🚨 Summer Drop: New Workout Group + Voice123, Pandora/SiriusXM & a Casting Call!
May 05, 2026 5:39 pm
Hello Friends!
Summer is officially kicking off soon, and there is no better time to invest in yourself and your craft. Whether you're working toward your first demo, you've already got your commercial demo, and you're not sure what to do next, or you're ready to go deeper into your acting technique, I've got you. Let's figure it out together and get you working!
I've been busy building out an incredible lineup of opportunities this summer, and I am so excited to share them with you. From industry insider workshops with some of the best in the business, to a brand new Meisner Acting Cohort, to group workout sessions, there is something here for every stage of your journey.
Keep reading for all the details on what's coming up, and don't wait too long because spots are limited and these are filling fast!
Let's make this your most productive summer yet. 🌟
Summer coaching schedule
For the summer, I'll be holding 1:1 coaching sessions on Tuesdays and Fridays (Virtually) and Wednesdays (In Person). If you're a regular and need to adjust your standing time, hit reply and we'll get you re-slotted. We'll return to the regular schedule in the fall.
New: VO Workout Group — limited spots
I'm opening up a weekly group workout class for talent who are past the demo stage and now building the business side, starting June 15th. We'll work on fresh copy together, and I'll keep you in the loop on which rosters are currently accepting voice actors — real-time intel you can act on.
Two ways to join:
- Tuesdays at 6:00 PM — virtual
- Wednesdays at 5:00 PM — in-person
Prerequisite: A finished demo. This isn't a beginner room.
Investment:
- $75 per class (drop-in)
- $260/month bundle — all 4 classes that month (best for the talent who wants consistent reps)
Class size is capped to keep reps high and feedback meaningful, so if you want in, secure your spot by clicking the link below.
Meisner Acting Technique Cohort— Coming This Summer!
Ready to take your performance to the next level? I'm launching a virtual and in-person Meisner Acting Cohort this summer in Houston, and spots are limited!
As a certified Meisner Technique teacher through the Meisner Institute, I'm passionate about helping actors of all levels unlock their most authentic, connected performances. The Meisner Technique is one of the most powerful tools an actor can develop — training you to live truthfully, respond authentically, and connect deeply in every performance. This cohort is open to all levels, whether you're brand new to acting or looking to sharpen skills you already have.
📍 Available virtually and in-person in Houston, TX 🗓️ Starting this summer — stay tuned for dates!
Interested in joining? Fill out the form below, and I'll be in touch with all the details!
Get Seen, Get Booked: Mastering the Voice123 Algorithm with Aya Maruyama!
Stop guessing and start booking! Join Hanne and voiceover business strategist Aya Maruyama for this essential workshop on cracking the Voice123 algorithm and getting your profile in front of the right buyers.
Date & Time: May 18th at 7 PM CST via Zoom
This is a unique opportunity to get an inside look at how voice buyers actually search, select, and book talent on pay-to-play platforms. Aya will walk you through the profile tweaks that move you up the algorithm, what buyers are really looking for, and why some auditions book while others get skipped. A select 1–2 attendees will have their profiles reviewed live on the call!
🎉 Enter to Win a Live Profile Review: Submit the link to your Voice123 profile prior to the session for a chance to be selected for a live review on the call!
This workshop is open to all voice actors — whether you're an adult talent optimizing your own profile or a parent managing your child's Voice123 account. (Did you know kids get a free Voice123 account? This workshop is the perfect way to make the most of it!)
About Our Guest: Aya Maruyama is a voiceover business strategist with six years of experience across the talent management, agency, and casting sides of the industry — giving her a rare, behind-the-scenes understanding of how voice actors get discovered, considered, and booked. With a sharp pulse on current algorithms and voice buyer behavior, Aya helps talent optimize their pay-to-play profiles, sharpen their audition strategy, and make smarter decisions on platforms like Voice123 and Voices.com. Her approach empowers voice actors to show up with more clarity, confidence, and competitive edge.
Master Your Podcast Voice: Virtual Workshop with Hanne Rickert & Steve Pogatch!
Level up your podcast commercial skills in this essential workshop led by Hanne and special guest Steve Pogatch, Sr. Manager of Voiceover Operations at Studio Resonate (SiriusXM Media/Pandora).
Date & Time: June 2nd at 7 PM CST via Zoom
This is a unique opportunity to get inside the mind of one of the industry's top casting directors and learn exactly what gets voice actors booked on podcast commercials. Steve will break down what he's listening for, what's trending in the podcast ad space right now, and what it takes to land a spot on the coveted SiriusXM/Pandora VO roster. Participants will work with real podcast commercial scripts and receive live, actionable feedback from both Hanne Rickert and Steve Pogatch.
In This Workshop You'll Learn:
- What casting directors actually listen for in a podcast commercial read
- The trends shaping podcast advertising right now
- What books — and what doesn't
- How to nail the podcast commercial style
- What it takes to get on the SiriusXM/Pandora VO roster
If podcast spots are on your radar — and they should be — don't miss this one.
About Our Guest: Steve Pogatch is the Sr. Manager of Voiceover Operations at Studio Resonate (SiriusXM Media/Pandora). With 12+ years of experience producing thousands of high-quality audio ads, Steve is the go-to expert for VO casting, direction, and quality at SiriusXM Media. He has been instrumental in recruiting, auditioning, and curating talent for the Studio Resonate VO Roster — making him an invaluable resource for any voice actor looking to break into the podcast commercial space.
Casting Call: Accented American English voices for International E-learning
I'm opening up my e-learning roster and specifically looking for accented American English voices. We'll be casting in the Houston market for international e-learning content in 2026. I am looking for Asian Accented, European-accented, Eastern European-accented, and African-accented voices. If that's you — or someone you know — reply with a recent demo and I'll get you on the list. Roster closes June 1st.