Joan Baker-The Voice of Diversity-Part 1

La Pizarra con Nicky Mondellini

Get ready for an inspiring journey into the world of voice acting with the multi-talented Joan Baker! In this episode, we dive into Joan's early life and the challenges she faced, leading her to discover her passion for dance and acting. From dancing at the prestigious Alvin Ailey school to captivating audiences with her Josephine Baker performance, Joan's determination and love for her craft shine through.

Tune in as Joan shares the pivotal moment when she transitioned into the world of voiceover, landing a dream agent and booking her first national commercial almost instantly. Discover the secrets behind her success, her relentless pursuit of opportunities, and the unwavering belief in her unique voice.

Join us for Part 1 of this captivating interview, and get ready to be inspired by Joan Baker's incredible journey!

**Highlights:**

* Joan's early dreams of being a dancer, actress, and humanitarian

* The challenges she faced growing up and her journey to self-discovery

* Her experiences at the Alvin Ailey dance school and the lessons she learned

* The transition from dance to voiceover and her breakthrough moment

* Landing a top agent and booking her first national commercial

* Joan's relentless pursuit of opportunities and her passion for her craft

**Don't miss Part 2 next week, where we delve deeper into Joan's career, her work as a professor and coach, and her philanthropic endeavors.**

Dive into inspiring stories from leading experts in voice over and learn the key elements to building a successful career in this fascinating industry with Joan’s Baker’s book:

“Secrets of Voice-Over Success: Top Voice-Over Actors Reveal How They Did It”. Find the book here: https://a.co/d/cglnsSy

You can email Joan Baker for private coaching at [e-mail] using “La Pizarra” or Nicky Mondellini as a reference on the subject.

Also find her on instagram as @joanthevoice

Produced and edited by Nicky Mondellini

Sound mix by Alan Villatoro

Video editing by Jorge Bernal

Production assistant-Belen Fernandez Pelayo

Marketing assistant Enrique Baca and Janette Alle

**Nicky Mondellini is an internationally known artist with more than thirty years of artistic career. Her voice is heard in commercials on television, radio and digital platforms worldwide. She has been the host and producer of La Pizarra since 2020.

Her work as an actress includes more than a dozen telenovelas, and drama shows, classical and contemporary Spanish plays, shorts and feature films, and the hosting of morning shows in Mexico and the United States, as well as on camera commercials, and promotional and corporate videos. Work samples at https://www.nickymondellini.com

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