Voice Actor Rosie Okumura Catches Scammers for a Living
About this episode
Voice actor, content creator, musician, and private investigator Rosie Okumura joins Tawny Platis to make friendship bracelets while talking about undercover investigations, voice acting, anime, and finding creative outlets wherever life takes her.
Rosie talks about:
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How scam-baiting videos unexpectedly led her to becoming a private investigator
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Going undercover with disguises, DoorDash bags, and improv skills to serve difficult legal papers
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Discovering voice acting by accidentally imitating Siri behind a bar
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Landing anime roles, including Sakamoto Days, and why auditioning is all about making an impression
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Her obsession with crafting, painting, miniatures, and ADHD-fueled creative hobbies
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Why Google Calendar, canceled plans, and protecting her downtime are the keys to avoiding burnout
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Solo travel, food adventures, and planning the ultimate birthday trip to Japan
The two also talk about dating apps, Studio Ghibli, travel anxiety, tiny crafts, cats, White Claws, and why improv might be the most valuable class you can ever take.
Plus, every bracelet made during this episode is available for purchase, with 100% of proceeds going to The Spay and Neuter Project, Rosie’s charity of choice.
Remember, every bracelet has a story, and every story helps a cause.
Follow Rosie Okumura: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irlrosie/
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About String and Tell
Join voice actor and content creator Tawny Platis as she sits down with fellow entertainers to talk about what they actually care about while racing to make as many friendship bracelets as they possibly can in 20 minutes. The best part? Each bracelet made by our celebrity guests is available to purchase by viewers like…
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