{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66ba31613889f01ccfcc0a1c/699f5f3b1eb5ccf4563b8a09?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"27. Celebrating 2026 Audie Finalists: Audiobook Adventure Edition","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/66ba31613889f01ccfcc0a1c/1772135189048-3000f102-120b-4fb9-b001-e04a6f3cdc31.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>This year, <strong>10 Audiobook Adventurers</strong> received nominations for the <strong>2026 Audie Awards</strong>, across multiple categories (yes, including <strong>Audiobook of the Year</strong>). 🎧✨</p><p>In this episode, host <strong>Elise Arsenault</strong> gathers finalists - graduates of <strong>The Great Audiobook Adventure</strong>, to celebrate, share honestly about what this milestone feels like, and share what they’ve learned along the way.</p><p>If you’re building your own audiobook narration career, curious about how nominations happen, or you just need a little encouragement on your creative path, this one’s for you.</p><p><strong>We talk about:</strong></p><ul><li>How self-submitting to awards works (and why you might consider it)</li><li>The emotional reality of being recognized (hello, imposter syndrome)</li><li>Full-cast projects, credits, and what happens behind the scenes</li><li>Navigating heavy material and historic stories with care</li><li>Networking, self-promotion, and staying resilient in a noisy industry</li></ul><p>Most importantly: <strong>your work is worthy, whether it comes with a nomination or not.</strong> 🌿</p><p><strong>Featuring:</strong></p><ul><li>André Santana @andreonthemic</li><li>Angel Pean @angelpean_</li><li>Cerris Morgan-Moyer @cerrismm</li><li>Emana Rachelle @emanarachelle</li><li>Emma Faye @emmafayeactor</li><li>James Aaron Oh @jamesaaronoh</li><li>Mieko Gavia @sooo_grood</li><li>Mirai @hi.mirai</li><li>Nicole Cash @nicolecashchronicles</li><li>Tyla Collier @tyla_collier</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Please join us in celebrating them, and if you’re active on Instagram, their handles can be found above!</p><h3>Links + Community</h3><ul><li>Join our next <strong>Celebrations &amp; Intentions Room </strong>happening Friday, March 6th: <a href=\"https://www.patreon.com/posts/access-march-151487675\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.patreon.com/posts/access-march-151487675</a></li><li><strong>In NYC? </strong>You’re invited to The Global Actor Industry Brunch happening Tuesday, March 3rd: <a href=\"http://www.theglobalactor.com/brunch\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.theglobalactor.com/brunch</a></li></ul><h3><br></h3><h3>Support the Podcast</h3><p><em>The Global Actor Podcast</em> is brought to you in large part by sustaining contributions from our amazing Patreon supporters. Thank you, thank you. 💛</p><p><strong>Special shoutout to our Creative Powerhouses:</strong> Darcey Rhoads, Drumsinger Michelle, Helene McCardle, Lori Holt, Maria Makis, Patrick Tokarz, Philip Estrin, Rachael Warren-Allen, Roodley Dorleans, and Shelley Philips. We’re so grateful for you.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Elise Arsenault"}