A Voice in the World
This podcast explores what it is to use one’s authentic voice in a complicated world Your hosts are me, Jess McAvoy and my co host for this season is Ryland Shelton. We talk to various creative beings across many fields who use their voice in some way or another on a regular basis. Actors, Comedians, Musicians, Voice coaches, and others for whom creative self expression has become a central part of their lives. This season is about identity, and we do our best to explore what that means to folks. How do you use your voice in the world? For more information, visit https://www.jessmcavoy.com/podcast Written, produced and recorded by Jess McAvoy, Intro song “Make a Man” by Jess McAvoy Edited by Juan Pablo Diaz
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Wednesday Dec 11, 2024
Wednesday Dec 11, 2024
Ego Nwodim is an American actress and comedian. She has been a cast member on the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live since 2018. Ego uses her voice to spread joy and has her own podcast called "Thanks Dad" that's out now. Ryland and Jess get into the nitty gritty with Ego for an awesome conversation. More about Ego More about Ryland More about Jess
Wednesday Dec 04, 2024
Wednesday Dec 04, 2024
L Morgan Lee made history becoming the first openly transgender performer to receive a Tony Award® nomination for her debut in the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical A Strange Loop, a performance that also earned her an Obie Award and nominations for Drama League and Lucille Lortel Awards.More about L Morgan Lee More about Ryland SheltonMore about Jess McAvoy
Wednesday Nov 27, 2024
Wednesday Nov 27, 2024
Episode 3 features a conversation with myself, Jess McAvoy and my dear friend and mentor, Ryland Shelton. We found each other while I was seeking a new voice coach who deals specifically with Trans and non-binary voices. Ryland and I both share similar names four our business, coincidentally, Ryland’s being True Voice Vocal Development, and mine being True Voice with Jess McAvoy.For More info on this podcast check out the show notes hereHere's Ryland Here's Jess
Wednesday Nov 20, 2024
Wednesday Nov 20, 2024
Episode 2 features Liz Stringer, an Australian songwriter and musician who is currently based in London. Liz is a prolific artist and an incredible wordsmith, and our conversation was had back in 2023. At time of publication, Liz's first single from her new record is called "Coming Home" and is out now. Here's more about Liz Here's more about Ryland Here's more about Jess
Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
Jess McAvoy, Ryland Shelton and Lio Mehiel talk about what it is to use one's voice in the world. Covering themes of Trans and Non binary self expression, identity as a whole and what it is to show up in one's authenticity.More on Lio MehielMore on Jess McAvoyMore on Ryland Shelton