About Mike Laponis
Hi – Thank you for visiting my voice over site. I love working in my studio to provide a voice, and style that fits your project perfectly. I provide professional quality, and make it easy for you to get the job done.
I have worked with microphones most of my life. That’s why one of the names I use on social media is “Mike Raphone.” I started out in high school working in the district’s recording studio. Since then, I have been producing and recording multimedia presentations. My entire career has been centered around audio and video production. I have extensive experience voicing, creating, writing and producing commercial copy and presentations. My true passion is voice over. I have been doing it for over 20 years and love it.
I am proud to say my work has been appreciated and recognized with distinction. In addition to being an award winning voice talent, I am also an experienced classroom teacher. I have the honor of being recognized as Professor Emeritus of Communications, at a private university in Southern California. I am an expert for eLearning projects that capture and hold the attention of the listener.
I am friendly, easy to work with, and fun. I am dedicated to my clients and their success. I am a professional in every sense of the word. I was awarded the “Best of Festival” King Foundation Award, from the Broadcast Education Association in the Festival of Media Arts. This was for a Radio Imaging piece I voiced and produced. This award is the top honor given to faculty for creative work. The BEA Festival of Media Arts is an international refereed exhibition of faculty creative activities.
I hold a number of awards for my work, including multiple Telly Awards for projects I have voiced and produced.
My experience, knowledge, and interests, are a perfect blend for my voice over career. The protection of the environment is something I wholeheartedly support. I drive an all-electric vehicle. I love being a spokesperson for electric vehicles and environmental concerns.
My formal education includes an A.A. degree in Fire Science (Chaffey College), and I have additional training in the workplace regarding hazardous materials and workplace safety. I then went on to earn both a B.A. and a M.A. in Communications (University of La Verne). I also hold a Multimedia Design Certificate from Cal Poly, Pomona, and I am a Certified Adobe Educator. I look forward to putting my experience, and voice to work for you.
Accolades
Mike Laponis is the voice talent for 5 time winning entries of the Telly Awards. Mike also received the prestigious Best of Festival Award in the Audio category of the Festival of Media Arts from the Broadcast Education Association for his Radio Imaging. The Best of Festival is BEA’s highest creative recognition. Mike takes pride in his work and it shows. His attention to detail and his professional approach make his voice over and audio work stand out among the best in the business. He looks forward to working with you to put forth the best to your clients and customers.
World Voices Organization
As a Professional Member of World Voices Organization (WoVO), Mike believes, supports, and lives by the WoVO Mission. He always gives his clients the best practices of the industry, and upholds standards for ethical conduct and professional expertise. Being honest, forthright, and committed to his clients and their projects is part of Mike’s mission. Client relations are very important to Mike.