Brandon Miller shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.
Brandon, we’re thrilled to have you with us today. Before we jump into your intro and the heart of the interview, let’s start with a bit of an ice breaker: Have any recent moments made you laugh or feel proud?
This one actually makes me feel proud and laugh at the same time. I was recently nominated for a Voice Arts Award for Outstanding Animation Character, TV or Web, for voicing Mayor Humdinger in Paw Patrol: To The Rescue. What’s funny is that I almost passed up the audition for this role because I didn’t think I could pull it off. It sat in my inbox until just a few hours before the deadline. I finally talked myself into studying the role a little deeper and then just saying, “the heck with it,” and giving it my best shot. Also, my agent likes to know whether I decline a role or not, and I didn’t really want to say “no,” so I went for it.
Lo and behold, out of hundreds of auditions, I was chosen to play this character, and I had a blast doing it. When it came time to submit projects for nominations at the SOVAs, I thought, “What the heck? I’ve got nothing to lose, except the submission fee.” So I submitted, and to my surprise, with all the insanely talented voice actors out there, I got nominated.
So yeah, this was a proud moment in my career, but it also makes me laugh because it might never have happened if I had convinced myself I wasn’t a good fit. This experience has inspired me to go for projects and roles I might otherwise pass up, making my voice acting career so much richer because of it.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Hi there, reader 👋
I’m Brandon Miller, a full-time voice actor in the Pacific Northwest. I started my voice over business in 2019 and went full-time in 2021, recording out of my custom sound-isolated studio. I work on commercials, corporate and explainer videos, eLearning modules, video games, animation, and the occasional audiobook.
Being a freelance voice actor means no two days—or businesses—are the same. My days bounce between auditions, emails to prospective clients, networking on LinkedIn, recording sessions, and constantly learning. That last part is huge—if I ever felt like I’d figured it all out, my career would start to plateau.
This is the only career I’ve had that’s really lent itself to self-discovery. Because so much of my work is about showing up as me, I’ve had to dig deep emotionally to figure out my perspective and how to channel it so that when you hear it, it actually connects.
I try to approach every project like a craftsman—paying attention, putting in the care, and letting the little details shine through. Every voice over gets a bit of me in it, and that’s what keeps the work interesting and keeps me learning every day.
Amazing, so let’s take a moment to go back in time. What was your earliest memory of feeling powerful?
I was in 6th grade, and during recess, I did an impression of my teacher. The whole playground laughed, and I felt this wild rush. I started doing it in class too, and the laughter—and even the mild scolding—made it even better. That was the first time I realized I had power just by holding people’s attention. I carried that feeling through school, into various sales and hospitality jobs, and now, I get to do it every day for a living—just with a microphone instead of a classroom.
What fear has held you back the most in your life?
Most people would say fear of failure, but for me, it’s fear of success. When I was 17 or 18 and first fell in love with acting, I pictured a future where success could change me—where money, recognition, or praise might turn me into someone I didn’t like.
That fear still shows up whenever I hit a milestone. It makes me hesitate, question whether I can keep going, or wonder if I should just be happy with what I’ve already achieved. It’s not about avoiding hard work—it’s about the pressure, the expectations, and the worry of losing myself along the way.
Over time, though, I’ve realized that leaning into that fear—and still taking the next step—has been the only way to grow and stay true to myself.
Sure, so let’s go deeper into your values and how you think. Is the public version of you the real you?
Great question, especially in the world of social media and everyone’s highlight reels.
Yes, the public version of me is the real me. I couldn’t always say that. Early in my voice acting career, I tried putting on a polished version of myself—so safe and dull that I was forgettable.
These days, when I show up online, it’s 100% me. Sure, I cherry-pick what I share, but it’s authentic, which is hard for a lot of creative folks. I know it’s true because when someone meets me in person after following me online, they often say things like, “I feel like I know you” or “You’re just like you are online.”
At some point, I made it a point to figure out how to show up authentically so social media didn’t feel like a looming burden. Now, I actually enjoy it—I get to share who I am, and I get excited to show up.
Okay, we’ve made it essentially to the end. One last question before you go. What do you understand deeply that most people don’t?
What I understand deeply that most people don’t is that most people are inherently good at their core. From my experience as a troubled youth to working in hospitality, an industry that exposes you to all walks of life, I’ve seen how actions or attitudes can make someone look bad. But that doesn’t define who they are at their core. People can turn it around by reconnecting with that fundamental goodness and letting it guide their choices.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.brandonmillervoiceover.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandonmillervo/
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonmillervoiceover/
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