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    Doing Voiceover on Your Own Terms with Erikka J. (ColorVO Collective series)

    enJune 29, 2021

    About this Episode

    Erikka J @misserikkaj is a singer/songwriter, voice actor, and product manager in Atlanta. In this episode we talked about redefining what it means to go full-time in #VO, being a Black woman in tech, boundaries in entrepreneurship, balancing work and family life, and more!

    • Erikka's journey into voiceover 2:21
    • VO gear 4:27
    • Advantages of being a singer when voice acting 8:00
    • Being a Black woman in the tech space and creative endeavors at the same time 10:40
    • Challenges in doing VO 22:39
    • Balancing career and family life 24:08
    • Setting boundaries as a freelancer/entrepreneur 28:12
    • Advice for those who want to pursue VO 36:18

     

    Show Notes -

    https://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/erikkaj-white-colorvo-collective

     

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