27. Celebrating 2026 Audie Finalists: Audiobook Adventure Edition

This year, 10 Audiobook Adventurers received nominations for the 2026 Audie Awards, across multiple categories (yes, including Audiobook of the Year). 🎧✨

In this episode, host Elise Arsenault gathers finalists - graduates of The Great Audiobook Adventure, to celebrate, share honestly about what this milestone feels like, and share what they’ve learned along the way.

If you’re building your own audiobook narration career, curious about how nominations happen, or you just need a little encouragement on your creative path, this one’s for you.

We talk about:

• How self-submitting to awards works (and why you might consider it)
• The emotional reality of being recognized (hello, imposter syndrome)
• Full-cast projects, credits, and what happens behind the scenes
• Navigating heavy material and historic stories with care
• Networking, self-promotion, and staying resilient in a noisy industry

Most importantly: your work is worthy, whether it comes with a nomination or not. 🌿

Featuring:

• André Santana @andreonthemic
• Angel Pean @angelpean_
• Cerris Morgan-Moyer @cerrismm
• Emana Rachelle @emanarachelle
• Emma Faye @emmafayeactor
• James Aaron Oh @jamesaaronoh
• Mieko Gavia @sooo_grood
• Mirai @hi.mirai
• Nicole Cash @nicolecashchronicles
• Tyla Collier @tyla_collier

Please join us in celebrating them, and if you’re active on Instagram, their handles can be found above!

Links + Community

• Join our next Celebrations & Intentions Room happening Friday, March 6th: https://www.patreon.com/posts/access-march-151487675
• In NYC? You’re invited to The Global Actor Industry Brunch happening Tuesday, March 3rd: www.theglobalactor.com/brunch

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