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We're celebrating our 12th Anniversary this June aka Audiobook Month!
For this special Fem Narrator Spotlight episode of Tea Time with Tricia & Jojo, we're pulling back the curtain on the realities of being a woman in the audiobook industry.
Joining us are narrators Angelina Rocca, Victoria Connolly, Dani Staro, Pagan McGrath, Jessica Threet, Jen Aldrich, and Autumn Mercer, along with audiobook producer and industry veteran Viviana Izzo. Together, they share candid conversations about career journeys, balancing work and life, overcoming rejection, setting boundaries, advocating for fair compensation, and navigating the unique challenges women face both inside and outside the recording booth.
Of course, it wouldn't be Tea Time without a healthy dose of laughter. From "hear me out" crushes and horror movie survival strategies to cringe-worthy audiobook words and unforgettable social media moments, this episode delivers heartfelt wisdom, industry insight, and plenty of laughs along the way.
Whether you're an audiobook fan, aspiring narrator, or industry professional, this conversation is a powerful reminder of the importance of community, self-worth, and lifting one another up.
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Things Discussed
About Our Guests
I've been in love with storytelling since I was twelve years old, recording pretend audiobooks in my bedroom and mixing them with music and sound effects on an old desktop computer. What started as a childhood dream never faded; in fact, it only grew stronger with time.
Today, I'm an emerging voice in the audiobook world, with credits including Savior by K.M. Mixon, Out of Bounds by Raven Kitts, and Playing My Cards Right by N. Owens. My voice is often described as rich, emotionally dynamic, and deeply sincere; perfect for stories that live in the heart long after the final page.
With a background in drama and years of dedicated coaching, I bring a blend of vulnerability, intuition, and heartfelt performance to every project I take on. I seem particularly drawn to romance, emotional fiction, and character-driven stories, where I can connect deeply to the narrative and the people within it.
I believe every story deserves to be felt, not just heard, and pour that belief into every word I speak behind the mic. Whether you're looking for soft intimacy, fierce passion, or quiet strength, I bring my whole heart to the booth, every single time.
Connect with Autumn at
Website | Instagram | Threads | TikTok | Audible
Viviana Izzo is a business owner, entrepreneur, audiobook advocate, and creative professional with more than 15 years of experience in the publishing and book industries. She is the owner and operator of the award-winning Enchantress Bookish Brilliance, a boutique agency providing marketing and promotional consulting, graphic design, branding, social media strategy, audiobook support services, project management, and creative solutions for authors, narrators, publishers, and industry professionals.
She is also the co-owner of Enchantress Creations, where the healing power of herbs meets the enchantment of magick. Through Enchantress Creations, she creates handcrafted herbal products, teas, oils, candles, book-inspired merchandise, and metaphysical offerings designed to nurture mind, body, and spirit.
Viviana is the creator of the award-winning blog Viviana, Enchantress of Books, a platform dedicated to connecting readers, authors, narrators, and audiobook enthusiasts through reviews, interviews, industry features, and community engagement. She is also the host and producer of the Audiobook Lovin' Podcast and the annual Audiobook Lovin' Series, a beloved celebration of audiobooks and the talented professionals who bring stories to life.
As the founder and owner of the Sultry Listeners Awards, Viviana created a listener-driven awards program dedicated to recognizing excellence in romance audiobooks and honoring the narrators, authors, publishers, and production teams behind them.
A passionate advocate for the audiobook industry, Viviana has worked with hundreds of authors and narrators throughout her career and was a 2020 SOVAS Award nominee for Instant Gratification by Lauren Blakely.
Viviana holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management with a minor in Marketing and an Associate of Arts degree in Culinary Arts. When she's not immersed in books, audiobooks, marketing, or herbal creations, she can usually be found enjoying time with family, exploring her love of herbalism and folklore, and helping others bring their creative visions to life.
Connect with Viviana at
Patreon | Instagram | Threads | TikTok | Facebook Page | Enchantress Creations
To learn more about
Tea Time with Tricia and Jojo,
click here to read our Special Announcement
welcoming them to the
Audiobook Lovin' Network!
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