One can hope.

I hope that everyone reading this has a fantastic 2026!

Rules for 2026: Stay private. Work hard. Dress well. Eat well. Talk less. Do more. Be kind. Life live. Stay humble.

Alright Mariah, back into hibernation you go. See you in about 11 months.

Somebody knew what they were doing with this.

Enjoying the glow of a great Winter solstice. The tamales of questionable origin have been acquired and Im looking forward to celebrating the return to the light.

thats about right

My first book! If you have a goal to make 2026 YOUR year in #voiceover, this book has everything you need to read before you get started. A filter-free look at "the business" and how to stand out in a growing crowd. Available here: a.co/d/7iATJqs

"If you want a different 2026, stop hoping for momentum and start designing it." -Paul Schmidt

New game! I've been playing "World of Sea Battles" - kind of a dumb name, but the game is fantastic. And its free! (lots of grinding, but really fun gameplay). Use this code and get a bunch of free stuff for playing: worldofseabattle.com?f=ref_300385...

New voiceover artists are flooded with information about what to do and what to buy. This book is the no bullshit look at how to get started the right way. If you're thinking about a career move, check it out. #voiceover #voiceacting #freelance

Some wanna-be influencer just posted 9 LinkedIn messages in the span of 5 minutes. NINE. In FIVE MINUTES. And it was all "God is blessed. have a blessed blah blah blah..." To me, this is a perfect way to lose your audience.

Netflix buys Warner Bros. And this is the death knell for movies as we know them. Theater owners realize this. The days of watching movies on a big screen in a public theater may be over.

Im all for celebrating the wins of others. But if you've plastered your humble-brag about whatever agency you signed with or whatever client you just landed EVERYWHERE on social media... it just looks like bad marketing driven by desperation.

Stop seeing Monday as an obstacle to overcome. Its an opportunity to move your goals forward. So what are you waiting for?

Tips for fencing (and freelancing): Keep your blade honest. Keep your feet smarter than your fear. Keep your ego off the field.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Awards season always turns my feed into a trophy parade. Fun to look at, but not a measure of your craft. New voice actors deserve a clearer picture of what these awards actually do. Read below #voiceover #voiceacting www.linkedin.com/pulse/stop-c...

No marketing fails harder than an email that starts with: "Hi [First Name]"

Im an elder goth. I wear all grey.

New voice actors get hit with a lot of paid tricks and friendly-looking traps. Here's how to spot the predators early and why asking “cui bono” can save your wallet. Full article here: www.linkedin.com/pulse/cui-bo... #voiceover #VObeginnersguide #voscamalerts

Your path in voiceover will be shaped by what you refuse to fall for.

You ever read the script and think, "This is a really lame commercial"?

Voice acting depends on belief. If you do not believe in the moment, no one else will either.

Just signed with Wink Talent Agency for voiceover representation. Excited to keep taking on new projects and working with great people who care about the craft. Let’s make some noise! #VOlife #Voicestrong #HireHuman

Everyone in my social media feed is now a heliophysicist.

Monday can be seen as torture that you have to endure, Or an opportunity to move closer towards your goals. Make the most of it. Make Monday YOUR day. You can do it! #FreelanceLife #DontStop

I heard some AI generated radio imaging voices this morning. They were absolutely terrible. 🤣 But what do you expect from something without a soul? #HireHuman

A whisper room is just a big box. If you dont treat it with REAL acoustic material and instead use Amazon bought crappy foam, its going to sound exactly like you're in a box.

This was me. I can still smell that plastic mask.

Recording engineers ensuring that the actors say their lines correctly, circa 1940-ish.