Take Time Out With Tre

Building the Brand Before the Buzz | Matt Baker | Take Time Out with Tre Mosley

In this episode of Take Time Out with Tre Mosley, Matt Baker—branding strategist, creator, and cultural connector—joins Tre for a high-energy conversation about storytelling, self-worth, and playing the long game in a world obsessed with instant results. With years of experience guiding artists, entrepreneurs, and nonprofits, Matt unpacks the art of authentic brand building—and why purpose must come before performance. Whether you're creating content or crafting a career, Matt reminds us that brand is not what you post—it's how you live. Episode Highlights: * 🧠 The Foundation of a Brand: Why identity, intention, and integrity matter more than likes * 🛠️ Start Before You're Seen: How to build consistency when no one’s watching * 🌍 Impact Over Hype: Using storytelling to make people care—without selling out “You are a brand before the world ever knows your name.” – Matt Baker Whether you're a creator, founder, or just figuring out how to show up in your lane—this episode offers timeless insight with immediate application. Subscribe to Take Time Out with Tre Mosley, and send this to a friend working on their vision behind the scenes.  Connect with Matt Baker: Instagram: https://instagram.com/mattkbaker Email: matt@bigbaldvo.com   Connect with Tre: * Website: https://www.tremosley.com/ [https://www.tremosley.com/]  * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tremosleyvoiceover/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tremosleyvoiceover/]  * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TakeTimeOutWithTreMosley [https://www.youtube.com/@TakeTimeOutWithTreMosley]  * Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4KjJZtmY5iTV6KAUxicRUI?si=e3021674b31346ba [https://open.spotify.com/show/4KjJZtmY5iTV6KAUxicRUI?si=e3021674b31346ba]  * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tremosleyvo/ [https://www.instagram.com/tremosleyvo/] & https://www.instagram.com/taketimeoutwithtm/ [https://www.instagram.com/taketimeoutwithtm/]  * X: https://x.com/TreMosleyVO [https://x.com/TreMosleyVO]   Enjoying the podcast? Don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review!  Developed by Titan Media Worx [https://titanmediaworx.com/] – making podcasting easy and professional. Learn more about our video editing services and how we can help you grow! Visit our website: https://titanmediaworx.com/ [https://titanmediaworx.com/]  #VoiceActing #Voiceover #VoiceActor #TakeTimeOut #Podcast #Interview #CreativeJourney #Inspiration #TreMosley #VO #MattBaker #BrandBuilding #PurposeDrivenBranding #CreativeEntrepreneurship #ContentWithMeaning #LongGameMindset #AuthenticMarketing #StorytellingMatters

From Cleveland to the Multiverse: Identity, Animation & Finding Your Voice | Leilani Barrett | Take Time Out with Tre Mosley

This is one of those episodes that doesn’t rush — because it doesn’t need to. On this very special episode of Take Time Out with Tre Mosley, Tre sits down with actor, voice actor, and creative force Leilani Barrett for a sprawling, heartfelt, laugh-heavy conversation about identity, belonging, animation, and what it really means to find your voice. Leilani opens up about growing up as the youngest in a big Cleveland family, being protected by older brothers, navigating different social spaces, and learning how to move fluidly between worlds without losing himself. He and Tre talk honestly about code-switching, intelligence being questioned, and the strange pressure of being told you’re “different” before you’re old enough to understand what that means. The conversation weaves seamlessly into Leilani’s work in animation and voiceover — including his role in a new Spider-Man animated series on Disney+ — where he reflects on storytelling, lore, fan culture, and what it feels like to watch yourself become part of a universe you grew up loving. This episode is funny, thoughtful, nostalgic, raw, and real. It’s not just about voiceover — it’s about belonging, purpose, and giving yourself permission to take up space. And yes… it might just be the longest Take Time Out episode ever. 🔍 HIGHLIGHTS : * 🧠 Growing Up “Too Smart” & Too Different: Leilani and Tre unpack the experience of being questioned for how you speak, think, or move through the world — and how that shapes confidence, creativity, and self-trust. * 🎙️ Breaking Into Animation Later in Your Career: Why animation and video games were always the dream — and how persistence, timing, and readiness finally aligned for Leilani years into his VO journey. * 🕷️ Inside the Spider-Man Multiverse: From recording remotely to working with producers who truly respect the source material, Leilani shares what made this animated series special — and why fans should pay attention. * 🤝 Chemistry, Community & Creative Trust: Why relationships, respect, and shared understanding matter just as much as talent in collaborative storytelling spaces. "You feel me in my soul." — Leilani Barrett If you’ve ever felt caught between worlds, questioned for being yourself, or wondered whether your voice truly belongs — this episode is for you. Subscribe to Take Time Out with Tre Mosley, share this conversation with someone who needs it, and don’t forget to take some real time out for yourself. 👤 GUEST CONTACT INFORMATION: E-mail: leilanibarrettvo@gmail.com [leilanibarrettvo@gmail.com]   Connect with Tre: Website: https://www.tremosley.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tremosleyvoiceover/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TakeTimeOutWithTreMosley  Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4KjJZtmY5iTV6KAUxicRUI?si=e3021674b31346ba  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tremosleyvo/ & https://www.instagram.com/taketimeoutwithtm/  Enjoying the podcast? Don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review!  Developed by Titan Media Worx – making podcasting easy and professional. Learn more about our video editing services and how we can help you grow! Visit our website: https://titanmediaworx.com/      #TakeTimeOutWithTreMosley #TreMosley #LeilaniBarrett #VoiceOverJourney #AnimationVoiceActor #SpiderManSeries #FindingYourVoice #CreativeIdentity #BlackCreatives #VOCommunity #RepresentationMatters #TakeTimeOut

From Opera to Voiceover, Advocacy & Authentic Living | Carin Gilfry | Take Time Out with Tre Mosley

In this powerful, funny, and deeply honest episode of Take Time Out with Tre Mosley, Tre sits down with Carin Gilfry—award-winning voice actor, singer, founder of Vocation Conference, and co-founder of NAVA (National Association of Voice Actors). Carin shares her journey from growing up in a family of performers in Switzerland and Germany, to training at USC and Juilliard, to performing opera professionally, and ultimately finding her purpose—and her voice—in the world of voiceover. She opens up about rebuilding her life after a painful relationship that crushed her confidence, rediscovering joy through VO, and how she turned rebuilding from $1,000 and two suitcases into a thriving career, a loving family, and leadership in the fight to protect human voices in the age of AI. This episode is inspirational, educational, soulful, and laugh-out-loud real—just the way Tre likes it. HIGHLIGHTS: * 🎭 A Life Built on Performing & Purpose: Carin’s early years immersed in opera and musical theatre gave her a foundation in storytelling, discipline, and artistry that now fuels her VO career. * 🎙️ How VO Became Her Liberation: After a relationship that created fear around performing, Carin reclaimed her joy by building a home studio, narrating audiobooks, learning online casting, and discovering her true creative home in voiceover. * 🛡️ Protecting Human Voices in an AI World: As a leading voice in NAVA, Carin breaks down why the No Fakes Act matters, what’s at stake for actors, and how she and her team are advocating on Capitol Hill to safeguard voice identity and AI rights. "The most precious thing I can bring to any job is my human experience." — Carin Gilfry If Carin’s story moved you, inspired you, or taught you something new about the craft and the future of voiceover, make sure you subscribe, share, and take some real time out for yourself today. Support NAVA, check out Vocation, and follow Carin’s journey as she continues to uplift the VO community and protect the art form we love. GUEST CONTACT INFORMATION: 🌐 NAVA: https://navavoices.org [https://navavoices.org] 🌐 Vocation Conference: https://vocationconference.com 📱 Instagram & Facebook: @caringilfry 🌐 Website: https://caringilfry.com [https://caringilfry.com] Connect with Tre: * Website: https://www.tremosley.com/ [https://www.tremosley.com/]  * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tremosleyvoiceover/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tremosleyvoiceover/]  * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TakeTimeOutWithTreMosley [https://www.youtube.com/@TakeTimeOutWithTreMosley]  * Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4KjJZtmY5iTV6KAUxicRUI?si=e3021674b31346ba [https://open.spotify.com/show/4KjJZtmY5iTV6KAUxicRUI?si=e3021674b31346ba]  * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tremosleyvo/ [https://www.instagram.com/tremosleyvo/] & https://www.instagram.com/taketimeoutwithtm/ [https://www.instagram.com/taketimeoutwithtm/]    Enjoying the podcast? Don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review!  Developed by Titan Media Worx [https://titanmediaworx.com/] – making podcasting easy and professional. Learn more about our video editing services and how we can help you grow! Visit our website: https://titanmediaworx.com/ [https://titanmediaworx.com/]  🏷️ HASHTAGS: #TakeTimeOutWithTreMosley #TreMosley #CarinGilfry #VoiceOverLife #NAVA #VocationConference #AIandVO #VoiceActorCommunity #FromOperaToVO #CreativeJourney #AuthenticLiving #TakeTimeOut

Voiceover, Freedom & 59 Countries: The Unfiltered Journey of Dane Reid | Take Time Out with Tre Mosley

On this unforgettable episode of Take Time Out with Tre Mosley, Tre sits down with longtime friend and voiceover veteran Dane Reid—a man who has spent 21 years in VO, built a nationwide imaging career, recorded projects from airports and festivals, and traveled to 59 countries (and counting). Dane opens up about his early days as a schoolteacher, how a random conversation in New Orleans sparked his VO career, and why he believes there's enough for everybody in this industry. He and Tre get real about the grind culture that's burning people out, the rise of AI in creative fields, and why freedom—not hustle—is his ultimate metric for success. Packed with humor, truth-telling, travel stories, creative wisdom, and life perspective, this episode is a must-listen for any voice actor, creative professional, or dreamer figuring out how to build a life they actually want to live. HIGHLIGHTS: * 🎙️ 21 Years of VO—His Way: From outrageous nightclub ads to imaging 30+ stations nationwide, Dane explains how he carved his lane through authenticity, relationships, and pure hustle—without grinding himself into dust. * 🌍 How He Records VO in Airports, Festivals & Hotels: Dane shares the gear, plugins, noise-reduction tricks, and mindset that allow him to work from Bali, India, Colombia, or Times Square—with no excuses. * 🧠 Why the “More, More, More” Culture Is Killing Us: Tre and Dane break down how travel changed Dane’s definition of success, why Americans link worth to overwork, and how other cultures taught him to value freedom over accumulation. "I work to live. I don’t live to work." — Dane Reid If Dane’s story hit you, inspired you, or made you rethink the grind, make sure you subscribe, share, and take some real time out for yourself. And check out Dane’s adventures and VO work—because he might be in another country by the time this episode hits your feed. GUEST CONTACT INFORMATION: 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/danereid ▶️ YouTube: https://youtube.com/DaneReidMedia   Connect with Tre: * Website: https://www.tremosley.com/ [https://www.tremosley.com/]  * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tremosleyvoiceover/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tremosleyvoiceover/]  * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TakeTimeOutWithTreMosley [https://www.youtube.com/@TakeTimeOutWithTreMosley]  * Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4KjJZtmY5iTV6KAUxicRUI?si=e3021674b31346ba [https://open.spotify.com/show/4KjJZtmY5iTV6KAUxicRUI?si=e3021674b31346ba]  * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tremosleyvo/ [https://www.instagram.com/tremosleyvo/] & https://www.instagram.com/taketimeoutwithtm/ [https://www.instagram.com/taketimeoutwithtm/]    Enjoying the podcast? Don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review!  Developed by Titan Media Worx [https://titanmediaworx.com/] – making podcasting easy and professional. Learn more about our video editing services and how we can help you grow! Visit our website: https://titanmediaworx.com/ [https://titanmediaworx.com/]    🏷️ HASHTAGS: #TakeTimeOutWithTreMosley #TreMosley #DaneReid #VoiceOverLife #RadioImaging #CreativeFreedom #WorkToLive #TravelAndWork #PassportGang #VoiceActorCommunity #VOJourney #GlobalCreative

From Hip-Hop to Voiceover: The Rise of SlimDaReazon | Matthew Parham | Take Time Out with Tre Mosley

On this episode of Take Time Out with Tre Mosley, Tre chops it up with artist, writer, musician, and rising voiceover force Matthew Parham, known in the creative world as SlimDaReazon. Matthew shares the powerful origin behind his name, how Cincinnati shaped his artistic identity, and why poetry, hip-hop, rock, and philosophy all paved the way for his unexpected breakthrough in voiceover. From sneaking downstairs to listen to grown-folks’ vinyls to moving to L.A. with just $300 and a dream, Matthew reflects on the grind, the growth, and the confidence that pushed him into a booming VO career. This episode is packed with creative inspiration, cultural truths, and laugh-out-loud moments — especially when Matthew breaks down how Tim Friederlander changed his life with four words: “You don’t suck.” If you’re a creator, performer, or anyone chasing a calling bigger than your circumstances, this conversation hits every note.   * 🎤 How “SlimDaReazon” Was Born: A tribute to his late uncle and a reflection of the higher consciousness that fuels his creativity. * 🎶 Music → Poetry → Hip-Hop → Rock → VO: How a lifetime of rhythm, writing, and art led Matthew straight into voice acting — and how Tim Friederlander spotted his talent on the spot. * 🚀 Moving to L.A. With $300 & A Vision: Why planting himself in Leimert Park opened him up to community, collaboration, and eventually a fast-moving VO career.   "The universe is responding to me… that little boy was right." — Matthew Parham   If Matthew’s journey lit a fire in you, hit that subscribe button and share this episode with a creative who needs a reminder that their gift matters. And don’t forget — take some time out for YOU. 🌐 Website: https://matthewparhamvo.com 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/SlimDaReazon   #TakeTimeOutWithTreMosley #TreMosley #MatthewParham #SlimDaReazon #VoiceOverJourney #BlackVoiceActors #HipHopToVO #CreativeLife #ArtistStory #InspirationForCreators #CincinnatiCreatives #LAArtists