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Blogged by Rachel


We're All Faking It: Imposter Syndrome Affects Everyone
The honest truth of life is: nobody knows what they’re doing. Sure, we each have our areas of expertise and knowledge but, in general, we’re just throwing stuff at the wall to see what sticks. Tell me I’m wrong. A friend said to me, “Pretend you have the confidence of a mediocre white man!” (No offence, guys.) And she’s right: Fake it til you make it. Imposter syndrome, be damned!

Rachel Gilbert
Jun 192 min read


What I Miss About Radio
It's been 3 years - THREE. YEARS! - since Dave and I left Pure Country 93. Can you believe that!? It seems like a lifetime ago now, but also feels just like yesterday. There were lots of reasons why I, personally, chose to leave. The main one being that my voiceover business (Voiced by Rachel) was taking off and I was able to support myself and not wake up at 3am anymore! But I knew there would be many things I'd miss.

Rachel Gilbert
Jun 172 min read


I know, I'm not cheap: Industry Standard Voice over Rates
Listen, I know that my services aren’t cheap. They’re not meant to be. I’m providing a high-quality service.

Rachel Gilbert
Mar 193 min read


No, you cannot have my contact list.
Building trust through professional networking; why sharing your contact list can harm your business.

Rachel Gilbert
Jan 293 min read


Tour my custom-built home recording studio
There are many ways to build a voiceover recording studio in your home. This is a tour of my own custom-built home recording studio.

Rachel Gilbert
Dec 18, 20244 min read


Embracing Change: Navigating Through My Identity Shift
Perhaps you can relate if you've left one career to try something new. It's scary to redefine yourself and make way for a new identity.

Rachel Gilbert
Oct 15, 20243 min read


5 Steps to Take Before Quitting Your Job
I pulled the plug on working for the man! But it all came with a plan. Whether you have the luxury of making a plan, these tips will help!

Rachel Gilbert
Aug 13, 20243 min read


When Life Stops But Your Business Doesn't: A Voiceover Artist's Journey
“We’ll do everything we can.” When you have a solo, freelance business to run, it can’t stop when your life does.

Rachel Gilbert
Jun 10, 20244 min read


What I've Learned in My First Year as a Freelancer
Here’s what I’ve learned in my first year as a freelancer, after I quit 'workin' for the man.'

Rachel Gilbert
Dec 19, 20234 min read


HOW TO GET STARTED IN VOICE OVER: A BEGINNER'S GUIDE
Here's how to get started in voice over. There is so much more than this, but it’s a good starting point.

Rachel Gilbert
Nov 20, 20238 min read
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