Essex woman quits law job for voiceover career on Netflix's Spike
UKPulse Local Desk
Emily McGonagle was watching cartoons with her sons when she decided to embark on a career change. A decade on, she is voicing one of the most popular Netflix TV shows in the world.
- Emily McGonagle quit her job as a lawyer to become a voice actor
- She now voices eight characters in the animated series Spike on Netflix
- McGonagle's career change was inspired by watching cartoons with her sons
Emily McGonagle, a 42-year-old from Essex, was on maternity leave when she decided to pursue a career change. She had been commuting to her demanding legal job in London and wanted a more flexible work-life balance. McGonagle had always loved performing in school plays and knew she had a talent for accents, so she looked into becoming a voice actor.
A decade on, she is voicing one of the most popular Netflix TV shows in the world. McGonagle plays eight characters in the animated series Spike about a young dragon and his friends. The programme launched on 12 October and quickly became the seventh-most-watched programme globally in any genre.
What this means for you: If you're considering a career change, McGonagle's story shows that it's possible to transition into a new field with the right training and support.