Ep. 012: How to prepare for an interpretation assignment | Invited Guest: Darinka Mangino Posted on: January 11, 2021
What do you do to prepare before any interpretation appointment? Check out what conference interpreter and interpreter trainer Darinka Mangino does and how any interpreter can apply the SPEAKING method. Darinka Mangino is a conference and court interpreter for Spanish, English, and French. Darinka has over 24 years of professional [...] Read more
Culture Counts Posted on: December 4, 2020
Born and raised in Malaysian Borneo, award-winner Lillian A. Tsai is a consultant, facilitator, trainer, coach, and keynote speaker on cross-cultural fluency, intercultural communications, diversity, equity, and inclusion. She works with C-level executives, leadership teams, DEI committees, teams and individuals. Her specializes in organizational DEI and racial equity assessments [...] Read more
My Interpreter Story | Invited Guest: Melissa Yitani Posted on: November 6, 2020
Imagine your first interpreter experience being for the president of Venezuela. That is exactly how Melissa’s interpreter career began many years ago. Since then she has gained invaluable opportunities interpreting for the United Nations Office and over 40 international organizations in Geneva, Switzerland. Listen to this episode to hear her [...] Read more
The Art of Simultaneous Interpretation Posted on: October 9, 2020
In this episode Darinka will unpack the secret to becoming a great simultaneous interpreter and how to be prepared for literally any interpretation assignment no matter how difficult the topic. Read more
How To Get Translation Right Posted on: September 25, 2020
On this podcast, we share insightful questions and information about the translation industry and what companies should be thinking about when translating or doing localization. Read more
It Starts with Connection Posted on: July 10, 2020
Fidel Ferrer, Executive Director at Project Ledo, talks about his story, experience with racism in the US and beyond, and what medical providers should know when seeing people of color. Connect with Fidel Ferrer: www.projectledo.org Read more
Everything You Must Know about Mayan and Indigenous Languages Posted on: June 19, 2020
Her story will inspire you. When she was 7 years old, Carmelina and her parents arrived in the States fleeing the war in Guatemala. They became migrant seasonal workers, picking fruits and vegetables in the fields. Later, Carmelina graduated from high school then in 2002 was discovered by Berlitz and [...] Read more
A Question about Ethics Posted on: May 29, 2020
As a medical interpreter, when do you step out as an advocate? What is the role of a medical interpreter? How do we follow the interpreter code of ethics? These are all essential questions for a medical provider and interpreter to know. As a medical interpreter, you find yourself in [...] Read more
How health equity is being negatively impacted during Covid 19 Posted on: May 15, 2020
Health equity is being negatively impacted during the coronavirus pandemic. In this episode, we interview Chief Medical Officer from Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare Dr. Jeffery Eisen on what to look out for, and how to achieve health equity in the new normal. Read more
Going Remote Posted on: April 24, 2020
Join our host David Brackett and our invited guest Daniel Halberg while they discuss everything you need to know about going remote as an interpreter during COVID-19 and beyond. Read more