Meet the Translator

Episodios

• Preparing for Parental Leave with Alanah Reynor and Philippa Hammond 27.05.2026 1h 8m

  The Meet the Translator podcast is back after a short break while I was on maternity leave. And, fittingly, that’s the topic of this episode. Philippa Hammond and Alanah Reynor join me for a chat about parental leave as freelance translators. We share our experiences, discuss the challenges and advantages of being freelance, and share some tips on preparing for parental leave. Special thanks to Alanah and Philippa for joining me, to Chris Drew for editing this episode, and to Pippa Williams f...
• Diversifying into Copywriting with Bex Elder 13.08.2025 30m

  Welcome back to the Meet the Translator podcast! ✨ In this episode, I'm joined by translator and copywriter Bex Elder to find out all about how she diversified into copywriting. She discusses how this new service transformed her business and shares the skills required for copywriting, as well as how to develop them. Bex also gives us plenty of tips and resource recommendations. If you want to get in touch or find out more, head to Bex's website here or connect with her on LinkedIn. Reso...
• Multilingual Voiceover with Leonie Schliesing 29.10.2024 53m

  Welcome to another Meet the Translator podcast episode! ✨ This time, I'm joined by multilingual voiceover actor, Leonie Schliesing. Discover what her job entails, how she got into it, and what her studio setup looks like. With three different languages and some awesome projects under her belt, Leonie has lots of fascinating insights to share about the voiceover industry. If you want to get in touch or find out more, check out Leonie's website here, follow her on Instagram, or connect with h...
• Inclusive Language in Translation with Alicja Tokarska and Aurélie Gobet 19.08.2024 1h 1m

  Welcome back to the Meet the Translator podcast! ✨ Join me for an episode on the highly-requested topic of inclusive language in translation along with Alicja Tokarska and Aurélie Gobet, two incredible translators who specialise in inclusive-language translation. Find out what we mean by inclusive language, why it's so important, and what it looks like in English, Polish, and French. We discuss translation challenges and client communications, and my guests share some valuable advice on the...
• Being a Content Creator in the Translation Industry with Adrian Probst and Kelsey Frick 08.04.2024 1h 17m

  Welcome back to the Meet the Translator podcast! ✨ I'm joined by YouTube sensation Adrian Probst and LinkedInfluencer star Kelsey Frick for an episode all about being a content creator in the translation industry. Listen along to find out what Kelsey and Adrian do, where they find their inspiration, and how being a content creator benefits their freelance business. If you want more from my content creator guests, connect with Kelsey on LinkedIn, follow her on Instagram or TikTok, or ...
• Translating Your Grandfather's Literature with Roberto Van Eyken 25.03.2024 39m

  In this episode of the Meet the Translator podcast, I'm joined by Roberto Van Eyken, a translator who has had the unique opportunity to translate his own grandfather's literature. Listen along to find out about Roberto's path into translation and what it's like to translate something with such a personal and emotional aspect to it. We chat about the two books Roberto has translated so far, The Slope of Memory and The Woman Who Escaped from Sodom - both originally written in Portuguese ...
• Working as a Professional Translator: Discussing the Textbook with JC Penet 08.01.2024 1h 24m

  Welcome back to the Meet the Translator podcast and happy 2024! In this episode, I'm joined by JC Penet, lecturer in translation studies and author of the upcoming textbook Working as a Professional Translator. Join me to find out all about JC's background and work, and what's included in his upcoming textbook and why. JC also shares some valuable advice for aspiring translators. Working as a Professional Translator will be available from 25th April 2024 via the Routledge website. If you w...
• Translating the Works of Robert Musil with Genese Grill 23.08.2023 50m

  This time around on the Meet the Translator podcast, I'm joined by Genese Grill, a writer, scholar, artist, and translator. In this episode, I ask Genese about her translations of Robert Musil's literature. We find out how Genese has gotten to know the author so well and how she approaches her translations and brings the differences to life. Genese also shares her plans for the future and offers advice to current and aspiring literary translators. If you want to know more about Genese or ge...
• The Link Between Academia and the Profession of Translation and Interpreting with Sergey Tyulenev, Joseph Lambert, and Callum Walker 17.04.2023 1h 15m

  Welcome back to the Meet the Translator podcast! In this episode, I’m joined by three university lecturers who focus on various aspects of translation in their teachings to discuss the link between academia and the profession of translation and interpreting. Sergey, Joseph, and Callum start by sharing who they are and what they do, before talking about the Routledge Introduction to Translation and Interpreting series. We discuss the link between academia and the profession of translation and...
• SEO Translation with Teresa Sousa 06.03.2023 39m

  Today on the Meet the Translator podcast, I'm joined by Teresa Sousa for an episode on SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) translation. Teresa shares what she does as an SEO translator and the path she took to get here. She then explains what SEO is, where translation comes into it, and how this service can benefit clients. Teresa also shares some SEO tips for translators and talks about the SEO course for translators that she runs. Check out Teresa's 'Become an SEO-Savvy Translator' course he...
• Marketing Translation with Mandy Borchardt 24.01.2023 35m

  In this episode of the Meet the Translator podcast, I'm joined by marketing translator Mandy Borchardt. Mandy explains what marketing translation is, what she does in her job as a marketing translator, what kind of skills you need to be a marketing translator, and shares her tips for colleagues interested in the specialism. Useful resources mentioned in this episode: - Get Fit for the Future of Transcreation by Nina Sattler-Hovdar - Translation - Transkreation: vom Über-setzen zum Über-text...
• Board Game Localisation with Anikó Pető-Mordovski, Ivar Junior, and Luciana Galeani Boldorini 17.01.2023 51m

  In this episode of the Meet the Translator podcast, I'm joined by Anikó Pető-Mordovski, Ivar Junior, and Luciana Galeani Boldorini for a chat about board game localisation. We’ll find out about different types of board games that need translating and what that process looks like, what skills you need for the job, the challenges, and of course, lots of tips for anyone thinking of specialising in board game localisation. How to get in touch with today's guests: Anikó: LinkedIn, website. Ivar...
• Medical Translation with Alessio Armenise, Andrew Bell, and Silvia Romano 15.11.2022 57m

  Today, I’m joined by Alessio Armenise, Andrew Bell, and Silvia Romano for an episode on medical translation. I find out what medical translation consists of, the challenges involved, what skills are needed to be a medical translator, and much more. This is an especially useful episode for anyone thinking of specializing in medical translation. How to get in touch with today’s guests: Silvia Romano: LinkedIn or email (translation@romanosilvia.com) Alessio Armenise: LinkedIn or Instagram An...
• Literary Translation with Abi Prowse 10.10.2022 42m

  In this episode of the Meet the Translator podcast, I'm joined by freelance translator Abi Prowse for a chat about literary translation. Abi explains how she became a literary translator and what kind of work she does, as well as what the process of translating a book looks like and how she finds clients. Abi also shares some valuable tips for anyone thinking of specialising in this field. If you want to get in touch with Abi, follow her on Instagram, check out her website, or email her at ...
• Video Game Localisation with Eman Abdo 23.08.2022 49m

  We're starting off the new season of the Meet the Translator podcast with a highly requested topic and guest! I'm joined by Eman Abdo for an episode all about video game localisation. After a short introduction, Eman explains what video game localisation is, what makes it special, what types of files and projects she gets to work on, and of course, she also shares plenty of tips for anyone who's thinking they might like to specialise in the field of video game localisation. If you want to g...
• CPD with Lloyd Bingham 27.07.2022 48m

  In this episode, I'm joined by Lloyd Bingham for a chat about CPD. Listen along to hear Lloyd talk about what CPD is and why it’s important for us as translators. We also discuss a few different types of CPD and Lloyd offers some recommendations and talks about what the ITI does to support its members when it comes to CPD. If you want to get in touch with Lloyd, you can find him on LinkedIn. Thank you to Lloyd for joining me on the podcast, and to Pippa Williams for making the podcast jing...
• Mental Health with Dr. Séverine Hubscher-Davidson 27.06.2022 42m

  Welcome back to the Meet the Translator podcast! In this episode, I chat with Dr. Séverine Hubscher-Davidson about mental health for translators. Séverine is a senior lecturer in translation studies at the Open University and she’s done lots of research on translation psychology and issues of wellbeing in the translation professions. Listen along to hear why Séverine chose to focus on this area of research and what some of her findings are, as well as why it’s important for us as translators...
• Team of Translators with María Scheibengraf 09.05.2022 45m

  Welcome to another episode of the Meet the Translator podcast! In this episode, I’m joined by María Scheibengraf, an English to Spanish translator specializing in SEO, marketing, and IT, and operations manager of Crisol. Listen along to find out about María’s experience of being part of a team of translators, how the team runs, and how it benefits María and her clients. She also shares some advice for anyone thinking of setting up their own team of translators. If you want to find out more ...
• Translation Networks with Kate Lo 09.03.2022 1h 22m

  This episode is all about translation networks and associations. I'm joined by Kate Lo, freelance Spanish and French to English translator and events team leader of the North West Translators' Network. Kate and I chat about what it's like to be part of a translation network and the value it brings to our lives as translators. We also hear from some other NWTN members, as well as translators who are members of other networks and associations around the world. If you want to get in touc...
• Business with Marjolein Thickett 07.02.2022 48m

  On this episode of the Meet the Translator podcast, I'm joined by German, Dutch, and Russian to English translator, Marjolein Thickett, for a chat all about business. Marjolein gives us some great advice on having a freelance translation business, how to make a business plan, how to grow your business, and how to manage the stress of running a business. If you want to get in touch with Marjolein, find her on LinkedIn, Instagram, or check out her website, where she also has some free downlo...