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Brand the InterpreterIs Language Access at Risk? Bruce Adelson Weighs InThe stroke of a pen in Washington D.C. sent ripples through the language access community earlier this year. When Executive Order 13166 was rescinded after nearly a quarter century, many interpreters and language professionals feared the worst. What would happen to language access rights? Would limited English proficient communities lose vital protections? In this illuminating conversation, former Department of Justice Senior Trial Attorney Bruce Adelson cuts through the confusion with clarity and perspective that only someone with his background can provide. "The language access as a civil right has really not changed," he explains, drawing an important d...2025-06-1353 minBrand the InterpreterSeason 7 Finale with Host Mireya PérezAs we close out Season 7 of Brand the Interpreter, I take a moment to reflect on the challenges and triumphs of 2024. In this heartfelt finale, I share personal stories, the moments that reminded me why this podcast matters and my gratitude to all of you - listeners, guests, and supporters - who've made this journey possible.I'll also take a look back at some of the highlights from this season, revisiting memorable moments and impactful conversations that have shaped this year. Plus, hear what's next, including upcoming Reflection Room episodes to keep the conversation going while I p...2024-12-3027 minBrand the InterpreterSeason 6 Finale with Host Mireya PérezAs your guide through the intricate world of language and interpretation, I, Mireya Pérez, extend a warm invitation to join an auditory expedition into the heart of our profession on the Brand the Interpreter Podcast. This season's tapestry weaves emotional self-care with Francisca "Mana" Hoce's wisdom, historical dives into the deaf community's technological strides, and the labyrinths of Indigenous languages with Eulogio Espinoza. Together, we've navigated the personal and systemic; from the rebranding of patients in healthcare to the cold touch of AI on our field, each narrative thread is a testament to the resilience and adaptability of i...2023-12-2957 minBrand the Interpreter🔒 Why are you so committed to seeing yourself fail?Subscriber-only episodeHello, hello exclusive listeners! Today I'll be touching on a question that often plays in my head rent free whenever I begin going down the path of negative thinking. Tune in and see if this resonates with you. Till next time!~MireyaShare your thoughts about this episode! Thanks for tuning in, till next time! 👋Connect with Mireya Pérez, Hostwww.brandtheinterpreter.comFacebookLinkedInInstagram2023-05-1213 min
Modern Latina LivingE4 Part 1: Religion, Parenting, Spirituality; What we learned from our upbringingWe're sharing some stories about our religious upbringing in the Catholic church and how what we learned (and didn't learn) impacted our parenting and spiritual journeys were on today.
1:09 Growing up “not being Mexican enough” or “too Mexican”
2:04 Experiences racism
2:10 Not knowing what I was or where I belong
2:34 Not speaking Spanish
3:38 My sons’ identify crisis
4:30 Mom Fail, not teaching our kids Spanish
4:49 Figuring out what label to associate with
6:15 Finding confidence in speaking Spanish and practicing
7:46 How do you fill out race/et...2023-03-2148 min
Modern Latina LivingE3:Learn to Love the Upkeep: Embracing Self-Love: Setting Compassionate Goals for a Fulfilling LifeLearn to Love the Upkeep Get ready for an exciting episode of our podcast! Mireya and I discuss how to rank different categories in our lives and share our tips on setting actionable goals to improve our ranking and maintain good habits. We talk about personal growth, health and wellness, relationships, and business. As busy moms and entrepreneurs, we know how challenging it can be to find balance in our lives, but we have some amazing advice to help you navigate your way to success. So, if you're ready to upgrade your life and be the best version of...2023-03-071h 01Brand the Interpreter🔒 Betting on YourselfSubscriber-only episodeHappy 3 year anniversary Brand the Interpreter listeners! So happy you're here. On today's subcsriber-only episode I will be sharing with you some behind the scenes information, my moments of imposter syndrome with the podcast journey, the importance of starting messy, and the feeling of fear. I hope you enjoy this special episode!Your host, MireyaShare your thoughts about this episode! Thanks for tuning in, till next time! 👋Connect with Mireya Pérez, Hostwww.brandtheinterpreter.comFacebook2023-02-2033 minBrand the InterpreterSeason 5 Finale with Mireya PérezIt's surreal to think that another season came and went for Brand the Interpreter. This season was filled with so many more amazing guests. I had the chance to speak with professionals of all stages in their interpreting journeys. I feel so honored and humbled that people have chosen this platform to share their story and that you, the audience, has welcomed it with open arms. To my amazement, the podcast continues to grow, spreading its message of interpreter stories across the globe. I get messages from people in places I never imagined would listen. We're out t...2022-12-3029 minBrand the InterpreterSeizing Opportunities with Nora DíazNora Díaz holds a B.A. in Language Teaching and Translation, and combined her work as a language teacher and teacher trainer with translation and interpreting for a number of years, before deciding to work as a translator and conference interpreter full time. Nora enjoys using technology and finding ways to increase productivity, which combined with her love of teaching, has led her to share what she has learned through articles, webinars and workshops. She currently serves on the board of the Organización Mexicana de Traductores and on ATA's Professional Development Committee. She is also on...2022-09-301h 31Brand the InterpreterA Multicolored World with Iryna IudinaIryna Iudina grew up in a small mining town in Eastern Ukraine with dreams to one day move out. One day on a bus tour to France, which she describes as a flight to the moon, she encounters her first culture-shock experience: kind, polite, and smiling people, saying "bonjour" for no reason other than to say hello, confirming her beliefs that somewhere in the world existed a better quality of life, with different people and different experiences. She studied English and French majoring in linguistics, translation and interpreting, with the hopes of one day becoming a language i...2022-09-161h 42Brand the InterpreterThe Trusted Profession with Lourdes CernaToday's episode of Brand the Interpreter brings us Lourdes L Cerna, a Medical Spanish interpreter, Translator and Trainer with over 35 years of healthcare interpreting experience that includes interpreting in private and county hospitals and clinics, over-the-phone and VRI, interpreting in workers compensation cases, school districts, conference interpreting for several entities and organizations. Ms. Cerna has taught a medical interpreting curriculum at several colleges and currently teaches a 40-hour healthcare interpreting training curriculum. She also developed an award winning curriculum for Indigenous Interpreters for an organization in Ventura County that serves the Mixteco community. She has received the Distinction of...2022-06-101h 03Brand the InterpreterQuality vs. Quantity with Diego CresceriFrom employee, to partner, to business owner, Diego Cresceri has done them all. And while he'll describe the reaching of his goals as "being lucky", many would argue that preparation, a knack for quality, and taking risks has lead this language professional to accomplishing many of his goals. Today, he joins the list of amazing guests to share his story. Diego Cresceri is CEO & Founder of Creative Words. He graduated in Translation and Interpreting from the University of Genoa. Before founding Creative Words he was a translator, Project Manager and Chief Operation Officer in a local translation agency.2022-04-2956 minBrand the InterpreterGiving back to the profession with Rudy TéllezRudy Téllez was born in La Paz-Bolivia. In 1988, the family moved to the Philadelphia area. Rudy obtained his Bachelor's degree in Communications from West Chester University of PA, and his Masters of Education from Kutztown University of PA.He’s a court certified, medical certified, and conference interpreter, and serves as an adjunct professor of interpretation for the Master’s degree program at La Salle University. Interpreting, he says, has taken him to places like Guadalajara, Mexico, and Medellin, Colombia with paid jobs.In 2019, Rudy organized a small group of interpreters in Pennsy...2022-04-221h 07Brand the InterpreterNetworking Power with Giovanna LesterGiovanna Lester is a conference interpreter, translator, speaker, writer. She began her career in 1980. She's been president of two Florida Chapters (3 terms total; and is a co-founder of the current one, ATIF), vice-chair of the National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters, Editor and Curator of NAJIT’s weekly online publication, The NAJIT Observer, served as Assistant Admin and Administrator in the ATA interpreters Division, and the ATA's marketing team. She was Chair of Miami-Dade College’s Translation and Interpretation Advisory Committee. She loves to write about her careers and has contributed to ATA’s The Chronicle, NAJIT’s Proteus, The...2022-04-151h 15Brand the InterpreterLove thy Accent with Matteo TalottaOn today's episode we welcome Matteo Talotta. Matteo Talotta is an Italian-Canadian who grew up just north of Toronto, Canada and from a young age had an interest in different cultures, countries and people. He received a BA in Political Science and Italian studies from the University of Toronto in 2017. He studied abroad in Florence, Italy in the fall of 2015, an experience that changed the course of his academic career and post-academic career aspirations. Throughout his undergraduate studies, Matteo worked for various cultural and language-related organizations, honing his intercultural competencies and client service skills. He moved to the United S...2022-04-081h 04Brand the InterpreterLive on Instagram - Special Episode with Mireya PérezOn today's episode of Brand the Interpreter I had the privilege of joining Miriam Andrade (@miriam.interprets) on her Instagram Live to answer some of her questions regarding the Brand the Interpreter Podcast. Today, your Host becomes the Guest and takes a back seat from directing the show. Join today's fun conversation on the podcast that brings you your stories about our profession. Tune in!---------------------------------------------Connect with Mireya Pérez, Hostwww.brandtheinterpreter.comFacebookTwitterL...2022-03-2545 minBrand the InterpreterFlirting with the Profession with Barnabás TóthBarnabás Tóth, filmmaker, once flirted with conference interpreting only to never return to the booth again. Years later, however, he re-enters the world of interpreting only this time to create a short dramady film about the experience of 2 Hungarian interpreters inside the interpreting booth. Join the conversation to hear more about Barnaba Toth's first and last interpreting encounter, his process for developing and expanding on a creative idea, and, of course, his story. Only on the podcast that brings you your stories about our profession. Brand the Interpreter!---------------------------------------------Con...2022-03-1142 minBrand the InterpreterWork to Feed Your Soul with Silvia VillacampaSilvia Villacampa is managing director for Liberty Language Services, a language services and interpreter training company. Previously, she was a freelance medical interpreter in the Washington, D.C. metro area. Ms. Villacampa has over 30 years of experience using her bilingual English/Spanish skills at federal health information centers as well as with local, state, national and global health programs. She has a bachelor’s degree in International Affairs from the University of Mary Washington and achieved national certification as a Certified Medical Interpreter in 2013. Ms. Villacampa serves as editor of The Beat, an interpreter professional development e-newsletter. During the CO...2022-02-251h 00Brand the InterpreterThe Unintended Career with Marisa Rueda WillMarisa Rueda Will started her career as a medical interpreter in 2006 after graduating Magna Cum Laude from Luther College with a degree in Spanish. She has been a full-time healthcare interpreter at a major medical institution for the last 15 years. She became national certified through CCHI in 2012. She became a Licensed Interpreter Trainer through Cross Cultural Communications in 2017. Marisa provides 40-hour training for in-house staff and converted in-person trainings to online formats during the pandemic. She took an advanced course in translation through Guacha Translations in 2020 and in 2021, she started her own company called Tica Interpreter Training and Translations.2022-02-181h 14Brand the InterpreterAdapting for Different Markets with Annalisa Nash FernandezAnnalisa Nash Fernandez, an intercultural strategist at Because Culture, is a specialist in the cultural elements of technology and business. She has lived, worked, and studied in 9 countries, and spent most of her corporate career abroad, as a banker, and as an expatriate executive developing emerging markets for Kraft Foods and Philip Morris. Her expert quotes are widely featured, including by CIO magazine and the BBC, and her articles are published across trade journals and mainstream media. She holds an MA in translation from the University of Wisconsin, and a BS in international finance from Georgetown University....2022-02-111h 06Brand the InterpreterCommunicative Autonomy with Danielle MederHave you ever wondered what an interpreting encounter might look like if everyone were responsible for their own communication? Join today's discussion with certified ASL interpreter Danielle Meder as we navigate the concept of communicative autonomy in interpreting encounters. Danielle Meder is a nationally certified American Sign Language interpreter and has worked in language access, particularly in remote and healthcare environments for 16 years. She's a licensed interpreter trainer with Cross Cultural Communications' The Community Interpreter, International and is passionate about supporting interpreters, pushing for higher standards, and advocating for best practices that support communicative autonomy....2022-02-0458 minBrand the InterpreterAssimilation vs. Acculturation with Dr. Sergio ChavezDr. Sergio Chavez was born in Tijuana BC Mexico and raised in San Diego, CA. He graduated from UC San Diego with a BA in Biology and holds e has a Masters in Educational Leadership as well as a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Cal Poly Pomona. He has been in education for over 30 years. Dr. Chavez currently holds the position of Director of EL/Bilingual Programs.He joins us today to talk about the topic of assimilation vs. acculturation on the podcast that brings you your stories about our profession. Brand the Interpreter!----------------------------------------------2022-01-281h 21Brand the InterpreterLife/Work Integration with Jaquelina GuardamagnaJaquelina Guardamagna is an Argentine-British qualified translator based in London since 2004.Upon completion of a five-year BA Degree Course in Translation from the National University of Cordoba, Jaquelina was awarded a scholarship to study Academic English, Cross-cultural Communications, Translation, and International Relations at the University of Westminster in the UK.Jaquelina founded 'Translator in London' in 2008 to facilitate communications between English and Spanish speakers in the Corporate, Media, Diplomatic, Education and Sustainability Sectors.With a certificate in Translation for Media [Distinction] from City University, Jaquelina worked as a translator and interpreter on live...2022-01-141h 01Brand the InterpreterTechnology in the Profession with Seth HammockSeth Hammock graduated with a degree in Computer Science from Baylor University in 2001, specializing in cryptography, and went on to serve as a Peace Corps volunteer in the Bolivian Andes from 2003-2005. Upon returning to the U.S. he went to work in Austin's tech sector as a software developer working for start-ups, one of which was Bazaarvoice, a social media management platform, which went public in 2012.Drawing on these experiences, he earned his Master License as a court interpreter for Texas in 2017 and began full-time interpreting soon after, although still keeping up with advances in software...2021-12-101h 24Brand the InterpreterConnecting People Through Language with Ryohei OnishiRyohei Onishi has been an interpreter for 10 years, during which he has worked in various companies and industries. He gave a TEDx talk at TEDxKobe 2019 on the topic of de-verbalization; the process of understanding the meaning and intention hidden behind the words. He started his career as an interpreter on a cruise ship and years later interpreted for Audrey Tang, Taiwan's Digital Minister. He is currently a grad school student, a house-husband, and an interpreter. Join the conversation!--------------------------------------------------Connect with Ryohei OnishiTEDxKobe talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paoKicDcFAI2021-12-031h 02Brand the InterpreterExploring Possibilities with Jinny BrombergJinny Bromberg, President and Founder of Bromberg and Associates and Linguist Education Online, started her career in the language industry early on in life and has always been passionate about different languages, cultures, and communication access. She began Bromberg from her basement in 1999 and developed the business as a single mom – holding her baby daughter with one arm while talking on the phone with the other. Jinny has traveled to many countries and says that the world is too beautiful to pick only one favorite place. She can get by in Georgian and Ukrainian, and would like to learn ASL...2021-11-261h 00Brand the InterpreterImmigration Interpreting with Janet ValdezBorn of Mexican immigrant parents, Janet Valdez grew up in the Los Angeles County area. She earned her certificate in recording engineering, as well as degrees in music business and business administration. While in school, she attended various service trips to Mexico, where she acted as an interpreter while providing humanitarian aid to her team. Loving international service, she later became an assistant country director with Global Expeditions on various humanitarian trips to Panama and Mexico, where she unknowingly developed her consecutive and relay interpretation skills. After a decade of working at the Disneyland Resort as a multi-language sales...2021-11-121h 07Brand the InterpreterInterpreter DNA with Maria-Letiția ChiculițăMaria-Letiția Chiculiță is a professional interpreter working in the translation and localization industry for over 22 years now. She does both consecutive (including over-the-phone) and onsite plus remote/online simultaneous interpreting. She is specialized in LIVE interpreting for media/TV.She has provided interpreting services at a very high level, both in her mother country and abroad: Government, Public Administration, NATO, embassies, public institutions, ministries, plus multinational companies and big corporations.She is a Language graduate from the University of Bucharest (Translation Studies and Conference Interpreting Techniques) and a graduate from an European MA Program in...2021-10-221h 03Brand the InterpreterAdvocating for the Profession with Jennifer SantiagosJennifer Santiagos has a BA in Spanish from Wheaton College (IL) and is a freelance Certified Healthcare Interpreter™ with 12 years of professional experience. Previously a missionary for three years in Nicaragua, upon returning to the US she clearly sensed a call to medical interpreting, where her language and compassion gifts found their intersection. Over the years she has also branched out into educational, immigration, community, and conference interpreting. When California Assembly Bill 5 threatened her livelihood and put language access at risk in September 2019, Jennifer decided to become a grassroots advocate with CoPTIC. She met multiple times with law...2021-10-1545 minBrand the InterpreterMusic & Language with Lawrence ChaventréToday's special episode of the Brand the Interpreter Podcast bring us Lawrence Chaventré, a native British English linguist who specializes in guitars and basses. He's here to talk about a different side of being a linguist in this world and to help inspire those with an unusual specialism. He talks about music and languages and how learning each of them is quite a similar process. Tune in to find out more about Lawrence, here on the Brand the Interpreter Podcast where I share your stories about our profession!Episode Notes:The Musician's L...2021-09-2434 minBrand the InterpreterAccountability Partner - Personal Brand Update with Mireya PérezStopping by briefly today to check in with you and your Personal Brand journey. Tune in to find out how I can best support you in this journey of yours towards creating a personal brand and establishing your online presence!Tune in to this special episode on the Brand the Interpreter Podcast, where I share your stories about our profession!Let's connect!Connect with me!www.brandtheinterpreter.comFacebookTwitterLinkedInInstagramShare your thoughts about this episode! Thanks for tuning in, till next...2021-09-1008 minBrand the InterpreterEquity in Education with Latania Marr y OrtegaWhat does it take for a school to truly become a community school? Find out here with Latania Marr y Ortega, a bilingual educator with a passion and heart for emergent bilinguals in our diverse communities. Latania is here today to share about Family engagement in our diverse schools, how can we help schools assess the way in which we connect with our emergent bilinguals as well as our diverse communities. Tune in on the Brand the Interpreter Podcast, where I share your stories about our profession!Episode Notes:Connect with Latania...2021-08-0635 minBrand the InterpreterInclusivity for the Deaf Community with Kellina PowellKellina Powell is a young entrepreneur, advocate, soon to be author, coach, blogger, and a social butterfly who happens to also be hard of hearing. Join today's episode to hear Kellina's beautiful story of not allowing her circumstances to define her and being an advocate for inclusivity in the deaf and hard of hearing community! Tune in on the Brand the Interpreter Podcast where I share your stories about our profession!Episode Notes:Connect with Kellina Powell on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, WebsiteConnect with Mireya Perez on2021-08-0532 minBrand the InterpreterThe Power of Words with Mireya PérezHave you ever thought about what power words have? Join today's special episode as I chat with you about the topic of the power of words and what changes we can implement by simply choosing to use different words. Tune in!Share your thoughts about this episode! Thanks for tuning in, till next time! 👋Connect with Mireya Pérez, Hostwww.brandtheinterpreter.comFacebookLinkedInInstagram2021-07-0215 minBrand the InterpreterOn Set with Marina Ilari on Video Game LocalizationToday's episode brings us Marina Ilari, a language professional specializing in video game localization. Join this fun conversation as we talk about her two worlds colliding in order to create her present day experience. Marina is not only a fellow language professional, she's also a fellow podcaster; co host of the Spanish podcast, En Pantuflas. Tune in!Only on the Brand the Interpreter Podcast where I share your stories about our profession!EPISODE NOTESMarina Ilari - LinkedInTerra Translations - websiteEn Pantuflas Podcast -https://en-pantuflas.com/2021-04-3057 minBrand the InterpreterProbability vs. Possibility with Ewandro MagalhaesToday's Brand the Interpreter Podcast guest is none other than Ewandro Magalhaes. Ewandro joins the list of incredible guests to share some insights, knowledge, and a drop of inspiration for our professional journeys. Join the conversation and dive into this exquisite conversation about Probability vs. Possibility, and, of course, to hear Ewandro's story. Tune in on the Brand the Interpreter Podcast where I tell your stories about our profession!Episode NotesFor more information on Ewandro, please visit his website at ewandro.com or that of KUDO at kudoway.com 2021-03-191h 05Brand the InterpreterSelf-imposed limitations with Mireya PérezCould it be possible that a lot of the limitations that hinder our progress are self-imposed? What if a lot of the negative self-talk or limiting beliefs are something we've self-constructed based on past experiences or false predictions?Join me as I dive into the conversation about self-imposed limitations. Connect with me after and share your thoughts. Telling your stories about our profession on the Brand the Interpreter Podcast.EPISODE NOTESBook Reference 1: Flow by Mihaly CsikszentmihalyiBook Reference 2: The Buddha and the Badass by Vishen LakhianiAffiliate...2021-03-1218 min
Biz Tawk with Mireya VillarrealBiz Tawk: Launch, Grow and Expand - Advice from Brand Owners (#35)Today, Mireya Villarreal is talking with Saphira Greenberg and Aviva Tessler, owners of the beauty brand Saphira.
Also, be sure to get my book: Next Level Mindset: Crush the Barriers to Success https://www.pinkpewter.com/book2021-02-2337 minBrand the InterpreterLet's talk about the "F" word (Fear) with Mireya PérezHow much control does fear have in the decisions you make? Do you find you stall on your decisions when fear strikes? Do you have certain techniques you use in order to help redirect this fear? Tune in to today's episode and let's have a chat about the "F" word. You may end up discovering a few techniques that may help you take that next step in your career. Tune in!Let's Connect!InstagramFacebookTwitter LinkedInWebsite: www.brandtheinterpreter.comShare your thoughts a...2021-02-1912 minBrand the InterpreterSimplify & Diversify with Madalena ZampauloPerhaps as language professionals, the idea of diversifying our business or services may have never been thought of as an option. But as we encounter troubling economic times, this strategy may be something to consider from this point forward. Tune in and listen to Madalena Zampaulo's story and enjoy the learning topics to simplify and diversify your business. Tell your story. Brand the Interpreter!EPISODE NOTESMadalena Zampualo website Accessible Translation SolutionsHow and Why you should diversify your Freelance Translation B...2021-02-1250 minBrand the InterpreterPersonal Brand with Mireya PérezWelcome Back! Season 2 of Brand the Interpreter is back with even more amazing professionals sharing their stories with you. But to kick off Season 2, I'm bringing bite-size, special-topic episodes. Today we'll be talking about personal branding. So tune in and enjoy this fun, quick-tip episode on how you can start creating your personal brand. Tune in!Let's Connect!InstagramTwitterFacebookLinkedInwww.brandtheinterpreter.comShare your thoughts about this episode!Thanks for tuning in, till next time! 👋Connect with Mire...2021-02-0512 minBrand the InterpreterSeason 1 FinaleWhoops! Got click-happy and accidentally deleted this episode! Here it is again, for all future listeners. =)Season 1 Finale captures all of Season 1 guests' conversation highlights. Join me, as I close off Season 1 of Brand the Interpreter!Tune in!Let's connect:InstagramFacebookTwitterLinkedInShare your thoughts about this episode!Thanks for tuning in, till next time! 👋Connect with Mireya Pérez, Hostwww.brandtheinterpreter.comFacebookLinkedInInsta...2021-02-0117 min
Biz Tawk with Mireya VillarrealBiz Tawk: How to Find the Right Opportunities (#34)Today Mireya Villarreal is talking with Mia Santiago, celebrity hairstylist and brand ambassador.
Also, be sure to get my book: Next Level Mindset: Crush the Barriers to Success https://www.pinkpewter.com/book2021-01-2634 min
Biz Tawk with Mireya VillarrealBiz Tawk: How to Make Yourself Remarkable (#33)Today Mireya Villarreal is talking with Sydney Lopez, vivid colorist, content creator and salon owner.
Also, be sure to get my book: Next Level Mindset: Crush the Barriers to Success https://www.pinkpewter.com/book2021-01-1340 min
Biz Tawk with Mireya VillarrealBiz Tawk: Photography Tips From a Celebrity Stylist. (#32)Today Mireya Villarreal is talking with Mitch Stone, celebrity stylist and professional editorial photographer. Also, be sure to get my book: Next Level Mindset: Crush the Barriers to Success https://www.pinkpewter.com/book2020-12-3029 minBrand the InterpreterLanguage Service Providers with Giovanna Carriero-ContrerasThe last interview of the year 2020 on the Brand the Interpreter Podcast brings us the amazing and talented Giovanna Carriero-Contreras. Giovanna is CEO and co-founder of CESCO Linguistic Services, a language services provider located in Denver, Colorado, USA. Join the conversation as Giovanna shares her incredible story of how interpreting captured her heart and ultimately founded a language service company based on ethical principles and integrity. Join the Conversation!Tell your story. Brand the Interpreter!Episode Notes:Cesco Linguistic ServicesGiovanna Carriero-Contreras Named 2020 Bill Daniels Ethical Leader of the Ye...2020-12-181h 06Brand the InterpreterEmployee-Based Interpreting Agencies with William GlasserEpisode #19 of the Brand the Interpreter Podcast brings us Mr. William Glasser, President, and Founder of Language World Services, an employee-based interpreting agency. Not sure what that means? Tune in to find out more about how William Glasser's interpreting agency differs from the language service providers we are most familiar with, and what his take on AB-5 was (might surprise you). Tell your story. Brand the Interpreter!Episode Notes:Language World Services - Hiring Interpreters!FluencyHave someone in mind you'd like to hear on the show? Let's c...2020-12-111h 06Brand the InterpreterFriday Q&A on Brand the InterpreterFriday Q&A's are special episodes dedicated to questions submitted by audience members. Tune in to listen to this special episode of Friday Q&A's on Brand the Interpreter.Submit your own questions at www.brandtheinterpreter.comTell your Story. Brand the Interpreter!Share your thoughts about this episode!Thanks for tuning in, till next time! 👋Connect with Mireya Pérez, Hostwww.brandtheinterpreter.comFacebookLinkedInInstagram2020-11-2711 minBrand the InterpreterLanguage Access Plans in Public Education with Kleber PalmaKleber Palma is currently the Director of the New York City Department of Education's Translation and Interpretation Unit, which he established in 2004. The unit provides translation and interpretation services, and language access support to more than 1,800 schools throughout New York City, servicing over 1.1 million parents of which 40% speak a language other than English and cover over 100 different languages!Prior to this, Kleber served as the Director of the Los Angeles Unified School District's Translations Unit - the second-largest school system in the country, a Language Specialist for the FBI, and a Translation Services Manager for a private f...2020-11-251h 05Brand the InterpreterCommunity Interpreting with Katharine AllenEpisode #17 of the Brand the Interpreter Podcast brings us Katharine Allen, President of InterpretAmerica, licensed interpreter trainer, and a fellow community interpreter with over 3 decades of professional interpreting experience. Join the conversation as we talk about what community interpreting is and the challenges many trained (and untrained) interpreters face in the K-12 public school systems. Join the conversation!Tell your story. Brand the Interpreter!EPISODE NOTESInterpretAmerica CoPTICFor more information about the Brand the Interpreter Podcast visit:www.brandtheinterpreter.comShare your thoughts about thi...2020-11-1158 min
Biz Tawk with Mireya VillarrealBiz Tawk: Push Through Adversity and ExcelToday Mireya Villarreal is talking with Sue Rose, seasoned business owner of eVents, Inc.
Today’s TAWK is about pushing through challenges and how to survive and adapt when the odds are against you.
Also, be sure to get my book: Next Level Mindset: Crush the Barriers to Success
https://www.pinkpewter.com/book2020-11-0500 minBrand the InterpreterFreelance Interpreting with Mary Hernandez CastellanosMary Hernandez Castellanos is an enthusiastic freelance interpreter working in the specialty of community interpreting. She began her interpreting career in a community setting and quickly discovered this is where her passion lied. She loves being a freelancer and an asset to her community. Join the conversation and listen to her tell her story!EPISODE NOTESInstagram: mhc_interpretingLinkedIn: Mary Hernandez CastellanosYouTube: Mary Hernandez Castellanoswww.brantheinterpreter.comShare your thoughts about this episode!Thanks for tuning in, till next time! 👋Connect with Mi...2020-10-2338 minBrand the InterpreterTechnology and Translation - Rafa LombardinoRafa Lombardino, an established Portuguese translator, joins us on today's episode to talk about her story and the tools that have helped her through the years as an independent translator. She is the author of “Tools and Technology in Translation - The Profile of Beginning Language Professionals in the Digital Age,” published in 2004, a Proz.com instructor as well as an instructor at the University of California San Diego Extension, Certificate in Translation Program. Tune in today! Tell your story. Brand the Interpreter!EPISODE NOTES:Book: http://bit.ly/T3-book »...2020-09-3047 min
Biz Tawk with Mireya VillarrealBiz Tawk: Never Forget, You Are The BrandToday Mireya Villarreal is talking with Franco Hernandez, salon owner, educator and hair artist.
Today’s TAWK is about promoting yourself because you are the brand!
Also, be sure to get my book: Next Level Mindset: Crush the Barriers to Success
https://www.pinkpewter.com/book2020-09-1736 minBrand the InterpreterArabic Interpreting with Zenab KhouderEpisode #14 brings us Zenab Khouder, an Arabic certified court interpreter. She began her career after being persuaded to do so by an acquaintance and immediately falling in love with the profession. She started as an approved court interpreter in Austin Texas in 2020; provisionally qualified in the Superior Court of California; CCHI Core Certified Health Care Interpreter in 2017, Certified by the State of Illinois Supreme Court, and so much more.In 2020 Zenab became CHIA's Interpreter of the Year!Tune in and listen to another great guest. Tell your story. Brand the Interpreter!...2020-09-1640 min
Biz Tawk with Mireya VillarrealBiz Tawk: Never Fear the Next Step, and Focus.Today Mireya Villarreal is talking with Renee Marie Plante, educator and hair artist.
Today’s TAWK is about pushing past your fears and focusing on your goals.
Also, be sure to get my book: Next Level Mindset: Crush the Barriers to Success
https://www.pinkpewter.com/book2020-08-3133 minBrand the InterpreterTeam Interpreting with Ernest Niño-Murcia & Vonessa Marcano KellyEpisode #13 is all about team interpreting. Join this hour-long, fun conversation with Ernest Niño-Murcia a freelance interpreter based in Des Moines, Iowa. A state and federally certified court interpreter that has interpreted legal proceedings and prepared translations, transcriptions, and expert witness reports/testimony for clients in the private and public sectors.Vanessa Marcano-Kelly a certified court interpreter in the state of Iowa, owner and lead linguist at Caracas Language Solutions, LLC since 2015. She is also a contracted translator with Principal Financial Group, a Fortune 500 Company.Vanessa specializes in community, conference, and legal interpretation, as w...2020-08-261h 08Brand the InterpreterASL Interpreting - Rorri BurtonEpisode 12 of the Brand the Interpreter Podcast dives right into the conversation of ASL interpreting. Join me as I learn a little more about ASL interpreting through the eyes of Rorri Burton.Tell your story. Brand the Interpreter!EPISODE NOTES:Sign One NewsDaily MothInstagram: @blackterplifeMusic: Sunshine on my Shoulders Piano InstrumentalShare your thoughts about this episode!Thanks for tuning in, till next time! 👋Connect with Mireya Pérez, Hostwww.brandtheinterpreter.comFa...2020-08-1955 min
Biz Tawk with Mireya VillarrealBiz Tawk: Control Your Growth and Explode Your BusinessToday Mireya Villarreal is talking with Carol Bellville, founder and CEO of Beaute Beauty Co.
Today’s TAWK is about starting small and growing your business by controlling your growth.
Also, be sure to get my eBook: Next Level Mindset:
https://www.pinkpewter.com/booklet2020-08-0439 minBrand the InterpreterTaking Initiative and Being Proactive with Andrew MorrisChallenging times often require drastic measures...or do they? Join me in today's episode as Andrew Morris, Translator, Educator, Writer, and Coach, talks to us about the power of taking initiative and being proactive, particularly doing the "good times". It's a conversation that will leave you with the desire to take action or, at the very least, wonder if there's more you can do.Tell your story. Brand the Interpreter!EPISODE NOTES:Andrew's website: www.andrewmorris.esProZ.com FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ProZcom/Translation Mastermind: https://www.facebook.com...2020-07-2948 minBrand the InterpreterI Hate It When... WednesdaysAnother fun little in-between-episode highlighting some of your "I hate it when" moments.Thanks for tuning in. Please continue to take part in the conversation and continue sharing your stories!Tell your story. Brand the Interpreter!Social Media Much?FacebookTwitterInstagramLinkedInUse the hashtag #brandtheinterpreterShare your thoughts about this episode!Thanks for tuning in, till next time! 👋Connect with Mireya Pérez, Hostwww.brandtheinterpreter.comFacebook2020-07-1503 min
Biz Tawk with Mireya VillarrealBiz Tawk: Project Positive Energy. It's Contagious.Today Mireya Villarreal is talking with Chita Beseau, creative hair colorist and national hair educator.
Today’s TAWK is about having and projecting positive vibes. It's contagious for everyone, including you!
Also, be sure to get my eBook: Next Level Mindset:
https://www.pinkpewter.com/booklet2020-07-1438 minBrand the InterpreterLanguage Access Advocacy with Tatiana CestariEpisode 10 features Tatiana Cestari, Director of Language Service Advocacy at Cloudbreak Health/ Martti. In today's episode, we dive into Tatiana's upbringing, how she went from the lab to video remote interpreting, her current role at Cloudbreak/Martti, and her new and exciting projects to come. Join the conversation! Tell your story. Brand the Interpreter!EPISODE NOTES:Tatiana Cestari's LinkedInCloudbreak HealthMarttiThe Remote Interpreter Webinar SeriesShare your thoughts about this episode!Thanks for tuning in, till next time! 👋Connect with Mireya Pérez, Host...2020-07-0842 min
Biz Tawk with Mireya VillarrealBiz Tawk: We All Need Some Laughter in Our LivesToday Mireya Villarreal is talking with Anastasia Washington, actress, comedian, singer and filmmaker.
Today’s TAWK is lighter than normal because we all need some sunshine and laughter in our lives!
Also, be sure to get my eBook: Next Level Mindset:
https://www.pinkpewter.com/booklet2020-07-0232 minBrand the InterpreterI Hate It When... WednesdaysWe all have moments where we wonder, "seriously right now?". These fun mini-episodes are just a space to share those, "I hate it when..." moments. I'll start, but I hope you'll join me with your stories soon.Email me your intention to share your story at hello@brandtheinterpreter.com or visit my website at www.brandtheinterpreter.comShare your thoughts about this episode!Thanks for tuning in, till next time! 👋Connect with Mireya Pérez, Hostwww.brandtheinterpreter.comFacebook...2020-06-2404 min
Biz Tawk with Mireya VillarrealBiz Tawk: No Excuses. Just Get it Done.Today Mireya Villarreal is talking with Jessica Scott Santo, salon owner, platform artist and influencer.
Today’s TAWK is about shutting down those excuses and just get the job done.
Also, be sure to get my FREE eBook: Next Level Mindset:
https://www.pinkpewter.com/free-booklet2020-06-1918 minBrand the InterpreterLiterary Translation with Dr. Lois FeuerleDr. Lois Feuerle comes to us with wonderful stories of experience. She is a certified German-to-English translator specializing in legal, commercial, and public relations. She has translated more than half a dozen books and multiple episodes of Sesame Street.She holds a Ph.D. in German and Applied Linguistics from the University of Kansas and is the Chair of the ATA Honors and Awards Committee. For the past eight years, she has organized the ATA’s table in the Rights Center at the Guadalajara International Book Fair.Tune in to listen to Dr. Feuerle's story. 2020-06-1745 min
Biz Tawk with Mireya VillarrealBiz Tawk: Scared of Public Speaking? Not Anymore!Today Mireya Villarreal is talking with Ben Mollin, motivational speaker, public speaking coach and artist.
Today’s TAWK is about overcoming your fear of public speaking.
Also, be sure to get my FREE eBook: Next Level Mindset:
https://www.pinkpewter.com/free-booklet2020-06-1130 min
Biz Tawk with Mireya VillarrealBiz Tawk: Get Creative, Think Outside the Box and Grow.Today Mireya Villarreal is talking with Karen Percy, salon owner and creator of @thekangaco.
Today’s TAWK is about getting creative and thinking outside the box.
Also, be sure to get my FREE eBook: Next Level Mindset:
https://www.pinkpewter.com/free-booklet2020-06-0331 min
Biz Tawk with Mireya VillarrealBiz Tawk: How to Keep Your Makeup SanitizedToday Mireya Villarreal is talking with Jessica Schneider, salon owner and makeup artist.
Today’s TAWK is about how to keep your tools sanitized plus a special DIY tutorial!
Also, be sure to get my FREE eBook: Next Level Mindset:
https://www.pinkpewter.com/free-booklet2020-05-3027 min
Biz Tawk with Mireya VillarrealBiz Tawk: Always Make Time To Teach and InspireToday Mireya Villarreal is talking with Pati Rodriguez, salon owner and bilingual educator for Matrix.
Today’s TAWK is about taking the time to help, teach and inspire especially during hard times.
Also, be sure to get my FREE eBook: Next Level Mindset:
https://www.pinkpewter.com/free-booklet2020-05-2226 minBrand the InterpreterVicarious Trauma with Marcelo CedenoEpisode #8 of Brand the Interpreter features Marcelo Cedeno, President of Medical Interpreter Network of Georgia and Interpreter and Coordinator for Spanish Interpreters in Fulton County State Court in Georgia. Marcelo and I talk about the implications of vicarious trauma in language professionals and what we should consider in order to help avoid becoming its victims. Tune in!Tell your Story. Brand the Interpreter!Marcelo Cedeno - LinkedInBeyond Words Documentary - YouTubeThe Medical Interpreters of Georgia - websiteSHOW NOTES:Book Mention: Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi (pp. 67-69)2020-05-2050 min
Biz Tawk with Mireya VillarrealBiz Tawk: Create a Solid Back to Work Plan, and Stay Positive.Today Mireya Villarreal is talking with Alison Alhamed, beauty editor, content creator and podcaster.
Today’s TAWK is focused on making sure you are using your time to create a plan to succeed when you get back to business.
Also, be sure to get my FREE eBook: Next Level Mindset:
https://www.pinkpewter.com/free-booklet2020-05-2031 min
Biz Tawk with Mireya VillarrealBiz Tawk: With Hard Work, You Can Build AnythingToday Mireya Villarreal is talking with Meghan Gentz, salon owner and social media superstar.
Today’s TAWK will help you realize your true potential and how much you can actually accomplish when you put your mind to it.
Also, be sure to get my FREE eBook: Next Level Mindset:
https://www.pinkpewter.com/free-booklet2020-05-1729 min
Biz Tawk with Mireya VillarrealBiz Tawk: Advice to Amp Up Your Social MediaToday Mireya Villarreal is talking with Breanna Armstrong, owner of @editourmedia.
Today’s TAWK is focused on the ways to win on social media, and what is working with top influencers.
Also, be sure to get my FREE eBook: Next Level Mindset:
https://www.pinkpewter.com/free-booklet2020-05-0927 min
Biz Tawk with Mireya VillarrealBiz Tawk: Go Live, Inspire and Help Others.Today Mireya Villarreal is talking with Sophia Avera, hairstylist and creative artist.
Today’s TAWK is about using your time to go live, connect and give inspiration to others when they need it.
Also, be sure to get my FREE eBook: Next Level Mindset:
https://www.pinkpewter.com/free-booklet2020-05-0830 min
Biz Tawk with Mireya VillarrealBiz Tawk: Follow Through With a Plan, and Support Your Customers.Today Mireya Villarreal is talking with Brendnetta Ashley, hairstylist and creative artist.
Today’s TAWK is about making sure you have a clear plan to execute, and how to support your customers.
Also, be sure to get my FREE eBook: Next Level Mindset:
https://www.pinkpewter.com/free-booklet2020-05-0629 minBrand the InterpreterTrained Interpreters in Education with Natalia AbarcaToday's episode features Natalia Abarca, Program Specialist with Orange County Department of Education in California where she leads one of the biggest conferences in Southern California for spoken language interpreters in the field of education. Natalia shares her story of how she went from a career in Coastal Management in Ecuador to serving 27 school districts with their language access needs.Tune in and hear her story!SHOW NOTES:Orange County Department of EducationNatalia Abarca LinkedInTell Your Story. Brand the I...2020-05-0659 min
Biz Tawk with Mireya VillarrealBiz Tawk: Succeed by Understanding the Theory Behind Everything You Do.Today Mireya Villarreal is talking with Ashlee Norman, hairstylist and independent educator.
Today’s TAWK is about how to get to the next level by understanding the theory behind everything you do.
Also, be sure to get my FREE eBook: Next Level Mindset:
https://www.pinkpewter.com/free-booklet2020-05-0323 min
Biz Tawk with Mireya VillarrealBiz Tawk: Get Creative and Use This Time to Improve Yourself and Your Business.Today Mireya Villarreal is talking with Mickey Colon, salon owner and creative artist.
Today’s TAWK is about how to use your time to get creative and improve yourself and your business.
Also, be sure to get my FREE eBook: Next Level Mindset:
https://www.pinkpewter.com/free-booklet2020-04-2827 minBrand the InterpreterConference Interpreting with Carlos Diaz De LeonEpisode #6 of Brand the Interpreter Podcast features Carlos Diaz De Leon, a professional conference interpreter of Ogma Group. Tune in and listen to Carlos's story where he shares with us his vast experience in conference interpreting, talks to us about the type of equipment that's useful for providing at-home interpreting services and even gives us a taste of his voiceover talent. You won't want to miss this episode! Tune in!EPISODE NOTES:YouTube video mentioned: Perfecting the Automated VoiceoverLinkedIn: Carlo Diaz DeLeonOgman Group: www.ogmagroup.comTell...2020-04-2252 min
Biz Tawk with Mireya VillarrealBiz Tawk: Maintaining Your Sanity Through Challenging TimesToday Mireya Villarreal is talking with Heather King Labeur, hairstylist and creative artist.
Today’s TAWK is about how to balance your mind and get back to normalcy during difficult times.
Also, be sure to get my FREE eBook: Next Level Mindset:
https://www.pinkpewter.com/free-booklet2020-04-2126 min
Biz Tawk with Mireya VillarrealBiz Tawk: Hustle is the Key to Great Content CreationToday Mireya Villarreal is talking with Antonio Estrada, hairstylist and creative artist.
Today’s TAWK is about how to gain an edge in content creation by hustling more than everyone else.
Also, be sure to get my FREE eBook: Next Level Mindset:
https://www.pinkpewter.com/free-booklet2020-04-1825 min
Biz Tawk with Mireya VillarrealBiz Tawk: How Mistakes Make You Smarter and StrongerToday Mireya Villarreal is talking with Danielle Kiesling, hairstylist and business coach.
Today’s TAWK focuses on how your past mistakes are necessary, and make you smarter and stronger. Watch and listen below!
Also, be sure to get my FREE eBook: Next Level Mindset:
https://www.pinkpewter.com/free-booklet2020-04-1530 minBrand the InterpreterLanguage Access in Healthcare with Vonessa Phillips CostaVonessa Phillips Costa is the Director of Multicultural Affairs and Patient Services at Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA), She is a project lead for CHA’s video interpreting initiative. On today's episode, Vonessa speaks with us about her upbringing in a multi-lingual home, transitioning into video remote interpreting, and how COVID-19 has changed the way CHA offers interpreting services. Join me on another great episode of the Brand the Interpreter Podcast!LinkedIn: Vonessa Phillips CostaCambridge Health Alliance: CHAYouTube Video: CHA Medical Interpreters----------Brand the Interpreter Season 2: Story Wednesdays!Link...2020-04-1557 min
Biz Tawk with Mireya VillarrealBiz Tawk: Use Your Downtime as a Second Chance at Life and BusinessToday Mireya Villarreal is talking with Christopher Aaron, hairstylist and salon owner.
Today’s TAWK is about using your downtime to take a breath, meditate and plan your second chance at life and business.
Also, be sure to get my FREE eBook: Next Level Mindset:
https://www.pinkpewter.com/free-booklet2020-04-1321 min
Biz Tawk with Mireya VillarrealBiz Tawk: Pause, Reset and Plan Your Next StepsToday Mireya Villarreal is talking with Lorrene Conino, Salon owner and Cosmetologists Chicago board member.
Today’s TAWK is about making the most efficient use of your downtime, resetting your goals and planning for the future.
Also, be sure to get my FREE eBook: Next Level Mindset:
https://www.pinkpewter.com/free-booklet2020-04-1116 min
Biz Tawk with Mireya VillarrealBiz Tawk: Finding the Strength to Look Beyond TodayToday Mireya Villarreal is talking with Karen Gordon, President of Cosmetologists Chicago.
Today’s TAWK is focused on how to mentally get through challenging times. It's never as difficult as it may seem. Watch and listen below!
Also, be sure to get my FREE eBook: Next Level Mindset:
https://www.pinkpewter.com/free-booklet
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