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The Translation Podcast with DanielaEp. 8 | Luciana Danila | From Book Translation to Interpreting for Gabor Maté & using CBT for InterpretersIn this episode, we’re joined by Luciana Danila — a Romanian Professional Conference Interpreter, Translator, and Mentor with over a decade of freelance experience. With more than 200 days of conference interpretation under her belt and nearly 20 books translated, Luciana brings a rare blend of linguistic mastery, global experience, and a deep understanding of the human mind.Currently pursuing a second Master's in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Luciana shares how psychology and language intersect in her professional journey. We explore how CBT techniques can help interpreters manage stress, anxiety, and performance in high-pressure environments like the booth.💬 In this episode, we discuss...2025-05-051h 14The Translation Podcast with DanielaEp. 7 | Keith Wagner | Translators on the Front Lines: The U.S. Isn’t Doing Enough for Multilingual Communities📢 Welcome to The Translation Podcast! Today, I have the absolute pleasure of introducing Keith Wagner, a freelance American translator and PhD student in Comparative Literature based in Austin, Texas. His working languages are English, French, Italian, and Romanian. He is originally from Aurora, Colorado and holds a Certificate in Translation & Interpretation, a Bachelor's in Modern Languages, and a Master's in French Studies. He has also worked extensively as a language instructor and in various roles in the localization industry. In 2023, he was awarded a Fulbright grant which allowed him to dedicate 9 months to research in Bucharest, Romania.Keith conducts lit...2025-05-051h 18The Translation Podcast with DanielaEp. 6 | Roselia Moncada | Construyendo una carrera en traducción e interpretación en Centroamérica🎙️ Bienvenidos al sexto episodio del Podcast de Traducción 🌍En este episodio, tengo el honor de presentarles a Roselia Moncada, traductora jurada autorizada por el Ministerio de Educación de Guatemala e intérprete en inglés y español. Es fundadora del espacio Café bien platicado. Además, es miembro de la American Translators Association (ATA) y de la Asociación Guatemalteca de Intérpretes y Traductores (AGIT).🎧 En este episodio, hablamos sobre:1️⃣ Su inspiración para estudiar idiomas y cómo esta pasión ha moldeado su carrera2️⃣ Experiencias memorables de su etapa en la diplomacia3️⃣ Retos como traductora jurada y cómo garan...2025-05-0551 minThe Translation Podcast with DanielaEp. 5 | Iulia Popescu | The Psychotherapist's Advice on Stress and AnxietyWelcome to the 5th episode of the Translation Podcast!In this episode, I’m joined by Iulia Popescu, a psychotherapist, hypnotherapist, corporate coach, and wellbeing facilitator with over a decade of experience. Iulia specialises in stress management, resilience, and decision-making, offering transformative mental health workshops to businesses.In this episode, we discuss:- Overcoming stress, fear, and anxiety as a translator or interpreter- Techniques for managing mental health in high-pressure environments- The impact of generative AI on the translation industry and how to face the uncertainty, anxiety, and fear it brings- Choosing AI as an ally: Using AI to ou...2025-05-0548 minThe Translation Podcast with DanielaEp. 4 | Lavinia de Naro Papa | Les Défis Émotionnels de l'Interprétation Judiciaire🎙️ Bienvenue au 4e épisode du Podcast de Traduction ! J'ai eu le plaisir d'accueillir Lavinia De Naro Papa, interprète de conférence et interprète assermentée près la Cour d’Appel de Paris, forte de plus de 25 ans d’expérience. 👉 Dans cet épisode, nous explorons le parcours fascinant d'une interprète au cœur de la justice française.Lavinia partage ses expériences uniques au sein de grandes institutions comme l'Assemblée Nationale, le Sénat et la DGSI, ainsi que son rôle essentiel dans des procès d'envergure, notamment ceux des attentats de Nice et de Strasbourg. Nous...2025-05-0540 minThe Translation Podcast with DanielaEp. 3 | Antonio Madrid | De Profesor de Español a Autor de un Diccionario Jurídico!Hola a todos! En este tercer episodio, tuve el gran placer de invitar a Antonio Madrid, profesor nativo de español, traductor jurado de español y portugués, autor del primer diccionario jurídico y económico rumano-español, editor y presentador de un programa en Radio Rumanía Internacional. Invité a Antonio a mi podcast porque tiene un recorrido fascinante en el mundo de la traducción, la enseñanza del español, la publicación y los medios de comunicación. Antonio tiene un portafolio impresionante y conocimientos extraordinarios para compartir. ¡Prepárate para una verdadera avent...2025-05-0524 minThe Translation Podcast with DanielaEp. 2 | Yelena McCafferty | From Beginner to Pro: Building Your Career in Translation and InterpretingWelcome to the 2nd episode of the Translation Podcast, Yelena McCafferty is an award-winning Russian and English translator and interpreter based in England, specialising in legal, financial and media matters. She has been running her translation business Talk Russian Translations since 2002.I've invited Yelena on my Podcast as she has a wealth of knowledge in both the interpreting and translation worlds. She is quite unique doing both roles for more than 20 years now and has joined this episode to share her wealth of knowledge and tips for new and experienced translators and interpreters. ✍ Be prepared to listen to best-in-class st...2025-05-051h 10The Translation Podcast with DanielaEp. 1 | Sarah Tiemann | How can Translators Survive and Thrive in an AI-driven World?I invited Sarah Tiemann, a stellar German - English interpreter, business coach and the founder of the Interpreters' Practice Group to be my first Podcast guest.In this episode we talk about how to use AI to our advantage (instead of considering it a threat!), how to find clients, and how to use AI in our daily business to boost productivity.Be prepared for hands-on advice, useful prompts business coaching (free!), strategy planning and tips to 'ride the AI wave'.2025-05-0545 min