Hi, I’m Ryan. Today I want to tell you about a person most people never meet, but they hear every day: the woman behind the metro announcements. In many cities, the voice that says things like “Mind the gap” or “Next station” belongs to a real voice actor. Let’s call her Claire. She is not famous like a movie star, but her voice is everywhere. Millions of commuters hear her on their way to work, school, or home, and most of them never ask, “Who is she?” Claire started as a radio student. She practiced clear pronunciation and calm intonation. One day, she saw an advertisement for a recording job. The city transport company wanted a voice that sounded friendly, confident, and easy to understand. They tested many people, and Claire got the job. Recording announcements is more difficult than it seems. Claire had to read hundreds of station names, warnings, and short messages. She repeated the same words again and again, but she needed to keep the tone consistent. Sometimes the producer stopped her and said, “A bit slower,” or “More neutral,” or “Smile with your voice.” She also learned how to pronounce names from different languages correctly, which took time and patience. What I find interesting is how anonymous the job is. Claire can sit in a café and hear her own voice from a speaker, but nobody recognizes her. At first, that felt strange. Later, she said it felt powerful in a quiet way. Her voice helps people: tourists, older passengers, parents with children, and anyone who is tired after a long day. So next time you hear a calm voice in public transport, remember: it might belong to someone who works hard behind the scenes—just to make your trip a little easier.