{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"14. Simon Kennedy VO And the Art of Happiness","description":" From Laughter to Legacy: The Voice and Story of Simon Kennedy \ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\udfa4 In this powerful episode, Paulette Lifton of Voice Masters sits down with the incomparable Simon Kennedy\u2014an award-winning Australian voice actor, comedian, writer, and presenter whose career spans more than 25 years. Fresh off his wins at the 2024 Voice Arts Awards for Best Voice Actor \u2013 Outstanding Body of Work and Outstanding Promo \u2013 TV or Streaming, plus a PromaxANZ Gold Award for Best Voice Actor, Simon shares the highs, the heartbreaks, and the hilarity of a career that\u2019s as versatile as it is inspiring. But this conversation goes deeper than voice acting. Simon opens up about his deeply personal memoir, &quot;9\/11 and the Art of Happiness: An Australian Story,&quot; a moving account of loss, forgiveness, and the pursuit of resilience after tragedy struck his own family. With wit, warmth, and wisdom, Simon Kennedy offers listeners a rare glimpse into the life behind the mic\u2014and the courage it takes to use your voice, both professionally and personally. Don\u2019t miss this heartfelt and unforgettable conversation with one of Australia\u2019s most celebrated voices.  Make sure to follow the Voice Masters team here: Voice Masters Instagram:&amp;nbsp;@voice.masters  Voice Masters website:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/voice-masters.com Paulette Lifton Instagram: @paulette_lifton Mimi Maynard Instagram:&amp;nbsp;@maynard.mimi ","author_name":"Tales From the Booth Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/411035\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/35365355\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/35365355"}