Who We Are - Talkbox Productions

Tavia Gilbert, Founder & Creative Director

Tavia Gilbert is a Grammy-nominated voice actor, an Odyssey Award-winning director, and the writer and producer of multiple international award-winning podcasts. As the founder, CEO, and creative director of Talkbox Productions, an international consultancy and content development studio, she serves leaders who are ready to step into their highest power and potential by amplifying their voice and message in service to the world. Recipient of the esteemed Media Innovator Award for Public Performance Coach of the Year, Tavia is a highly sought-after expert in guiding mission-driven messengers as they prepare for media tours, campaigns, audiobooks, and keynote speeches. Renowned for her compassionate approach, her own moving TEDx Talk exemplifies the transformative power of vulnerability that is at the heart of all her work. Tavia boasts an illustrious career as narrator and director of more than 1000 solo and full-cast audiobooks across every conceivable genre and for every age listener. With two Audie Award wins, including the prestigious Best Female Narrator accolade, Tavia’s versatility extends to feature and independent films, as well as to regional and New York theater productions, where her work on stage has earned her recognition as Best Actress for her role in “Warning Light.” She is the writer and host of the critically-acclaimed podcast Stories of Impact, winner of the AWA Award for Science Podcast of the Year. An internationally performing musician, she currently sings alto with the lauded New York City choir, The Choral Society, and she has performed at Carnegie Hall and in venues across the US and the UK. She is also a talented visual artist, photographing under the name Juniper Street Photography evocative images that inspire peace, goodwill, and joy through moments of beauty. Tavia’s biggest focus is Talkbox Productions, where she helps creatives tap into their authentic voice to create genuine connection.

Kayla Elrod, Mastering Engineer

With a rich background in sound art and an MA from University of the Arts (UdK) Berlin, Kayla Elrod brings creativity and technical skill to the Talkbox team. Based in Berlin’s vibrant arts community, Kayla co-founded initiatives like the Sonic Curiosities Collective, supporting emerging LGBTQ+ artists. Her accolades include the 2023 Initiative für Neue Musik (INM), Kultur Räume Berlin’s support, and the 2019 Voice Arts Award for Outstanding Production in Blackstone Publishing’s “Othello.” At Talkbox, Kayla melds her extensive experience, creative insights, and technical finesse to provide audio quality that meets the high standards of her projects and clients.

Katie Flood, Senior Producer

Katie is the producer of several podcasts, including the award-winning Stories of Impact podcast; and an audio expert with more than 15 years experience managing post-production for hundreds of audiobooks across every genre. She has been a member of the Talkbox team for over a decade.

After graduating magna cum laude from the University of Notre Dame with a BA in Philosophy, she studied Radio Documentary at the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies in Portland, Maine. A life-long learner, Katie’s passion is telling stories that engage listeners’ curiosity and explore questions of meaning in ordinary life.

Oscar Fock, Research & Production Support

Swedish native Oscar Fock is a multimedia journalist, passionate about storytelling through audio, video, and text. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Media and Communication Studies & Journalism from Uppsala University and an MFA from Long Island University, and explored podcast production as part of his graduate studies. As a storyteller, he cares deeply about telling the stories of people who don’t have the opportunity to tell them themselves.

Mandy Morrish, Production Support

Mandy studied at the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies and lives in Portland, Maine. When not proofing audiobooks and transcribing podcast content, Mandy can be found consulting with babies, scribbling lists at Double House Arts, and kayaking Casco Bay at sunset.

Bryan Wilson, Production Coordinator

Bryan Wilson is a composer, voiceover, and audio engineer who developed a love for operations while working in higher education for more than a decade years. With a keen attention to detail and a heavy priority on collaboration, he seeks to make any set of circumstances better through communication, research, and effort. Bryan believes strongly in the value of vulnerability, finds comfort in logical and process-driven work, knows that offering patience and empathy yield the best outcomes. His deepest passion is composing music. “It’s the one thing I do where time stands still and speeds by at the same time. When I make music, I’m flying, I’m at peace, and I’m so happy.”

Michele Cobb, Distribution Consultant

A goal-oriented fierce competitor, for more than two decades Michele has been a recognized leader in the audio space. She is an audiobook publisher and podcast executive producer, as well as the Executive Director for both the Audio Publishers Association and The Podcast Academy. She is a Partner at Forté Business consulting, which provides business development consulting services for the global publishing industry.

Her multi-hat wearing background started at Bowdoin College, where she graduated with degrees in Biology and Theatre. She holds a Masters in Theatre from the University of Wisconsin, Madison.

Michele can be found working hard to get in 7 miles of walking a day, whether marching in place or walking the streets of Providence with her husband and daughter.