Better by association...
Hey Hero! If you've started going through the Language Income Launch Guide, you know that I encourage you to join an association from the start, in the PREP stage. When you meet up with other professional translators and interpreters, you can take advantage of the opportunity to ask questions, sh...
Oct 21, 2025
Happy Thanksgiving!
Hey Hero!
Happy Canadian Thanksgiving (we celebrate on the first Monday of October)!
Today I am thankful for the opportunity to coach and serve all of you.
I am thankful to be able to work as an interpreter to help immigrants and refugees in the Spanish-speaking community where I live, and to pa...
Oct 14, 2025
Your Next Career Move: Get Certified and Stand Out
Hey Hero!
In a competitive market, you need a proven path to level up.
My goal has always been to earn more while working less, so I plan to get certified for each service I offer. And every time I add a new certification, I raise my rates.
On Saturday, I am hosting a brand-new Certification Mast...
Oct 08, 2025
Still have questions about BSA? Let’s clear that up!
Hey Hero! We're closing enrollment for Bilingual Success Academy tomorrow night and you may be wondering:
"What if I can’t attend the live coaching?"
"Do I have to commit for the whole year?"
"What’s included in my membership?"
"Will I actually get support?"
Let’s take the guesswork out of it. ...
Sep 30, 2025
Go DEEP for International Translation Day!
Hey Hero! Happy International Translation Day 2025! Just a quick note to let you know about the free virtual conference happening at www.ProZ.com.
I was invited to speak again this year, so at 12:15 ET tomorrow I will be sharing about the strategies you can use to Diversify, Elevate, Expand, and ...
Sep 30, 2025
How to Bring Your Business From Roulette to Roadmap
Hey Hero! What do you wish for your business?
Not long ago, Winnie, one of our members, was hoping to break into the interpreting field in her local community. She had the skills, but lacked the Canadian experience and references to get agencies to give her a chance.
Once Winnie joined Bilingual ...
Sep 24, 2025
Your chance to PIVOT in Q4
Hey Hero!
Has this been happening to you?
You're being undercut or asked to lower your price constantly
You're afraid to raise your rates for fear of losing clients
Regular clients have disappeared or slowed down
You're still in a "feast or famine" cycle
Or maybe, you're having to say "yes" to ...
Sep 18, 2025
Income Streams That Flex With You
Hey Hero! Diversifying your services isn’t just smart—it’s your freelance superpower.
We all know that freelancing has its highs and lows. But the bills? They still show up like clockwork. That's why diversifying your language income is essential. When one service dips, another can carry the loa...
Sep 09, 2025
Are You the Red Flag? A Quick Fix to Land Better Clients
Last week, I received a fantastic project offer from a library in Nova Scotia. They'd found my profile in the translator association directory and were eager to onboard me and send me work. Too good to be true? Because it was. I knew almost immediately that it was a scam because instead of using ...
Aug 19, 2025
Hey Hero!
Have you ever thought you had your schedule nailed down, only to find out you were completely off? 🙋♀️ This week, I had one of those “facepalm” moments that every freelancer who works across time zones will understand.
I’ve been working remotely from Mexico this week, first in one city, then ano...
Jul 29, 2025
Proof It Works: What 8 Weeks in BSA Can Do
What if 8 weeks from now, you could be celebrating new clients, higher rates, or a more professional setup? That’s exactly what some of our Bilingual Heroes are doing, and I couldn’t be more proud.
This week, I want to highlight a few wins that made me smile from ear to ear.
🎉 Kara secured her bu...
Jul 15, 2025
How I Keep Earning While I Travel (And You Can Too)
How can you maintain steady income while you're traveling? I'm heading to Mexico for a couple of weeks and, while I will get a couple of beach days, I still have to work (I've got three kids in university, y'all).
Over time, I’ve built a more mobile-friendly income stream by scaling back on in-pe...
Jul 09, 2025
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