Passion for voiceover can come from unexpected paths—just ask Mike Copeland and Linzi Lynn. Mike’s journey has taken him from submarines to sheriff’s offices, with a passion for technology guiding him every step of the way. Now, he’s channeling that experience into voiceover, blending precision with personality to create compelling reads. For Linzi Lynn, the spotlight has always called. From gracing the London Palladium stage to painting in the South of France, creativity runs through her veins. Voiceover is her latest artistic outlet—bringing characters and stories to life with her rich, expressive voice. Listen in as Susan Berkley chats with Mike and Linzi about their diverse backgrounds, the art of voiceover, and the techniques of bringing scripts to life. Discover how the friendly authoritative tone is essential for e-learning projects, and learn how building characters and scenes can elevate your audiobook performance.   Chapters 06:09 Mike Copeland’s Military Background 10:48 The importance of the friendly authoritative tone in E-learning 19:48 Linzi Lynn’s Performance Background 24:11 Creating Scenes to drive performance 35:33 Linzi Reflects on the Great Voice Company Hosted - Susan Berkley Producer - Salena Metreger  Music by Darrin Fossella  Show Opener by Daron Macke   This episode is sponsored by Less Annoying CRM. Go to https://greatvoice.com/crm for an exclusive deal for the Great Voice Podcast listeners.  To sign up for the Show Notes and be notified when a new episode posts go to: GreatVoicePodcast.com