Using Lockdown to Launch a Dream Project with Nicky Mondellini
Description
Have you ever had a creative project you never quite found time for?
That was voiceover artist Nicky Mondellini’s dilemma until the pandemic cancelled her film work – and suddenly she had the time to launch her long-planned podcast.
‘If you don’t start now, you’ll never do it’ – tune in to Nicky’s story of seizing her moment in lockdown.
Episode summary
Nicky Mondellini
Nicky Mondellini is a multilingual actor and award-winning voiceover artist whose work spans stage, screen and commercials for brands such as Ford, Google Pixel and Ikea. When the pandemic upended her acting projects in early 2020, she chose to deepen her voiceover skills and launch La Pizarra, her Spanish-language podcast interviewing entertainment professionals.
Big ideas in this conversation
- Lean into your strengths – use existing skills to find new creative avenues.
- Invest in yourself – targeted coaching and training boost confidence and bookings.
- Start imperfectly – launch projects now and refine as you go.
- Use your voice – spoken connection can clarify, engage and open doors.
Advice worth hearing in full
- Perfect is the enemy of done – begin your project now to build momentum and learn from experience.
- Pick up the phone – a quick call can achieve more than dozens of emails.
Where next?
Discover Nicky’s voiceover demos and coaching at nickymondellini.com and listen to her podcast La Pizarra at lapizarrapodcast.com.
About The 21st Century Creative podcast
Hosted by creative coach and award-winning poet Mark McGuinness, The 21st Century Creative podcast helps you succeed as a creative professional amid the demands, distractions and opportunities of the 21st century.
Each episode features insights from Mark and interviews with outstanding creators – including artists, writers, performers, commercial creatives, directors, producers, entrepreneurs and other creative thought-leaders.
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