Anyone ever dealt with this issue, either first, second or third hand?
Well smoking will cause a deeper more "gravely" sound to the voice (in both men and women) in fact many early radio DJ's would chain smoke just to keep their "radio voice". Of course this might not be the healthiest option.... The only other thing I could think of would be to purposefully work on a "stage voice" like character actors due, actually practice talking deeper and more masculine, then eventually it will be done without thinking about it...
With all of these men lining up to get neutered
It's hip now to be feminized
I don't highlight my hair
I've still got a pair
Yeah honey, I'm still a guy
Oh my eyebrows ain't plucked
There's a gun in my truck
Oh thank God, I'm still a guy
****in fact many early radio DJ’s would chain smoke just to keep their “radio voice”.***
Several years ago I was watching some TV show in which the moderator was talking t a guest in the audience.
As I listened I said to my wife...”that man is a professional speaker because his voice is too good and his wording is perfect.”
The moderator then asked the guest..”What line of work do you do?”
The guest said ..” I am a radio announcer.”