Why Start Now?

The real question is: Why not?

You can’t turn back the hands of time—but I’ll admit, every now and then, I wish I could. I sometimes wonder what would’ve happened if I had started my voiceover journey earlier, made it a priority sooner. But the truth is, the version of me from two decades ago wouldn’t be able to do what I can do now. Not even close.

Let me take you back for a second.

In sixth grade, I was one of two live narrators for our school pageant. (Christmas, maybe? My memory’s fuzzy on the details.) We had to audition to be the voice, and I was selected—and I was proud of it. But if you listen back to the audio… assuming it still exists somewhere… you can’t hear me. At all. I was so afraid of getting too close to the mic that my voice barely got picked up. Brutal! That moment stuck with me. I shelved the dream before it even had a chance, because that kind of exposure? No, thank you.

But voiceover never really left my head. Over the years, people would drop hints—like the actor-friend who once told me he could totally hear me doing VO. And still, I shrank back into my shell. Until January 2023. That’s when I finally said, “That’s it.” I was 40 years old. And I couldn’t keep pushing that voice down any longer. I decided it was time to honor it—to honor me. I jumped in with training, practice, coaching, community, and courage. And guess what? I haven’t looked back.

Here’s the thing: I don’t regret the road that brought me here. My lived experience has given me so much to draw from—empathy, perspective, emotional range. Years in hospitality and live event production taught me how to adapt, how to connect, and how to show up—even when I felt like crawling into a hole. I’m introverted by nature, but give me a safe space, and you’ll see the goofy, creative, big-hearted me come to life. That’s what voiceover unlocked for me: a safe, creative space to shine.

So to anyone who’s sitting on the edge of their dream, wondering if they’re “too late” or “not enough”—this is your sign.

You are not too late.
You are not too old.
You are not too quiet.
And you are definitely not alone.

START TODAY. The mic is waiting. Your voice matters.