Voice Actor and Speaker Brian Lafontaine Talks About Using Your Voice to Stand Out from the Noise

Constantly throughout the day, our brains are filtering out all sorts of stimuli, visual, auditory, etc. One of the few things your brain is tuned into and prioritizing is the sound of the human voice. That makes the ability to speak well publicly such a valuable tool.

Today’s guest on The Holly Hughes Podcast has spent his entire professional career using his voice to tell stories, communicate ideas and to bring art to life. Brian Lafontaine is an actor on stage, screen, and voice overs for more than 30 years. Today he also helps other creative professionals find footing in voice acting and public speaking.

Brian Lafontaine and Holly Hughes sit down for a conversation about how Brian uses his voice professionally. Brians talks about his background in the arts, particularly his love for live theatre. He also shares some of his philosophies for creativity, public speaking, and tuning into your own unique perspective to help you stand out from the crowd.

Follow Brian Lafontaine online at brianlafontaine.com.

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Chapters

00:00 The Journey of an Actor: Beginnings and Influences
03:03 Storytelling in Acting: The Art of Performance
06:08 Stand-Up Comedy: The First Stage Experience
09:00 Hecklers and Audience Engagement: Navigating Challenges
12:04 Family Dynamics: Support and Understanding in the Arts
15:01 Voiceover Work: A Unique Career Path
18:00 The Impact of AI on Voice Acting and Creativity
23:51 The Art of Standing Out
25:00 Vulnerability in Creative Expression
27:54 Navigating Authenticity and Safety
30:42 The Challenges of the Creative Industry
35:19 Physicality and Standards in Acting
41:16 The Magic of Live Theater
46:05 Public Speaking and New Ventures
48:23 Mastering Public Speaking Techniques
52:33 The Importance of Authenticity in Communication
58:22 Exploring Creativity Beyond Public Speaking
01:02:56 Finding Your Unique Voice
01:09:07 The Power of Sharing Your Story