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Sat, 06 Jun 2020 18:41:43 -0700

Hi David, Thank you for this video. I haven’t watched in a while and I didn’t realize how much I missed hearing your voice and fantastic take on life and various topics. When I was 13 my very successful uncle told me to make a list of the things I wanted in life. That started my list-making habit. I loved it because It worked. Then, I… Read more

In reply to - David H. Lawrence XVII posted a new post. The times we’re living in are not ones we would have expected or predicted. And we can chalk that up to external developments that we neither asked for nor […]

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Mon, 23 Mar 2020 21:02:50 -0700

Thank you for this. I’ve too have been watching a ton of medical information instead of the news, it helps me for some reason. I’m also getting my new sites up and that is enough to distract me all day.

In reply to - David H. Lawrence XVII posted a new post. In 1984, I got ill, was hospitalized, spent time in the ICU and almost died. I managed not to, and had to recover at home for a week or two after being discharged. […]

Stephanie Montalvo posted a new activity comment

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 20:46:18 -0800

Thank you, David! Golden advice. I’ve been reading a lot about this exact subject. Sometimes you just need to hear it said directly to you. This illusion we call life is the best! It seems so real sometimes you think all the junk in your head is true. We came in perfect and enough. Sometimes I forgot that and spin in circles trying so hard to… Read more

In reply to - David H. Lawrence XVII posted a new post. I recently had the privilege of speaking to two very different audiences in one day, and in both cases, the same question came up. And in both cases, they brought me […]

Stephanie Montalvo posted a new activity comment

Tue, 31 Dec 2019 16:49:31 -0800

Yeah! Congrats. You did a fantastic job. I know it wasn’t easy. So glad these are available to look back on. Great content. Thank you.

In reply to - David H. Lawrence XVII posted a new post. So here we are – the last video of the 365 I challenged myself to create throughout this year. I have so many people to thank, but mostly…I want to thank […]

Stephanie Montalvo posted a new activity comment

Mon, 30 Dec 2019 21:56:45 -0800

Best video of the year! Just golden. Thank you for this list. I’m going to use these tools too. Thank you.

In reply to - David H. Lawrence XVII posted a new post. In these videos this past year, I’ve tried to give away the best I’ve got. Things that have worked for me time and again, and things that have stunted my growth […]

Stephanie Montalvo posted a new activity comment

Sat, 28 Dec 2019 17:18:05 -0800

The whole year was fantastic but this one was one of my favorites. Edit what doesn’t work and don’t wait to start trying new things all while enjoying the process. I’d like to add noticing the tiny successes as you move forward. It has helped me and will continue to in 2020, just being grateful for seeing some success. Thank you for all… Read more

In reply to - David H. Lawrence XVII posted a new post. As I shot this video, we were all heading for the end of the month, end of the year and end of the decade. It made me think of the biggest things I’ve…ended. Things […]

Stephanie Montalvo posted a new activity comment

Sun, 22 Dec 2019 16:33:08 -0800

Would you happen to have a link to the article? I did a search but didn’t find it. Thank you. Great video.

In reply to - David H. Lawrence XVII posted a new post. I got a note from a client, who’d read an article in Inc. Magazine about how they develop products. And he asked if I did the same thing. And I do. You can use […]

Stephanie Montalvo posted a new activity comment

Fri, 20 Dec 2019 19:04:16 -0800

My best and favorite teachers have all been doers and also very animated. That is one of the reasons I enjoy learning from you. You are engaged in the topics you teach and that makes me want to learn more from you. My favorite science teachers would use their whole body and act out the growth of a plant. My favorite ballet teacher, a master at… Read more

In reply to - David H. Lawrence XVII posted a new post. I had a chance to grab a bite with Jim Johnson, who in conjunction with my ACX Master Class partner Dan O’Day, teaches The Accent Class. You may have seen me […]

Stephanie Montalvo posted a new activity comment

Fri, 20 Dec 2019 18:40:24 -0800

I use Skywire based on your recommendation and the experience has been great!

In reply to - David H. Lawrence XVII posted a new post. Now that ACX has Royalty Share Plus, I wanted to take a moment to clarify how to handle our preferred payment procedure (50% down, 50% on completion of the book) […]

Stephanie Montalvo posted a new activity comment

Fri, 20 Dec 2019 18:35:32 -0800

Yes! Huge take-a-way from this video! In the last 3 days, this exact topic has come up over and over again for me. I call it a “God joke”. A God joke is when whatever it is you call God wants to impart some very important message to you and you see or hear it everywhere on billboards, bumper stickers, from friends, in books, on videos. I love… Read more

In reply to - David H. Lawrence XVII posted a new post. One of my longest relationships in this business has been with a peer, friend and client named Karen Lorre. She’s had a bit of awesome news recently: her book, […]

Stephanie Montalvo posted a new activity comment

Fri, 20 Dec 2019 18:28:02 -0800

Yes! Huge take-a-way from this video! In the last 3 days, this exact topic has come up over and over again for me. I call it a “God joke”. A God joke is when whatever it is you call God wants to impart some very important message to you and you see or hear it everywhere on billboards, bumper stickers, in books, on videos. I love this video and … Read more

Stephanie Montalvo posted a new activity comment

Mon, 16 Dec 2019 02:30:00 -0800

Yes! This is fantastic. I like them both. I got more done this week than I have in months because I finally said “screw it” just go for it. Funny thing is the fear went right out the door when I went to task and didn’t think about anything else but getting things done. Those will be my words for 2020! Don’t wait! 5-4-3-2-1 Start!

In reply to - David H. Lawrence XVII posted a new post. We’re coming up on the end of the year in terms of the videos I’ve produced. And I did a little exercise for fun: try to distill the biggest lesson from the year, in […]

Stephanie Montalvo posted a new activity comment

Mon, 16 Dec 2019 02:22:54 -0800

Thank you! I’m going to use this.

In reply to - David H. Lawrence XVII posted a new post. As I get older (or maybe more busy, or both), I find myself struggling to retain all that I’m soaking up as I try to learn new things. Turns out…I’m not […]

Stephanie Montalvo posted a new activity comment

Thu, 12 Dec 2019 17:41:09 -0800

Great piece of advice. What a great tool to have in your pocket when you just don’t want to argue about something. Thank you for wonderful content as always.

In reply to - David H. Lawrence XVII posted a new post. You might find yourself, as I do from time to time, in a conversation with someone who insists on being right. Even over being effective, helpful or generous. […]

Stephanie Montalvo posted a new activity comment

Wed, 11 Dec 2019 18:44:03 -0800

This is a funny video but also a very serious concept. I run a nonprofit. Our mission is to inspire people to plant more trees and sequester carbon from the environment. Trees naturally store carbon and help cool the planet. Planting more trees to replace what we have destroyed is a way “to slow the atmospheric and marine accumulation… Read more

In reply to - David H. Lawrence XVII posted a new post. In the category of a measurement that might not be the whole story, OVO Energy in Britain would like you to “think before you thank.” They claim that if the people in […]

Stephanie Montalvo posted a new activity comment

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 19:40:11 -0800

I really like the new look. The shirt, the background, the film quality all went up a notch. I also like that the video shows up before the text. Great job!

In reply to - David H. Lawrence XVII posted a new post. I think writers should be hailed as our heroes – it’s their work that gives us the raw materials for our performances. I certainly hold the writers I’ve worked with as […]

Stephanie Montalvo posted a new activity comment

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 17:09:12 -0800

Thank you for this video. I needed to hear this today! I danced 7 days a week, 3 or more hours a day for 20 plus years and I wonder why I got good at it? When I stopped dancing professionally I felt like nothing would ever fill that space. I felt like I lost my mojo completely. The new skills I tried never got the same amount of time and effort… Read more

In reply to - David H. Lawrence XVII posted a new post. I’ve been doing these videos for 340 days straight now. And the other day, in a private coaching session with a client, a fairly obvious thing came up. If you want […]

Stephanie Montalvo posted a new activity comment

Thu, 05 Dec 2019 15:36:16 -0800

I enjoy narrating audiobooks. At first, I didn’t like the idea of long-form narration. I only wanted to do commercial work. I found it far more difficult before I took the ACX Master Class. Now, I have a system and can set my schedule to work for me. I like being able to choose the books I want to work on too. I love the fact that I… Read more

In reply to - David H. Lawrence XVII posted a new post. One of my favorite performance areas is audiobooks. I’ve done over 200 of them over the years. And I also love teaching how to be a great audiobook narrator […]

Stephanie Montalvo posted a new activity comment

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 21:58:29 -0800

I like being alone in my booth on most days but I do get up and stretch every hour and chat with the hubby. We call our place Google light because we meet in the middle to chat and then go back to work. I also make sure we go out into the world and meet new people. It helps with character development too. I have met so many characters at… Read more

In reply to - David H. Lawrence XVII posted a new post. It’s no secret that voice over talent spend a lot of time by themselves. It’s rare that we get to go to a studio for an audition these days, and even the work tends to […]

Stephanie Montalvo posted a new activity comment

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 21:44:47 -0800

I like this concept. Will work on it this year. Thank you.

In reply to - David H. Lawrence XVII posted a new post. I was presented with yet another example of a perfectionist client getting in their own way. Letting that perfection get it the way of progress. Of success. […]

Stephanie Montalvo posted a new activity comment

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 21:39:21 -0800

How do you do it? What does your day look like? I ask because you read, watch, and gather so much information and then share it with us. It is amazing. I’m still trying to get through my 900 plus saved emails. I’d love to know how you manage your day. Thanks

In reply to - David H. Lawrence XVII posted a new post. After leading an on-mic workout for my Pros, and a long day’s work on my business, I thought I’d catch up on episodes of The Voice I’m behind on. And Blake Shelton, […]

Stephanie Montalvo posted a new activity comment

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 21:33:12 -0800

Grateful for you as well. Thank you for all you do!
Namaste

In reply to - David H. Lawrence XVII posted a new post. Short and sweet today…I simply want to take a few minutes, on video, so the whole world will know… …how thankful I am for you. Allow me a few moments of […]

Stephanie Montalvo posted a new activity comment

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 20:29:20 -0800

Great advice. I’d like to get a ukelele in 2020 and I keep looking for the “best” one but there is a lower-cost one that feels really nice to me. It sounds good too. My mic isn’t the most expensive in the world but it is a really good one and it sounds good with my voice. I just upgraded to an Apollo and I’m excited to make it work for me in… Read more

In reply to - David H. Lawrence XVII posted a new post. One of the most commonly asked questions I get these days is, “What camera do you use to shoot these videos? They look great!” (Which recently supplanted, “What’s […]

Stephanie Montalvo posted a new activity comment

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 20:11:26 -0800

It is so nice that people appreciate what you create. Congratulations! You are a gift.

In reply to - David H. Lawrence XVII posted a new post. I’m just going to make a declaration, here and now: I love Janel Scott, an actor from Arizona. She made me feel so good this past weekend, I was downright floating […]

Stephanie Montalvo posted a new activity comment

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 20:03:55 -0800

Such a great idea for our nonprofit! Thank you. This is great.

In reply to - David H. Lawrence XVII posted a new post. I couldn’t wait to get home the night I shot this video. Something struck me at an organizational meeting for a volunteer group I’m in that I think every performer […]

Stephanie Montalvo posted a new activity comment

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 19:58:34 -0800

Great advice for life. Own your space and say what you need to say with confidence at all times, on and off the mic.

In reply to - David H. Lawrence XVII posted a new post. A couple of upcoming events I want you to know about, and today’s video ties in to what you’ll learn at these events. This Wednesday, November 20st at 9:00 AM PT, […]

Stephanie Montalvo posted a new activity comment

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 19:11:54 -0800

Love that!

In reply to - David H. Lawrence XVII posted a new post. They say that the old sayings are the best. And the one I’m sharing with you today is from the turn of the 20th century. It is still powerful, and very very important […]

Stephanie Montalvo posted a new activity comment

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 19:03:26 -0800

Being of service is in my blood which is good & bad. Sometimes I give too much don’t take care of yourself but I’m learning how to balance that out. I love to share information & love receiving great information too. This is great information. Thank you.

In reply to - David H. Lawrence XVII posted a new post. I just got back to LA from a fantastic trip to visit my other tribe. And I was reminded, over and over again, about a professional lifestyle choice I’ve made about […]

Stephanie Montalvo posted a new activity comment

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 18:58:46 -0800

Very cool. I learn so much from you. Thank you.

In reply to - David H. Lawrence XVII posted a new post. Things evolve. People evolve. Philosophies and frameworks evolve. And yes, so do video production workflows. Here’s a sneak peek as to what’s ahead.

Stephanie Montalvo posted a new activity comment

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 18:55:04 -0800

I also run an environmental nonprofit. We are rebranding the organization with a new name, new site, and lots of new programs so this is great timing.

In reply to - David H. Lawrence XVII posted a new post. I look at you and am so happy you’ve decided to be in my tribe, and allow me to help you with your performing career, both on-mic and on-camera. Really, nothing […]

Stephanie Montalvo posted a new activity comment

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 18:46:53 -0800

I’m learning how to promote. It is hard to want to shine because I’ve always gotten the message to hold back and not shine. I’m working on it daily. I’m also trimming the fat and removing those that are not supportive. That energy can crush your soul.

In reply to - David H. Lawrence XVII posted a new post. At WOVOCon a few weeks ago, I met with a lovely voice over talent from the UK. Being from the UK, she was incredibly polite, shy and very very concerned about tooting […]

Stephanie Montalvo posted a new activity comment

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 18:16:58 -0800

Great info. Thank you. 🙂

In reply to - David H. Lawrence XVII posted a new post. I’ve been asked many many many many times what gear I use for my work on mic, on camera and to run my business. A long time ago, I decided to keep a running list of […]

Stephanie Montalvo posted a new activity comment

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 18:10:51 -0800

I will listen to this video 1000 times. Spot on and so true. I agree that we need to be like a tree and drop the dead leaves. Thank you as always! Fan-freakin-tastic!

In reply to - David H. Lawrence XVII posted a new post. I want to concentrate over the last videos I do in this series about things you can safely get rid of. It’s kind of the “do less of what doesn’t [work]” part of […]

Stephanie Montalvo posted a new activity comment

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 17:50:51 -0800

Fear of failure! I lost my mojo and have had a really hard time getting it back. I used to be fearless and try anything. I loved that feeling. I had a few failures and since then I’ve been very careful. I need to make a list of steps towards my goals and start checking them off one by one. That did help in the past.

In reply to - David H. Lawrence XVII posted a new post. We’ve taken a look at a process to help you get unstuck. To get from where you are to where you want to be. To move toward success. One last question. What’s […]

Stephanie Montalvo posted a new activity comment

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 17:43:30 -0800

So helpful. You have to give yourself credit for the goals you’ve reached. I don’t do this enough at all. It is beneficial to keep checking in and appreciating things or editing the things you don’t enjoy. Thank you so much. Perfect timing. I’m going to that that NLP course I have bookmarked. It seems like a great tool. Thank you.

In reply to - David H. Lawrence XVII posted a new post. We talked in recent videos about the NLP outcome frame, a way of helping yourself get unstuck. The first question to ask yourself is “what do I want?” The […]

Stephanie Montalvo posted a new activity comment

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 17:33:45 -0800

Wow! Good stuff. Not dead yet so onward and upward!

In reply to - David H. Lawrence XVII posted a new post. We talked in a recent video about the NLP outcome frame, a way of looking at getting unstuck. The first question to ask yourself is “what do I want?” The second […]

Stephanie Montalvo posted a new activity comment

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 17:25:52 -0800

What do I want? Ouch! Yes, this is a big one. This is a very complicated question and something I think about daily. You can’t get what you want unless you actually know what it is you want. I spend the end of the year trying to figure out what I want for the new year. Like, last year I said I wanted to do 10 audiobooks. Then, I made the plans… Read more

In reply to - David H. Lawrence XVII posted a new post. I’ve been trained in neurolinguistic programming, or NLP. I took several years of it, reached the master level, and have found it to be really helpful in terms of […]

Stephanie Montalvo posted a new activity comment

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 17:18:00 -0800

I loved this video. I too have tremendous excitement about new experiences. I think I have FOBO too. I’m working on finishing all the classes I have in my list. I’m almost done which will make me very proud.

In reply to - David H. Lawrence XVII posted a new post. We’ve chatted before about FOMO, or the Fear Of Missing Out. But today, I want to talk about a darker version, a more limiting version of that same feeling. I call […]

Stephanie Montalvo posted a new activity comment

Tue, 29 Oct 2019 18:36:52 -0700

Ah yes, wheel spinning. I just stopped the wheel on one project and lo and behold I finished the project in 3 days.

In reply to - David H. Lawrence XVII posted a new post. A client asked me today if she should get a new microphone. She also asked if she should change her stage name. And she asked if she should try a new computer. I […]

Stephanie Montalvo posted a new activity comment

Tue, 29 Oct 2019 18:05:10 -0700

They say “your vibe attracts your tribe”. Thank you for all you do! I truly appreciate your giant heart and desire to share with others.

In reply to - David H. Lawrence XVII posted a new post. Short and sweet today. I’m so proud of the community we’ve created. I just want to brag on them for a few minutes. Hope you’ll understand. And maybe follow […]

Stephanie Montalvo posted a new activity comment

Tue, 29 Oct 2019 17:54:42 -0700

I’ve love these videos and have been thinking of doing a 365-challenge for our non-profit in 2020. We just changed our name and are re-branding so this would be a great way to add content. Plus, I can narrate each day and work on my editing skills. It is a big task but a fun one. I’ll share information and learn along the way. Win-win!

In reply to - David H. Lawrence XVII posted a new post. Video #300 is dedicated to another performer doing a one-a-day challenge this year. And this one is simply lovely, and disarmingly simple: a postcard each day […]

Stephanie Montalvo posted a new activity comment

Tue, 29 Oct 2019 17:34:57 -0700

Great video. Thank you!

In reply to - David H. Lawrence XVII posted a new post. It can be extraordinarily satisfying to figure something out on your own. But if you need help, there’s one feeling you don’t need to feel. I’m here today to insist […]

Stephanie Montalvo posted a new activity comment

Tue, 22 Oct 2019 02:22:48 -0700

Hi David, I was told by a person in the P&H department that we could collect our P&H even if we weren’t current members but had reached the numbers we need? Is this not true?

In reply to - David H. Lawrence XVII posted a new post. I just got back from the SAG-AFTRA union hall here in LA, where I attended a meeting of the Audiobook Narrator’s Steering Committee, which I adore serving on. And I […]

Stephanie Montalvo posted a new activity comment

Tue, 22 Oct 2019 01:44:11 -0700

I connect with this video this 100%. I’m in the middle of mega changes as well. I started upgrading this year and some of the changes haven’t gone as planned. Brand new equipment not working as it should. Things not working together. Paying for stuff that isn’t doing what it is supposed to do. Ugh! Frustrating! I know I’ll get through it and… Read more

In reply to - David H. Lawrence XVII posted a new post. I’m making some wholesale changes in my gear and my approach to these videos and other production that I do. And everything is changing all at once. Am I nervous? […]

Stephanie Montalvo posted a new activity comment

Sat, 12 Oct 2019 19:13:31 -0700

I was told to “fake it till you make it” years ago. It was advice given by some very successful people back in the day way before the net. One family member in particular, who became a massive mogul in the entertainment industry, said not to tell people you don’t know stuff and just go for it. It worked for him big time! I think it has… Read more

In reply to - David H. Lawrence XVII posted a new post. I just re-read an article I first came across a couple of years ago in Inc. Magazine, by Jordan Scheltgen, and it was worth reading as I welcome a whole crop of eager […]

Stephanie Montalvo posted a new activity comment

Fri, 11 Oct 2019 21:19:47 -0700

People seem to like me for my current style and that is fine with me. I like being who they like, the pressure isn’t as great as it would be trying to be somebody else. I also like it when platforms or videos stay pretty consistent. Some change is good but when they change it all the time, like FB, I’m out. It is way to frustrating to deal with.

In reply to - David H. Lawrence XVII posted a new post. More often than not, artists and performers take great pride in being different, both in general (different from the rest of society), and with our performances (no […]

Stephanie Montalvo posted a new activity comment

Tue, 17 Sep 2019 21:54:04 -0700

It would be so cool if we all decided to be decent online and in person. It feels like society has changed in the last 10 years. It is far more negative. Very sad. I always have the Golden Rule running through my head “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you”. Why be mean? It doesn’t make sense to me. What does it get you? As I’ve aged… Read more

In reply to - David H. Lawrence XVII posted a new post. Those TED talks. They are, more often than not, downright inspirational. I watched on recently that had a “how to make things better” point that, all by itself, […]

Stephanie Montalvo posted a new activity comment

Tue, 17 Sep 2019 21:36:30 -0700

Great advice. Take tiny steps forward. I’m working on a bunch of tiny changes right now and it is hard to start but once I do I move quickly. Get on the quarter made me laugh and think of the dance number in Gold Diggers of 1933 – “We’re in the Money”.

In reply to - David H. Lawrence XVII posted a new post. You’ve heard of stopping on a dime. You’ve heard of getting off that dime. I’m here to tell you that getting off the dime, moving over to the quarter, and then on to […]