Living Out Loud

The Voice Over Journey of Cat Smith

December 4, 2011
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People say you have a great voice and should do voice overs. Sigh.

Maybe it’s because I’ve been so gung ho persuing my voiceover career in recent months as opposed to my slow and steady wins the race phylosophy of the last decade, but everyone with “a great voice” is coming out of the … Continue reading

August 12, 2011
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Every exit is an entrance. So where’s the door?

Well, thanks to the wonderful customer service at Enterprise Rental in Sonoma, I am not on my way to LA yet.  I sat outside of their door for an hour.  Yes, I had a reservation and yes it was regular … Continue reading

July 23, 2011
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Thank you for your patience, please continue to hold…

I’ve been away from the blog for a couple days because I’ve been feverishly listing things on eBay.  Here’s what I learned about Buffalo Exchange:  Unless you live in the same city, it’s not worth the trip.  Earnings:  $21.93.  Lunch … Continue reading

July 18, 2011
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A dream is a wish your heart makes

Wide awake or fast asleep, my dream is to be a voiceover actress. Update on the email blast:  Since yesterday, I’ve made it through letter E in my contacts.  Suggestion for those on Facebook and attempting this sort of email … Continue reading

July 16, 2011
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Money makes the world go around

Before I begin, I realized I’ve been selling myself short.  The newspaper job was the last three years, but my time on the radio was almost five!  Wow, how time flies. I was contacted by the voice coach last night … Continue reading

July 13, 2011
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The cost of learning

Every book you read, lecture you hear, and voiceover talent you speak with will tell you that continuous classes are the way to go.  But I think that’s true of every profession.  Notice I said profession and not job.  Part … Continue reading

July 11, 2011
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Done playing catch up!

I’ve decided to call the missing blogs a wash.  Now that I have the hang of this whole blogging thing, I’d rather stay up to date and current.  So, maybe a recap of what else happened in LA? The trip … Continue reading

June 22, 2011
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Oy Gevald! The traffic.

No, I’m not Jewish.  But accents are fun.  And as a voiceover actress should be practiced every day.  There’s your tip for today.  That and move your car on street cleaning days.  Talk about oy! After deciding to do the … Continue reading

June 21, 2011
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Sing out Louise

Tonight was our first rehearsal for the night of Audacity’s Cabaret that I will be performing in at the Silver Rail Bar in North Hollywood.  Before the meeting, I had already had the chance to meet the AV guys, our … Continue reading