Adding Physicality to Voiceover: Meow Mix VO Challenge
You made it to Week 4 of the Meow Mix VO Challenge and this final step might just be the most powerful one yet. We are going to work on adding physicality to voiceover, a powerful technique that helps bring your reads to life by engaging your whole body – not just your voice!
All month, you’ve stretched your instincts, explored character, and practiced taking direction. Now it’s time to tie it all together with one major shift:
Before you say a word – start with your body!
This Week’s Challenge: Embody the Read
Here’s what to do:
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Match the posture, energy, or facial expression of a cat
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Then deliver the script with your whole self engaged
I crouched like a cat, physically got into character, and then began the read. It changed everything.
Why? Because physicality fuels authenticity.
Why Your Body Matters in Voiceover
Even in commercial voiceover – where scripts are short and punchy – your body plays a huge role in performance.
When you start from physicality, you:
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Feel more grounded
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Access emotion faster
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Tap into natural rhythm and pacing
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Add energy and realism your mic can’t capture, but your listener will feel
It’s not about being dramatic. It’s about being connected.
Your voice is just one part of your instrument. Your body unlocks the rest!
FINAL GIVEAWAY: Win a 30-Minute Coaching Session!
To celebrate your growth (and the end of the challenge!), I’m giving away a FREE 30-minute coaching session with me.
Bring your questions, an audition for feedback, or just use the time to dive deep into what you need most.
To enter:
Email me with a short note – info@rachelalena.com
What surprised you most about adding physicality to your voiceover?
I’ll pick one heartfelt response to win!
Keep Going – This Is Just the Beginning
This may be the final week of the Meow Mix VO Challenge, but your growth doesn’t stop here.
You’ve built real-world voiceover skills:
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Instinctive cold reading
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Character embodiment
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Directional flexibility
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Physical presence in performance
These are the skills that book work.
Now crouch like a cat, hit record, and let your body lead the way.
I’m proud of everything you’ve done over these four weeks.
Your voice is your superpower – keep using it!
– Rachel Alena
P.S. The Meow Mix script you’ve been using is pulled directly from one of my real commercial workshops – and you got to use it for free! If you’re ready to keep learning, there’s more where that came from.
Have questions in the meantime? Feel free to message me.
If you’re curious about voiceover coaching, book a free 15-minute Discovery Call. Let’s see where we can identify your strengths, help you determine where your voice might fit in today’s voice over market, and answer any questions you might have.