ARK

A blog exploring the hustle behind the scenes.

Living that #creator #foodallergies #chronicillness #injury #plussize life with jois de vivre!

[The 98% @the98percentpod]

Petition for Spotlight to release a comprehensive breakdown of where exactly £21,000,000 goes?

[Sara Secora @SaraSecoraVO]

Disability is unique in the sense that at any time, you or someone you love can become disabled and quickly learn how broken systems are that are vital for those affected. Be patient and listen to those who are disabled. We need more kindness in the world.

[JAMES FOSTER LTD @JamesFosterLTD]

The current state of the industry can cause knee-jerk reactions which, in the long term / some cases, could prove detrimental.

Be cautious. Think wisely. Act accordingly.

And if in doubt: speak to your Agent / Manager / Equity / any Industry Professionals you trust.

[Sara Secora @SaraSecoraVO]

If you have to be in the booth during this heatwave, please advocate for your safety in sessions. Ample breaks, being hydrated, and airing out the space is vital. It worries me when people thank me for allowing them breaks in this heat/at all when I’m directing them! Stay safe.

[Roo Ryder @RooRyderVA]

✨ANOTHER REMINDER✨

If your voice acting work is slow right now (seems to be for a lot of people) take this time to do some of your favorite hobbies or spend time with people you enjoy being around.

You can also use this time to update your website, resume, demos, etc.!

[Sara Secora @SaraSecoraVO]

Thank you to the Disabled Voice Actors Database for having me as this month’s Fireside chat speaker. Looking forward to chatting today!!

[Francesca Monet Calo @Monetatwork]

So. Consent is required for AI usage, but:

1. There is no real job stabilization if an actor declines to consent to AI usage
2. No real protections against using our data for training databases
3. Would only be paid that day's work per producer's insight? In perpetuity usage?
🫠

[Sara Secora @SaraSecoraVO]

It’s concerning and disappointing to see such a lack of AI protections being outlined in the SAG deal. This may long term affect many, and it simply isn’t protecting actors the way we need in light of new tech that wants to replace us. We need clear precedent now. #SagAftraVoteNo

[Brianna McDonnell @_the_B_word_]

SO…can we all agree? The incredibly unrealistic, out of touch, unattainable, high pressure standard we’re holding ourselves to is indeed..made up, not real and hindering us from being our truest, most authentic selves. Take where it applies

[Sara Secora @SaraSecoraVO]

I’m not ashamed of my disability, but having to explain to 3 businesses that I am disabled and having them say things like, “what’s wrong with you?” is just so rude and uncomfortable. And no, all disabled people aren’t in wheelchairs and I don’t have to explain it in detail.

[ARK @SpiceOutOfLife]

@mechanicfemme @ctoan_co

[ARK @SpiceOutOfLife]

These are adorable - if they are fragrence free I want to add these to my alter collection!

[Chaya Milchtein @mechanicfemme]

If you've been watching your "favorite" brands shrink and hide in the face of queer hate, consider supporting a queer, Black, fat woman who's in the trenches queer round, who stands up against injustice and hate without hesitation, and lives by the same values you hold dear.

[ARK @SpiceOutOfLife]

@the_huntswoman I need to get back on the building

[Caldatelier @caldatelier]

I painted the bisexual sky!

[ARK @SpiceOutOfLife]

Normalize gift registries just cause.

As a human who never gets ask what they want as gifts until the 11th hour, I have a funny spreadsheet with links.

[Aveta👾🇭🇹 @Aliafonzy43]

Forever honoring the woman who made shit poppin and people owe so much to 💕🫶🏾I love you Marsha. Rest in power.

[ARK @SpiceOutOfLife]

JUNE is Audiobook month!

New blog article incoming, but in the mean time let's get to know eachother with another fun posting challenge!

#juneisaudiobookmonth #audiobookmonth #audiobooks

[the practical kitchen 👩‍🍳 rebecca e. @practicalkitch]

Ya girl has an Amazon storefront now! Still working on getting it 100% updated. But these are the real tools r that I have in my real kitchen and really use and really like. Really really.

Shop it here: https://t.co/gMmSw5eI82

[ARK @SpiceOutOfLife]

sir, #booktok needs to send this man a script. there are rom coms with grumpy male leads that NEEEEED his skills