Behind the Mic: What It Really Takes to Be a Full-Time Voice Actor

2026-01-21

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My guest today is professional voice actress, Natalie Hitzel. You've heard her across commercials, cartoons, video games and talking toys for brands like Disney, Lego, Pixar and Coca-cola. In this episode we talk about: • Her journey into the industry and experience working for these big brands•The craft of voice work•The Audition Grind•The realities of freelancing •How Ai could impact voice artistsTDZ Episode 014 - Natalie HitzelFollow Natalie Hitzel: IG: natalie_h...

My guest today is professional voice actress, Natalie Hitzel. You've heard her across commercials, cartoons, video games and talking toys for brands like Disney, Lego, Pixar and Coca-cola.

In this episode we talk about:

• Her journey into the industry and experience working for these big brands•The craft of voice work

•The Audition Grind

•The realities of freelancing

•How Ai could impact voice artists

TDZ Episode 014 - Natalie Hitzel

Follow Natalie Hitzel:

IG: natalie_hitzelWebsite: www.nataliehitzel.comLinkedin: Natalie Hitzel

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