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Kristen DiMercurio Is the Voice of Your Bluetooth
- Podcast
- String and Tell
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- Apr 30, 2026
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- 2546
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Summary
Voice actor and audiobook narrator Kristen DiMercurio joins Tawny Platis to make friendship bracelets while talking about the unexpected ways voice actors show up in everyday life… like literally being the voice of your Bluetooth. While building a very snack-themed bracelet collection, Kristen talks about: Accidentally becoming the voice behind countless Bluetooth devices and smart tech Building a voiceover career through Fiverr, self-made demos, and pure consistency The weird reality of working nonstop… but not actually acting Breaking into audiobooks after a viral tweet led to a Penguin audition Finding her lane in queer and sapphic storytelling and why representation matters Taking creative risks, from spicy audio platforms to producing her own fiction podcast Recording 20+ jobs a day Questioning what kind of work actually feels fulfilling What it looks like when you build a creative career in unconventional ways Plus, Kristen and Tawny get into voice matching, IVR voices, rave culture, jump-scaring yourself with your own voice in public, and what it’s like hearing yourself everywhere. Every bracelet made during this episode is available for purchase, with 100% of proceeds going to the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund. Remember, every bracelet has a story, and every story helps a cause. Tune in and enjoy the conversation! Follow Kristen DiMercurio: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kdimerc/ Web: https://www.kristendimercurio.com/ Follow Tawny: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tawnyplatis/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tawnyplatis Web: https://tawnyvoice.com/