Bret Iwan is the voice of Mickey Mouse. In this episode we talk about creative fulfillment, finding balance, and the crazy story of how he landed the gig of one of the most recognizable voices in entertainment.
Find Bret here: https://www.instagram.com/bretiwanvo
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Episode Highlights:
01:00 - Becoming Mickey
15:52 - Disney changed the game
27:22 - Being a VO Actor and having fans
29:57 - Filling Mickey’s shoes
31:55 - What it’s like to record the voice
38:19 - Grateful to have the opportunity
42:02 - Working as a freelancer
45:22 - Working hard but maintaining balance
45:22 - Enjoying the ride
55:31 - Advice to creative starting out
1:00:13 - Overcoming doubt
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