I didn't have to hope. Here's why.
The sheriffs at the security checkpoint looked surprised to see me leaving so soon.
This afternoon made it three for three.
Over three days, at three different courthouses, I arrived ready to interpret... and three different clients never showed up.
Yesterday, as I quietly gathered my things and ...
Feb 26, 2026
You’re Invited: Overcoming Freelance Uncertainty (Live Workshop)
Hey Hero!
If your freelance work has ever felt busy one month and worryingly quiet the next, you’re not alone. The good news is, there's a way forward.
On Saturday, February 28, I’m hosting a live session called Overcoming Freelance Uncertainty, where we’ll step back from day-to-day projects and ...
Feb 24, 2026
Have you tried these for predictable income?
Hey Hero!
This morning I woke up to a deposit. It took me a minute to remember where it was coming from, and then I snuggled back down under the covers to enjoy my little dopamine buzz, because I know another one will come next week, and the week after that, and the week after that.
If you’ve eve...
Feb 13, 2026
Some things aren't up to us. Our business is.
"But when is the baby coming?"
I looked at the nervous, first-time father, not sure at first if he was joking. We'd been in the Birth Unit for about seven hours, and he was ready (more than ready) for something to happen. I dutifully interpreted his question to the nurse, and she gently explained...
Jan 13, 2026
It's not too late for a new system
Hey Heroes!
Just a quick reminder that you can still register for the Plan for Profit Masterclass that's happening tomorrow morning (January 10 at 09:00 ET). I'll share the THREE KEY SYSTEMS you can put in place this year to shift from a feast-or-famine cycle to predictable income.
I'll also sha...
Jan 09, 2026
Growing pains
A few weeks ago, I started onboarding a second assistant in my translation company, Oasis Language Services, and had a small but important realization:
I’ve been running my business intuitively.
My processes made sense to me. They worked. But they weren’t transferable. And if I wanted real help (...
Dec 30, 2025
A moment of holiday calm...
“Do you think it’ll be crazy?” my daughter asked.
“Oh, absolutely,” I laughed. “Everybody and their mother will be there.”Including us.
But it wasn’t.I found a parking spot on the first pass around Costco.Everything on my list was right there.And—miracle of miracles—there was no line.
Even the em...
Dec 24, 2025
Your Giving Tuesday gift: a free coaching session to rebuild your momentum
It’s a question I hear all the time:“How do I know if I’m actually ready for coaching?”
Here are a few clues:
You’re staring at your inbox wondering, “Where have all the clients gone?”
The feast-or-famine cycle is still hanging around—and lately, the famine feels longer than it used to.
Agencies ...
Dec 03, 2025
Scrolling to that sweet spot...
This week I found myself scrolling YouTube, hunting for drama. Northern drama. Canadian drama.
Normally, I'd feel a little guilty for "just scrolling." But this time, when a project manager checked in to see if the project was on track, I sent her links to the first 30 videos.
Because sometimes ...
Nov 28, 2025
The onboarding story I didn't expect to tell
Something happened last week that 1) surprised me, 2) ate up my weekend, and 3) just might shift the way you think about onboarding with translation agencies.
So. Last weekend (ugh!), I spent hours watching onboarding training videos for a new role as a translation reviewer. The agency's end clie...
Nov 19, 2025
Missed the conference? Me too. Here's how I made it work.
The posts started rolling in, just as I knew they would.
“Great to see you at #ATA66!”
“Another fabulous presentation!”
And there I was… not there.
I’ve attended the American Translators Association conference almost every other year since 2019, but this year wasn’t one of them.
Sound familiar? T...
Nov 05, 2025
Proof that no app can replace a certified interpreter when the stakes are high.
As I walked into the police station, I couldn't help but wonder, "What will I be facing today?" Usually, a call in the middle of the night means I'll interpret for what I've come to think as the Drunk Arrest Protocol: interpreting as the person is read their rights and then speaks to a lawyer. Ne...
Oct 28, 2025
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