On the Kickin' It with Daree podcast, we talk about the things that matter to me, and the things that matter to you in the world of lifestyle, culture, coaching, personal development, personal growth, sprinkled with a little faith and lot of fun. Get practical resources and real advice that will inspire you to improve relationships, develop yourself, and handle everyday situations and stressors with insight. Each episode provides food for thought, tips and strategies you can implement to foster your personal growth and development, and live your life with more fulfillment.
My yearly review of 2023 includes a recap of my epic year of travel, my goals, accomplishments and more!
Show notes: https://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/year-in-review-2023
In the third quarter of 2023 (Jul-Sep), I took 5 trips to Colombia, Boston and Atlanta, and attended Investfest and INBOUND.
Show Notes: at https://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/spring-life-update-2023 o
In the second quarter of 2023, I earned my TEFL certificate, took trips to COL, Portugal and Morocco, attended the Our Rich Journey’s 365 Days to FIRE meetups, and became unemployed for the first time in my life.
Also posted at https://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/spring-life-update-2023 & wherever you listen to podcasts.
Vlog playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvCwxNMPnkbGAsAniqnmJG42qgiM_Woey
My update on the first quarter of 2023 includes becoming an ESL tutor, being in the second cohort of Our Rich Journey’s 365 Days to FIRE program, a new client, the New Edition Legacy Tour concert, and another trip to Colombia for Carnival, complete with a new tattoo!
My yearly review of 2022 includes a recap of my epic month in Colombia this quarter, and more!
Show Notes - https://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/year-in-review-2022
My update on the third quarter of 2022 includes becoming an investor, falling back in love with running, in-person conferences, and of course, more trips.
Show Notes: https://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/summer-life-update-2022
At the end of Season 5 (June 2021), I didn’t have much else I wanted to say outside of occasional life updates / check-ins. But in the process of working on a new dance fitness certification at the end of 2021, thought I’d explore my thoughts and history & relationship with dance.
My update on the second quarter of 2022 includes my kitchen renovation, a new job, and more trips (including a big decision prompted by the SCOTUS rulings in June)!
My update on the first quarter of 2022 includes things like my first international trip during the pandemic, starting my new freelance writing business, and fainting in public!
Interviews: https://kickinitwithdaree.com/features
UX spotlight: https://uxcontent.com/uxcc-instructor-spotlight-meet-daree-allen-nieves/
Cuba trip: https://thecmonsonpod.libsyn.com/havana-at-last
Vegas trip: https://thecmonsonpod.libsyn.com/birthday-free...
I’m celebrating the milestone of 10 years being a published author! In this episode I’m giving you the behind-the-scenes look at lessons learned with self-publishing, how to bounce back from the fallout from writing an honest memoir, and advice for would-be authors.
Show Notes - http://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/10th-anniversary-books
Book info - https://www.kickinitwithdaree.com/whats-wrong-with-me
Flashback of book launch h...
It's been a minute—6 months actually, so I'm popping up to give a recap of the highlights and reflections of my life in 2021, including what happened in the past quarter. I hope that it inspires you to reflect, make some decisions you've been putting off, and strategize your plans for 2022!
Show Notes - http://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/2021-recap
YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/KickinitwithDaree
Erikka J @misserikkaj is a singer/songwriter, voice actor, and product manager in Atlanta. In this episode we talked about redefining what it means to go full-time in #VO, being a Black woman in tech, boundaries in entrepreneurship, balancing work and family life, and more!
It's time to share updates for this quarter on...
CrimeCon Recaps:
https://thecmonsonpod.libsyn.com/crimecon-21-recap-part-1 and https://thecmonsonpod.libsyn.com/crimecon-21-recap-part-2
My VO mentor series on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvCwxNMPnkbHQTu_w6d...
I had Andrew Lander on the show in February. As a follow up and discussion for that episode (153), on the following weekend we did a Clubhouse room about being a Corporate Narration Sensation in the voiceover industry.
In this informal chat from January 2021 on Clubhouse, I shared how to reset your mind and confidence when auditioning and marketing for voiceover. You can follow me @DareeAllen on Clubhouse and other social media platforms.
Whether you are recording for podcasts or voiceovers, sound quality is everything. Jean-Francois Donaldson is a voice actor, demo producer and booth builder, so he knows a little something about booths and sound isolation for VO. We had a chat on Clubhouse about it. We discussed:
My quickest life update yet. Here's what I did in the first quarter of 2021, including a new car and a new job on the horizon!
Show Notes - https://www.kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/spring-life-update-1st-quarter-2021
Continuing the ColorVO Collective series highlighting wonderful African American voice actors, this week's feature is Trekina White. Her joyful sound and spirit radiates for such brands as Apple, Amazon, PBS Kids, PlayStation and the Calm app. We talked about how she went full-time in VO, how to vet voiceover resources, auditioning tips, and more!
Show N...
As people are forced to explore their new careers in these stressful times, they often devote a lot of effort without having any clear path in mind. If they don’t have the foundation to move forward and sustain their joy from their passions, they will be, or again become, overwhelmed and dissatisfied.
Achieving psychological growth to stay happy and motivated is easier than people realize. In this episode, Sabrina Runbeck explains ...
Andrew Lander is a DC native, award-winning African American voice actor based in Atlanta. His passion for voice acting began behind a podium rather than on stage, and juggles his corporate career with corporate VO and commercials. In this show, we talked about getting out of your head, the demand for African American voices, his "not-quite-Urban but distinctly Black (ish) sound," and how it's best to be in "as many places as possi...
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