With 15+ years of professional experience, I've spent over a decade teaching advanced communication courses — and I bring that same expertise to prompt engineering for measurable business results.
I also record VO from a professional home studio in Los Angeles, complete with a custom vocal booth and industry-leading software and hardware. Reach out now for a project quote! All VO orders include basic post-production — normalization, compression, breath removal, and erroneous mouth sound cleanup.
NOTE: Revisions involving script, tone, pronunciation, or pacing changes may incur an additional fee.
Female
Voice Acting
Voice Recording
Voice-Over
Audio Recording
Audio Editing
English
Chris H.
Long Beach, California
$30/hr
5.0
22 jobs
Hello! I’m a whimsical children’s book illustrator and imaginative graphic designer who brings stories to life through vibrant colors and playful charm. Passionate about sparking imaginations—both in young and grown-up audiences—I create heartwarming characters and magical worlds that inspire wonder. From enchanting picture books to creative branding, I craft visuals that captivate, delight, and leave a lasting impression.
Procreate
Graphic Design
Logo Design
Adobe Photoshop
Vector Graphic
T-Shirt Design
Adobe Illustrator
Digital Illustration
Character Design
Colorful Style
Illustration
Children's Book Illustration
Mabel W.
Los Angeles, California
$35/hr
5.0
5 jobs
Hi everyone,
My name is Mabel! A little about me: I received my master’s degree in psychology with a clinical psychology concentration. I have completed several formal courses at the UCLA Extension Center's Creative Writing program in children’s picture books. Previously, I have worked with children and adults with disabilities (e.g., reading disability, autism, oppositional defiant disorder) and mental health conditions. I have a passion for advocating for individuals from varying disadvantaged backgrounds. Some include individuals who are considered marginalized, identify as students of color, face food insecurity, and are first-generation students in higher education. In addition, I served as a suicide crisis counselor, providing resources, validating individuals in crisis, where I supported them through challenging moments with empathy and non-judgment. Currently, I am in the process of writing my own children's picture book series, and when I have time, I love providing insight and feedback to aspiring authors. I hope that I can encourage aspiring authors to write and publish their stories by providing thoughtful, gentle, and constructive feedback for children’s picture books.
In addition, I’m a career and academic coach with a passion for helping individuals clarify their academic and career goals, strengthen their professional skills, and succeed academically and professionally while honoring a healthy work, life, social balance. I work with both neurodivergent and neurotypical clients, providing personalized guidance tailored to each person’s unique strengths and needs.
With a background in clinical psychology, I like to incorporate mindfulness activities like guided visual imagery exercises and reflection activities to help clients identify and clarify their professional goals and prepare them for success. I focus on delivering actionable, encouraging, and results-oriented feedback, tailored to each client’s career path. Overall, my approach is flexible and designed to help everyone, especially neurodivergent clients navigate academic and professional challenges with confidence. I intend to provide feedback that’s honest, encouraging, and easy to use. More than that, I’m here to encourage, motivate, and uplift you!
I understand everyone has their own unique needs, and I would be happy to offer a free video chat to see if you may benefit from my services. Let's see how we can best work together to achieve your academic, professional, and life goals. I am looking forward to connecting and helping you reach your goals in 2026!
Below are my current pricing options for the different work services I provide:
Services & Estimated Prices
1.) Creative Career Guidance
I provide career guidance with a creative and holistic approach, helping clients explore their goals, passions, and professional growth through techniques like vision boarding, goal mapping, and burnout prevention exercises. I combine practical tools (e.g., CV/resume review, cover letter editing) with creative strategies to help clients clarify their vision, reconnect with their purpose, and plan actionable steps for their careers.
My approach to Creative Career Coaching includes implementing the following:
1.) Vision Boarding
2.) Burnout Prevention Strategies
3.) Goal Mapping / Career Planning
Hourly Rate for Creative Career Guidance:
Hourly Rate: $30–$40/hr
Package Options:
* 1-hour session: $35–$45
* 90-minute session: $50–$60
* 2-hour deep session: $70–$80
2.) Academic and Career Guidance for Neurodivergent Individuals
I provide personalized academic and career guidance designed to support neurodivergent clients in achieving their goals, both in school and professional life. My services combine practical tools, creative strategies, and supportive coaching to help clients succeed in their studies, career planning, and personal growth.
Services include:
1.) Academic support: assignment planning, study strategies, time management, and stress management
2.) Career guidance: CV/resume review, cover letter editing, LinkedIn optimization, and mock interview preparation
3.) Creative strategies: goal mapping, personalized goal mapping, vision boarding, expressive writing, motivational activities, and burnout prevention exercises
Hourly Rate: $30–$40/hr
Package Options:
* 1-hour session: $35–$45
* 90-minute session: $50–$60
* 2-hour deep session: $70–$80
2.) Picture Book Beta Reading
Description: I provide detailed feedback on children’s picture books through comments and careful analysis, helping authors improve story structure, pacing, language, and how text works with illustrations. My training through two of three courses in the UCLA Extension Creative Writing program for picture books, along with my Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, equips me to give thoughtful, constructive, and encouraging feedback.
Hourly Rate: $25–$30/hr
Fixed-Price: $50–$60 per short manuscript (~2 hours)
Beta Reading
Manuscript
Proofreading Feedback
Cover Letter Writing
Resume Development
Resume Writing
Children's Writing
Career Coaching
Professional Development
Academic Editing
Motivational Speaking
Interview Preparation
Mock Interview
AccountAbility
Porsche V.
Alameda, California
$75/hr
5.0
2 jobs
I’m a voice over artist, spoken word artist, and speaker with over a decade of experience creating message-driven work for organizations, campaigns, and live audiences. My work centers on my passion for faith, social justice, Black and women empowerment, and mental health, with a commitment to erasing shame and helping people tell their story.
I specialize in voice over for spoken word projects, creative campaigns, and long-form audio, as well as original poetry, performance , and public speaking for events, media, and commissioned projects. I bring power and authenticity to every recording and performance, moving listeners from inspiration to action.
I’ve collaborated with companies and organizations including Google, Adobe, Apple, California Endowment, CA Census, and UCSF. My experience includes audiobook narration, live performance, keynote speaking, commissioned poetry, and creative campaign collaborations.
I value clear communication, thoughtful collaboration, and delivering work that aligns with the heart of a project. If you’re looking for a voice or performance that carries meaning, honesty, and impact, I’d love to connect.
Audiobook Narration
Narration
Voice Talent
Voice Recording
Poetry
Spoken Word
Performing Arts
Public Speaking
Keynote
Motivational Speaking
Blog Writing
Video Shoot
Voice Acting
Bobbi M.
Carlsbad, California
$79/hr
5.0
28 jobs
If you're an adult professional whose accent sometimes gets in the way of being clearly understood, or if you want a neutral, confident American sound - I can help.
I’m a licensed Speech Language Pathologist (ASHA #12042273; CA License #13069) specializing in accent modification and pronunciation training for adults. I help international professionals improve clarity, reduce misunderstandings, and speak with confidence in professional and social situations.
⭐ What I Help You Achieve
My clients come to me when they want to:
- Sound more clear and neutral in professional conversations
- Fix high-impact sounds like /th/, /r/, /l/, and American vowels
- Improve rhythm, stress, and intonation
- Communicate confidently with coworkers, customers, or patients
- Prepare for interviews, meetings, presentations, and promotions
- Stop being asked to repeat themselves
- Speak naturally without losing their identity
I work with engineers, tech professionals, physicians, researchers, executives, sales professionals, and adult learners from over 25 countries.
⭐ How My Method Works
Most accent coaches rely on mimicry. I use evidence-based methods rooted in speech science.
You’ll learn:
- Exactly which sounds are affecting your clarity
- What your tongue, airflow, and voicing are doing in those moments
- How to adjust the pattern so the sound becomes accurate and automatic
- How to progress from sound → word → sentence → conversation
My approach is precise, targeted, and effective.
⭐ What You Receive
Every client receives:
✔ Full Accent Evaluation (45–90 min)
A detailed analysis of your sounds, accuracy %, and skill level.
✔ Written Report + Personalized Goals
A clear roadmap outlining where to focus and why.
✔ Custom Speech Dashboard
Your private online hub with:
- sound pages
- audio/video models
- word lists
- diagrams
- recordings
- progress tracking
✔ 1-to-1 Coaching Sessions
Live feedback so you know exactly when a sound is correct — and how to make it stick.
✔ Homework Plan + Audio Guidance
Short, targeted practice that builds real-world improvement.
⭐ Why Work With Me
- 20+ years as a certified Speech-Language Pathologist
- Deep expertise in phonetics, articulation, and the English sound system
- Experience training hundreds of adults from around the world
- Fluent in multiple languages (Spanish, French, ASL), so I understand the process personally
- Clear structure, measurable progress, and no guesswork
If you want an accurate, confident, easy-to-understand American sound, I’d be happy to help.
Send me a message if you’d like to start with a free 20-minute consult. I’ll answer your questions, get a quick sample of your speech, and explain the best next steps for your goals.
Looking forward to meeting you!
Bobbi
Speech Therapy
English
Accent Reduction
Lesson
Online Instruction
ESL Teaching
Spanish English Accent
Online Help
Articulate
US English Dialect
Spoken Language
English Tutoring
American English Accent
Stephanie V.
San Jose, California
$50/hr
5.0
42 jobs
Text/chat wellness coach with med-school psychiatry training, MBA, and Google Cybersecurity Certificate.
I help clients reduce stress, build relaxation habits, and navigate life transitions through quick, secure, async chat sessions.
Key strengths:
• Evidence-based coping tools (from med school + 10k+ YouTube views on psychology content)
• 200+ students taught worldwide via remote workshops
• HIPAA-ready & tech-savvy (Google Cybersecurity Foundations completed)
Non-clinical support only — think practical, empathetic, actionable guidance.
Flexible evenings/weekends. Let’s start with a 30-min text session!
Life Coaching
Career Coaching
Business Coaching
Coaching
Personal Development
Continuing Professional Development
Professional Tone
Mental Health
Health & Wellness
Stress Management
Psychology
Mindfulness
Health Coaching
Employee Motivation
Medical Transcription
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