Get ready for an inspiring journey into the world of voice acting with the multi-talented Joan Baker! In this episode, we dive into Joan's early life and the challenges she faced, leading her to discover her passion for dance and acting. From dancing at the prestigious Alvin Ailey school to captivating audiences with her Josephine Baker performance, Joan's determination and love for her craft shine through.

Tune in as Joan shares the pivotal moment when she transitioned into the world of voiceover, landing a dream agent and booking her first national commercial almost instantly. Discover the secrets behind her success, her relentless pursuit of opportunities, and the unwavering belief in her unique voice.

Join us for Part 1 of this captivating interview, and get ready to be inspired by Joan Baker's incredible journey!

**Highlights:**

* Joan's early dreams of being a dancer, actress, and humanitarian

* The challenges she faced growing up and her journey to self-discovery

* Her experiences at the Alvin Ailey dance school and the lessons she learned

* The transition from dance to voiceover and her breakthrough moment

* Landing a top agent and booking her first national commercial

* Joan's relentless pursuit of opportunities and her passion for her craft

**Don't miss Part 2 next week, where we delve deeper into Joan's career, her work as a professor and coach, and her philanthropic endeavors.**

 Dive into inspiring stories from leading experts in voice over and learn the key elements to building a successful career in this fascinating industry with Joan’s Baker’s book:

“Secrets of Voice-Over Success: Top Voice-Over Actors Reveal How They Did It”. Find the book here: https://a.co/d/cglnsSy

You can email Joan Baker for private coaching at joan@sovas.org using “La Pizarra” or Nicky Mondellini as a reference on the subject.

Also find her on instagram as @joanthevoice

Producción y edición - Nicky Mondellini

Mezcla de sonido-Alan Villatoro

Edición de video- Jorge Bernal

Asistente de producción-Belén Fernández Pelayo

Asistentes de marketing-Enrique Baca y Janette Alle

**Nicky Mondellini es una artista de talla internacional con más de treinta años de carrera artística, su voz es escuchada en comerciales de televisión, radio y plataformas digitales a nivel mundial. Es la conductora y productora de La Pizarra con Nicky Mondellini desde abril del 2020.

Su trabajo como actriz incluye más de doce telenovelas, varias obras de teatro clásico español y contemporáneo, cortometrajes y largometrajes, y la conducción de programas matutinos en México y Estados Unidos, además de comerciales de imagen y videos publicitarios y corporativos.

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