When you think of a leader, what voice immediately comes to mind?

A cisgender, white, male news anchor? A politician? Or a popular old- Hollywood actor?

Culturally, these male symbols have been associated with leadership and authority.

And that extends to their voices too. 

So what does this mean for those whose voice varies greatly from this definition of authority?

In other words, what does it mean for women?

Actress and singer Casey Erin Clark started Vital Voice Training to help change the conversation around what women are supposed to sound like to be taken seriously.

In one of our most thought-provoking episodes yet, Casey takes us through voice types that women often get criticized for (like vocal fry or upspeak), how voice matters when telling your story, and makes a serious case for voice positivity!

Here’s a peek at what else you can expect:

• Casey’s background as a theatre artist
• The importance of paying attention to your voice
• The concept of ‘superpowers and evil twins’
• How definitions of authority need to expand
• What causes vocal fry and upspeak
• Speech and Maslow’s 4 stages of learning
• Where she sees her business in the next decade
• Her wonderful partnership with co-founder Julie Fogg

The Food Psych Podcast - Christy Harrison

Cringeworthy: A Theory of Awkwardness - Melissa Dahl

In a World - Lake Bell

Freedom Fries (The American Life podcast) - Ira Glass

Some Days, It’s Harder (Vital Voice Training Blog) - Casey Erin Clarke 

The Age of Instagram Face - Jia Tolentino 

Understanding the 4 stages of learning (Maslow)

The Night the Lights Went Out In Georgia - Julia Sugarbaker 

The Broadway Inspirational Voices

This Week’s Joy: 

Casey’s background is in musical theatre - she went on an 18-month tour for Les Miserables!

So it makes complete sense that her joy is music and singing, be it belting in a Grammy-nominated and Tony-winning choir (the ‘Broadway Inspirational Voices’) or in a cabaret in her dad’s living room!

This Week’s Hustle: 

Casey’s hustle is a powerful one - our wonderful community of female entrepreneurs.

Moving from theatre to business, Casey was in awe of how welcoming her fellow female entrepreneurs were and how open they still are to sharing their knowledge.

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