Elizabeth S.
Voice Actor/Presentation Coach at Liz Solar Media
Broadcast Media
Education: Emerson College, Suffolk University
Newton, MA, USA
Biography
Liz Solar started her career as a radio news intern, and continued in broadcasting as a news anchor, public affairs director and music show host. She developed and produced both short-form and extended programming and hosted live media events. In 2005, Liz became a full-time voice actor, cultivating global clients for TV commercials, corporate narration, interactive voice systems, eLearning and animation. She is also a voice and presentation coach, helping rising executives sharpen their communications skills. Liz curates the writing site actsofrevision.com, and ghost blogs for businesses. Her first novel is in final revision.
Passion
My children are a great source of joy. Parenthood is the toughest job of all, but also the most rewarding. Every parent out there, take a bow. You constantly balance work, both inside and outside your home with the myriad needs of your children. That said, my other passion is travel, whether near and far, and connecting with people I meet, and hearing their stories.
I am willing to travel
More than 100 miles
When it comes to payments
Everything is negotiable
Topics
Best Story
Best story? Hmmm. Not sure if I would call it my best story, but it's true. As a child I was so painfully shy, that I did not speak publicly in school until fourth grade. One kind fifth grade teacher was patient with my reticence, and slowly helped me find my voice, one of the most beautiful gifts I ever received. We all want to be seen, heard and recognized, even when we are afraid to show ourselves. Sometimes the kindness and encouragement of one person can make a difference in the trajectory of our lives.
Origin Story
I generally ascribe to the chaos theory of life! Seriously, it was difficult for me to pin down what I wanted to be when I grew up. One turning point was an internship at a major market radio station, as a news copy writer and audio editor. The creativity, the casual, yet mission-driven environment, the free concert tickets. That internship stoked a love of storytelling, and sparked a passion for broadcasting that lasted over 12 years, until I made the leap to full time voice actor and coach in 2005. Communication in all it's forms is essential to not only my work but my life. I take grate pleasure and gratification in helping other people develop powerful communication skills regardless of their backgrounds, or work.