
🎙 How do you reinvent yourself and thrive in the ever-changing creative industry?
In this episode, Kim Handysides, award-winning voiceover artist, entrepreneur, and industry leader, shares her journey from broadcasting to voiceover mastery and creative entrepreneurship. Starting as a weather woman in the 1990s, Kim quickly realized that carving out her own path was essential for long-term success. Through forced career pivots, industry shifts, and adapting to AI’s impact on voiceover work, she has built a thriving business while continuing to mentor, innovate, and lead in the creative field.
Whether you're a voiceover artist, creative entrepreneur, or someone looking to transition careers and build long-term success, this episode is filled with invaluable lessons, business insights, and personal growth strategies.
🔑 Topics Covered:
00:00 Introduction to Kim Handysides
01:51 Journey to Voiceover Mastery
05:14 Achievements & Recognition in the Voiceover Industry
06:34 Mastery Takes Time: The 10,000-Hour Rule
09:39 Perspective & Visualization Techniques in Voiceover
10:53 How Travel Expands Social Learning & Creativity
12:31 First Forced Career Pivot—Navigating Change
14:58 Second Major Career Pivot & Reinvention
17:09 From Weather Woman to Voiceover Actor
20:42 From Artist to Business Owner & Entrepreneur
26:05 Marketing Strategies: Learning What Sticks
29:30 Delegating & Subcontracting as an Entrepreneur
32:29 Recovering from Burnout While Doing What You Love
35:59 Staying Ahead of AI’s Impact on Creative Industries
40:09 Thrill of the Hunt: Seeking New Challenges
43:14 Advice: Master Communication & Care for Relationships
45:47 How to Reach Kim Handysides
46:59 Final Takeaway & Call to Action
🎯 Connect with Kim Handysides:
Website: https://kimhandysidesvoiceover.com/
Email: kim@kimhandysidesvoiceover.com
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