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- [The First Step Is the Hardest to Find](https://favoleproductions.com/the-first-step-is-the-hardest-to-find/): Life happens moment by moment. And every day that passes leaves behind both missed opportunities and close-call mistakes; regrets for things that have happened and those that have not. Each moment, the mind loses a little clarity of what exactly those “priorities-du-jour” were; lost to time, uncaptured by reflection. I have thought about writing since the last time I published here. I had so many things to share, thoughts to discuss, memories to preserve. But I didn’t. Time is precious, and you only get so much of it. As beautiful as living in the moment is, I was consumed by […]
- [Que Sera, Sera: Embracing the Unknown](https://favoleproductions.com/que-sera-sera-embracing-the-unknown/): Another year, another chapter to add to life’s story. Don’t worry, dear reader, this is not another mopey post. Quite the opposite! Last you heard from me, I was excited to start three internships and vlog about my experience. I somehow managed to speed-run my lessons so allow me to summarize briefly: Do not let your age – or any other defining factor, for that matter – deter you from trying “beginning”, whether that be trying a new hobby, starting a new project, or learning a new skill. That being said: know your worth and don’t blindly trust that the path […]
- [Starting Over](https://favoleproductions.com/starting-over/): How mighty 12 letters can be. As you well know, things have been looking a bit “lights out” on the Voice Over work of Cari Favole. However, that’s not the end of my story. I refuse to let it be the end of my story. I’ve often joked that my greatest accomplishments were done out of spite; that’s not entirely hyperbolic either. I was accepted to the University of Georgia as a freshman despite my weak SAT score. I’ve fought and pushed my way into many job opportunities that on paper I wasn’t qualified for…. I am nothing if not […]
- [The Dreaded ‘Pivot’](https://favoleproductions.com/the-dreaded-pivot/): Full disclosure: I’ve hesitated to write this entry. Not because I do not wish to update you, dear reader, but because writing it down makes it real. And I worry I might “jinx” myself. I’ll get to the first point in a moment but what I want to explain first is ‘jinx’. Sometimes, when a person has to make a hard life decision or share personal news with others, it can be misconstrued as that person being ‘bitter’ or ‘jaded’ and the update itself can be called a ‘bitch-session.” And while it is not my intention to have this post […]
- [When's the right time to write?](https://favoleproductions.com/whens-the-right-time-to-write/): Long time no read, dear reader! I understand it has been a solid 5 months that I’ve not written and I want to say that there’s so much I must fill you in on. But the truth of the matter is…. that’s not entirely the case. Certainly, there have been some “wins” in my life, both personal and professional. But nothing has really “stood out” to me that would justify a post here. As previously discussed, I am no longer committing myself to regular updates to this blog, so that leads me to the question that I posed in the […]
- [A Behind The Scenes look...](https://favoleproductions.com/a-behind-the-scenes-look/): Forgive me, dear reader, as I recycle an article I just wrote on LinkedIn. I feel it actually relevant over here (and even considered restructuring it to ONLY live over here) but, as I am trying to build my brand, it’s important that I post weekly on my BUSINESS LINKEDIN PROFILE – If you use LinkedIn at all, please consider “following” me there! And we can most definitely connect on my individual profile as well! My love for creative & content writing is once again blooming, and I have several new updates to share with you! However, I must get […]
- [I'm Back and Better Than Ever!](https://favoleproductions.com/im-back-and-better-than-ever/): Wow. Two Years? It’s been 2 years since I’ve sat down and journaled what has happened in my life. In some aspects, nothing has changed. But in other ways, everything has. I promise, I won’t be spending this whole post speaking in riddles. Let’s start with the actionable items to update. I left the Legal Service company and became an Engagement Marketing Manager for a non-profit for a year. Worked myself practically sick (successfully raised a lot of money though!) and then changed non-profits, still working as a Marketing Manager. As it turns out, I’m actually really great at Marketing, […]
- [Absent but not Idle](https://favoleproductions.com/absent-but-not-idle/): It’s been a solid year since I’ve posted on my blog; June 30, 2019. Next week I turn 34 and I’ve been contemplating my accomplishments and the areas in which I still need to grow. Now, it should be said that this blog will never again see the regular weekly or monthly posting I had attempted in the past; I have a lot of projects I’m working on and it’s just a bit too much to keep up with considering it doesn’t really have a “direction”, so to speak. However, I do find it beneficial to myself to catalog my […]
- [The Memories We Share](https://favoleproductions.com/memories/): I’ve been in a very contemplative mood lately; I think it’s a mix of where I am in my life and the media I consume. But a recent personal trip got me thinking and I wanted to share it. People always say that those on their death bed always wish they had spent more time with those they loved. They didn’t wish they made more money or got that promotion… it was about people. Connections. Memories. I have always been intrigued by True Crime; missing persons, serial killers, unsolved mysteries. It’s probably the only non-fiction genre I’ve read outside of […]
- [Change is Inevitable](https://favoleproductions.com/change-is-inevitable/): “I’m going to write about whatever I want from now on”…. proceeds to stop writing.  Yes, I know I’ve been quite absent. Honestly, a part of me debates whether I should continue with a blog. I do like writing and I think if I continue, samples might be able to be used in the future for one thing or another. But on the other hand, there is so little time in the day and I am already full of things I want – or need – to do. I’ve decided I will continue but completely on my own terms. I don’t […]
- [My Roots are Showing: Plans Change and that's Okay](https://favoleproductions.com/1063-2/): “Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don’t resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.” ― Lao Tzu Wow, super deep way to start this blog off! I wanted to help settle you into the mindset of today’s post.  Spoiler: it’s not going to be about voice acting; not really. I have mentioned the evolution of this blog at least once before. How it started truly as a personal journal cataloging my progress. And now it sort of developed into a quasi-advice column for the VO […]
- [VO Atlanta - Investment or Indulgence?](https://favoleproductions.com/vo-atlanta-investment-or-indulgence/): It’s that time of year again, when so many talented people gather on my block. Yes, VO Atlanta 2019 happened March 28th-31st! And yet again, I did not attend. Why? The Simple answer is that I do not believe that the potential justifies the investment. “Oh here we go” you’re thinking, “Cynical, anti-social Cari was too scared to step out into the ‘real world’ so she’s going to make excuses to make herself feel better for not going.” First of all, ouch. What’s with all the hostility? Second of all, those are not accurate statements. Yes, I suffer from social […]
- [It all Started...](https://favoleproductions.com/it-all-started/): There is an ongoing debate about how to get the best audio recording. Most would agree that it is a bit subjective, determined by the person’s specific vocal tone and how it is received by each microphone. You could probably spend an entire week investigating which setup would work best for you and still come away not entirely sure. But where did it all begin? I always find it fascinating how far technology has come along. My father remembers getting a colored TV, I remember the transition to flat screen TVs, and now we have 4K curved ‘smart’ spectacles that […]
- [Life Update; no, really!](https://favoleproductions.com/life-update-no-really/): First off – Happy St. Patrick’s Day to you! Fun fact, I have a bit of Irish in me (hence the green-hazel eyes and fair skin!) Did you know that the “Luck of the Irish” came about during the gold rush? The most successful miners were of Irish descent (1)! Although, around the same time the famine suffering occurred so perhaps it’s all just irony…. I think a good middle ground is to just say that the Luck of the Irish is actually just Positivity! ~*~ As I’ve been exploring in previous post entries, this blog has been evolving away from […]
- [ˈdī(ə)rē - noun; a book in which one keeps a daily record of events and experiences.](https://favoleproductions.com/%cb%88di%c9%99re-noun-a-book-in-which-one-keeps-a-daily-record-of-events-and-experiences/): I have two confessions to make. First, I have always been horrible with keeping a diary. Even as a child, I could never keep up with a journal for more than a few days unless I was cataloging something specific, like the declining health of my late dog, Fiori. But thoughts and emotions? Not so much. It’s not that I judge the practice, it just becomes something of a chore. Turns out, blogs are a lot like diaries. I mean, of course I knew the similarities going into it. But I thought having a specific topic would help keep me […]
- [Let's Spill The Tea](https://favoleproductions.com/lets-spill-the-tea/): THIS BLOG POST HAS BEEN MADE INTO A YOUTUBE VIDEO; CLICK HERE TO WATCH! As hinted at in last’s week’s post, there are some VO rules that are timeless. Staying Hydrated is probably one of the top, basic concepts. Now, Daily Disclaimer Dosage – Water is King. Straight H20 is the best option for you. Not juices, not sodas, definitely not energy drinks – Water. And if you can’t stomach the taste (I don’t care what people say, water definitely has a taste!) flavored water is acceptable. I am not arguing this statement. Water is the Best Drinking Fluid. End […]
- [Okay... But Why?](https://favoleproductions.com/okay-but-why/): The strangest thing happened to me this week. As you might recall, I had written a blog last week about distinguishing between a ‘Career’ and a ‘Hobby’. It’s a decision I found myself continually making over the years (Dedicate the time it deserves or Be able to pay rent every month) and I felt almost compelled to write it after having several conversations that made me feel I was a skipping record. Now, let me make a statement before I continue further. I don’t claim – nor have I ever claimed – to be an expert or a master at […]
- [Distinguishing a Career from a Hobby](https://favoleproductions.com/distinguishing-a-career-from-a-hobby/): THIS BLOG POST HAS BEEN UPDATED AND TRANSFORMED INTO A YOUTUBE VIDEO; CLICK HERE TO WATCH! Hello, Lovely Readers! As I try to re-define what this blog is (yet again), I wanted to take a moment to indulge in a topic that many a Voice Artist have discussed. They might have said it in harsher tones or in a trendy-petty meme sort of way, but we all have the same message: Don’t confuse a career for a hobby.  Quite often, one might hear the usual “my friends tell me I have a great voice so I’m gonna get in the […]
- [Guess Who's Back?](https://favoleproductions.com/guess-whos-back/): Guess Who’s Back? Well, in actuality, I never really left. But I have admittedly been absent. It’s not that I didn’t want to write. In fact, I often thought about this blog and longed to voice my opinions no one asked for into the endless void that is the internet. But I stopped myself. Partially worried no one would care what I had to say, a bit of me feared that potential clients might see my blog and judge me, not on my skills and talent but on the truth I might share about my journey. The larger part of […]
- [What's the Alternative?](https://favoleproductions.com/whats-the-alternative/): “Don’t waste your time with explanations: people only hear what they want to hear.” ― Paulo Coelho August 12th, 2018; almost exactly two months to this day. That is how long I have gone without writing when for the most of 2018 I had been writing fairly regularly on a weekly basis. I’ve been busy. So busy doing nothing. And I am so close to an answer that I’m scared to admit. So instead, I keep searching. For a different answer; and alternative. I’d considered writing a new blog post. Last week, two weeks ago, a month ago. I dabbled […]
- [The Perspective](https://favoleproductions.com/the-perspective/): A very minor but very humbling thing happened to me recently. You see, I’ve been listening to “How To Make Friends and Influence People” by Dale Carnegie on audiobook as I make my daily drives and I’d realized my perspective on the idea of Networking through Social Media was perhaps, a bit off. I thought that if I were to re-read my own article, I might be able to have a newly educated discussion with myself. But what did I find? One of my drafts was posted in its place! There was no record at all of the final product […]
- [Two Small Letters, One Foundational Truth.](https://favoleproductions.com/958-2/): B. U. “Be Yourself; everyone else is already taken.”                                                                         – Oscar Wilde This very basic concept is something that has been reiterated again and again, not only during my career journey but life in general. Therefore, I’m going to keep this short because it’s already been said a thousand times. But since not everyone has heard it, it needs saying at least once more. […]
- [Necessary Evil](https://favoleproductions.com/necessary-evil-2/): Full disclosure, this post is going to be biased based off my personal experience and childhood upbringing. Any controversial commentary should be considered through this understanding. That being said…. Social Media Marketing is like showing up to a stranger’s birthday party uninvited and grabbing the karaoke mic to give a speech about how you and the ‘birthday boy’ should be the best of friends. It’s public, it’s abrasive, and there’s a good chance that it’s unwanted. Now, you may very well disagree with me. You love introducing yourself and meeting new people. That’s great! But who’s to say the recipient feels […]
- [Conventional Wisdom](https://favoleproductions.com/conventional-wisdom/): The First Atlanta Comic Con happened last weekend and I, of course, had to be in attendance! This event was produced by Imaginarium Agency, who have also hosted comic conventions in San Francisco, Detroit, Tamp Bay, Florida, and Indianapolis.1 Full disclosure, I went solely for personal (aka ‘nerdy’) reasons however I actually realized – or re-confirmed – a two key factors for my own voice acting career. The convention was hosted in Building C of the Georgia World Congress Center, the third-largest convention center in the United States #humblebrag. This Center has also been the home of the Anime and Gaming […]
- [Virtue In Rest](https://favoleproductions.com/virtue-in-rest/): “Sometimes, you need to step outside, get some air, and remind yourself of who you are and who you want to be.” So, there I was – pretty gungho to push my “side hustle” even further and possibly make it more of a financial asset. I had a plan, I was getting all my ducks in a row, gearing up, insert your favorite expression here, and I was ready to go! And then, I wasn’t. I’m going to keep this post a bit short and simple because I feel the core of it deserves its own discussion. Namely, Marketing; Social […]
- [Vocal Showcases](https://favoleproductions.com/vocal-showcases/): I know, I know – where have I been? So much for my resolution to write weekly, right? As stated before, I don’t want to write just for the sake of meeting a self-imposed quota; I want my blog to be useful or at least entertaining in some way. I’ve lately been in an odd head-space which I will delve into a bit more in future blog posts (I am planning one currently). For now, I wanted to share with you two of my “Vocal Showcases”. This first one is a bit odd, admittedly, but it is something I did […]
- [Just Give Me A Reason](https://favoleproductions.com/928-2/): Alright my kohai, senpai is here with another useful life lesson. Nothing in Life is Free. You’ve heard this before I’m sure. Usually, it’s to remind you that you have to fight for what you want in life in some way; there is always some price to pay, a sacrifice. And that’s true and sound advice. But that’s not where I’m going with it today. Nothing you take is free, for sure. But nothing you GIVE is free, either. And before I proceed, I am not saying that volunteer or charity work is bad in any way. But they are […]
- [As The World Turns](https://favoleproductions.com/as-the-world-turns/): I know, I know – after going on and on about keeping my resolution to write weekly, I skip TWO WEEKS in a row! What’s that about? Mostly, bad timing. Or lack of time, rather. There was more to do at my formal rental home than I had anticipated, which took all of my free time up until the 31st; that was also Easter weekend and so I was busy with religious obligations as well. I then made a semi-social visit to a friend to assist me with filing my taxes and that brought me into April. Then, I attended […]
- [A Day Late & A Dollar Short](https://favoleproductions.com/a-day-late-a-dollar-short/): So, I think the delay of this blog and the brevity is a beautiful example of how life can sometimes get ahead of you; this is definitely the case for me currently. As I’ve made it abundantly clear, I am moving from a rental to my own home and man has it been a struggle. The merge of “stuff” when my sister and I initially moved in together was never handled correctly originally and our parents’ House Purge brought even more childhood affects to our humble abode. That all culminated in half-organization and half-panic as we struggled to move all […]
- [The Great Move of 2018](https://favoleproductions.com/the-great-move-of-2018/): So here I sit, another mid-morning Sunday; my favorite time to just ‘be’ and enjoy nature. True, I tend to journal at this time using technology but I listen to the birds chirp and the wind rustle the leaves as I do so. This morning is a little different although I hope it will soon become the norm. Yesterday, we finally had our furniture moved to our new house. As you might recall in an earlier post, my sister and I have been renting a house together for a little over 5 years and decided to purchase a house of […]
- [A Man Is Only As Good As His Word](https://favoleproductions.com/a-man-is-only-as-good-as-his-word/): Have you ever made a resolution to yourself – New Year’s or otherwise – that for one reason or another, actually seems to stick? Maybe not working out or cooking all your meals from scratch, but that one “Hey, why don’t I X” that just seems to be a driving force all it’s own? For me, it’s this blog. I’ll be blunt, I don’t have much direction for this blog. It was started as a diary of sorts, cataloging my Personal Journey into Professional Voice acting. I enjoy looking back over the entries to remember where I once was. Whatever […]
- [So, Why No VO Atl?](https://favoleproductions.com/so-why-no-vo-atl/): It’s that time of year again; a Voiceover conference is in my hometown and I’m not attending. ‘Why not?’ you might ask? You wouldn’t be the first. In fact, everyone who knows about VO Atl and my geographical location has asked me that. So, I’ll tell you. Before I begin, I would like to start off by saying that I am aware this could be the most controversial post I’ve made. I do not take this lightly nor is my intention to speak poorly of anyone who attends or participates in the convention. I am simply giving my honest opinion. […]
- [Demos: The Digital Business Card](https://favoleproductions.com/demos-the-digital-business-card/): You’ve probably witnessed it; maybe at a convention panel or a networking event at a bar. Someone with buckets of confidence gets the floor for a moment and boasts about their magnificent voice and how talented they are. The only catch they have, is that they don’t know how to “break-in”! They do an impression or a sample voice for the guest speaker (usually a voice actor who has no say in casting) or networking Influencer as if that’s the appropriate way to end a question. And the recipient of this impromptu Elevator Pitch usually goes straight to one question: […]
- [Do You Want More? ](https://favoleproductions.com/902-2/): At first, I wasn’t sure what I was going to write about for this week’s post; but then last week happened. I promise there will be a relatable lesson at the end for you. If you want to skip right to it, I’ve highlighted the “TL;DR” in blue for you. When Something Scares you, It Means It’s Worth It. Let me start, if I may, in April 2017. Don’t worry, we’ll skip ahead quickly enough to present day. I was working a great corporate job as a Client Success Manager; my health insurance was paid for, I had two weeks’ […]
- [Update on 2018](https://favoleproductions.com/update-on-2018/): I wanted to take a pause from the “Tips and Advice” column that this blog has become, if I may, to write a little update about my success thus far in 2018. On a personal note, I just bought a house and will go through the closing paperwork (i.e. get the keys) March 2nd. A lot of people are a bit surprised when I tell them that I am purchasing a house with my sister, but we find it economically the logical way to go. We’ve always been extremely close as children and as adults, we’ve rented a house together […]
- [Finding Your Voice](https://favoleproductions.com/finding-your-voice/): One of the most common responses to a person saying they are a voice actor is the request to do an imitation. “What voices can you do?” What should the answer be? “My Own.” So, with the last two blogs, we’ve covered what your “plan of action” should be to obtain your goal of becoming a Voice Over Talent / Voice Actor and how to warm up your voice. At this point, I hope you have been able to watch at least one or two of the free seminars I shared with you previously and hopefully have found a coach. […]
- [How Do I Warm My Voice Up?](https://favoleproductions.com/how-do-i-warm-my-voice-up/): One of the questions I was surprised to have been asked at the panel was how to warm up the voice before a session. While this is certainly a very important question, I think the people asking are making it too complicated. Take an Olympic athlete for example: while their exercise routine and diet regimen might be extremely more strenuous and intricate than the average office worker who works out every morning, the basic stretches are the same. That’s pretty much the way of it with your voice, as well. Now, I’m not going to pretend for a moment that […]
- [I wanna be a Voice Actor - Where do I Start?](https://favoleproductions.com/i-wanna-be-a-voice-actor-where-do-i-start/): THIS BLOG POST HAS BEEN UPDATED AND TRANSFORMED INTO A YOUTUBE VIDEO; CLICK HERE TO WATCH! After co-hosting the Dragon Con Voice Over panel, I was asked by several people to elaborate on my answers, as they appreciated my insight. It’s been a few months since then and I’ve unfortunately already forgotten most of what was even asked (aside from ‘how do you warm-up’, which I will cover in the near future). So, I thought this blog would be a great platform for me to delve in deeper and maybe help one or two people! Allow me to be frank […]
- [Gimme The Deets](https://favoleproductions.com/gimme-the-deets/): “Okay, but what really happened?” The last you heard from me was a post dated “July 16th” explaining my new branding. Suddenly, I return for the new year with much of the same “Positive Attitude” verbiage my entire blog is full of and that’s it? Well, the long and short of it is… Yes. A part of moving forward comes from acceptance and the understanding that ‘what’s done is done’. I’ve wasted time. A lot of it. There’s not anything I can do about that but accept that I cannot get that time back and try to understand why I […]
- [Resolution to find Resolve](https://favoleproductions.com/resolution-to-find-resolve/): Ahh yes, another multi-month hiatus of Blog posting from me; haven’t you come to expect it? In truth, even as a child I could not keep a diary. Something about the ‘Daily Update’ seemed so dry. What could really happen in a day? Yet, every year the general populous hinges on that very idea – what change can we make going forward, starting January 1st. Our Resolution. Many cheekily joke that they don’t participate in such nonsense and while I agree that it can be overdone or disingenuous in nature, I do feel that the introspection is indefinitely beneficial. To […]
- [New Logo & Branding!](https://favoleproductions.com/new-logo-branding/): So pleased to show off my new logo, in anticipation for the Website Revamp in which I am currently in the middle! “Cari Favole: Voice of Fairy Tales” fits how I wish to share my brand on a few different levels. First, my last name “Favole” is Italian for “Fairy tales”, so quite literally, my product is “Favole’s voice”. Secondly, I was always advised to have my logo quickly express who I am and what I do. Previously, I had a very bland, cookie-cutter sort of logo that I removed after determining it just didn’t “jive”. Instead of a resume-within-an-image […]
- [A Toast to New Beginnings](https://favoleproductions.com/a-toast-to-new-beginnings/): Last I left this blog, it was February and I was well on the way to becoming a little Office Career Woman. My heart was and always will be with acting and entertainment but I felt so shaken by various life events that I was certain having a stable income was the right way to go. But it wasn’t. Not for me. I am going to be a bit blunt; I believe I may have mentioned previously that I have suffered from depression for over a decade – I really started noticing it senior year of High School and while […]
- [Pogo Stick Bounds](https://favoleproductions.com/pogo-stick-bounds/): My last update was in October 2016 and it is now freshly February 2017. To say I’ve been busy would be a grievous understatement but in fact is only emotionally true; actionable-events have occurred but they are more build-up than anything else. To summarize, I have taken the growth opportunity at my current “day job”. Doing so brought about more drama and office politics than I believe necessary for this blog but I will say that I’ve learned a lot about how people perceive me and how they can use their own perception to attempt to sabotage. Luckily, I prevailed […]
- [Stagnant Uncertainty](https://favoleproductions.com/stagnant-uncertainty/): A month has passed since my last post, which was a retrospective & therefore not really the same as an actual “current-era” status update. I certainly have been better at keeping up with my professional journey but I was distracted by a hobby of mine as well as work. There’s a lot I would say about the profession that takes up most of my days and in come cases (such as now) my weekends as well. However, I was always cautioned about what one shares publicly. I think I am safe enough to honestly say that I do see a […]
- [Retrospect Series: Chapter 2 - Imagination](https://favoleproductions.com/retrospect-series-chapter-2-imagination/): Unfortunately, I do not have a very strong memory. I am gifted with memorizing lines tremendously fast but, as is the nature of theatre, once I stop needing them, they leave me. That is the way with most of my life’s memories. Certainly there are some very strong images that will always linger but what random class-project I made in 2nd grade escapes me. As I’ve stated before, I never really focused on the real world around me. At least, those are not the memories that stuck with me. I recall glimpses of toys and games through my very young […]
- [Bubbleisha's Bathing Bunny Bathroom!](https://favoleproductions.com/bubbleisha-bathing-bunny-bathroom/): I’m so excited to be able to share that I was asked to reprise my role as Bubbleisha – one of the Shopkins Shoppies dolls! Together with the other girls, Bubbleisha shows off her Happy Places playset in a mini-vlog series. In her debut episode (episode 4 of the series), she shows off her Bathing Bunny Bathroom: When I saw the Toys R Us mini-episodes featuring the Shoppies girls, I understood that it was a part of the business; different production companies have different casting directors. Still, I couldn’t help but be a bit bummed that I couldn’t join in […]
- [Retrospect Series: Chapter 1 - Unique](https://favoleproductions.com/retrospect-series-chapter-1/): Of course, “doomed” is all a matter of perspective. “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure” as they say. When I engage in my creativity, I feel alive and free. As opposed to when I try to get a respectable job with a monotonous schedule; that’s when my wings are clipped and my soul is put into a cage, like a canary you keep in your kitchen. Except my passion is not a mild canary; it’s a vicious tiger. And the longer one keeps the tiger caged, the harder it will spring forth once the cage is opened. This zealous […]
- [Retrospect Series: Prologue - Doomed](https://favoleproductions.com/retrospect-series-prologue-doomed/): You could say, I was doomed from the start. My father has a voice like Frank Sinatra and can master an instrument within ten minutes of said item being handed to him. my mother is a beautiful painter who captures realism in a way that somehow elicits a dreamlike quality. My eldest sister is a poet who can have you tear up at a passage about a blade of grass. And my middle sister, she is a writer; but she doesn’t just ‘write a story’. She engages the reader in a conversation, as if their laughter and gasps of awe […]
- [Life Ends At 30](https://favoleproductions.com/life-ends-at-30/): That’s the thought I always had, ever since I was a child. Not in a morbid, terminal way; just quite simply the idea that the unknown adventure would stop. One way to get the most out of life is to look upon it as an adventure. – William Feather The idea was that I would graduate high school at 18, college at 22, be married by 24, and start raising a family around 26. I was content to plan life as a housewife and mother, as long as I could still pursue my acting on the side (back then I […]
- [Life is a Song - Sing It](https://favoleproductions.com/life-is-a-song-sing-it/): It seems I’ve posted a lot of motivational “one step at a time” entries but the heart and soul of this blog was to explore the personal journey into professional voice acting. I therefore would like to share an experience I just had that breaks through the politeness and shows my vulnerable truth. I received an audition for a few character roles and one is required to sing. To paint my background a bit, I was in Choral Ensemble in high school where we actually competed (and won) with neighboring schools; we also put on a few musicals throughout each […]
- [New Direction, New Venue](https://favoleproductions.com/new-direction-new-venue/): I’m not sure if other vocal talent will agree, but for me, my studio booth is an intimate place. It’s a sanctuary where you can be as crazy or emotional as you need to be without judgment. If a take doesn’t work, you can delete it and no one has to know. That’s not to say I don’t enjoy the collaboration of being in someone else’s studio. I love being able to focus solely on the creative aspect and not also juggle the responsibilities of a sound engineer and director. However, all of the paid work I’ve gotten has been […]
- [Chef Siblings - Island Restaurant](https://favoleproductions.com/chef-siblings-island-restaurant/): I am so pleased to share the mobile app game that I provided three voices for! The game developed by Libii Games is called “Chef Siblings – Island Restaurant” and is a free download available for iOS, Android, and Kindle. I voice the main girl, Jenny, the red-haired lady, and the mermaid. Click here for the 1 minute Introduction And click here for a game-play demo. Click here for more information about the game!
- [Time does not Pass, It continues](https://favoleproductions.com/time-does-not-pass-it-continues/): “I’m terrified of the thought of time passing (or whatever is meant by that phrase) whether I ‘do’ anything or not. In a way I may believe, deep down, that doing nothing acts as a brake on ‘time’s – it doesn’t of course. It merely adds the torment of having done nothing, when the time comes when it really doesn’t matter if you’ve done anything or not.” ― Philip Larkin, Philip Larkin: Letters to Monica To say I’ve done much of the same would be an understatement. I’m not even sure what I should write here except history has a […]
- [Animation Demo!](https://favoleproductions.com/animation-demo/): It’s here! I feel an apology is in order; my Animation Demo was technically given to me July 2nd. However, there was a minor alteration that needed to be done, so I didn’t receive the finalized version until July 10th. I kept meaning to write this post – I certainly was over the moon that I finally had it – but things kept coming up and the time went by. But a complete month later, without any further adieu – Animation Demo Fun note, the above picture collage was me about to drive to the studio to record this demo; […]
- [The Engines are Revving](https://favoleproductions.com/the-engines-are-revving/): “I’m now ready to stand back up, tweak my website, record my animation demo, and get back out there!” The last sentence of my previous post from March 2016. I am happy to report that my website has been tweaked, I am set to record my demo this coming Wednesday (May 18th) and I have a plan prepped and ready to be put into action. That took time. In a world where everything is immediate, we are trained to expect instant results. At least I know I am. But I’m starting to come to terms with the fact that everything […]
- [Silence provides time for Reflection](https://favoleproductions.com/silence-provides-time-for-reflection/): I haven’t written a blog entry in over a month, which really isn’t all that surprising given that I’ve always had the intention of keeping a monthly update. Still, so much and yet so little has happened that I definitely need to write about it. Please note that this entry will be a bit more raw than the others but I believe that makes it all the more important. To start, I’m not sure if I could call it progress but perhaps I have moved forward since the start of 2016. To recall from my last entry, I was all set to […]
- [2016](https://favoleproductions.com/2016-2/): Now that the craziness of the holidays have passed, I can once again settle myself in for a progressive year. Honestly, I don’t really play into most of the social norms – such as the “New Year’s Resolution” – however I do appreciate the time set-aside to reflect on how one lives their life and what changes they’d like to make. I do this sort of thing around my birthday as well, but there seems to be more of an impact at the start of a new year; I think the physical act of getting a new calendar – a “clean […]
- [New Leaf, New Chapter](https://favoleproductions.com/new-leaf-new-chapter/): Fall has always been my favorite season. Something about the crispness in the air and the changing of the leaves calms me; it’s a living metaphor for the saying “this too shall pass”. A sobering and comforting mantra that I’ve recited to myself time and again, both to strengthen my resolve through struggles as well as to harness myself in the moment of great joy. Life’s journey is made up of transitions and chapters in one’s life, and with winter comes another phase in mine – returning to full-time employment. This decision came about by months of deliberation and waste […]
- [1 Year Anniversary](https://favoleproductions.com/1-year-anniversary/): Today – November 17th, 2015 – marks the one year anniversary of my becoming a Freelance Voice Over Artist, turning my passion and hobby into a career. This might be surprising to some of my friends, since it feels like I’ve talked nothing but voice over for more than just a year; after all, my first blog post was October 4th, 2013. However, the truth is that I spent a good deal of time studying my craft and honing my skills. The unfortunate turning point was when I had to seek other employment from the one I had at the time: […]
- [Sweet & Sour](https://favoleproductions.com/sweet-sour/): That’s the description of the my latest Character role, Bubbleisha – Shopkins’ new doll brand, Shoppies! Bubbleisha is my first character that I’ve been cast for on a professional level. This is not to say I don’t adore Alice, Alianor and all the others I’ve previously done. But this is my first foray into the “mainstream media” if you will. Watch the 15 second Commercial and tell me what you think! I was cast back in late August or early September and did the final recording early October. Imagine my surprise when I went food shopping Halloween-Eve and found a familiar face […]
- [We Have Received Your Message](https://favoleproductions.com/we-have-received-your-message/): I have always tried to be a positive, optimistic person and certainly am not one to drag another down with gossip and rumors. With that said, this blog catalogs my journey into the voice acting industry and therefore, any actions that I take should be documented. If you have kept up with the latest news in the Industry, you are probably already well aware of the issue in regards to Pay to Play sites – namely, Voices dot com. I won’t go into much detail but I will say that the company has been caught doing some unethical business practices which, […]
- [September has come and Gone!](https://favoleproductions.com/september-has-come-and-gone/): Oh my – I haven’t written anything in a month and a half! Well, that might be due to the fact that I’ve felt very stationary. Things are building, certainly, but it takes more time than I would like. My birthday was the 2nd – I am now 29. I always saw myself established in life when in fact, I’ve only recently found my calling. However, they say life is a journey and it certainly doesn’t end at age 30, something I believed when I was in elementary school – you grew up, got married, had kids & that was […]
- [Bread Crumbs](https://favoleproductions.com/bread-crumbs/): So, it’s only been a few weeks since I’ve last written an update but I feel that my metaphorical chapter change truly did take place. During my two week notice, I was cast in a youtube web-series, K’joor’s Adventures, as two main characters, Alice and Alianor. While the pay is modest, it actually is exactly what I had been making at the job I just quit. In other words, it was an even trade, financially speaking. I had been holding on to this part-time job mostly out of some subset of fear. With it, there was still the possibility of […]
- [New Chapters](https://favoleproductions.com/new-chapters/): Once again, I’ve seemed to hold my tongue unless I had actual  news to share. But that’s not a true depiction of how this journey has been proceeding. In all honesty, I spent the past few months struggling to make anything resemble progress and I’m not sure I succeeded. In November of 2014, I quit my full-time job and took a part-time job. However, my full-time job requested that I stay on “as-needed”, so I ended up having two office day jobs. I had also been planning out my freelance voice over business and assisting my friend with the opening […]
- [To Pay 2 Play or Not To Pay 2 Play](https://favoleproductions.com/to-pay-2-play-or-not-to-pay-2-play/): I wanted to make a comment in regards to an article I recently read:http://www.voiceoverherald.com/why-you-should-be-listed-on…/ I see the need and convenience of being a member of a Pay 2 Play site – I myself am on Voice123 and based on this article, I think I will switch to Voice Realm when my year is up – but the reasons they provided are a bit faulty… Now, their main reason why one should have a Pay 2 Play site is actually a slight at the other ways to go about being successful within the business. They state that designing your own website […]
- [Distress and Delight](https://favoleproductions.com/distress-and-delighta/): Truthfully, I had been delaying this entry because the emotional roller-coaster that has been the past few weeks has been astonishing. How could I possibly compose myself and write clear-headedly about my experience while currently living it? But now that I seem to have a sense of direction yet again, I feel it’s time to fill-in this chapter of my journey. As I previously discussed, I became aware and confirmed that there is such a difference between Voice Over and Voice Acting. This realization did not sit well with me, for as I had mentioned, my dream and ultimate goal […]
- [Acting Versus Over](https://favoleproductions.com/acting-versus-over/): Fortunately and Unfortunately, I do not have too much to report since the last post. I’ve been busy with my day jobs and finishing costumes, so admittedly I’ve not been auditioning as much as I could be. However, I have still gotten work and have recently accepted a project that will pay 10X the amount I normally make. Needless to say, I am very pleased with my progress. However, the more I focus on marketing and getting work, the more I am realizing that there really are different avenues in the voice over world. It’s always been my personal opinion […]
- [A Book Review!?](https://favoleproductions.com/a-book-review/): So this goes a little against the theme of my blog. I usually keep to a pretty personal perspective but I wanted to take a moment to discuss a current inspiration to me:  How to Start and Build a SIX FIGURE Voice Over Business: Set Your VO Career on Fire! – Bill DeWees Available here. Now, before I start – I didn’t pick this book up in the hopes of garnering a Six Figure income. But the issue I have been battling for a while is finding work. I’ve been told several times to “Market” myself but never HOW to […]
- [Time is Money](https://favoleproductions.com/time-is-money/): Time is Money… a phrase I often heard but never truly grasped until recently. I think everyone can conceptualize this statement: it takes time to do your homework, which you turn in for a grade, which will lead to your graduation and help determine your future. Without going through this process, without sacrificing a bit of your “playtime”, you could ‘earn’ a bad mark, detention, a grounding. This of course never happened to me; while my homework record wasn’t always 100%, I was never one to disobey. I always looked to the future and planned ahead. Just get through this […]
- [Good things take Time and Patience](https://favoleproductions.com/good-things-take-time-and-patience/): “How often do you do that (work Freelance as a Voice Actress)?” I get asked this question quite frequently and to be frank, I’m not sure how to answer that question. Is the question including the prep and research time it takes or is the person merely requesting I count my projects and divide the time in between? That, too, is almost impossible to calculate. For example: I completed 4 projects in a single day about three weeks ago. I’ve just landed another project to complete today after work. But before all that, I went about a month and a […]
- [It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves.](https://favoleproductions.com/it-is-not-in-the-stars-to-hold-our-destiny-but-in-ourselves/): I am very happy to announce that I now have an agent – Rona Burns of the Burns Agency. She is a wonderful businesswoman and I am thrilled to have her on my side!  Now, a lot of people I’ve spoken to have overlooked the importance of agents; they either feel anyone can get represented easily or that they’re some sort of ‘scam’. This is NOT the case. Since this blog is the story of my journey, I feel it important to discuss agencies for those reading this who may be interested in getting into this career. The acting world […]
- [ReCap Thus Far!](https://favoleproductions.com/recap-thus-far/): I apologize; I’ve never been good at journal writing! To sum up the year so far: – I’ve recorded 2 voices for the Star Trek online game – I have been accepted into Phantom City Studios Roster; their clients include Universal, Columbia Productions, Sony and Sony BMG, etc). – Giovatto Advertising has added me to their Roster. – I recorded a fairy tale for an iTunes Audio Book. – I recorded 3 commercials for a local Lexus Dealership in New Jersey (through Giovatto Advertising). I have an audition this Saturday for a mini web-series. I’m preparing myself that I won’t get it […]
- [If there is No Struggle, there is No Progress.](https://favoleproductions.com/if-there-is-no-struggle-there-is-no-progress/): I have only myself to blame, but this month comes with no major update. I was crippling myself with fear of failure; it’s so much easier to say I never tried than I tried but failed. However, I have FINALLY gotten my act together and have started auditioning once again. A difficult decision had to be made regarding a business transaction. I decided that it was important that I stand up for myself and not take a deal that was undermining my value as an artist and my worth as a professional. A project that was worth $3,000 was offered […]
- [As the Prologue closes, Chapter One begins!](https://favoleproductions.com/as-the-prologue-closes-chapter-one-begins/): I am ecstatic to announce that I have received my first paying job as a voice actress! I narrated the fairy tale “Thumbelina” for a read-along Audio Book for children, which will be available on iTunes. The client was so satisfied that we are now in negotiations to be partners for his entire series (10 more stories). Speaking with my vocal coach, I finally realized that the training is over; I am ready. There will always be room for improvement but after years of endless waiting, I can finally pursue my dream. Due to financial reasons, I had hesitated joining […]
- [Like my Facebook Page and other Social media Sites!](https://favoleproductions.com/like-my-facebook-page-and-other-social-media-sites/): The more I research into becoming a successful voice actress, the more I am aware just how important marketing, PR and Social medias really are. Therefore, I am re-branding myself and ensuring that I am more accessible. First: I will not be going by “Voce Del Favole” – a tip I’ve heard a few times was to keep it simple. I’m known by my “stage name” Psypris a few places and that is enough confusion for everyone. So, here is my Logo for branding purposes, such as business cards: Secondly, here are all of my relevant Social Media sites: – […]
- [Finally, the Marathon begins](https://favoleproductions.com/finally-the-marathon-begins/): I know my journey is not a race – it won’t be a sprint to success. The road will be long and winding and I’m sure to stumble on rocks and other obstacles along the way. But today, I crossed the starting line. I’ve kept quiet for a few reasons but now I can officially update “the internet” of what’s been happening in my life. Shortly after I posted my decision to find a part-time job, my former employer approached me about coming back. I hadn’t even applied to anywhere else but the offer felt like a sign from GOD […]
- [Reading with Cari Series](https://favoleproductions.com/reading-with-cari-series/): I feel incredibly horrible for not posting in September but I do have some semi-exciting news to share that should hopefully make up for it. After much consideration, deliberation and contemplation, my roommate and sister (who also happens to be my biggest supporter) has given me the go-ahead to do what is necessary to break into voice acting: Get a part-time Day job. For years, I’ve prioritized finances over passion and the past few months were proof that it is literally killing me. I feel like my burning zeal is setting me on fire from the inside out – as […]
- [Stable II - Official Teaser Demo](https://favoleproductions.com/stable-ii-official-teaser-demo/): And here it is! The first (non-playable) Demo for Stable II, the game adaptation of the popular fanfiction Fallout:Equestria by Kkat. Stable II will be Free-to-Play for PCs and MACs. It will blend My Little Pony and the Fallout series, just like the fanfiction, so fans of both series will be able to enjoy it! I’m so excited to have something in good quality to show and seeing this makes me excited for what is to come! My character, the gray pony named Velvet Remedy, appears 5 minutes, 16 seconds into the video.
- [First glimpse at Velvet Remedy](https://favoleproductions.com/first-glimpse-at-velvet-remedy/): Hello, August! I am so pleased to share with you the first teasers that have been shared with the Public! First up, is the Overmare Studios panel at Brony Expo 2014 in Canada. Unfortunately, the demo they were planning on sharing had some last minute technical difficulties, so they decided to instead show Chat Mapper, the program they use to work the dialogue into the game. And they used my voice as the example!  Note that a new voice director was selected after these recordings, so some of these lines are not what will actually be used in the final […]
- [Voce Del Favole and the Mysterious Hissing noise: The Birth of the Studio-Booth!](https://favoleproductions.com/voce-del-favole-and-the-mysterious-hissing-noise-the-birth-of-the-studio-booth-2/): It’s always difficult to set aside a space in your home designated for work but it’s especially tricky when that space has the extra requirement of needing absolute silence… If you’ve read my previous blog posts you’re aware of my long-standing issue with the ‘hissing’ noise in my audio. I’ve turned off the A/C, the fans are off, doors and windows closed, the wall clock is moved – and still there is that white noise in the background. After relocating my microphone to every crevice of my craft room, I finally cracked and went to Google. And I found the […]
- [Stable II Update](https://favoleproductions.com/stable-ii-update/): So, one of the projects that I’ve been working on for a while has finally posted something that I can share! Granted, I am not featured in said posting (yet) but they have showcased the lipsyncing using me as Velvet Remedy. They showed this in a panel at two conventions (one in Canada and one in Finland) and – I’ve been told – the reception was positive. Some responses were “you have just made a lot of people’s dreams come true” and “Is that Eile Monty!?” (a voice actress famous in the Brony scene). Earlier in the production process, the […]
- [The months pass by like leaves falling from a tree...](https://favoleproductions.com/the-months-pass-by-like-leaves-falling-from-a-tree/): I cannot believe I have not posted anything since April and it is already officially middle of July!  I have always made it my goal to post once a month, to fill the pages of my journey into voice acting. But I think that thought process is where I’ll find my folly. I feel as though I can only update this “journal” with important news, when in fact, life is made up of tiny moments.  This blog is for me to look back on (hopefully fondly) and, if I’m successful (an even if I’m not), this is a venue that […]
- [Spring Cleaning](https://favoleproductions.com/spring-cleaning/): March certainly was busy and while April is a bit more tame, I have events I am constantly preparing for; once again, all very good things that make for a happy life but could be considered ‘distractions’ from the pursuit of my goal.  However, I made a lot of preparation- progress last month and I am pleased to say that I have not only found a solution to my audition dilemma, but with any luck, I have also found a way to correct the interference I’ve been having, which another voice actor called “reflection”.  First, I have found subforums on […]
- [A Timely Update](https://favoleproductions.com/a-timely-update/): So, what have I been up to and what does March hold in store for me? Both questions have the same answer: preparation. I have all of the equipment I need for my home studio but I still need to buy a better microphone stand, since the one it came with tends to get a bit top-heavy and fall over. I have a designated area where I’ve been practicing but quite frankly, it feels very temporary. Having my studio also be a craft room generates a lot of clutter and currently it is situated in between the sewing machine and […]
- [Demo Outtakes](https://favoleproductions.com/demo-outtakes/): My coach was apparently so amused by my antics that she felt compelled to put together an “outtakes” demo. I feel it should be said that I absolutely take voice acting seriously however it’s just not my nature to be so “suit & tie” formal, and my eccentricities tend to leak out. I love this outtake ‘demo’ because it highlights so many memories although this is is a far cry from anything professional. Still, there are a few voices not heard within my Character demo and a few adlibs are featured as well, so I think it’s still relevant to […]
- [Character Demo](https://favoleproductions.com/character-demo/): The much anticipated (by me) Character demo! This was so much fun to make and while I have a lot more voices which didn’t make the cut, I couldn’t be happier with the work my coach, Eileen Kimble did. If you’re interested in voice over or just want a vocal coach (to correct a dialect or lisp) visit www.eileenkimble.com I am currently working on the next step which is setting up my home studio; I hope to have that finished by February 8th and then I’ll have even more projects and experiences to share! This is only the beginning. ^_^
- [Home Studio Update!](https://favoleproductions.com/home-studio-update/): Monthly update time! While my journey still continues to show progress, I don’t have much in ways of “updates”. However, I am pleased with the almost-progress and I wanted to take a moment to address the changes 2014 has brought. First, I have been at my new job for a solid month (23rd) – I still have moments that are overwhelming, as I feel I am both babied and “thrown into the deep end” in regards to my training. However, I’ve found that it is a personal-growth experience in that I am forced to overcome my insecurities and anxieties in […]
- [An Update for the Holidays](https://favoleproductions.com/an-update-for-the-holidays/): As to be expected with Life’s Journey, I came across a rock along my path: my employer decided to cut my position to Part-Time, essentially making my monthly wages unlivable. At 35hrs/week, I was living Month-to-Month. At 28hrs/week, I am thankful to have savings! My boss warned me (which I am thankful for) and the day the official word came down, I started job-hunting. Two weeks later, I accepted a very decent job offer (including paid vacation, sick leave, health insurance etc & so forth). I absolutely love my co-workers and am sad to say goodbye but I feel my […]
- [Commercial Demo](https://favoleproductions.com/commercial-demo/): So excited to finally share my Commercial Voice Over Demo; because it is an MP3, most websites won’t allow me to upload it. Therefore, it was required that I make it into a Youtube video so that I could share it. I realize it’s not the most professionally-done video but my video production skills are limited and I didn’t want to distract from the actual voice over.
- [One Month In!](https://favoleproductions.com/one-month-in/): So, you’ve decided to indulge me and are now watching my journey… but have nothing to watch because I seemingly never update! Well, it’s been a solid month, so some form of “Blog” is expected, I’m sure. My vocal lessons are going very well. I took a full month off accidentally but it really ended up helping. My session was pushed back for various reasons out of my control but the final push (to make it a full month) was my own decision. I just wasn’t connecting with the copy & it was no longer a fun challenge. I was busy with […]
- [The Starting Point](https://favoleproductions.com/the-starting-point/): We all have one; the launch pad, the introduction, the conception, the beginning. This is mine. I was four when I knew with certainty that I wanted to be an actress. Already loving the make believe, I found joy in the thought of bringing pleasure to others. I thought, even if I played the villain or was in a ‘very sad movie’, I would still be entertaining; cultivating emotions that make one feel human. I did not want to be a princess, I wanted to act as one. By the age of six or seven, my sister introduced me to […]
- [My Virtual Resume](https://favoleproductions.com/my-virtual-resume-2/): My Virtual Resume Click the Link to visit my virtual resume! Year 2019 Update: Leaving the old, dead website up for posterity but to see my actual website, please visit: carifavole.com
- [Il Volto della Voce](https://favoleproductions.com/il-volto-della-voce/): The Face of the Voice – I needed a place to start for this wordpress, so why not a picture?

## Pages

- [Cover Page](https://favoleproductions.com/): Pardon The Mess! I am Updating this Home Page screen in my free time. For now, please utilize the menu or go directly to my content below:
- [Audiobooks](https://favoleproductions.com/audiobook-narration/): I have considerable amount of experience as an Audiobook Narrator. While I do not have a professionally produced Audiobook Narration Demo, I have put together clips of previous work in a self-produced demo. This shows my range from non-fiction to fiction, and from Children to Adult. Audiobook Narration Demo: Click Here to Download Audiobook Narration CV Below are the publicly released books that I have narrated. You will find a link to purchase or listen to the book in full (when applicable), as well as an audio sample of the narration. CHILDREN’S STORIES NOVELS Cecily The Distinctive – By Cari […]
- [Entertainer](https://favoleproductions.com/entertainer/): As a professional voice-over artist, my primary focus is delivering high-quality digital files to meet the unique voiceover needs of my clients. Beyond my commitment to this artform, I also derive enjoyment from connecting with a broader audience on various social media platforms, where I share entertaining content. The freedom of creativity in these endeavors serves as a source of invigoration and inspiration for my work as a voice-over artist. My “stage name” of Psypris has stuck with me since the earlier days of content creation, when artists would use online aliases or pen names. WRITING PORTFOLIO Return to Carifavole.com […]
- [Contact](https://favoleproductions.com/contact/): Hi!👋 I would love to hear any comments or questions you might have, and I welcome you to reach out with any potential projects we might work on together. I prefer all initial contact be made via email, so that I may properly research and prepare myself to lead an engaging and fulfilling conversation. contact@carifavole.com Please make sure you include a subject line that summarizes your reason for contacting me. Your correspondence means a lot and I will respond as soon as I am able.
- [Blog](https://favoleproductions.com/blog/)
- [Unmasking Psypris](https://favoleproductions.com/about/): Every character has a voice, and every persona carries a purpose. Psypris is the mask I wear to explore creativity, connection… and a touch of madness. But behind the personality is me, Cari Favole. I am the storyteller, the voice artist, the project manager, and the dreamer, who brings Psypris to life. This space is where the lines blur: between reality and performance, between work and play, between who I am and the stories I share. I am a non-union, voice actress who started this blog as a means to detail my journey, for posterity as well as a personal […]


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