Show Notes: In this edition of Shelf Talk, I sit with a voice actor whose understanding of voice extends far beyond performance. Together, we explore what it means to treat voice as something sacred — shaped by love, culture, and the stories we inherit. He reflects on how the values passed down by his mother shaped the way he helped care for his father, who lived with schizophrenia, and how Filipino belief systems informed what it meant to show up with presence and compassion

Show Notes: In this first episode of Shelf Talk , I sit down with EJ, a book influencer who shares how romance and fiction have been more than just stories — they’ve been a source of comfort, healing, and hope during difficult times. We talk about how getting fully absorbed in a book can provide a much-needed escape, helping him process emotions, cope with challenges, and find the hope of love in both fiction and life. You can find him at: @the_bookboyfriend or @_bookboyfri