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NAVA @navavoices.org · 2d

Want to get an inside look at what casting directors are REALLY looking for?

Join renowned Voice Director for Casting and Production, Jeff Howell, to stop second guessing yourself and get the facts!

Get Your Ticket Here: navavoices.org/classes/

*This is event is open to the whole community

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NAVA @navavoices.org · 5d

Voice Actors in particular depend on copyrighted works to protect our voices, as we can't currently copyright our own voices.

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NAVA @navavoices.org · 7d

Help us better serve the VO Community and plan for 2026.🚀

Submit your responses by Oct 17.
navavoices.org/end-of-year-...

Link can also be found in our bio 🔗

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NAVA @navavoices.org · 9d

In this interactive class, legendary voice actor Dave Fennoy will share his proven techniques for bringing depth, authenticity, and believability to every read.

Get Your Ticket Here: navavoices.org/classes/

*This is event is open to the whole community and anyone is welcome to join us!

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NAVA @navavoices.org · 12d

📆 Join members of NAVA for this interactive panel all about getting a career started in voiceover in 2025.

-Finding training
-Building a home studio
-The different genres of voiceover
-Finding work
-Agents
-How to navigate AI
-And more!

🎙️ A few attendees will get a chance to read scripts on stage.

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NAVA @navavoices.org · 12d

Tomorrow! 📣 Join experts from NAVA as they discuss technological advances in art and entertainment, and how creators can protect themselves from AI misuse. The panelists will also discuss new legislation and court rulings which positively impact artists.

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Equity Audio Committee @equityaudio.bsky.social · Aug 26

With thanks to Doug Turkel for inspiring us with his great article on the @navavoices.org site.

navavoices.org/vo-scams-red...

Protect yourself! 8 Voice Over Scams and Red Flags

Voice over scams aren’t going away, but protecting yourself from the vast majority of them is as easy as following One. Simple. Rule.

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NAVA @navavoices.org · 15d

Join members of NAVA for this interactive panel all about getting a career started in voiceover in 2025. 🎙️ A few attendees will get a chance to read some real scripts, and be directed by the voice actors on stage.

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NAVA @navavoices.org · 15d

Join experts from NAVA as they discuss technological advances in art and entertainment, and how creators can protect themselves from AI misuse. The panelists will also discuss new legislation and court rulings which positively impact artists as well as steps creators can take to project their work.

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NAVA @navavoices.org · 26d

*LINK IN BIO* We are thrilled to announce an upcoming Voiceover Teach-A-Thon comprising two separate sessions on Saturday, September 13 to help cover legal fees accumulated by the Vocal Victims Advocacy Group to ensure the voice actors represented by this group receive money that is owed to them.

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NAVA @navavoices.org · 28d

Ready to build the skills you need to slay your auditions every time you step into the booth?

Then get ready for a shot of confidence and some solid performance learning as you join seasoned voice actor and coach, Lili Wexu, for this dynamic workshop!

Get your ticket here: navavoices.org/classes/

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NAVA @navavoices.org · Sep 8

In this workout, we’ll dive head first into how to make your character go from words on a script to becoming a living, breathing being... whether it’s human or not!

This class is for NAVA Members Only. Sign up on the Member Classes Page!
🌟Interested in participating? Consider a NAVA membership!

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NAVA @navavoices.org · Aug 27

Join award-winning voice actor Danielle Famble in this mock session with Brandon Perry of Sound Nectar Studios and learn tips on how to navigate a session in real-time.
This class is perfect for beginners who want to level up their confidence in directed sessions.

🎟: navavoices.org/classes/

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NAVA @navavoices.org · Aug 21

NAVA has a new Sexual Harassment Resource Guide. We hope this helps give some guidelines and tools to help you in all your interactions. Let’s keep each other safe and treat each other with respect.

See full guide at: navavoices.org/sexual-haras...
Or follow the link in bio🔗

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NAVA @navavoices.org · Aug 20

Happy birthday to our Director of Operations, Matthew “Slim da Reazon” Parham who holds us together through it all, and does it with style. You have fierce integrity, a steady presence, and we're lucky to have you in our corner.

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NAVA @navavoices.org · Aug 20

What's your favorite episode of The NAVAgator, the official podcast of the National Association of Voice Actors!? Shout out to all of our hosts, guests and listeners. Stay tuned for more!

#NAVAvoices #TheNAVAgator

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NAVA @navavoices.org · Aug 18

Where are you seeing TTS jobs and auditions the most?

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NAVA @navavoices.org · Aug 18

It's normal to feel unsure or even afraid of email marketing as a voice actor. But it doesn’t have to be that way! Join voice actor & email marketing coach, Tom Aglio, to break it all down into simple steps that will get you up and running and feeling confident!

Ticket here: navavoices.org/classes/

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Zachary Berger @zacharyberger.bsky.social · Aug 13

Friends (esp if you live in CA) we REALLY need signatures on this petition supporting Bill AB412 - the AI Copyright Transparency Act.

TLDR = this will require AI corps to be transparent about what is in their datasets!

Signing takes 1 min. Once you sign, PLEASE SHARE!! tinyurl.com/4uxbp963

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NAVA @navavoices.org · Aug 14

DVAD is helping run a survey for disabled voice talent to gather data about experiences, needs, suggestions, etc. as it relates to hiring disabled voice talent. This data will help shape the opportunities and practices for disabled voice talent.

Please take the survey here: tinyurl.com/mrxpnbfn

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NAVA @navavoices.org · Aug 8

Do you think your voice should be treated as your own IP when it's used for commerce?

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NAVA @navavoices.org · Aug 7

Liz was recently diagnosed with lung cancer and is facing a mountain of medical bills. Liz has been a pillar of our community, and to support 100% of the proceeds from this class will go to Liz. In addition, NAVA will be matching the funds raised. ➕

Get your ticket here: navavoices.org/classes/

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NAVA @navavoices.org · Aug 7

Episode 9 of the NAVAgator Podcast is out now! On this episode board member Tracy Lindley speaks with Grame Spicer about spearheading our Community and Members Only classes in her role as the NAVA Education Lead! Listen to the NAVAgator directly on the NAVA website or wherever you get your pods!

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NAVA @navavoices.org · Aug 6

Work with Elise AND audio engineer, John Kay Parrott, to dub an actual anime scene, bringing characters to life right in front of you! This workshop is interactive, fun, and includes time for Q&A.

Get your ticket here: navavoices.org/classes/
Or follow the link in bio 🔗

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NAVA @navavoices.org · Aug 5

Thank you Congressman Garcia for sitting down to discuss the NO FAKES Act with NAVA. A very special thank you to JP Karliak for facilitating and adding value to the meeting. NAVA will continue advocate for legal protections to have our Voice, Image, Name and Likeness protected from unethcial AI.

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