The Human Voice in the Age of AI: Staying Real in a Synthetic World

What does it mean to keep your voice — your real, human voice — in a world where AI can mimic almost anything? This week, narrator, actor, voice artist, and writer Kris Keppeler joins Michael for a warm, honest, and deeply human conversation about creativity, identity, and staying connected to the people you create for.Kris has narrated more than 50 audiobooks, performed everything from cats to presidents, and built a storytelling career around curiosity, humor, and the power of voice. Together, she and Michael explore:How she discovered her voice in junior high choirThe difference between acting on stage, on camera, and in the boothThe unseen work behind audiobook narrationWhy booking creative work is harder than most people realizeWhat she learned about audience after years of “creating into the void”How she uses AI — and where she draws the lineWhat it means to stay human in a rapidly changing creative landscapeAnd in a powerful Herst Method™ moment, Kris opens up about the part of her creative journey that still feels unfinished… and what she hopes creators remember about their own voice.If you’re a storyteller, a creator, or someone trying to find your voice in a noisy world, this episode will feel like a deep breath.Find us on Apple, Spotify or your favorite listening platform; visit us on our YouTube channel Find everything "One More Thing" here: https://taplink.cc/beforeyougopodcastWant to be a guest on One More Thing Before You Go? Send Michael Herst a message on PodMatch, here: PODMATCH Proud member of the Podmatch Network of Top Rated- PodcastsThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy