new podcast episode 16 From Booth to Business: A conversation with Nina Nikolic

Ever wondered what it actually takes to carve out a career as a creative in 2025? Writer Amra Pajalic sat down with Serbian-Australian voice actor Nina Nikolic to chat creative hustle, collaboration, business, and the real-life joys & woes of making art for a living.

Nina’s credits span games, audiobooks, commercials… even being “Grandma in Fruit Bus”! But beyond the glamour, there’s a lot of day-to-day business grit that artists rarely talk about.

But the work isn’t always visible! So much VO work is: ✨ Not released for years ✨ Impossible to access for samples ✨ Behind NDA That means constantly tracking gigs, chasing invoices, & praying projects finally drop.

Amra & Nina also dish on the art of narration. It’s NOT just reading. “It’s a full performance,” Amra notes, “The first time I heard you narrate my book, I CRIED.” (Spoiler: Nina cries in the booth too.)

Let’s talk AI: Nina & Amra get real on the risks of contracts for voice rights. Be CAREFUL what you sign, because big publishers & tech can sneak perpetual rights in boilerplates! “If Zendaya reads all her contracts, so should you!”

Creative success isn’t all luck—it’s a blend of manifestation + consistent action. Pitch, create, update, submit, track, repeat. And when the wins come in, sometimes you don’t even remember what you submitted—it’s all part of the flow.

Want more armchair wisdom from creatives actually living this life? Hit subscribe on Amra’s Armchair Anecdotes & check out Nina’s reels!

Let’s lift each other up in the hustle. Drop your creative wins (or war stories!) below 👇

🎧 Listen now on Amra’s Armchair Anecdotes – wherever you get your podcasts.

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