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
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
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