39. Finding Your Voice Over Path | Olivia Sarafina Washington on Audition Strategies, Industry Challenges, and Building a VO Community

In this episode, I sit down with the wonderful Olivia Sarafina Washington. Olivia shares her incredible journey from studying musical theater to booking major campaigns for brands like SoFi and Dunkin'. She provides an in-depth look at the highs and lows of the voice over industry, recounting her unique entry and the pivotal moments that shaped her career.— Introducing: Olivia Sarafina Washington— Early Career and Nickelodeon Tour— Transition to Voice Acting— First Major Voice Acting Break— Navigating the Industry— Auditioning and Improvisation— Investing in a Professional Setup— The Rituals and Challenges of Voice Over Work— Navigating Isolation in the Voice Over Industry— The Business Side of Voice Over— Adapting to Industry Changes and Direct Marketing— Financial Lessons and Managing Ebbs and Flows— The Importance of Financial Planning and Investments— What’s Next for Olivia!✨RESOURCES✨·Listen to Get Messy: Tracy Lindley Talks VO Strategies, Marketing, and Family Balance· The Voicecaster✨Connect with Olivia Sarafina Washington✨@oliviasarafina on Instagram✨Connect with Maddie✨Schedule a Call with Maddie | Explore Maddie’s Website@maddiemcguirecoaching | @maddiemcguire4