Get A Shift On: Healthcare Career Change and Business Stories

S1:E30 | The Lord of Loneliness Speaks: Voiceover, AI, and Building a Business From Scratch

25 Sep 2025

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What happens when a former international journalist swapsfrozen peas, Russian winters, and breaking news… for villains, audiobooks, andcorporate commercials?James Brown swapped the newsroom for the booth and built a thriving voice over business from scratch in his Devon studio. In this episode, he reveals the unfiltered truth about starting a creative business later in life, the wins, the mistakes, and the skills he never knew he’d need.We explore James’s journey from documentary-maker in Russia to voice actor, covering how he navigated family responsibilities, COVID, and the total career pivot that came next. You’ll hear practical strategies for finding work through audition sites and direct marketing, tips for self-directing from a home studio, and why corporate and commercial work became his foundation.We also dive deep into resilience, why having a savingsbuffer matters, and James’s take on AI vs. human creativity and why authentic storytelling will always win. Plus, he shares a glimpse into his latest gaming project, including a chilling live performance as The Lord of Lonelinesshimself. If you’ve ever dreamed of building a business around yourvoice, or any passion, this episode will inspire you to start, adapt, and keep creating. Please like, share and subscribe for more career change andtransition tips, tricks and more...Follow James here:James LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠James Website⁠⁠James Insta⁠Follow David / Via Nova here:⁠⁠David's LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠Via Nova LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠Via Nova Website⁠Free Personal Exit Plan / Work With MeFrustrated at Work? Want to know if you are ready for a career change? Answer these 10 questions and find out!Chapters00:00 Introduction to Career Change and Voiceover Industry04:10 James Brown's Journey: From Consultancy to Voiceover08:33 Experiences in Russia: Journalism and Documentaries16:58 Cultural Insights from Russia: A Unique Perspective25:20 Voiceover Artistry: Crafting Characters and Stories30:41 Crafting Compelling Brand Narratives33:08 The Art of Voice Direction36:09 From Journalism to Voiceover: A Journey40:39 Navigating the Entrepreneurial Landscape45:20 AI's Impact on Voiceover and Creativity49:52 Exploring New Horizons in Voice Acting56:16 End and close

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Get A Shift On: Healthcare Career Change and Business Stories

S1:E30 | The Lord of Loneliness Speaks: Voiceover, AI, and Building a Business From Scratch

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3ª PARTE | 17 DIC 2025 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

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