Episode Notes: "Past My Sell-By Date? Ageism in Voice Acting"

Episode Summary:What happens when your voice—once the go-to for major brands—slowly fades from the commercial scene? In this episode, I take a deep dive into ageism in voice acting, particularly how it affects women. From once booking high-profile campaigns to suddenly being asked to voice care home ads and funeral planners, I share my personal experiences of how the industry sidelines female voices as they age.

We’ll explore the ‘shelf life’ myth, the problem with photo requests in an audio industry, and how industry bias allows men to ‘mature’ into authoritative voices while women simply ‘age out.’ Plus, I’ll break down how we can challenge these biases and reclaim our space in the industry.

In This Episode:

🔹 A personal story: how my bookings shifted from high-energy brands to ‘mature’ voiceover requests🔹 The ‘silent drop-off’—when major clients stop calling without explanation🔹 The myth of a voiceover ‘shelf life’ and how it disproportionately affects women🔹 Why casting directors are now asking for headshots in a voice-only profession🔹 The industry’s obsession with youth and how it fuels gendered ageism🔹 How we can push back against this bias and stay relevant

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