About this episode

Chris Dattoli shares his journey from a corporate job to a successful voice acting career, discussing the importance of risk, resilience, and self-belief.

Alan and Heather sit down with New Jersey–based voice actor and coach Chris Dattoli to unpack the winding, risk-filled path that led him from a corporate marketing job he despised to a thriving career behind the mic. Chris shares how a mix of early creative instincts, a pivotal audiobook opportunity, and one bold decision to quit his job forced him to bet on himself in a big way. What followed was a crash course in resilience, self-marketing, and navigating the unpredictable “feast or famine” reality of voiceover work. The conversation dives into the craft itself, from audition strategies and emotional connection to the importance of standing out in a sea of submissions. Chris pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to succeed in voice acting today, including how he approaches risk in performance, why failure is essential to growth, and how he balances creative fulfillment with the less glamorous but more lucrative parts of the industry. He also opens up about imposter syndrome, the impact of AI on narration, and the mindset shifts that helped him stay grounded through both wins and setbacks. Ultimately, this episode is about trusting your instincts, embracing uncertainty…

People in this episode

Hosts: Alan Seales, Heather Vickery

Guest: Chris Dattoli

Topics covered

• voice acting
• career change
• resilience
• self-marketing
• imposter syndrome
• AI in narration

Keywords

• voice actor
• career transition
• audiobook
• feast or famine
• audition strategies
• creative fulfillment

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Broadway Podcast Network

Places: New Jersey

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