in Chicago to becoming a successful voiceover artist in Los Angeles. 

Interviewed by my long-time friend Olivia, I delve into my early experiences with acting, the challenges I faced in the industry, and my eventual breakthrough in voiceover. We touch on pivotal moments, influential mentors, and the learning curves I navigated, including adapting to new technologies during the COVID-19 pandemic. I also share my routines and mindset shifts that have helped her thrive in a highly competitive field, providing valuable insights for aspiring actors and voiceover artists.

— Being painfully shy as a child and starting an acting class to gain confidence 

— The process of feeling comfortable on camera

— How I got started in voiceover + signed by my agency 

— The fear of “sucking” at something you love 

— The shift in the voiceover industry post Covid

— Some of my process + prep for voiceover auditions and jobs 

— How to protect your mindset in such an intense industry 

Resources Mentioned in the Episode 

Acting Coach: Victor Villar-Hauser

Maddie’s Voiceover Microphone: Sennheiser MKH 416

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Maddie’s Coaching IG - @maddiemcguirecoaching

Maddie’s Coaching Website - www.maddiemcguirecoaching.com

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