In this episode of the Building Doors Podcast, Christy Harst sits down with Allison Kwan, the Manager of Engagement and Belonging for the Cleveland Guardians—a title many organizations have cut, but Cleveland chose to keep.
Allison shares what it's like to be the only woman in the room (and how she starts by getting the same haircut as the men), why she attended Guardians events for two years after being told "no" the first time she applied, and the power of seeing yourself in the stands. From the five "jewel events" that celebrate AAPI, Black, Latino, Pride, and disability communities, to the hot dog races where onion and spicy mustard and bacon are finally giving ketchup a run for his money—this conversation is about who gets seen, who gets heard, and who gets to belong.
Because whether it's a baseball stadium or a voiceover booth, the question is the same: who's missing from this room?
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The Building Doors Podcast
The Building Doors Podcast is where women in voice-over take center stage, sharing their journeys, breaking barriers, and paving the way for future talent. This podcast amplifies women’s voices in an industry where male-centric genres—like sports promos and other traditionally male-dominated spaces—have long been the norm. Through personal stories, expert insights, and industry discussions, we’re creating opportunities and inspiring action.
Each episode features female voice actors—our Door Builders—as they share how they got into voice-over, the challenges they’ve faced, and the dream clients they aspire to work with. We also bring you audio versions of our Instagram and LinkedIn Live events, covering powerful topics like mental health, building community, gender equality in sports, and voice-over genres more women should be pursuing. And as we grow, we may also feature sponsor spotlights, giving brands that support Building Doors a platform to share their services and their commitment to empowering women in voice-over.
This isn’t just a podcast—it’s a movement. Whether you’re a voice actor at any stage of your career, a brand championing gender equality, or someone who believes in making space for all voices, this is the place for you. The Building Doors Podcast is for anyone in voice-over and anyone looking for a community that supports inclusion, opportunity, and breaking barriers. Tune in, be inspired, and start building doors.