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Talking Planet, Purpose, and… Hard Root Beer?

Blog post narrated by Kim Wilson

 

Voice Over For The Planet was honored to be a guest on the Speechless VO video podcast recently! Check out this guest blog post written by Speechless VO host, Natasha Marchewka and narrated by co-host Kim Wilson, about how it all went down, then go and watch the full episode below. Cheers!

As voice actors, we have had a lot of conversations in front of a microphone – but this one felt extra special. On our latest Speechless VO episode, we welcomed our fellow Voiceover for the Planet leaders, Anne and Kari, to share how this collective of environmentally minded voice actors came to life.

Of course, before we got down to business, we compared beverages (as we always do). Kombucha made an appearance (so on brand for Anne), Kari sipped a refreshing tonic with lime, and Natasha decided to go bold with a hard root beer — at 10 in the morning. (Don’t worry, she had the dentist after, so we cut her some slack!) I had a gorgeous clementine, seltzer, and lemon. That lighthearted start set the tone for a conversation that was as real and relatable as it was inspiring.

Together, we explored:

  • How a retreat in Asheville sparked the idea that voice actors could work for the planet, not just for clients.

  • The “buy one, give one” model — where paid projects fund pro bono voiceovers for nonprofits and changemakers.

  • Why joining 1% for the Planet makes such an intentional impact, and how in-kind donations fit into the model. (Although, one does not have to join 1% for the Planet to join VO4TP!)

  • The community that’s blossomed: weekly accountability calls, monthly audition feedback, and genuine friendships.

What struck us most was how this roster has become more than just a list of names. It’s a community of professionals who care deeply about their craft and the causes they serve. As hosts, members, and voice actors ourselves, we couldn’t be prouder to be part of something that amplifies good stories in the world.

Curious about how it all works – and what beverages we’ll choose next time? Tune in to the full episode for laughs, insights, and plenty of inspiration.