Bringing winning solutions to the voice over industry
Tess Whittaker
VOICE OVER ARTIST and speech therapist , Tess Whittaker , has created an early-stage tech startup to end frustration and time-wasting in the voice over industry .
She ’ s been working with speech and language researchers at QMU to develop an innovative platform which allows content creators to quickly identify the perfect voice for their advert , book or film narration . The technology helps select the best voice for the project and removes the need for thousands of hours to be spent listening and sifting through voice recording auditions . It also provides a more level playing field for voice over artists to get their voices heard rather than auditions being discarded due to lack of time available for the selection process .
By streamlining the voice casting experience and improving the addition process The Voice Distillery provides a win-win for content creators and voice over artists . ❒
Lauren Leisk
Fodilicious founder Lauren creates gut friendly food for people with intolerances
Lauren Leisk , a top performing Business Management graduate , founded specialist food company , Fodilicious . The company creates delicious free-from products using premium , natural ingredients which make it easier for those with food allergies and intolerances to enjoy a wide range of tasty food . Lauren ’ s recipes follow the FODMAP diet which can be suitable for people with conditions such as IBS and bowel disorders , who often experience bloating and pain after eating .
Fodilicious has a growing number of loyal customers in the UK and as far afield as Australia . We can highly recommend her delicious cookie buttons ( choose from coconut , ginger or cocoa crunch ) which she developed with help from QMU ’ s Scottish Centre for Food Development and Innovation .
With the support of QMU , Lauren has been successful in a wide range of business awards and funding schemes , with her pitching talents resulting in significant support from organisations including the Royal Society of Edinburgh , Santander Universities , Scottish Edge , Edinburgh Merchant Company and Scottish Institute for Enterprise ( SIE ).
www . fodilicious . com ❒
Fiona brings art into communities
Fiona Rich , an MSc Art Psychotherapy graduate , set up Spider Arts to provide people with opportunities for creative engagement . Her community arts education company works with local schools , community groups , charities and businesses offering a range of different workshops , projects and events that encourage participation in the arts . Through Spider Arts , Fiona is using creative ways to engage children , young people and families in the arts , improve health and wellbeing , and enhance communities .
With support from QMU and organisations such as Santander Universities , Spider Arts has developed some really inspirational arts projects such as ‘ Calmbulance ’, which saw a decommissioned ambulance transformed into a fully equipped mobile art therapy studio . The Calmbulance is assisting children in the community to access the mental health support they need and making sure they are not unfairly disadvantaged due to the pandemic , their economic status or lack of availability of services in their area . ❒
Photo : Fiona Rich QMYOU / Supporting Entrepreneurship 13