We were lucky to catch up with Esther Haltom recently and have shared our conversation below.
Esther , so great to be with you and I think a lot of folks are going to benefit from hearing your story and lessons and wisdom. Imposter Syndrome is something that we know how words to describe, but it’s something that has held people back forever and so we’re really interested to hear about your story and how you overcame imposter syndrome.
Imposter syndrome once felt like a weight holding me back. Despite my years of training and accomplishments, I sometimes felt like I truly did not belonged to why community. I realized imposter syndrome was a reflection of my inner fears of rejection. I started acknowledging my achievements, no matter the size and reminded myself I have achieved my success through years of dedication, skill and training. It has also helped to surround myself with supportive peers and mentors. The biggest breakthrough has come with stepping into new challenges and embracing challenging opportunities. Today I feel more confident owning my space and embracing the journey.
Let’s take a small detour – maybe you can share a bit about yourself before we dive back into some of the other questions we had for you?
As a voice actor I have been blessed with a varied career, which spans various mediums, including animation, video games, audiobooks, commercials, narration and dubbing. What makes being a VoiceOver artist exciting to me is the creative freedom and limited restraints on preforming, versus on camera acting that relies on physical presence and facial expressions to bring a performance to life. As a VoiceOver artist your voice becomes a versatile tool transporting audiences to new worlds or connecting them deeply to a story. As an art form you are constantly challenged to expand your range, think on your feet and collaborate with creatives. I have some exciting projects coming up both on camera and as a voice actor. Fault an on camera short I produced can be seen on my YouTube Chanel as well as many of my other projects.
If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?
Looking back I feel dedication to learning the craft and immersing myself in the community were invaluable parts in finding success as an actor. Breaking into VoiceOver takes dedication, building confidence, developing your craft, practice and patience. For beginners I think there are several important things to focus on. First develop your voice and acting skills. Learn the business side, take classes and build a demo reel. Invest in equipment by getting basic gear, setting up a quiet space and learn audio editing. Next it is always important to network and seek opportunities. Join VO communities, try to audition as much as possible and collaborate with your peers. And lastly, be persistent and keep learning, expand your range and embrace feedback. Your big break is just one job away!
How can folks who want to work with you connect?
As an actor I am always seeking to collaborate with fellow creatives. I would like to partner with passionate and imaginative individuals who are committed to creating meaningful stories. I’d love to work with visionary creatives, dedicated actors, and dynamic voice directors.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://estherhaltom.com/on-camera/
- Instagram: Esther_Haltom
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@estherhaltom756
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