In the current episode of the Wovo podcast, the importance and impact of attending voiceover conferences are discussed. While not mandatory in the industry, these conferences provide significant benefits such as creating professional connections, agency representation, and learning new techniques. The episode compares large conferences, like VO Atlanta, with more intimate and personalized events like WovoCon, which is run as an "unconference."

• The episode addresses the role of conferences in the voiceover community.
• They create opportunities for making lasting friendships and getting agency representation.
• Conferences provide accessible ways to learn about new genres.
• The social aspect is a fundamental element of these events.
• WovoCon offers an intimate experience driven by the interests of the attendees.

• Conferences are an excellent way to get a "taste test" of different voiceover genres without a huge initial commitment.
• Smaller events, like WovoCon, strengthen community building and long-term connections.
• WovoCon, being an "unconference," allows for a dynamic exchange of knowledge based on the group's experience and interests.
• They provide an environment to build confidence and leadership skills, allowing attendees to become recognized experts in their fields.
• The absence of online components and hidden costs at WovoCon encourages a unique and authentic experience.

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The second episode of the Wovo Show podcast focuses on the challenges and problems faced by voice actors, particularly the scams circulating in the industry. The podcast hosts, who are members of the World Voice Organization, discuss the issue of payment scams and the threats associated with using voices for AI generation. They also emphasize the importance of community support and appeal to actors to communicate with each other. They also touch upon the topic of setting rates for work and building awareness of the value of their work in the industry. At the end of the episode, information on how to join the organization is provided.

Also, Tim's dog barks a few times.

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In the inaugural episode of "Between Two Takes," host Tim Powers, co-host Barri Tsavaris and WoVO President George Washington III introduce the WoVO organization, a supportive community for voice actors. They discuss the importance of peer-to-peer learning, share personal experiences, and highlight the value of mutual support in navigating industry challenges. The episode features a real-life example of members helping each other identify a scam, emphasizes inclusivity for newcomers and veterans alike, and outlines the benefits of joining WoVO, including mentorship, resources, and community events.

''George Washington III', '00:06:40', 'Watching the light go on in that room was one of the most inspiring moments that I have ever seen, where people opened up, came to their friends, and reached out for emotional support through a rough moment, recalling the things that all of us have endured or something like it.'

'Tim Powers', '00:08:14', 'It was impressive to see grown, mature, experienced veterans in the industry sobbing because they had a moment of vulnerability and clarity, and they weren’t sobbing because they were reliving past trauma—they were sobbing because of the relief that came from realizing that we spend all our time alone in a little room, but all of a sudden you’re in a hotel ballroom with 150 or 200 other people who are all fighting the same dragon every day, but we don’t know it.'

'Barri Tsavaris', '00:09:06', 'There were a few people that spoke about one story in particular. I won’t name names, but one woman talked about how she was offered the voiceover opportunity of a lifetime—her dream opportunity—but she had something happening in her family and had to make a difficult choice. The client wouldn’t wait 24 hours for her, and this is somebody that I look up to, who I thought had it all figured out. To just hear that she is also going through this made me feel so much better about where I’m at and the difficult choices we have to make about that work-life balance.'

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