Podcast Episode 5

Our Voice is Who We Are

More Than Rice and Beans

Episode Description

Season 2 | Episode 5
If you’ve ever heard an ad, audio book, or narration that features the warmest, most inviting midwestern voice ever, you’ve probably been listening to this week’s guest! Melissa Del Toro is a voice actor from Peoria, Arizona, who runs her own production company, Melissa Del Toro International. In addition to being a killer vocal talent, Melissa is also a proud Puerto Rican who connected with her roots a bit later in life. Join us this week as Tania, Miguel, and Melissa explore how different the Latinx experience can look, how we can use our voices to share our stories, and how you can enjoy Melissa’s voice each week through her podcast, Untold Tales.

Season 2 | Episode 5

More Than Rice and Beans: Our Voice is Who We Are with Guest Melissa Del Toro

Episode description:

If you’ve ever heard an ad, audio book, or narration that features the warmest, most inviting Midwestern voice ever, you’ve probably been listening to this week’s guest! Melissa Del Toro is a voice actor from Peoria, Arizona, who runs her own production company, Melissa Del Toro International. In addition to being a killer vocal talent, Melissa is also a proud Puerto Rican who connected with her roots a bit later in life. Join us this week as Tania, Miguel, and Melissa explore how different the Latinx experience can look, how we can use our voices to share our stories, and how you can enjoy Melissa’s voice each week through her podcast, Untold Tales.

Highlights:  

  • Professional voice actor Melissa Del Toro tells Miguel and Tania how she got started in voice acting and grew her business into her very own production company
  • How being a white-passing Puerto Rican influenced Melissa’s childhood and connection with the Latinx community
  • What it’s like to have a complete recording studio in your own home
  • Melissa’s advice for people interested in pursuing a career in vocal work
  • All about the fantastic short stories podcast Untold Tales

About our guest:

            Melissa Del Toro is a professional voice actor and CEO of Melissa Del Toro International, a prestigious audio production company in Peoria, Arizona. Melissa has years of experience with dozens of different types of vocal projects, from audio books to ad campaigns. She’s also the host of the popular podcast Untold Tales, featuring a short new science fiction story each week! When she’s not busy recording in her home studio, Melissa is a mother to a young child and loves seeking out new adventures with her family by her side!

Links:

Register for a class, shop authentic ingredients, and more: https://coquithechef.com/

Support our show here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ricebeanpodcast

Visit our webpage: https://coquithechef.com/podcast/

Melissa’s website: https://www.melissadeltoro.com

Follow Melissa on social media:

https://www.instagram.com/melissadeltoro_voiceover/

https://www.facebook.com/melissadeltorointernational

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