Question 1

How did you get your feminine voice?

Accepted Answer

I have to admit that I came about my voice by chance and unknowingly trained for it most of my life. 
I've always been mesmerized by acting and voice-over acting. Mel Blanc, the original voice of Bugs Bunny and hundreds more, has always been one of my biggest heroes. I watched a ton of TV and did my best to imitate cool sounds or voices I heard. 
When I got older, I began a career in radio broadcasting. It wasn't long before I made my way to the production department of the radio station where I worked. I started doing all the character voices and impersonations I had in my repertoire. Throughout the years, the production managers would always come to me and ask if I could do this voice or accent. Next thing I knew, my list of character voices and impersonations grew to around ninety-three.
When I started trying to find my feminine voice, I had to figure out how to get those higher tones and pitches without straining my voice. I believe many of us strained our vocal cords when first learning to use our feminine voices. If you listen to the first few episodes of this podcast, you'll hear that strained-out voice I was doing when I first started.  
I eventually was able to work my vocal cords into a comfortable tone and pitch, which is what I have today.    
I apologize for not having any recommendations for training programs or vocal specialists that can help you achieve a more feminine tone. Have a listen for yourself. Click the links below to hear how my voice has changed.

* The first episode I ever recorded. 3 Dec 2019
 S1E1 - "A Little About Your Hostess"  (https://open.spotify.com/episode/7wUnmlqGPFLj7vuJ9tuh3E)

* Some of the character voices and impersonations I did while working in radio. 10 Jun 2022
S4E12 - "Some of the Voices In My Head" (https://open.spotify.com/episode/5OJCGgoVFqRMCERDDvFNdo)

* The first episode of season six. 17 Jun 2025
S6E2 - "How We Been Gettin' On" (https://open.spotify.com/episode/5OJCGgoVFqRMCERDDvFNdo)

Question 2

When did you start your HRT?

Accepted Answer

I started my HRT on 10 May 2017.

Click the link below to listen to the episode, in which I talk about the effects of starting HRT.

S2E13 - "What Can You Expect When You Start Your Hormone Therapy?" (https://open.spotify.com/episode/22Sdbe7c1Cq6LGRw6udZdi)

Question 3

What can I do to be a better ally to the transgender community?

Accepted Answer

Oh, this is such an important question! 🌈 There's no secret formula to being the "perfect" ally, but there are many ways you can support transgender individuals and the LGBTQ+ community. Just asking this question is a fantastic first step. Here are a few tips: listen actively, educate yourself, speak up against discrimination, and offer your support. Every little bit helps in creating a more inclusive world.

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