Recalibrate your mktg w/a famous Voice that Breaks Out. A smoky genuine raw Scarlett Johansson texture. Hear why big clients hire Her to get their VO jobs done right! Carolyn's voice is her superpower that gets listeners to take action. Carolyn@WordOfMouthVO.com ❣️
❣️FAMOUS VOICE❣️ A lot like Scarlett Johansson, a lil Zooey Deschanel, so Rashida Jones & plenty of Demi Moore. Super Feminine to cool Androgynous. Working in VO since 2009.
❣️OFF-THE-CUFF❣️A true Leo, Carolyn’s voice is her superpower that can speak desires into existence. With her creativity, improvisational approach to life & heartfelt presence, Carolyn has an ability to inspire others. She comes across like a real person – familiar, relatable, natural, raw, off-the-cuff. Not perfect sounding or too polished. Super Human.
❣️VOICEPRINT❣️www.WordOfMouthVO.com❣️
VO Match: Scarlett Johansson, Rashida Jones, Demi Moore.
VO PERSONA: Emma Stone, Florence Pugh, Tessa Thompson, Rashida Jones
Charlize Theron, Julianne Moore, Jodie Foster, Sigourney Weaver, Halle Berry.
RANGE: Gen Z-er to Kristen Bell to Allison Janey. Lower register. Feminine to Androgynous.
Persona reflects: a 30s-40s-50s mom, trusted friend, expert guide.
VO AGE: 30-65 adult female. Also can voice young Gen Z–Y male.
TRAITS: observant, curious, empathetic, humble, confident, inspired.
CHARACTERISTICS: fearless, honest, direct, optimistic, bold, moxie.
VIBE: Optimistic, understanding, commanding, charming, emotive.
TEXTURE: raspy, upbeat, bright, smart, sassy, casual, engaged, happy.
SPEECH: honest, unpolished, embracing imperfection with a laugh.
❣️CONNECTION❣️
There’s something wild & beautiful about Carolyn’s sound, in how she speaks up. She listens, connects with the audience, users, clients to have a direct impact on them engaging with your brand. Her voice draws you in, calls for action. Listen & feel inspired to do something. Let Carolyn D. be the voice of wisdom, reason & trust.
❣️SECONDS COUNT❣️
When you’ve only got a minute of their attention, every second counts. Every word needs to hit home. Strike a chord. Hold space for conversation. Inspire action.
You need a voice with a pulse. That beats to its own rhythm.
A great voice is a big step forward for your brand or campaign recognition. Carolyn understands the importance of casting the right VO & getting the right performance.
❣️CONFIDENCE❣️
Voice Over Actor Carolyn Durkalski is sophisticated without trying. Educated, knowledgable, inquisitive, successful & charismatic. She doesn't follow trends but sets her own. She isn’t cocky or arrogant but confident, always yearning to learn more.
❣️NUANCED❣️
Tap into the Feminine Power of her Voice. Hear the nuance. It’s an intuitive, audible difference. Recalibrate your branding and marketing with a voice that breaks out. Gives people pause. Lifts a down day. Heals a heart. Holds space to get your message through to be heard understood. Develops trust.
❣️UNCONVENTIONAL❣️
She has an unconventional voice & even more unconventional way of life. If you want someone with a unique international POV, Carolyn has lived & worked around the globe. She is a seasoned traveller driven by her own passions, curiosity, visions and dreams.
❣️LISTEN❣️
To really listen is the biggest part of VO. To hear what the client wants. Understand the script. And deliver a flawless, natural Voice Over performance that strikes a chord and becomes part of your brand story.
❣️SHE GETS IT❣️
Carolyn wrote spots, campaigns & manifestos just like yours for decades as a Freelance Agency Sr Copywriter. Writing for Goodby, McCann SF + NYC, Publicis, Saatchi in Sydney Australia, Strawberry Frog, and other global award-winning global agencies, she understands the importance of casting the right Voice. Having a VO who is directable.
❣️BE HEARD❣️
Don’t let your message get lost in the shuffle, the hustle or swipe.
Carolyn will get your VO copy in alignment with the production.
She doesn't Read Ads. She engages in conversation w/your audience. People stop. Listen. Respond & take action.
Take a beat. Pause. Re-evaluate what the true connection & success of your campaign could look like.
❣️A TRUE PRO❣️
Carolyn is a consummate professional. A badass VO business person. An award-winning copywriter. A respected colleague and peer in the ad agency world. A brand builder. A brand champion. A strategic marketing wizard.
She is ready for the adventure and has conquered the most challenging scripts + projects.
❣️CENTERED❣️
Carolyn is not shaken by changes in the ad industry or AI. Let the waters rise and fall. Her feet always remember where the shore is.
She stays centered. Never speaking faster than she thinks. Always listening to every little thing. Asking questions. Striving for clarity. Always choosing equilibrium over chaos.
❣️VOICE OF REASON❣️
Let her breathe life into your project. You don’t need to speak up more. Let her be the introspective, inquisitive, voice of reason for your brand. Share your brand story in an authentic way fosters deeper, more meaningful connections with your audience.
A true Leo, Carolyn’s voice is her superpower, one that can speak desires into existence. Through her creativity, improvisational approach to life, heartfelt words & presence, Carolyn has an ability to inspire others.
❣️CONNECTION❣️
Small moments of connection with her (even 30sec), leave a lasting impression. Her voice doesn’t need to be the center of attention. It just naturally lands there – feels real. And really means it. Stays connected to what moves her.
It’s a powerful presence. Even when it’s quiet.
❣️BREATHE❣️
Give yourself room to breathe. Let a pro take over for this voice over project. Clear the air waves. Cut through the clutter. Tune in. Turn on. Hold on.
Let Carolyn embody one of many female archetypes. Nature. Nurture. Connection. Deep compassion. Intelligence. Her voice will build trust. Share wisdom. Touch a soul.
Let’s make some magic happen! Happy to do a live record session, or record in home studio & deliver multiple optional reads to you on your timeline. Any day of the week. Connectable on SC Source-Connect Talent 4, Zoom, Google Meet or local Recording Studio in LA Calif. or in Austin TX.
❣️Message here or email Carolyn@WordOfMouthVO.com
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Well spoken, Carolyn. ; ) Thank you for your consideration.❣️
*©2025 Copyright by Carolyn Durkalski 2025 No portion of these words may be used for another VO’s profile or any promotion.*
Excited to collaborate with you on this one! I have 17+yrs experience as a Voice Actor & as an Ad Agency Copywriter.
❣️CLIENTS❣️
After writing radio ads for big agencies for a decade, I began doing my own VOs in 2008 in LA with William Morris. After leaving WME, I went on to build my career on my own – tripling my VO income getting booked as the Voice of Audi, Whirlpool, FoxSports, Comedy Central, “Married at First Site” A&E, Johnson’s Baby, Whistler Blackcomb BC & many more thru my mktg.
❣️ACTING IMPROV❣️
I’ve taken extensive acting training in LA, done improv, stand up comedy, performing. I book Voice Over work every single week and am a popular voice actor known for my unique texture with all it’s lows, highs, crackles, quirks and smoke, plus my superhuman powers to act authentically, off-the-cuff, warm, friendly & real. I can do a subtle, connected, spontaneous inner monologue, as much as a non-announcer or Anncr read.
❣️COPYWRITING❣️
I’ve also been a Sr CW who wrote for agencies around the globe: Goodby, McCann & Publicis in SF+LA+NYC, Saatchi Sydney Australia, Publicis, Strawberry Frog, Wunderman, Chiat Day & countless others for 2+ decades. So I know how to do VOs & take direction.
I can record in my home sound-treated studio, or via SC 4, or in an LA recording studio.
❣️WHEN TO USE MY VOICE❣️
When you’ve only got a minute of their attention, every second counts.
You want a great actor who can capture the essence of your brand.
A Voice Actor who feels grounded, authentic, inviting, effortless.
For a VO that feels natural, conversational, off-the-cuff, relatable.
With a slightly quirky, naturally relatable quality.
❣️EXPERIENCE❣️
I’ve been the voice of AUDI Automotive, Whirlpool, KitchenAid,
FoxSports, Comedy Central, “Married At First Sight” on A&E fyi.
Reebok, HP, Johnson’s Baby, Whistler CA Tourism & countless more.
Plus, I’ve been a big Ad Agency Copywriter for 20yrs so I know VO!
I’ve taken extensive training in LA for acting, improv + stand up comedy.
❣️A VOICE THAT STANDS OUT❣️
You don’t want your message lost in the shuffle, hustle or swipe.
You need a voice that Stands Out, stops someone in their tracks.
I don't Read Ads. I engage in conversation w/your audience. They’ll listen.
It’s time to strike a chord. Inspire action. Embolden a movement.
You imagine a cutting edge voice with a stellar tone that’s impressive.
A performance that captures my textured voice in a way never heard.
❣️VO STYLES❣️
Your script calls for natural, face-to-face discussion.
The spot has a comedic tone that lands without being over the top.
Funny, wry, comedic, light, bright, witty, energetic, sarcastic, sassy.
A tone that’s warm, smooth, endearing, unique, textured, smoky, sexy, raw.
Slightly quirky, natural. As a matter of fact, Carolyn can do that too. ; )
❣️DELIVERY❣️
Need to deliver a flawless, natural performance that strikes a chord.
Reads need a warm, welcoming voice with a hint of sarcasm & improv.
When your VO needs to sound human, gentle, reflective & curious.
When you want a sincere, endearing connection with your audience.
Storytelling that’s inspirational, aspirational, reflective, calm, confident.
You want a memorable voice that is recognized as being your brand.
❣️ACTING RANGE❣️
An actor who can go from boss to mysterious to hilarious with ease.
An actor who embodies your story, pre-life backstory & intent of it.
A woman who sounds convincing + knowledgeable yet gentle too.
Evokes a sense of familiarity with a tone that is rich and warm.
You’d love a voice that makes you feel something and react to it.
❣️AUTHENTICITY❣️
Through improvisation, her voice keeps you more present than ever.
A campaign tone calling for warmth, inclusivity, lived-in authenticity.
Like someone sharing a personal reflection rather than reading lines.
Recalibrate your mktg with a breakout voice that gives people pause.
❣️HOW TO LISTEN❣️
You need a VO to really listen & understand what the client wants.
A VO to hold space, get your message thru, be heard & understood.
Engagement & intention to drive your story and intention of your piece.
I speak from a place of knowing. Connected, true, authentic, confident.
A VO who can embody sense of a familiarity with a simple phrase.
A thoughtfulness that grounds the read & holds space for the listener.
A performance that connects to your message & your audience.
❣️HOW I SOUND❣️
Cool, mom, friend, aunt, girl-next-door, friendly, warm, affable, authoritative.
Loves sharing stories, engaging in conversation, helping others thrive.
Comes across as an expert who shares valuable insights.
A voice actor with a true engagement in the story & its listeners.
An actor who can connect to the listener & intent of your script.
Knows how to improvise, think on her feet & change direction.
Keeps a sense a awareness as to how the listener would respond.
❣️UNCONVENTIONAL VOICE❣️
If you don’t want this to sound like an ad. It’s a brand film.
You’re looking for an American English voiceover adult female.
Mid to Low Register with an interesting vocal quality that stands out.
A confident, clear, inspiring read whether fast-paced or slow.
I will be Confident and approachable, sincere with my delivery.
Convey a sense of a familiarity, warmth, joy and sincerity.
Be intimate, bold, direct– whatever your campaign script calls for.
I bring style that is inline with the feeling of the spot & campaign.
If the creative direction a client’s looking for isn’t clear, I’ll still nail it!
❣️GREAT USES❣️
A Manifesto to stake your claim in the market & get people on board.
A Commercial that needs to break through the mass of social media.
Explainer video needing a conversational neutral tone, not too excited.
A Social Media Post inciting excitement, a revelation, can’t-miss offer.
A Video introducing your product or service to the world in style.
A cinematic art film needing a unique texture VO to bring it to life.
❣️TYPES OF VO❣️
TV commercial advert, Corporate, Non-Profit, TV, Brand Tag, Narration
Internet, Digital-first, Social, TikTok, Instagram, Meta, Facebook, Apps
Animation, Character, Broadcast, Storytelling, E-commerce, Healthcare
Airline, Travel, Automobile, CPG, Food+Bev, Restaurant, Hospitality, Tech
❣️ STUDIO REQUIREMENTS❣️
Require sound-treated studio setup with pro mic & -60db noise floor.
Apogee One audio converter, preamp, interface, ADC conversion
A Studio Engineer who can record, edit, clean up & master files.
You require live recording session via Zoom, GoogleMeet or SC.
Source-Connect Talent 4, or Source-Nexus Elements available.
You need a VO who can self direct & run a home studio session.
You want me to record on my own & deliver multiple optional reads.
❣️ AVAILABILITY❣️
Need a recording on a tight timeline or on a weekend. I work 24/7.
You need a Voice Actor who is On Time & never misses a deadline.
You need more rounds of revisions & availability for pickups.
You want a VO who can accommodate sessions on any time zone.
❣️A CW WHO KNOWS VO❣️
I’m also a Sr CW who wrote ads & campaigns just like this for 20yrs.
I began voice acting as an Ad CW in 1998 while writing radio spots.
I wrote Copy for Goodby, McCann SF+NY, Publicis, Saatchi Sydney, etc.
A CW / VO who understands the importance of casting the right voice.
You appreciate a Voice Actor who is directable & can switch up reads.
I sign NDAs, keep things Confidential, never share scripts or content.
I’m a Pro who’s available to record day + night 7 days a week. No kids!
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* ©2025 Copyright by Carolyn Durkalski 2025
No portion of these words may be used for another VO’s profile or for any talent Voice Over Actor promotion.* ♦️
VO Site - https://www.WordOfMouthVO.com
CW Site - http://www.GoodForceCreative.com
A unique, memorable voice that resonates, from a true pro talent who will engineer, edit & master your files to make them flawless before sending.
Try my unique textured, smooth vocal chords for your next audiobook, podcast, or social media business video. My versatile lower-register voice can fit any project — all from a well-known VO voice you've heard on TV for 15yrs.
Once you let my voice be your voice, you'll never want to stop listening...
Let's talk! ; )
I work on Voice123 and Non-Union or Union jobs. I'm a professional VO talent in LA rep'd across the country.
For the past 20yrs, I've also worked as a Copywriter for ad agencies - freelancing around the world. So I know how to read copy & take direction well.
I have a home studio & can turn around jobs within an hour. I work quickly, which saves clients money & makes them happy. Most sessions are under 40 min ;)
Here's what my latest clients had to say:
"Carolyn was fantastic to work with. Great response time, fast work, and an amazing voiceover." -Jon C.
"Your voice sounds great & you did a great job! thanks, Max"
REVIEW
Hi Carolyn, I love your voice! From listening to tons of demos, what especially stands out in a great way for our project is that your voice it's a bit wry, with a sense of humor, and warmth.
Thank you! Catherine
Famous Voice of AUDI Whirlpool A&E since '09❣️Smoky Sexy Raw Scarlett Johansson