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Liz de Nesnera. Best of Both Worlds VO.

Fluently Speaking Your Script's Language in English and French.

The grass may just look greener on the other side, ‘cause you’re standing in the shade.

November 7, 2008 By Liz de Nesnera

A while back I got a call from a potential new client. It was a very pleasant call, asking about my rates and availability. And then, as is often the case in IVR/MOH work they asked how long I’d been doing this work, and basically whether I planned on being around to complete any updates they may requires months, or years down the line. I told them that this is what I do.
I’m a full time voice talent. I don’t have a “day-job.” This IS my job.

There was silence on the other end of the line.

Then a sigh.

Then “Wow…that must be nice.”

Now, don’t get me wrong. I LOVE my job. I really can’t see myself doing anything else. BUT, when I get this reaction, I really think people think that we Voice Talent have it so “easy.” [Read more…]

Filed Under: business, health, marketing, Uncategorized, VO Tips, Voice Over

VO Cold Remedies – Take 3

March 8, 2008 By Liz de Nesnera

My friend, and talented Voice Over artist Peter Drew posted yet more remedies that voice talent can use to help prevent or shorten the span of a cold.

Hope this helps!

“As we all know, there is still no cure for the common cold, but there are a
few things you can try to reduce a cold’s severity.

  • At the first sign of a cold, try Oregacillin from Physician’s Strength. The
    active ingredient has been isolated from Greek oregano oil, which has been
    used for thousands of years to fight infections. A Johns Hopkins study showed
    that the active ingredient in Oregacillin kills viruses better than
    pharmaceutical antivirals. I use it and it does seem to prevent a cold from
    getting worse and cuts the time a cold hangs around.
  • Try nasal irrigation and zinc. For more info on nasal irrigation, visit this
    site: http://www.ent-consult.com/#nose-and-sinusitis From what
    I’ve heard, zinc lozenges are much less effective than zinc ointment that is
    put inside the nostrils.
  • Gargle with salt water. Recent research indicates that much of a cold’s
    infection actually resides in your throat. Gargling with salt water can help
    clear out that infection. Over the counter cold products and decongestants
    dry up mucous production, which can actually prolong a cold because there is
    no mucous to carry away the infection and products of the body’s immune
    response to the cold.
  • If you’re prone to catching colds, then a good defense is necessary. Penn
    Gilette of Penn and Teller fame says, since he went on the road with their
    act years ago, he’s become a fanatical hand washer. He avoids shaking hands
    with people if he can and if he does shake hands with someone, he’s very
    careful not to touch his face until he can wash his hands. He admits it
    sounds obsessive, but he can’t afford a cold that will prevent him from
    working.
  • On hand washing, stay away from the antibacterial hand sanitizers you can
    pick up at the supermarket or drug store. Most of them contain triclosan, an
    antibacterial that has been linked to creating more resistant bacteria, and
    they don’t have enough alcohol to kill viruses, which actually cause a cold.
    The only hand sanitizers that kill enough bacteria and viruses to be of
    value are the ones containing 60 percent or more of alcohol. The best way to
    sanitize hands is simple soap and water. Work up a good lather and wash rub
    your hands for at least 20 seconds and then rinse. Clean under your
    fingernails while washing, too.”

Thanks Peter!

Remember…these are just suggestions, go see your doctor if you feel you’re getting sicker than usual. You know your body best!

Filed Under: health, Uncategorized, Voice Over

More VO Remedies

February 16, 2008 By Liz de Nesnera

An other great voice talent, Kitzie Stern wrote a great piece on her blog about more voice over remedies.

Read the readers comments too!

Thanks to my friend Bob Souer for pointing me in the direction of Kitzie’s blog!

Here’s to staying healthy!

Filed Under: health, Uncategorized, Voice Over

I feel so much better now!

February 11, 2008 By Liz de Nesnera

It has been a few days….OK over a week…since I’ve posted…so to all my thousands of readers I’m really sorry! 😉

Sometimes life gets in the way of blogging, but I’m much better now & raring to go!…get ready!….she’s baaaaaaaack!

So on that note of “feeling better.”

As Voice Talent, one of the WORST things that can happen to you is to get a cold and/or sore throat. So we do all we can to prevent that from happening. But sometimes we just can’t. So what can you do to at least shorten the duration, symptoms & effects of a cold so that you’re not totally out for count & missing sessions?

Disclaimer: I am not a Doctor…(although I have played one in narrations!)

-When I first feel as if a cold is coming on, I hit my nose with ZICAM, it’s a homeopathic remedy that really does work as long as you use it right at the start of any symptoms. You can find it at pretty much any grocery or drug store these days.

– Oscillococcinum (try & say THAT 10 times fast!) by Boiron: another homeopathic remedy that I have found helpful, as long as you take at the first sign of symptoms.

– Throat Coat & Herba Tussin Herbal Teas from Traditional Medicinals are great at keeping your throat soothed.

– A Neti Pot….OK to be blunt, this is a way to wash out your nasal passes with saline….it’s not pretty, but it really helps keep your nasal passages clear. This is more a preventative measure, and I know several voice talents that swear by this little contraption. I have just started using one and it does seem to help.

– Vitamin C: The old standby. Studies are now suggesting that it may not be as effective in high doses as we once thought, but hey, you don’t want to get scurvy, do you! 😉 I take it everyday, and add one capsule if I feel something coming on.

– Echinacea: This extract of the cornflower has also been said to help in the treatment of colds. Again, studies vary, but I have found it helpful.

– Entertainer’s Secret: a throat spray that you can use if you have a scratchy/sore throat and you still need to record! It will help sooth your throat and make you sound less like you have…well…a frog in your throat! After the VOICE 2007 conference last year, many of us Voice Talents came back with what we have come to call “Vegas Voice” due to the dryness of that air, the smokey casino where the conference was held, and well, all the cheering we did! Entertainer’s Secret helped a lot of get through he following week’s recording work without making our clients wonder what had happened to the golden voices that thought they hired! 😉

– Try to keep a positive attitude. I can tell you from personal experience that when you’re down emotionally, it DOES affect your immune system and your body’s ability to fight off colds. Try to be as positive as you can, or surround yourself with people who will support you as you’re going through your “stuff.”

So that’s what I do! Again:
Disclaimer: I am not a Doctor!

Obviously if you are feeling sick for longer than is normal for you, go see a doctor! My husband, who rarely gets sick, got the flu last year, went to the doctor and was given Tamiflu right away which really helped….and then I did the same thing when I saw the synptoms coming on.

The key is to know your own body. If you feel something coming on, deal with it right away in whatever way feels comfortable for you, don’t wait, that’ll only prolong the discomfort!

Let me know if YOU have any tricks or tips to keep your voice healthy!

That’s it for now! Here’s to your health!

Filed Under: health, Uncategorized, Voice Over

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