Starting the letter reading brand "voice seed."
Good evening to those who always give me a 'like,' and to those who are meeting me for the first time.
Today, I would like to share an announcement that I have been keeping close to my heart for a long time.
(I've been keeping it for so long that I almost felt lightheaded from the anticipation!)
I am writing this with a very pounding heart, and with excitement about whose hearts I might meet from here on out.
I, Nana Watanabe, who usually works as a narrator, have launched a letter reading brand called "voice seed."
I will be writing about my thoughts on this brand here on Note. It is a long post, but I would be very happy if you could read it at your leisure.
Letter reading brand "voice seed"
If I could acknowledge my own efforts—
If I could support myself in the things I want to do—
If I could walk through life as my own partner—
How reassuring that would be.
If more people turned love toward themselves, wouldn't more people be able to live their lives comfortably?
voice seed is a letter reading service brand for letters you write to yourself, born from the desire to help with that.
In this article, I will share the story behind starting voice seed, what kind of services I will be providing, how to apply, and more.
What is the letter reading brand "voice seed"?
It is a reading service for letters written to yourself, based on the concept of "experiencing receiving your own heart through a voice letter."(As an 'another' plan, there is also a reading plan for letters written to someone or something precious to you. Please check the service plan details at the bottom for more information.)
You may have written letters to others, but perhaps not many people have written letters to themselves. However, what if you had the time to write a letter while thinking of yourself, just as you would when writing words for someone precious?
And what if you could have a moment that leads to self-acceptance by receiving the letter you wrote as a "voice letter" through a reading? I would be happy if voice seed could provide such a time.
May looking at yourself, writing, and receiving it through the sense of sound become a seed (a catalyst) for acknowledging yourself and living in your own way.
I poured that wish into the brand name "voice seed."
The reason I, a narrator, started voice seed
[Love to yourself, who is always closest to you]
I, Nana Watanabe, the brand operator, work as a freelance narrator. I have been involved in voice work for about 18 years, having worked as an announcer and personality at local TV and radio stations.
Having had low self-esteem since I was little and often comparing myself to others, I have lived for a long time with a feeling that "it's me, but it doesn't feel like me." The only time I felt truly aligned with myself was when I was delivering my voice.
While working in voice for many years, I began to think deeply about "what I want to deliver with my voice." What came to mind then was "delivering the unique hearts of each individual through my voice."
My theme for the past few years has been "becoming my own partner." I, who often denied myself and believed that I had to work harder than anyone else just to stand at the same starting line as others, began to ask questions not to someone else, but to the other self within me, through various catalysts.
Living through those days, I think I have become able to listen to my own feelings more than before, little by little. Since I was born as "myself," I want to live while cherishing myself. If there is anyone who resonates with that feeling I have, I would be happy if I could be by your side through my voice.
[A voice letter is a love letter from another version of yourself]
I have a desire for you to experience a circulation of the heart by receiving a letter you wrote yourself in a "voice that is not your own."
By having me read the letter you wrote while looking at yourself, and receiving it sensually through your ears, I hope you can deeply accept the thoughts you want to cherish and the words directed at yourself.
I would be happy if you could gain courage and energy not from "someone else's words," but from "words you directed at yourself." I would like to become "another you" and deliver your thoughts through my voice.
(I have posted "user testimonials" at the bottom, so I would be happy if you could read them.)
[Letter reading voice sample]
What voice seed can offer (Plan details)
At voice seed, we have two letter reading plans. Writing a letter to yourself can be difficult. Therefore, to support your writing, we send a "self-reflection worksheet with audio navigation."
Also, you can choose to receive the audio via an "original postcard with a QR code" or as a "downloadable data file via email."
【Letter Reading Service】
Plan 1: "birthday letter"
This is a plan where you give yourself a voice letter as a birthday message. Some people may see their birthday as a day to reflect on the past or set goals for the year, right?
Reflecting on the past year and envisioning the year ahead. I would be very happy if receiving the thoughts and words you wrote down as a voice letter becomes a wonderful birthday present for yourself. In addition to the reading, we will also send you a worksheet with audio navigation to support you in writing your letter to yourself.
price: 5,500 yen (This is the price for delivery via a postcard with an audio QR code. If you prefer downloadable data via email, it is 4,500 yen)
(Contents: Letter reading + worksheet with audio navigation, limited to 2 people per month)
Plan 2: "free letter"
This is a plan where you write a letter at a time you feel is a milestone and receive it as a voice letter. Any personal timing is welcome. (Besides occasions like finding a job or graduation, it is fine to write whenever you feel like writing to your past self or your future self.)
In addition to the reading, I will also include a voice letter from me.
price: 5,500 yen (This is the price for delivery via a postcard with an audio QR code. If you prefer downloadable data via email, it is 4,500 yen)
(Contents: Letter reading + worksheet with audio navigation, limited to 2 people per month)
*In addition, we plan to offer our annual year-end "looking back on the year" self-care letter project.
【About Optional Support】
【Individual Online Talk Support (60 minutes)】
This is support where you can get hints for the content of your letter while chatting individually with me, the operator. Sometimes, talking to someone helps you realize what you are thinking. I would be happy if our relaxed conversation becomes an opportunity for you to deepen your self-awareness.
Additional price: 5,000 yen
*Another option: BGM insertion for your letter
For those who wish, it is possible to add BGM (royalty-free material) to the audio we deliver.
Additional price: 2,000 yen
User Testimonials
Here are some voices from users who have used the letter reading service so far.
【It was a first-time experience that soaked into my body
/ "One Sheet" Career Consultant, Yukki-san】
I had my letter read to me that I wrote to myself at the end of the year before starting my business.
Since I wrote it myself, I knew the content, but hearing it in Watanabe-san's gentle voice made me feel very happy as it conveyed, "Oh, she is supporting me and what I am trying to do so much." The experience of hearing it with my ears in a gentle voice other than my own was a time where I felt a warm connection with another person that soaked into my body. Also, by hearing it in Watanabe-san's voice, I was able to experience positive self-recognition. I think the voice letter I received will become my amulet from now on.
【It was a feeling of my separated self suddenly becoming one
/ Saori Ueno-san】
I wrote a letter to myself for the first time. Listening to Watanabe-san's reading, I felt relieved by the gentle words and couldn't stop crying. I realized that these were the words I had wanted since I was a child. It was a strange feeling as if my separated self had suddenly become one.
【You also wrote your impressions on note / Saori Ueno-san】↓↓
【A voice letter that made me realize the importance of facing myself / Tetsuya Togashi-san】
I am full of gratitude to Watanabe-san for giving me a lifelong treasure called "the only letter to myself in the world."
Since it was my first time writing a letter to myself, I struggled for the first three days or so. No matter how many times I rewrote it, the sentences ended up being pretentious, stiff, or acting tough, so I thought, "I don't want to say these words to myself. I'll start over and write everything I honestly want to say (write)." Late at night, I listened to the audio file sent by Watanabe-san and cried. I realized how precious it is to praise and care for myself, something I hadn't done until now.
【You also wrote your impressions on note / Tetsuya Togashi-san】↓↓
About the usage flow
Please apply by selecting a plan from the dedicated form at the bottom. After you apply, I will contact you with details. It is on a first-come, first-served basis every month, and we will close once the maximum number of people is reached.
【Flow】
After applying, I will contact you with details via email
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Payment confirmation (Payment is via bank transfer or PayPal)
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Please send the letter you wrote as an email attachment. (Anything easy to write with, such as Word or Notepad, is fine. It is also okay to attach a photo of a letter written by hand on stationery.)
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I will send you the audio of the reading. (The file format is wav.)
*Payment methods are bank transfer or PayPal. Please note that in the case of bank transfer, you will be responsible for the transfer fees. I will inform you of the transfer destination when you apply.
[Please read the following]
・Regarding audio corrections, we will only accommodate requests if there are misreadings.
・We cannot accept letters that contain violent or sexual content.
[Application Form]
Please apply fromhere.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Also, if you have any questions before applying, please feel free to contact us via the Instagram DMhereor at voiceseed.letter@gmail.com.
Finally: What voice seed wants to deliver
Thank you for reading this long message. I am truly happy that you have shown interest in voice seed. Through various periods in my life, I have come to realize that while external factors change daily, I strongly feel that I want to be the one who understands myself the best.
I would be happy if this could serve as an opportunity for each person to cherish themselves—the one who is always closest to them and never leaves their side—and to walk their own path in their own way.
If we have the opportunity to connect, I will deliver a heartfelt voice letter to you.
voice seed Nana Watanabe