Carin Gilfry (LITE) - Voice Actor, Singer, Wearer of Many Hats

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Description:
Voice actor and singer Carin Gilfry has always been happy. Today, she shares with us how getting locked in a closet led to an episode of This American Life, designing the perfect career to fully enjoy new motherhood, her habits of forward-thinking and taking small steps toward any goal, and more. Uncut version available at http://www.patreon.com/peaceofpersistence.

Show Links:
This American Life - Carin Gilfry’s Radio Drama Episode (on YouTube):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wpZyb9Grfw
(podcast version): https://www.thisamericanlife.org/528/the-radio-drama-episode

Rosie’s Place web series: http://www.rosiesplaceshow.com/
(on YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWZ_k4cQ7d9dZuAU3jvuktg

Former Juilliard guests -
Camille Zamora (full video): https://www.patreon.com/posts/camille-zamora-2-16244525
(audio podcast): https://www.peaceofpersistence.com/blog/2017/9/21/sing-for-hopes-camille-zamora
Nicholas Pallesen (two part video): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlyY2Pq4QsNs4CMbzp5SzvSGcXhBq1CGx
(two part audio): https://www.peaceofpersistence.com/blog/?tag=Nicholas+Pallesen

Guest Intro: 
Carin Gilfry is a voice actor, singer, audio engineer, coach, composer, and producer. Her voice appears in commercials for Zulily.com, Little Tikes, Jakks Pacific Disney Dolls, Luxury Retreats, Emblem Health, Audible, and many more. She has narrated and produced over 100 audiobooks, and has recorded voice over for hundreds of eLearning projects, IVR systems, training videos, and documentaries. She plays characters in the video games Heroes Charge, Warframe, and Heroes of Newerth. She has been coaching and teaching classes in voice over since 2013.

Carin holds a Bachelor of Music degree in vocal performance from the USC Thornton School of Music and a Master of Music in vocal performance from The Juilliard School. She has performed with symphonies and opera companies around the world including the Los Angeles Opera, The Santa Fe Opera, Le Theatre du Chatelet, New York City Opera, The Glimmerglass Festival, The Phoenix Symphony, The Santa Fe Symphony, The California Philharmonic, and the Chorale Bel Canto.

She has composed theme music for 50+ audiobooks, and written children's songs for her YouTube series Rosie's Place.

Thank you: 
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Allen Won - Saxophonist

I'm so excited to bring you our 12th episode with saxophonist Allen Won! In this episode I (your host, Abigail Wright) talk with Allen about how his career took shape amongst the twists and turns that make up his character, his supportive family, rituals, tolerance, and presence.

Related links:
http://www.aikidoschoolsnj.com/
http://www.allenwon.com
http://nyphil.org/watch-listen

Brandon Mayberry - Opera Singer, Co-Owner of Swirlz Cupcakes, & Living Kidney Donor

What does it take to sing in the full time chorus at the Metropolitan Opera, own a thriving cupcake business, and tangibly contribute to the lives of those around you? Join bass-baritone and Swirlz Cupcakes co-owner Brandon Mayberry and host Abigail Wright as they talk about his trip around the world, his experience as a living organ donor, gratitude, compassion, and how to de-stress in a busy life. In this extended audio version, you can also hear how he studied opera for free, a heartbreaking story about the fragility of life, the importance of optimism, charity, and his advice for going full steam ahead with goals and jumping at opportunity when unseen forces make it possible.

Related links:
Swirlz Cupcakes: www.swirlzcupcakes.com
The Metropolitan Opera Chorus: http://metoperachorus.com/
The National Kidney Foundation: https://www.kidney.org/

Lynn Krynicki Bayer - Head Stage Manager

Host Abigail Wright talks with Washington National Opera and Bard Summerscape's stage manager Lynn Krynicki Bayer. In this interview about balancing happiness and success, Lynn talks about managing life and work one moment at a time, the importance of problem solving, and contentment with life - without comparing yours to others.