Lauren McDowell

The Gen Z Voice You Can Trust

Looking for a voice that can connect with younger audiences without the typical headaches of working with Gen Z? I'm your girl! I get it, Gen Z isn't always the easiest to work with. But, as an actor with over a decade of storytelling experience in theatre, film, TV, commercials, and voiceover, professionalism may as well be my middle name.

You need a story to be brought to life? Great! That's my specialty. I can make any script (even the "boring" ones) interesting and engaging for listeners. More than an actor, I'm a business professional. My home studio has been used to record broadcast-quality audio for major clients. And with the  availability for directed sessions via Source Connect, Zoom, or any other platform that works for you, we can wrap up your project in no time!

Tired of people that don't respond to emails or don't pick up the phone? Me too. I know how much work you put into a project, and timeliness will never hold you up with me. With a turn-around time of less than 12 hours, I am here to serve you promptly with quality. You need a young voice you can actually trust? Let's get to work!

A Pleasure to Work With

Don't just take it from me, view several testimonials below from major ad agencies, casting directors, and producers. When you hire me, you're not just getting a voice for your project. You're getting a professional who can facilitate live-directed sessions, edit audio like a pro, and lift your words off the page to create something magical. My broadcast-quality home studio setup includes:

• Rode NT1-A microphone
• Scarlett Focusrite audio interface
• Audacity
• Remote directed sessions via Source-Connect, Zoom, etc.
• Acoustically treated space with raw audio ready for use upon delivery
• Delivery of files via Dropbox, WeTransfer, email, etc.
• Quick turnaround - deliver audio files in 12 hours or less

Vocal Attributes 

Others describe my voice as...

Youthful, Upbeat, Warm, Reassuring, Quirky, Supportive, Trustworthy, Authentic, Gen Z, Cute, Delightful, Spirited, Quietly Rebellious, Wry, Cheeky, Quietly Commanding

My versatile, relatable voice is the perfect fit for:

• Commercials & digital ads
• Corporate narration & explainer videos
• Animation
• Video Games
• Political Ads & Campaigns (progressive only please!)

Accents/Dialects/Sounds

Growing up in Iowa, my voice naturally sits in the General American, neutral accent. However, with years of acting training, I can authentically perform the following accents, dialects, and sounds:

• General American
• Upper Midwestern (Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan)
• Ozarks/Mid-South (Southern Missouri, Arkansas)
• Southern and Deep Southern (Georgia, Alabama, etc.)
• British (RP)
• Animal sounds
• Child voices