{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Sound of Success with Jodi Krangle","description":"In this episode, Michael Dargie sits down with Jodi Krangle, a professional voice actor, singer, and host of the Audio Branding podcast. Based just north of Toronto, Jodi has been a full-time voice actor for nearly two decades, lending her voice to clients around the world while exploring the psychology and power of sound . Jodi shares how her journey started in the mid-90s when she volunteered at CNIB, recording articles to reel-to-reel tape for the visually impaired. Years later, after burning out in SEO and internet marketing, she returned to the idea of voice acting and built a thriving career from scratch . She talks about running The Muse\u2019s Muse, one of the earliest songwriting websites that grew into an online community of thousands, and how those lessons in marketing and community-building set her up for success in voiceover work. She also explains what it\u2019s like to balance union and non-union work, how AI voice technology is changing the industry, and why genuine acting and emotional authenticity will always set human performers apart . The conversation also explores her passions outside of the booth\u2014role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons, a massive dice collection, and anime storytelling that blends lighthearted fantasy with deeper themes of love, loss, and memory. Jodi reflects on pivotal moments, like overcoming stage fright as a teenager, and shares her philosophy that \u201ccomparison is the thief of joy.\u201d Her advice for rebels in waiting is clear: run your own race, build relationships with clients who value you, and never assume you need to follow someone else\u2019s path . Quoteable Quotes \u201cSome of the things we think are going to be so super important, just aren\u2019t really that important.\u201d \u2014 Jodi Krangle \u201cRun your own race.\u201d \u2014 Jodi Krangle \u201cThe number one thing you\u2019re paying a voice actor for is to not waste your time.\u201d \u2014 Jodi Krangle \u201cGood audio makes everything look better.\u201d \u2014 Michael Dargie Episode Highlights Finding Voiceover | From CNIB volunteer work to professional voice actor. Leaving SEO Behind | Why she pivoted from internet marketing to audio. The Muse\u2019s Muse | Running a thriving online songwriting community in the 90s. Stage Fright Lessons | Learning resilience from performing in high school. Life in the Booth | Home studio vs downtown Toronto sessions. Union vs Non-Union | Balancing Canada and U.S. work in a changing industry. Clients That Matter | Building long-term relationships with people who value you. Dungeons & Dragons | Dice collections, role-playing, and storytelling as improv. Anime & Webcomics | Finding new perspectives through storytelling media. The AI Question | Why authentic acting still beats a cloned voice. Sound Matters | How audio branding influences trust and perception. Advice to Rebels | Run your own race and stop comparing yourself. Links From Episode Website (https:\/\/voiceoversandvocals.com\/) Jodi on LinkedIn (https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jodikrangle\/) Jodi on Facebook (https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jodikrangle\/) Jodi on Instagram (https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/jodikrangle\/) ","author_name":"The RebelRebel Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/www.therebelrebelpodcast.com","html":"