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
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
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