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Sounds Like Sunshine Voiceovers, New York, NY (2026)

11/02/2025

☀️🌻 Happy “Sun”-day, friends. ☀️🌻

💔 I haven’t shared much here since losing my dear friend in September. The outpouring of love and support has meant so much to me, but at times it became overwhelming. I needed to step back, turn inward, and focus on my own grief instead of instinctively caring for everyone else in my usual empath ways.

💔 Even over a month later, it still feels surreal. I sometimes imagine showing up at his LA apartment like I always did and hearing his voice say, “C’mon in,” with his pup waiting too. It is hard to fully grasp that he is gone, but somewhere in my heart, I feel he is not gone, just a little fuzzy, like there is a thin veil between where I am and where he has gone.

💔 Attending his Celebration of Life in California last month was both heartbreaking and healing. Being surrounded by friends from elementary school through adulthood and being welcomed by his loved ones and friends reminded me how much connection and love he brought into our lives. One dear friend opened a time capsule he and Derrick had planned for a milestone birthday. Decades-old photos showed nearly half of us sitting at that table and for a moment it felt like no years had passed at all.

💔 Being with these friends reignited my creative spark which has dimmed over the past year. Derrick’s memory continues to inspire me to create, laugh, and find light even in loss. I keep his memory alive through photos, videos, messages, and stories. Sharing the moments, memes, and little things that would make him laugh helps me feel connected to him and reminds me to cherish joy in everyday life.

🌞✨ Wishing you a beautiful week ahead. Take care of yourself and the ones you love, cherish memories, and keep shining your light. 🌞✨

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09/14/2025

Happy “Sun”-day Ya’ll 💔

I’ve always try to be genuine on here and not sugarcoat life when it isn’t always sunshine and rainbows. This past week, I tragically lost one of my dearest childhood friends, . His presence was so big and bright it still feels unreal he’s no longer with us.

One of my life mottos is: people come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. Derrick was a lifetime friend, and always will be. We grew close in high school theater and in the dance troupe he started with our friend . I never imagined then, they’d become my brothers for life.

As an only child who often felt uncomfortable around men, Derrick made me feel beautiful, seen, and capable of anything. He had a rate of lifting you up, pushing you hard, and convincing you to believe in yourself as much as he did. I admired his talent, creativity, positivity, and buoyant spirit. And his laugh-big, loud, contagious-is something I’ll miss forever. Even replaying our old Marco Polos this week, I couldn’t help but laugh through tears.

I’ll never forget escorting him at Mr. Watkins Mill, him telling me I was best dressed at prom, or winning our high school superlatives-Most Talented and Most Likely to Be a Star-beside him, making me feel like I must be somebody to stand alongside his talent.

In recent years, every LA visit meant being welcomed into his home with open arms: him preparing breakfast and lobster dinners, making potato pancakes for Hanukkah, and his sweet dog Bennett curled up between us while bingeing and laughing at Pop The Balloon videos on YT. Just weeks ago, we were planning my December 2025 trip. Now LA will feel so empty without him.

On my last visit, he chased me down with a gift: a Barbra Streisand coffee table book he found in a thrift store because it reminded him of me. That book is now one of my most cherished possessions.

Thank goodness for his videos, where I can still hear his laugh. For now, I’ll pretend he’s just a call away, saying, “Samantha, just call-my thumbs are too big for all this texting.”

💔Your memory will forever be a blessing to all who knew you, Derrick. LYLAS ALWAYS.💔

09/03/2025

The Power of the VOice: A Full-Day Voiceover Teach-A-Thon & Fundraiser Event

Thrilled to invite all Voice Actors to a special Voiceover Teach-A-Thon happening on Saturday, September 13 that includes two sessions packed with inspiration, education, and community!
This NAVA (National Association of Voice Actors) supported event is raising funds to help cover legal fees for the Vocal Victims Advocacy Group (VVAG), supporting voice actors in our collective fight to recover compensation rightfully owed and to stand against unethical practices in the industry.

What to Expect:

Two sessions of power-packed learning:

🕛 12:00–3:00 PM (EST)

🕞 3:30–6:30 PM (EST)

10 incredible presenters from both the VVAG and the wider Voiceover community.

Each presenter will deliver a 20-minute deep dive into a topic of their choice offering valuable insights for voice actors at every stage of their journey.

How You Can Support:

Suggested donation: $35 Per Session ($70 for Both Sessions) but more is always welcome!
Your contribution not only gives you access to this amazing event but also helps us continue the fight for fairness in the VO industry.

Register today for one or both sessions - Registration closes Thursday, Sept. 11 at 11:59pm.

Click the link in the bio to register...
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06/15/2025

☀️🌻Happy “Sun”-Day and Happy Father’s Day!!! ☀️🌻

💕To all those out there who celebrate, who are Fathers, who move through the world like Fathers, and especially to those who are struggling on a day like today, I’m holding space for you.

💕 Over the years, I’ve shared that my relationship with my Dad has often been… challenging. I’ve always atributed it to the fact that we’re both Tauruses, which means we spend a lot of time butting heads. But recently, something shifted. We had a breakthrough moment that I’m hoping to share.

💕 My Dad - the accountant, the rational thinker, the stoic one - has always met my struggles with logic, strategy, and a desire to fix things. Not long ago, I was going through something where logic just wasn’t enough. I was heartbroken, overwhelmed, and raw. So I called him, not for solutions, but simply to ask if he could stay on the phone with me while I cried.

💕 And he did.

💕 I sobbed until I couldn’t anymore - and he just stayed, quietly holding space for my grief. No fixing. No analyzing. Just love. I know that wasn’t easy for him. No Father wants to hear their child in pain, even when that child is well into adulthood.

💕 But in that moment, he showed me something powerful: sometimes we have to teach the people we love how to best love us. And if they’re open - truly open - to learning, healing is possible. Growth is possible even in your 80s. Even after years of misunderstanding.

💕 So today, when the world feels so heavy and broken, I invite you to keep showing up. Keep trying. Keep cracking open the relationships you think are beyond repair. You might be surprised by how people can meet you in ways you never imagined.

💕 Thank you for being there for me, Dad.

🌞 Keep loving. Keep fighting for those you love. And keep shining on. 🌞

06/08/2025

☀️🌻 Happy “Sun”-day, friends! 🌻☀️

🎭 With the Tony Awards tonight, my heart is full of excitement, reflection, and awe. Broadway has always been more than entertainment—it’s been my dream, my sanctuary, and one of my greatest teachers.

🎭 I grew up longing to be on Broadway. I wanted to stand under those lights, feel the music vibrate through my bones, and help an audience lose themselves in a story. There’s something sacred about those few hours when reality fades and we’re transported into a world of possibility, heartbreak, joy, and connection. Especially now, that kind of escape feels like a lifeline.

🎭This season, I’ve been lucky to witness so many incredible shows—centered on female empowerment, pain, vulnerability, and strength, all brought to life with soul and imagination.

🎭I saw Sunset Boulevard three times. Every time, I left wanting to pursue a PhD just to write a dissertation on its symbolism and emotional depth.

🎭 Boop! The Musical surprised me. A cartoon-inspired show that made me cry.

🎭John Proctor Is the Villain awakened a fire in me—the kind that wants to burn broken systems to the ground and rebuild something better.

🎭And just this week, Real Women Have Curves cracked me wide open. I cried at least five times before I stopped counting. One Act II number stirred a long-lost confidence in me.

🎭I may not have made it on Broadway, despite years of training—but maybe that’s because I was meant to be a witness. A believer. A passionate audience member who holds these stories close and shares them forward.

🎭A dear friend told me recently, “You should become a Broadway usher someday.” And you know what? I just might. In retirement… or maybe even sooner.

🎭 Here’s to the storytellers—and those of us in the seats who feel every moment. Happy Tony Sunday. ❤️

05/11/2025

🌻☀️ Happy “Sun”-Day and Mother’s Day. ☀️🌻

🌹Mother’s Day has always been a complicated day for me. It carries a weight that’s hard to explain unless you’ve felt it too. I lost my mom suddenly at a young age, and years later, I also lost my stepmother and my partner’s mom—three women who shaped, supported, and inspired me. Their absence is felt especially deeply today.

🌹I’m also not a mother—something that still comes with judgment at my age. Some see it as a failure or a missed milestone. But I’ve come to believe I didn’t become a mom because I was meant to hold that space in other ways. I get to love and spoil so many amazing kids in my life, and support friends as a mother-figure or auntie. I get the joy, the connection, the fun—without the diapers, discipline, or drama. And honestly? That’s pretty magical.

🌹My own mother (pictured here in a Glamour Shot—who remembers those?) was one of the most creative souls I’ve ever known. She played piano, sang in choirs, wrote poetry and stories, did calligraphy, made pottery in our basement studio (yes, with a kiln and everything!), sewed my elaborate Halloween costumes, and made her own jewelry. She adored fashion and took me on creative adventures to concerts, shows, and museums. I was her artistic sidekick, and those moments are stitched into who I am today.

🌹It’s because of her that I fell in love with storytelling, music, dance, performance—and eventually, voice acting. Her legacy lives in every creative step I take.

🌹So today, I send love to those celebrating, those grieving, and those somewhere in between.

🌹To the moms. The mother-figures. The aunties. The mentors. The chosen family. To those who long to be mothers, have lost children, or walk a different path.

Keep loving your moms.
Keep mothering yourselves.
🌞🌻And above all, keep shining on.🌻🌞

05/19/2024

☀️🌞Happy “Sun”-day Ya’ll☀️🌞

📷 Some of you might already know about my passion for photography! Years ago, I embarked on a journey to learn more about the craft under the guidance of the fabulous at . 🎨📷

📷 Mindy’s approach is all about capturing what naturally draws you in, then wrapping the techniques and technicalities of photography around your intuition—totally my style compared to traditional photography teaching methods! My pieces even made it to several gallery shows, including exhibitions on Governor’s Island in NYC. 🏙️🖼️

📷 After a break to kickstart my VoiceOver business and career, I’ve recently rekindled my love for the lens and submitted a piece to AOIP’s online gallery show. And guess what?! One of my photos was selected for display! 🌟👀

📷 I’m so proud and thrilled to be featured alongside some incredible talents, even KIDS!!! Check out all the amazing selected works at the online gallery (link in bio)—you can even purchase the work for yourself! 💖🛍️

📷 The first image you see in this carousel is the one that was chosen for the gallery show, along with the other pieces I submitted (you can see their titles listed below). I captured most of these images on my travels over the past year, my favorite time to take photos. I have a habit of straying from tour groups to chase the perfect shot—yes, I’ve gotten lost a few times, but the photos I get out of those little side adventures make it all worthwhile. They’re all about capturing moments that truly catch my eye.

📷 Have you ever rediscovered a passion after a break? What inspires you to get back into something you love? 🤔💬

✨💫Keep creating, keep engaging with what you love, and keep shining on! ✨💫

Submitted Pieces:
1. Winning Image…Eat As The Romans Do…A LOT! 📸
2. That One Time in Amsterdam 📸
3. Mykonos Mates 📸
4. I Think I’m Gonna Like It Here 📸
5. Taking In The View 📸
6. Bicycle Boy 📸
7. Come with Me to the Aegean Sea 📸
8. Follow Where The Flower Path Leads 📸
9. The Right Side of The Pond 📸
10. Unfiltered Fairytale 📸
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04/16/2024

🌍✈️ Happy Travel Day Tuesday, as I am calling it! 🌍✈️

🌷 For most of my life, I’ve always felt like a late bloomer, witnessing friends and peers achieve more traditional milestones while my dreams and desires have guided me down a different unique path.

🌷 One milestone I’ve yet to reach until now is traveling solo to a foreign country.

🌷 Tonight, that changes as I set off on a solo adventure to Amsterdam for 6 days, immersing myself in the city’s annual tulip festival and exploring its many wonders.

🌷 As I near my next age, this trip signifies a newfound trust and in myself, an evolving sense of faith, and a growing confidence to venture further beyond my comfort zone, ready to tackle whatever challenges may come my way (though fingers crossed for smooth sailing throughout the trip 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻)

🌷 The next best thing to sunflowers, I’m excited to frolic in fields of tulips and embrace new experiences while tapping into my inner strength and instincts and developing these qualities even further and deeper.

🌷 I’m hoping to apply the lessons learned to my career as a Voiceover Actor and Artist, embracing new risks and opportunities for growth as they continue to emerge.

🌷 I’ll be sharing snapshots of my journey on my Stories and upon my return, inviting you all to join me on this meaningful adventure.

🌷How do you push yourself outside your comfort zone? Any solo travel tips to share?

✨ Keep exploring, keep evolving, and keep shining bright. Happy Travel Day Tuesday ya’ll! ✨

(Don’t mind this sweaty photo! Security at the airport was a 50 minute wait so I barely made it in time for boarding my flight. Hopefully the rest of the trip will go much more smooth!)

02/26/2024

☀🌞Happy “Sun”-day everyone!☀🌞

🚺I’m so pleased to share I’ll be a part of the upcoming production of The Va**na Monologues with 4thU Artivists Theater in NYC on Friday, April 12 and Saturday, April 13 at 8pm. This marks the 15th Year Anniversary and the final production for this company.

🚺For over a decade, the company has raised awareness and funds through creative projects to combat gender-based violence and systemic oppression globally and locally.

🚺From it’s humble beginnings as staunch supporters of Eve Ensler’s VDay movement, 4thU Artivists has championed activism through the arts with a commitment to quality performances, fundraising for impactful causes, and fostering community.

🚺Embarking on this final chapter, over the past 15 years the company has raised almost $200,000 to amplify voices and drive change.

🚺The legacy lives on and you are invited to join us in this powerful movement.

🚺All proceeds raised from these performances will benefit Women Deliver, City of Joy, V-Day and One Billion Rising, organizations aligned with 4thUs mission and goals.

🚺 To purchase tickets and for more information, click the link in the bio.

☀🌞 Hope to see you there and until then, keep shining on! ☀🌞

**naMonologues

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