Blog tagged as Lifestyle

Cough Drop Day?

13.05.24 06:53 PM - By Paul Boucher - Comment(s)

Did you know? If you speak for a living (like, ahem, voice actors), natural is likely to be the best fix when you've got a sore throat.

Remember, though, there are no free rides. Everything will have an effect on you. 


This post was inspired by my daughter's spring cold, and it also ha...


On Words For Fun

23.04.24 02:34 PM - By Paul Boucher - Comment(s)

I wanted to lighten up after yesterday’s legit rant at a client using AI to clone my voice without payment or permission.

Last week was National Librarian’s Day, but today is “Look Ahead to Next Book Club” day. ?

One of the reasons I genuinely enjoy almost everything I read from clients in my voi...


Expertise in Voice Acting

22.01.24 01:52 AM - By Paul Boucher - Comment(s)

I spent some time this past weekend, as I do most weekends, traveling to and from ideal sites to engage in one of my favourite hobbies, road cycling. In this case, the badass badlands of Drumheller, Alberta.


While driving, I finished listening to this season's Against The Rules podcast, written a...


A Day In The Life

21.01.24 11:39 PM - By Paul Boucher - Comment(s)

As an eLearning instructional designer, finding the right voice actor is crucial for creating engaging and effective training materials.

But have you ever wondered what a day in the life of your voice actor looks like? 

Here’s a quick look at the daily routine of a professional voice actor, and...


Take Off & Leave It All Behind

21.01.24 11:15 PM - By Paul Boucher - Comment(s)

So today, by sharing this, I hope to encourage fellow self-employed persons to go beyond the “work-life balance” conversation. 

Instead, imagine taking off and leaving it all behind to follow a passion. Not forever, but a meaningful enough amount of time to rediscover yourself, leave “digital” ...