Speakers

Elise Arsenault, Coach + Founder of The Global Actor, is known for bringing focus + direction to actors' careers by helping them "live where they want + work when they want". Through her signature online course, THE GREAT AUDIOBOOK ADVENTURE, Elise and her partner, Justin Marra have helped hundreds of narrators break into and level-up within the audiobook industry. Graduates of their program narrate audiobooks for every major publisher, direct for the Big 5, narrate Audie-nominated and Earphones award-winning titles and emerge as leaders in the industry. 

Elise's Dream Big, Plan Smart framework has helped actors attract consistent income from their creative careers and breakthrough limiting beliefs so they experience more fun and flow in their lives.

Elise is an award-winning actor and narrator, with roles ranging from stage to screen. She most recently won an Earphones Award for her narration of the definitive biography of Madonna: A Rebel Life.

Her voice can be heard on dozens of voiceover spots including national commercials, industrials and video games. The narrator of over 170 audiobooks, Elise is drawn to stories of empowerment, optimism and overcoming challenges. She writes for Backstage as a Backstage Expert.

When not performing or coaching, you may find Elise making music, dancing, rock climbing, traveling, gathering with friends who impact change in the world and playing with her Whoodle pup, Ampersand.