A Voice for the Disabled Community with Maria Pendolino

Be The Good Media strives to elevate the GOOD - amplifying compassion-driven stories and encouraging the support of people and organizations who are focused on creating a lasting and positive impact. Christy McCaffrey is the owner, producer, and host of the podcast. She focuses on a theme of compassion, highlighting a diverse group of guests, each who is working in their own unique way to make a difference in their communities and in society. 

Maria Pendolino is a full-time professional voice actor and voiceover artist who has provided voiceover services for over a decade. Known for her roles in Army Wives (2007), House Hunters (1999), and English Vinglish (2012), she joins the podcast to shed light on her individual experiences and the impact she makes in the disabled community. 

Diagnosed with Psoriatic Arthritis after moving to New York to pursue her acting career, Maria’s career and lifestyle were forced to shift. Embracing her position and platform, she, along with the help of other disabled colleagues, formed a database that connects disabled actors to directors looking to fill those roles.

From a “Fastest Talking  New Yorker” competition in Madison Square Garden for a year's supply of coffee to how she aims to cultivate a sense of community for disabled actors and people, Maria's journey unfolds with authenticity, humor, and inspiration.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro & Maria’s path into acting
5:20 - Favorite Roles
8:00 - How living with a disability allowed her to carve out her unique career path
15:00 - Misconceptions & Stereotypes Surrounding Actors/Casting with Disabilities
20:00 - Fastest Talking New Yorker?
23:00 - What does compassion mean to Maria?
32:00 How important is community? And what does it mean to Maria?

Backlinks:
http://www.voicebymaria.com
http://www.disabledvoiceactors.com
http://www.millennialvoiceover.com