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The High Notes podcast is back for its third season. And this time, it’s all about the role of voice in business. Launching on Monday 27 October 2025 , the new series, titled Words at Work , explores how our voices shape influence, leadership, and genuine connection in the workplace. Over eight episodes, host Melissa Thom speaks with some of the most insightful thinkers and practitioners across business, communication, and culture. Guests include speechwriter Simon Lancaste

BRAVA is back with a brand-new season of voiceover training for 2025/26 designed to take you from curious beginner to confident, career-ready performer.

It’s a funny thing creating a podcast. Of course it's great as a marketing exercise, but anyone that keeps going will tell you that it is most certainly a labour of love. You build your tiny team and, getting all Rick Rubin on you, the act of creating becomes the most important thing. You continue to do it, no matter what your medium is: paint, pencil, mixed media, audio, or even, Bristol style, chewing gum : Artwork: Ben Wilson | Photo Credit: Melissa Thom A lovely thing

Credit: Earbuds Collective BRAVA founder, Melissa Thom, was recently asked by the wonderful people at Earbuds Collective to put together her podcast recommendations on creativity. Her picks range from well known global names like Elizabeth Gilbert to local artists including Bristol's former poet in residence, Vanessa Kissule talking to poet, Lemn Sissay MBE . And we had to include one of our most listened to episodes from the HIGH NOTES podcast - with radio and showbiz pre

Earlier this summer, our master characters coach, Elaine A. Clark, joined us once more to run our annual Step into Video Games masterclass. Every year we try something different and the only brief is to play and experiment as a group. We really enjoy bringing talented actors together ranging in age and experience - there is alchemy in the ensemble and we loved how open everyone was to the process. Little did we know one particular actor had in-depth knowledge of the 1954 Chi

BRAVA CEO Melissa Thom speaks out on voice cloning and the urgent need for protections in the age of generative AI, in response to a troubling case reported in Charting Gen AI.

Credit: BRAVA BRAVA podcast, High Notes, is back for a new series with six new episodes featuring top professionals from the worlds of gaming, animation and casting. Hosted by BRAVA founder, CEO and voice actor Melissa Thom, the show explores behind-the-scenes stories, casting secrets and creative insights from those working at the highest levels of the business. The new series drops on Monday June 30, where Melissa talks to Pixar casting director, Kate Hansen-Birnbaum, who s

Carla O'Shaughnessy recording at BRAVA Studios. Credit: BRAVA One of the standout events in the BRAVA calendar is the annual Step into Video Games Masterclass, led by the renowned Elaine Clark, who travels all the way from San Francisco to Bristol to share her expertise. Each year brings a fresh and exciting approach to the day. In this piece, BRAVA talent and event attendee Carla O'Shaughnessy shares her experience and key takeaways from this year’s inspiring session: Step

Let’s be honest — public speaking can be tough. Whether you're pitching an idea, leading a meeting, or stepping up at an event, it’s normal to feel those nerves kick in.

A look back at three unforgettable days at SXSW London—deep talks, bold voices, creative sparks, and late-night laughs with the BRAVA crew.

We are thrilled to welcome Helen Langford to the BRAVA team today as a Commercial coach.

BRAVA CEO, Melissa Thom, spoke to John Acres about her voice career

BRAVA CEO Melissa Thom joins the judging panel for the 2025 BAFTA Games Awards, recognising top talent in video game performance.

Dr. Rockford Sansom joins BRAVA as a master voice coach, bringing his expertise in high-performance speech communication...

BRAVA’s CEO and principal coach, Melissa Thom, brings commercial voiceover training to Louisiana State University’s MFA Acting students

Tabitha Owens has joined BRAVA as Office and Talent Manager, as it continues its growth into 2025.

Voice acting is more than reading scripts; it’s about connecting, crafting, and representing diverse voices.

We’re thrilled to be hosting an event for the RSA on 3rd October here in Bristol - the second in the series of Fellow-led events designed to boost your wellbeing at work. BRAVA founder, CEO and principal coach, Melissa Thom, will be facilitating a workshop on the power of breath as a tool for communicating like a leader. In this informal and relaxed session, Melissa will guide participants through a mix of theory and practical exercises designed to boost confidence ahead of

Melissa Thom, voice actor and founder of BRAVA (Bristol Academy of Voice Acting), has become a voting member of BAFTA.

From radio to GTA V: Voice actor Melissa reveals gaming industry secrets and how she's training the next generation of voice talent.