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hlthe2b

(102,188 posts)
2. When I started doing public speaking, I sought out help in developing a voice sans most accent
Sat Dec 16, 2017, 04:36 PM
Dec 2017

at my own expense.

For the life of me, I don't understand why they don't do so with their up and coming on-screen anchors, pundits, and "personalities"...

As much as I HATE to admit it, I see more women with problem voices and inflection than men--at least on cable. Vocal frye is but one of several problems.

I'm thrilled to see more women in these roles, but they do them no favors by not addressing this. Obviously, there are quite a few males who likewise ought to be addressed in this manner.

CurtEastPoint

(18,634 posts)
6. Vocal fry ('Kardashian creaky voice') and uptalking are the absolute worst.
Sat Dec 16, 2017, 06:09 PM
Dec 2017

And yes, mostly female but I've run across men who uptalk. Creaky is mostly female. DRIVES.ME.NUTS!

procon

(15,805 posts)
3. Her voice was grating, but more importantly, she wasn't very informed on key issues.
Sat Dec 16, 2017, 04:53 PM
Dec 2017

Gigi Stone Woods, from her twitter page:

Feminist,wife,Mom,G'mom,lover of the arts, progressive liberal,political campaign manager,believer of the Golden Ruler, Don't do what's easy-do what's RIGHT!

https://twitter.com/clwh1957



Her bio is here:
https://dodoodad.com/gigi-stone-biography


Definitely not the best rollout for an anchor slot on MSNBC.

writerJT

(190 posts)
5. Thats not her Twitter
Sat Dec 16, 2017, 05:00 PM
Dec 2017

This is: https://mobile.twitter.com/gigistonetv?lang=en

Gigi Stone Woods
@GigiStoneTV

Gigi Stone Woods -TV host/anchor/producer/media consultant

New York, NYGigiStonewoods.com

 

SoCalMusicLover

(3,194 posts)
4. Around The Holidays
Sat Dec 16, 2017, 04:55 PM
Dec 2017

Instead of the regular 2nd String Weekend hosts, you get the 3rd or sometimes 4th Stringers.

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