Hey Hero!
You know what's one of the best things about rainy days? Making popcorn and watching a show. You know what's even better? Getting paid to watch that show! Here's how...
Subtitling is one of the most accessible—and in-demand—ways to start earning with your language skills. But most people don't kn...
by Catharine Lailson —
Jul 01, 2025
A Personal Milestone—and What’s Coming in Q3
Hey Hero!
This week marks a huge milestone for my family: my son (our youngest) is graduating from high school! As I watch him cross that stage, I can’t help but reflect on the journey that brought us here. After homeschooling him in English and Spanish for 11 years, watching him thrive in tradit...
Jun 24, 2025
The Bittersweet Gift of Freedom
This afternoon, our family said goodbye to one of our beloved budgies. Suddenly, we had to make a decision—and yet, in the middle of the heartbreak, I felt deeply grateful. Because I freelance, I didn’t have to ask anyone for time off. I didn’t need to explain why I was leaving. I simply went to ...
Jun 17, 2025
When your week goes off the rails...
"Life is what happens when you're busy making other plans." – John Lennon
Last week, I had one of those moments. A valuable client called with a last-minute interpretation request—for a trial—four and a half hours away. Overnight bag? Thrown together. Snacks? Questionable. Vocabulary prep? New s...
Jun 11, 2025
Hey Hero!
Within Bilingual Success Academy we've been talking a lot about presenting ourselves to clients as professionals. A shout-out to Winnie, who set up her professional email address this week!
Did you know your email signature can make a big difference in how clients perceive you? It’s your virtual...
May 27, 2025
Hey Heroes!
Are you presenting yourself to the world as a professional linguist? This week the Bilingual Heroes started using a resource they received in their membership, "How to Set Up Your Business Email."
Setting up a professional business email is one of the simplest and most powerful steps you can take...
May 20, 2025
Hey Hero!
Here's how I'm applying the DEEP Portfolio Formula this week with no extra marketing:
Editing/proofreading: One of my clients specializes in localizing clinical trial documents. It's a large company with several project managers; I regularly work with nine of them. This week, I accepted two proo...
May 13, 2025
Hey, Hero!
I hope your week is starting off well. I'll be popping into your inbox on Mondays to share what I'm working on, some productivity tips and encouragement.
What I'm working on:
· Official documents: I have two birth certificates and a marriage certificate confirmed, and I'll send an estimat...
May 05, 2025
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