Maren Garcia | Voice Actor

@marengarciavo.bsky.social

Voice Actor Audiobook/Descriptive Audio Narrator Neighborhood Gremlin Disability Advocate Check me out here: https://marengarciavo.wixsite.com/home/audio-clips

"How did you get into Audio Description?" Is a question I get aaaaaall the time. I chatted with Roy Samuelson of ADNA to discuss that, why joy matters now more than ever, the importance of connection, and so much more.🫶 MAJOR shoutout to everyone who supported this. sites.libsyn.com/271301/maren...

The ADNA Presents: Maren Garcia

Voice actor Maren Garcia joins host Roy Samuelson to talk about how she first discovered Audio Description, and why it immediately felt personal.   Maren shares the moment she was hired for a ful...

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My feed has been flooded with AI slop. Everything from more anime "dubs", to reels, to every other ad. And I am so tired. I just want to look at something and not need to be on guard, hesitating to trust in the intentions of everything I come into contact with.

So stoked for you, Adam! And, of course, so so happy that folks will have access to a more accessible TTRPG experience than when I first started. 💖

Adam Schneider@thevoiceofadam.bsky.social · last yr.

Delighted to report that NPC Chronicles has reached its first stretch goal so there'll be a ninth NPC archetype added to the #ttrpg soundboard! Higher-tier backers will get to vote on which one it'll be, but I'd love your ideas -- post suggestions in this thread! www.kickstarter.com/projects/hip...

We've got about two weeks left in the #Kickstarter campaign for the #ttrpg voiced dialogue soundboard NPC Chronicles, which I voice several characters in. If you haven't backed it yet and this sounds like your kind of thing, go check it out now! www.kickstarter.com/projects/hip...

NPC Chronicles: give your NPCs voices by pro voice actors!

NPC Chronicles sound board (PC, Mac) brings your TTRPG sessions to life with hundreds of dialogues performed by real voice actors!

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There's been some chatter again on here about disability, VO, and therefore, accessibility. Thought I'd mention that VO can be used as an accessibility tool! Ex: A friend and colleague of mine has been working on a product that makes TTRPG's more accessible. 1/2

Goodness, I have a bad habit of forgetting this site exists and it's so nice to see that this convo is still going strong. Thank you, everyone, for sharing and helping make our voices heard, and thank you again to @itstinatimevo.bsky.social for setting this up! We're strong and we WILL make change.

Maren Garcia | Voice Actor@marengarciavo.bsky.social · last yr.

I can't thank @itstinatimevo.bsky.social enough for putting together this survey talking about how to make VO more accessible. If you'd like to get in on the convo or spread the word, here's the link: docs.google.com/forms/d/1N87... Let's get the word out 💖

I can't thank @itstinatimevo.bsky.social enough for putting together this survey talking about how to make VO more accessible. If you'd like to get in on the convo or spread the word, here's the link: docs.google.com/forms/d/1N87... Let's get the word out 💖

Disabled Voice Actor Survey

Your experience is valuable in helping us fight for better accessibility for all actors. Please answer with whatever you feel comfortable sharing. <3

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chat help, my Galaxy Tab A (2022) isn't turning on 😭 I've tried 2 diff chargers, I've let it charge for a few hours, I've held down the power button, and separately held down the power + volume down buttons. I've cleaned the charging part where the usb-c attachment goes. Plz help im just a girl

Sometimes when a session is booked, I get super in my head - "will I be good enough? What if I can't step up?" Then, inevitably, as the session gets going, I relax into my training, and my love for the art form. And I let myself PLAY. Just wanted to document this in the hopes that it helps others.

I tend to not post much bc I fear I have nothing interesting to say, soooo... A few things about me: ✨ I'm short af (5'0" on a good day) ✨ My VO goal is to give people permission to feel as deeply as they need ✨ My personal goal is to make sure cutie patooties (🫵) hydrate

If YOU 🫵 want to take your VO to the next level, do yourself a favor and take Cassandra's class. It changed me for the better, both as a person and as an actor. If you want someone to hold you accountable and cheer you on (as long as you do the work), Cassandra's your gal!

Cassandra Lee Morris@socassandra.bsky.social · 2y ago

My best project this year so far? My mentorship program. I'm SO incredibly proud of how my students showed up for themselves week after week and became better voice actors. Interested in becoming a more confident, inspired voice actor? Apply here: cassandraleemorris.com/classes

For the new friends who just jumped in: Hello! I'm Maren (Like Karen, but with an M and not cursed), your friendly neighborhood voice actor, disability advocate, and gremlin. Glad you're here, let's make our silly little corner a little bit brighter ✨

Also! Remember that auditioning is the job. For just that little bit of time, the character is fully yours. Even if you don't book it, you still got to breathe life into them. Multiple takes allows you to show them off! And, who knows, you may get shortlisted / called to do the project later!

Katie Marie🎙️@katiemarieva.bsky.social · 2y ago

Know your whys as laid out by the breakdown, then do a take with your best instincts, then do a take where you absolutely play with everything and make it SO FUN, then maybe put the fun take first, then if you don’t get it, you made strong fun choices and that’s a win!