{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/655b38214c0cfb0012a0f672/6603fa55320ef1001603ceb2?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"In conversation with Talent Agent, Natalie Edwards. **A Women in Games Special**","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/655b38214c0cfb0012a0f672/1711536448394-a7a42e3e8a82c45cebd51a39f86f4da1.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In conversation with Talent Agent, Natalie Edwards.</p><p><br></p><p>In this Women in Games special, we sit down with Natalie Edwards, Talent Agent and Head of Voiceover Division at Excellent Talent, based here in the UK. </p><p><br></p><p>Natalie talks to us about her career and her extensive work with games in particular. We also discuss important issues, including representation and diversity in the industry, as well as what talent agents look for when signing new VO artists. </p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://excellenttalent.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://excellenttalent.com/</a></p><p><br></p><p>So settle in, and let's hit those high notes, with Natalie Edwards.</p><p><br></p><p>00:00&nbsp;Welcome to High Notes: The Art and Business of Voice</p><p>00:52&nbsp;Special Guest: Natalie Edwards on Voiceover in Gaming</p><p>01:58&nbsp;Natalie's Journey into Voiceover Agency</p><p>04:07&nbsp;What Makes a Great Voiceover Artist?</p><p>05:53&nbsp;The Importance of Training and Audition Tips</p><p>08:35&nbsp;Diving Deep into Voiceover Demos</p><p>09:55&nbsp;Casting Insights and the State of VO in Gaming</p><p>11:41&nbsp;Addressing Diversity in Voiceover Casting</p><p>21:40&nbsp;The Role of Agents and Navigating the Industry</p><p>25:07&nbsp;Embracing Technology and Future-Proofing Your VO Career</p><p>28:18&nbsp;Key Attributes for a Long-Term Career in VO</p><p>30:49&nbsp;Closing Thoughts and Gratitude</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Melissa Thom "}