Episode one out now

How do you use your voice in the world???

AVITW explores what it is to use one’s authentic voice in a complicated world, and when I say voice, I’m talking about your authentic self expression. Who you are and how you show up, is powerful as we all learn by example, and we lead by the same.

Your hosts are me, Jess McAvoy and my co host for this season; Ryland Shelton. We talk to various creative beings across many fields who use their voice in some way or another on a regular basis. Actors, Comedians, Musicians, Voice coaches, and others for whom creative self expression has become a central part of their lives.

This season is about identity, and we do our best to explore what that means to folks.

How do you use your voice in the world?

Written, produced and recorded by Jess McAvoy, intro song “Make a Man” by Jess McAvoy
Edited by Juan Pablo Diaz
Episode 1 features Lio Mehiel

Episode 1 features Lio Mehiel, a trans non binary artist, actor, poet and filmmaker.  Lio has had a string of massive accolades since the recording of this conversation back in 2023. Lío began their career as a professional salsa dancer and child actor on Broadway. They made their feature film debut in the lead role of MUTT by writer/director Vuk LK, which led them to become the first trans actor to nab Sundance's Special Jury Award for Best Acting at the  festival.