We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Michelle Francine Turner. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Michelle Francine below.
Hi Michelle Francine, so excited to have you with us today, particularly to get your insight on a topic that comes up constantly in the community – overcoming creativity blocks. Any thoughts you can share with us?
I had to realize how important is was to be obedient to what THIS season of life requires of me. That means prioritizing what is important in the here and now, even if that means my creativity needed to be put on hold. The biggest struggle I’ve had aside from being shy to “put yourself out there” or be consistent with submitting auditions for voice-over roles, was family. My mother had a stroke in 2019. She was independent, walking, driving, and living alone. But, our world was turned upside down when life in a wheelchair became her reality. Her need for nursing home care prompted our move from California to Memphis, Tennessee. Now that we’re settled, we live much closer to family, I can afford her ongoing care, and I can focus on building my business again. Life took a turn, but I picked up where I left off with my creative pursuits. I wouldn’t have been successful if I tried to juggle my mother’s needs and my desire to work on my ideas for the business!
Great, so let’s take a few minutes and cover your story. What should folks know about you and what you do?
I am a geek and an educator! I obtained my first degree in Computer Sciences then later I pursued my Masters in On-line Education. Thanks to one of my instructors, a seed was planted in me to explore my public speaking abilities in the world of voice-over and voice acting. While working full-time as a Learning Strategist for Adobe, Inc. I leaned into the digital media and voiceover industry in my free time.
If you’re a Marketer, Creative Director, Business Owner, Film Maker, Educator, or Producer of any kind, you should connect with me! I have the services you need to bring your projects to life:
1. Voiceover Production
2. Music Library
3. Instructional Design
4. Technical Training
5. Consulting
Perhaps you are an aspiring voice talent who needs coaching to get started in the industry. I can help you get started!
If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?
You need to develop the skills of reputation, intentionality, and time management!
I can safely say that I’ve created a great reputation with my previous employers. A majority of my managers have consistently stated that I’m detail oriented, have always met my deadlines, present high-quality work, and communicate well. People remember those who have solid work ethics and can trust that you will get the job done. Many colleagues and friends support my business or send opportunities my way.
I’m intentional about networking and marketing my business. Whether I reach out to new people at a trade show or on LinkedIn, I challenge myself to be brave enough to simply engage. Social media, content creation, and advertising are all very time-consuming activities necessary for building a reputation, so I create a schedule for when I post, record, or initiate a paid ad.
I make sure that all of this is realistic to my personal time constraints. It’s okay if I only do one of these things once a week, so long as I’m making steady progress!
How can folks who want to work with you connect?
I’d love to connect with audio engineers, writers, visual artists, and educators! Typically, I have one or two major projects that require one of these skills and I would love to co-create products or services for potential clients.
Interested? The quickest way to reach me is via email: info@michellefrancine.com
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.michellefrancine.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michellefrancinevo
- Linkedin: https://www.Linkedin.com/company/michellefrancine/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@michellefrancineproductions
Image Credits
Feature Image – Photo by Annarose Monroe Photography Image with two people – Joan Baker and Michelle Francine Image with three people – Roland Wiley, Michelle Francine, and Marian Mills
