Finding Your Voice – a short podcast by Geoff Peters

In this episode of Finding Your Voice, Geoff Peters shares his thoughts on finding your authentic voice in both singing and public speaking.

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Recorded at Best Run Speech Club in Vancouver BC Canada, Jan 23 2025.

Credit: Thumbnail image courtesy of Mistral AI.

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Cheers,
Geoff
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How Can Finding Your Voice Contribute to Personal Growth and Development?

Hi everyone, my name is Geoff, and today I’m going to share how finding your voice contributes to personal growth and development.

I’d like to relate this topic to the musical side of things, as I’ve always been passionate about music. Over the last 10 years, I’ve focused on developing my voice as a singer, and I believe this journey parallels the process of finding your voice in public speaking or self-expression.

Many singers aspire to sound like the artists they hear on the radio—polished, professional, and aligned with popular trends. This desire isn’t inherently bad; mimicking established stars can be a useful way to measure progress. For instance, asking, “How close am I to sounding like Justin Bieber compared to when I first started?” can highlight growth. However, chasing this “radio-ready” sound isn’t the only path.

There’s another approach: embracing the styles and influences that resonate with you. Maybe you’re drawn to jazz, indie artists, or lesser-known singers whose authenticity captivates you. By exploring these eclectic tastes, you can cultivate a voice that feels true to yourself, even if it diverges from mainstream expectations.

The key is to recognize that your voice—whether in singing, speaking, or creative expression—doesn’t need to fit a mold to be valuable. Authenticity fosters confidence, and confidence drives personal growth. When you honor your unique perspective, you contribute something meaningful to culture, conversation, and community.

In short, finding your voice isn’t about perfection or imitation. It’s about self-discovery, embracing your quirks, and trusting that your contribution matters.

Android Auto doesn’t work with Airalo esim in the USA -Dec 2024 how I resolved the issue

When using an Airalo esim for roaming data in the USA, Android Auto was crashing when it tried to start up, and would not load. This happened for me on a Samsung Galaxy S21 with a car supporting Android Auto that normally works when not using Airalo esim. Tried both wireless and cable (wired) modes.

Here is the Google support page with more details about this issue:

Android auto does not work with Airalo esim in the USA:

support.google.com/androidauto/thread/281694492/android-auto-not-working-in-the-usa?hl=en

Airalo esim:
www.airalo.com/

The esim service I recommend instead:
Maya Mobile:
maya.net/

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Geoff
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Some Day My Prince Will Come – Vocals and Piano Jazz Duo Practice

Some Day My Prince Will Come was written by Larry Morey (lyrics) & Frank Churchill (music) in 1937.

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Here’s a jazz duo practice on this song.
Geoff Peters Vocals
John Peters Piano

Recorded Dec 20th 2024 in Vancouver Canada
Recorded on a Zoom H1n and audio processed in Audacity.

Image courtesy of Mistral AI.

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Geoff
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Why is Amazon delivering a package at 4:30am to our building? Too early in the morning!

Amazon driver tried to deliver a package to us at 4:30am! What’s up with that? In this video I discuss how I rated that driver, and a possible reason why they tried to deliver so early.

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Geoff
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Popular from Wicked – Cover by Geoff Peters – Live piano and vocals – VR180

Here’s my cover of the song “Popular” from the Broadway musical (and feature film) “Wicked”. It was composed by Stephen Schwartz. Originally sung by Kristin Chenoweth in the original Broadway cast recording in 2003, and most recently sung by Ariana Grande in 2024 in the film adaptation of the musical.

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This cover of Popular is loosely based on the Yacht Rock cover of Popular by Andrew Barth Feldman and the mashup group Third Reprise (2023) youtu.be/tC0R1XvmfQM?si=amQZJAqC-b4YSG96

Recorded at the Pacific Soul Choir Open Mic night at Chorus Studio in Vancouver BC Canada, on December 11th 2024.

For more information about Chorus Studio in Vancouver please visit thechorusstudio.com

Recorded in VR180 with Ambisonic sound, using Vuze XR and Zoom H2n.

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Geoff
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