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E113: The Ins and Outs of ATA Certification
08/15/2025
E113: The Ins and Outs of ATA Certification
Are you interested in taking the ATA certification exam? Want to know what to expect and how it works? In this episode, ATA Podcast host Adam Sachs interviews Elias Shakkour, co-deputy chair of ATA’s Certification Committee, to understand the ins and outs of ATA certification. Elias shares insights into the certification program and also explains how it works, how to prepare, how it's graded, and how to get the most out of your results. ATA certification is one of the industry's most respected credentials for translators and is the only widely recognized measure of competence for translation in the U.S. ATA-certified translators earn a distinction that can open doors to career advancement and higher compensation. Adam and Elias discuss this distinction and much more in this episode of the ATA Podcast! Show Notes: ATA Divisions and SIGs: ATA Certification: Exam Schedule: Practice Test: ATA Certification Exam Technical Requirements: Online Resource List: Why ATA Certification? Benefits of the Credential: The Ideal Candidate: Join ATA: The ATA Podcast Archive: ATA Events Calendar: ATA Socials: The ATA Chronicle: Please send comments, questions, or requests about this podcast to . Thank you for listening! Audio Production: Derek Platts | Technical Support: Trenton Morgan, Teresa Kelly
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E112: Executive Order 14224 Explained with Dr. Bill Rivers
07/15/2025
E112: Executive Order 14224 Explained with Dr. Bill Rivers
On March 1, 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order 14224 designating English as the official language of the United States and revoking EO 13166, an executive order from 2000 aimed at improving language access. On this episode of the ATA Podcast, co-host Adam Sachs questions Dr. Bill Rivers on the order, its effects on language access, and how it affects language services providers. Dr. Rivers joins us with experience spanning over 30 years of research, advocacy, and work in translation and language access, and this episode thoroughly examines the new EO using his insights and expertise. Following EO 14224 being issued, six of the nation’s leading professional T&I organizations issued a joint statement opposing the order. ATA stands with its members and the communities we serve, and ensuring language access for limited-English-proficient (LEP) individuals is a key part of ATA’s mission. Voice your support for language access provisions by contacting your representatives and ensuring that the LEPs you engage with are aware of their language access rights, and listen to the ATA Podcast to stay informed and vigilant about this consequential topic and to hear other ways ATA is pushing back and standing up for language access. Show Notes: ATA Divisions and SIGs: ATA's Annual Conference: Executive Order 13166: Executive Order 14224: Joint Statement on the Trump Administration’s Executive Order 14224: Lau v. Nichols: Meyer v. Nebraska: Title VI, U.S. Constitution: LEP.gov: Join ATA: The ATA Podcast Archive: ATA Events Calendar: ATA Socials: Please send comments, questions, or requests about this podcast to . Thank you for listening! Audio Production: Derek Platts | Technical Support: Trenton Morgan, Teresa Kelly
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E111: The 2025 ATA Halftime Show
06/25/2025
E111: The 2025 ATA Halftime Show
Join ATA Podcast co-host Adam Sachs as he interviews ATA President Geoff Koby and ATA President-Elect Andy Benzo about ATA's standout accomplishments this year and what we can expect in the months to come! From reviewing ATA's recent advocacy efforts to how the upcoming ATA Annual Conference is shaping up, you'll get an all-around view of ATA's full 2025 agenda. Insights from the ATA leaders in this episode include updates about membership and member benefits, ATA's new association management system (AMS) and online directory, and where we and our members stand in the face of artificial intelligence. Geoff also mentions a new strategic plan in the works by the Board, and we hear what it means to be an involved and voting member. If you're catching up or new to ATA, this is the episode for you! Show Notes: ATA Divisions: ATA's Statement on AI: Joint Statement on the Trump Administration’s Executive Order 14224: ATA's Letter in support of Afghan interpreters: Become a Voting Member: ATA Elections: ATA's Annual Conference: Join ATA: The ATA Podcast Archive: ATA Events Calendar: ATA Socials: Please send comments, questions, or requests about this podcast to . Thank you for listening! Audio Production: Derek Platts | Technical Support: Trenton Morgan, Teresa Kelly
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E110: ATA's New Guides to Buying Translation and Interpreting Services
05/15/2025
E110: ATA's New Guides to Buying Translation and Interpreting Services
In this episode of the ATA Podcast, Adam Sachs connects with Eve Bodeux and Jamie Hartz to explore ATA's newly published Guide to Buying Translation Services and Guide to Buying Interpreting Services. Whether you are seeking professional language services or are a practicing translator, interpreter, or agency, these guides are invaluable reference tools to show you what working with a language service provider looks like and how to streamline every aspect of the process. Tune in as Eve and Jamie walk us through what it was like to put these guides together and what information is at your disposal to optimize your endeavors. Are you new to interpreting and trying to get a sense of which official credentials will be valuable? Are you looking to hire a translator for a special project and want to know what kind of factors to consider to find the best fit? For providers and end users alike, this episode and these guides are a great way to map what your partnership should look like! Show Notes: ATA66 Hotel Information: ATA's Language Services Guides: Find a Language Professional: ATA Compass Blog: Guide to ATA Certification: Credentialed Interpreter Designation: Join ATA: The ATA Podcast Archive: ATA Events Calendar: ATA Socials: Please send comments, questions, or requests about this podcast to . Thank you for listening! Audio Production: Derek Platts | Technical Support: Trenton Morgan, Teresa Kelly
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E109: Organizing a Local ATA Event
04/15/2025
E109: Organizing a Local ATA Event
Did you know the joy of gathering with other language professionals isn't reserved exclusively for ATA's Annual Conference? Getting involved locally can be a wholesome and inexpensive way to connect with your community, expand your network, and form new partnerships. On this episode of the ATA Podcast, German Language Division administrator Karen Leube describes how and why the group's initial luncheon grew into an annual multi-day event in Europe—and she shares tips to organize your own event! From location to budget considerations, Karen shares her experience in covering all fronts of organizing a local division event. How do you collect registrations? What topics should you cover? What resources are there? Hear all of this and more in this episode! Show Notes: ATA66 Hotel Information: ATA Divisions & SIGs: GLD Calendar: Join ATA: The ATA Podcast Archive: ATA Events Calendar: ATA Socials: Please send comments, questions, or requests about this podcast to . Thank you for listening! Audio Production: Derek Platts | Technical Support: Trenton Morgan, Teresa Kelly
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E108: Rediscover ATA's Member Benefits
03/25/2025
E108: Rediscover ATA's Member Benefits
In this first ATA Podcast episode of 2025, Andie Ho revisits Membership Committee chair Tony Guerra to talk about all the ongoing, new, and unknown benefits of ATA membership! For new members and veteran ones, Tony does a deep dive into ATA's benefits that keep you abreast in the industry, progressing in your profession, and connected with your ATA community. Even if you know about all of these benefits, have you utilized them to their full potential? Listen as Tony tells you how his membership becomes even more rewarding year after year. Whether you are venturing into new businesses, wanting to change your career, or trying to understand the current landscape for language professionals, ATA is here to support you! Show Notes: Submit a Nomination: ATA66 Hotel Information: ATA Member benefits: Starting Your Career: Join ATA: The ATA Podcast Archive: ATA Events Calendar: ATA Socials: Please send comments, questions, or requests about this podcast to . Thank you for listening! Audio Production: Derek Platts | Technical Support: Trenton Morgan, Teresa Kelly
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E107: 2024 Year in Review
12/31/2024
E107: 2024 Year in Review
There were a lot of big changes to the Association this year, making it a year of transition in more ways than one! Listen in for Matt Baird's final episode as the ATA Podcast host where he interviews ATA President Geoff Koby to look back on all that happened in 2024 and to set our eyes on exciting things planned for 2025. This year, Geoff found himself unexpectedly and prematurely in the role of president. As well, the new Association Management System launched and there was a change in executive director. In this episode, you'll hear more about Geoff's history with ATA, his perspective on the year, some highlights of 2024, things to look forward to in 2025, and Matt's farewell to the podcast. Show Notes: ATA’s website: Review your ATA Directory profile: Renew your Membership: ATA Member benefits: Join ATA: The ATA Podcast Archive: ATA Events Calendar: ATA Socials: Please send comments, questions, or requests about this podcast to . Thank you for listening! Audio Production: Derek Platts | Technical Support: Trenton Morgan
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E106: Inside Specialization - Interpreting with Technology
10/18/2024
E106: Inside Specialization - Interpreting with Technology
On this episode of the ATA Podcast's Inside Specialization series, Daniel Sebesta and Bridget Hylak of ATA's Language Technology Division interview Dieter Runge, co-founder of Boostlingo. Listen in as Dieter, Bridget, and Daniel discuss the role of professional organizations in the interpreting profession. Dieter mentions that technology upskilling is a fact of life for our industry, like most other industries! If you want to be informed and ahead about the changes technology is bringing to interpreting, this episode is for you. Throughout their conversation, you'll hear lively exchanges about the IT fluency of interpreters, the threat (or not!) of AI to interpreters' livelihoods, standardized rules for remote interpreting systems, how interpreting delivered over Zoom may be received and perceived differently, the challenges of large multilingual events and RSI (remote simultaneous interpreting), privacy/confidentiality in remote interpreting scenarios, accessibility of interpreting for those hard of hearing, and other developments and innovations on the horizon in the world of interpreting. Show Notes: Boostlingo: Join ATA: The ATA Podcast Archive: ATA Events Calendar: ATA Socials: Please send comments, questions, or requests about this podcast to . Thank you for listening! Audio Production: Derek Platts | Technical Support: Trenton Morgan
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E105: ATA 2024 Elections - Meet the Candidates
10/02/2024
E105: ATA 2024 Elections - Meet the Candidates
ATA will hold its regularly scheduled elections at the upcoming ATA 65th Annual Conference in Portland, Oregon, October 30–November 2, 2024, to elect the following: President-Elect (one unexpired position to be filled for a remaining term of one year). Director (three regular positions, each for a three-year term). Director (one unexpired position to be filled for a remaining term of one year). For this podcast episode, candidates had the opportunity to submit a recording. Listen to learn: Where they are based and what kind of translation/interpreting do they do. When they joined ATA and why. Why they are running for ATA office. What is an area of ATA where they feel they can have the most impact if elected? The Annual Meeting of Voting Members and Elections will be held Thursday, October 31, 2024. This year’s candidates are: President-Elect | Remaining One-Year Term Viktoryia Baum Andy Benzo Director | Three-Year Term Isabel Asensio Jason Jolley Jessie Liu Marcela Renna Jaime Russell Yasha Saebi Marifer Sager Romina Marazzato Sparano Show Notes: Candidate Statements: Become a Voting Member: (October 10, 2024 is the date of record to be eligible for voting in the ATA 2024 Elections.) Join ATA: The ATA Podcast Archive: ATA Events Calendar: ATA Socials: ATA’s 65th Annual Conference in Portland: Please send comments, questions, or requests about this podcast to . Thank you for listening! Audio Production: Derek Platts | Technical Support: Trenton Morgan
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E104: Inside Specialization – Corporate and Internal Communications
09/12/2024
E104: Inside Specialization – Corporate and Internal Communications
In the language professions, there is the contradiction to be both regional experts and citizens of the world in needing to share a message with multiple divergent entities. These identities are crucial for multinational companies whose communications can be very time-sensitive and have major implications on everything they do. For this reason, it's important to have a trusted and experienced translator or interpreter for your business. In this episode of the ATA Podcast, we hear from Marita Propato, who has a career that spans decades working with clients ranging from large tech firms to the International Olympic Committee. From press releases to the classroom and from machine translation to gender-inclusive language, listen in to Marita's journey and experiences that have shaped her accomplished career, and take notes as she advises how to navigate translating corporate and internal communications. Show Notes: Join ATA: The ATA Podcast Archive: ATA Events Calendar: ATA Socials: Please send comments, questions, or requests about this podcast to . Thank you for listening! Audio Production: Derek Platts | Technical Support: Trenton Morgan
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E103: Inside Specialization – Dental Translation
07/17/2024
E103: Inside Specialization – Dental Translation
When it comes to healthcare, not everyone considers the uniqueness of dentistry in terms of the training and expertise it requires from dentists and hygienists. This distinction manifests itself through the language used in the field, which requires careful research and attention to translate effectively. As well, dentistry tends to be on the forefront of medical advancements, meaning new treatments and terminology develop frequently. In this episode of Inside Specialization, Anne Conner speaks with Mario Muchacho, DDS, about how he pursued a career in dentistry but wasn't enthusiastic about all aspects of the practice. Eventually, Mario found that his true calling was to work as a translator within this field. Learn how Mario made the transition, what he's learned and experienced, what he would have done differently, and more on this episode of the ATA Podcast! Show Notes: Mario's Dental Translation Blog: ADA Glossary of Clinical Dental Terms: CDC Glossary of Terms for Infection Prevention and Control in Dental Settings: Colgate Dental Translator Tool: Colgate Oral Health Network (Dental CE Courses/Webinars): P&G Dental CE Platform: For more resources provided by Mario: Join ATA: The ATA Podcast Archive: ATA Events Calendar: ATA Socials: Please send comments, questions, or requests about this podcast to . Thank you for listening! Audio Production: Derek Platts | Technical Support: Trenton Morgan
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E102: ATA's Honors and Awards Program
05/22/2024
E102: ATA's Honors and Awards Program
ATA presents annual and biennial awards to encourage, reward, and publicize outstanding work done by both seasoned professionals and students of our craft. ATA recognizes our colleagues who, through their daily work, volunteer activities, and careers exemplify the qualities that define excellence in our field or who have made a significant impact on the profession of translation and interpreting. In this episode of the ATA Podcast, co-host Andie Ho talks to Beth Smith, chair of ATA’s Honors & Awards Committee and winner of the 2020 Rising Star Award, about all the awards that ATA bestows. Beth describes each prestigious honor, how the committee and volunteers work to select winners, and how you can nominate candidates. Nominations for the 2024 awards end May 31, so consider nominating a colleague after listening! Show Notes: Reserve Your Room for ATA65: Register for the ATA Certification Exam: ATA's Honors and Awards: Join ATA: The ATA Podcast Archive: ATA Events Calendar: ATA Socials: Please send comments, questions, or requests about this podcast to . Thank you for listening! Audio Production: Derek Platts | Technical Support: Trenton Morgan
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E101: Inside Specialization – Veterinary Translation
02/28/2024
E101: Inside Specialization – Veterinary Translation
Medical translation is a large umbrella, and it’s important to not overlook the many specialized, unique fields that stem from it! One of them is the important type of medical translation that deals not with human patients, but with our beloved small and large animals: veterinary translation. In this episode of Inside Specialization, we hear from Veronica Leibaschoff, who started out as a veterinarian and then changed her career through her love of language and culture by becoming a scientific translator and medical interpreter. It wasn't long until her professional backgrounds mixed and she specialized in veterinary translation. Learn about Veronica's journey, the unique space she has occupied, how she has kept current in her niche field by building a community of clients, and how much she is constantly learning and growing as she continues to explore her work. Show Notes: Join ATA: The ATA Podcast Archive: ATA Events Calendar: ATA Socials: Please send comments, questions, or requests about this podcast to . Thank you for listening! Audio Production: Derek Platts | Technical Support: Trenton Morgan
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E100: ATA’s Mastermind Program: An Inside Look
02/15/2024
E100: ATA’s Mastermind Program: An Inside Look
Without a mentor, how do you expect to change and grow as a professional? That's where ATA's Mastermind Program comes in! Translators and interpreters often go into business understanding that finding and retaining clients will be hard work. What many fail to see, however, is the difficulty in running a business alone and not always knowing what to do next. ATA’s Mastermind Program offers peer-based mentoring designed to help you learn and develop professionally by working together in small groups to share knowledge on specific topics and work collaboratively to achieve your learning goals. In this episode of the ATA Podcast, co-host Andie Ho interviews Dolores R. Guiñazú, a two-time participant in the Mastermind Program. Dolores details her experience in the program, the professional and networking benefits she’s acquired, and why ATA members should apply. As a free resource for ATA members, this episode has all the reasons why you should consider applying to be a mastermind! Show Notes: New Special Interest Groups (SIGs): Financial Translators: Interpreters & Translators in Education: Southeast Asian Languages: ATA65 Call for Speakers: Renew your ATA membership: E51: The New ATA Mastermind Program: Apply to the Mastermind Program: The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles by Steven Pressfield: Join ATA: The ATA Podcast Archive: ATA Events Calendar: ATA Socials: Please send comments, questions, or requests about this podcast to . Thank you for listening! Audio Production: Derek Platts | Technical Support: Trenton Morgan
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E99: Inside Specialization – Sports Interpreting
01/31/2024
E99: Inside Specialization – Sports Interpreting
Sports recreation and entertainment remains a field that unites the world, and the emergence of new video technology and streaming has only made people more able to follow and enjoy the sports they love. With increased access comes an increased need for sports interpreting to allow more audiences to connect and understand what they are watching. Hear from one of those sports interpreters on this episode of Inside Specialization! Interviewed by Maria Baker with the Professional Development Committee, Anabella Tidona details her journey as a professional interpreter and how she got into the exciting field of sports interpreting. Among many incredible things, Anabella's even shares her experience interpreting for both the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cups! Show Notes: Join ATA: The ATA Podcast Archive: ATA Events Calendar: ATA Socials: Please send comments, questions, or requests about this podcast to . Thank you for listening! Audio Production: Derek Platts | Technical Support: Trenton Morgan
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E98: ATA Membership and You
12/28/2023
E98: ATA Membership and You
Join ATA Podcast co-host Andie Ho as she interviews Tony Guerra, chair of the ATA Membership Committee, about all the benefits that can come from ATA membership! Whether you're a veteran linguist or just starting out in the field, this episode covers the major impact that ATA can have on your career, your sense of community, and how you grow as a T&I professional. We know joining a professional association can be daunting, especially when there is so much to explore. Listen in to learn more about ATA's mentoring program, Divisions and Special Interest Groups, how ATA changed Tony's career, how to get engaged, and much more! Show Notes: New Special Interest Groups (SIGs): Financial Translators: Interpreters & Translators in Education: Southeast Asian Languages: Join ATA: The ATA Podcast Archive: ATA Events Calendar: ATA Socials: Please send comments, questions, or requests about this podcast to . Thank you for listening! Audio Production: Derek Platts | Technical Support: Trenton Morgan
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E97: Inside Specialization – Beauty and Cosmetic Translation
12/19/2023
E97: Inside Specialization – Beauty and Cosmetic Translation
Do you know the difference between moisturizing and hydrating? In this Inside Specialization interview, we hear from Berenice Font, who has specialized in the beauty and cosmetic industry for more than 15 years as a translator, transcreator, copywriter, editor, and consultant. She tells us about what makes this line of specialization exciting, fun, and interesting; what kind of opportunities are out there for aspiring beauty and cosmetic linguists; and the importance of understanding the nitty gritty of different terms in the business and what they mean in various markets. The beauty and cosmetic industry was estimated to be worth $49.7 billion in 2022, and shows no signs of slowing down. With such impressive growth, there continues to be a need for high-quality translation and localization in this sector. Hear more about this area of specialization in this episode of the ATA Podcast! Show Notes: Berenice Font's Website: Join ATA: The ATA Podcast Archive: ATA Events Calendar: ATA Socials: Please send comments, questions, or requests about this podcast to . Thank you for listening!
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E96: 2023 State of the Association
12/12/2023
E96: 2023 State of the Association
In this episode of the ATA Podcast, we talk to new ATA President Veronika Demichelis and revisit this year of transition for ATA. Listen in as Host Matt Baird asks Veronika about changes in ATA--like membership, the work of our volunteers, the ATA Board, our committees, ATA headquarters, and where ATA currently stands. Among other things overviewing 2023, you'll also hear about ATA financially, the impact of our advocacy efforts, and the recent statement on artificial intelligence. As we move to the future and take note of challenges we've overcome this year, we are grateful to our membership, volunteers, and leadership, and we look forward to 2024! Show Notes: Translators Film: An ATA Roundtable: ATA Member Benefits: ATA Statement on Artificial Intelligence: New Special Interest Groups (SIGs): Financial Translators: Interpreters & Translators in Education: Southeast Asian Languages: Join ATA: The ATA Podcast Archive: ATA Events Calendar: ATA Socials: Please send comments, questions, or requests about this podcast to . Thank you for listening! Audio Production: Derek Platts | Technical Support: Trenton Morgan
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E95: Inside Specialization – Opportunities in the Era of AI
11/30/2023
E95: Inside Specialization – Opportunities in the Era of AI
Where do linguists fit in the current era of artificial intelligence? In this ATA Podcast episode of Inside Specialization, Daniel Sebesta, ATA's Language Technology Division (LTD) administrator, and Bridget Hylak, LTD assistant administrator, interview Konstantin Dranch, co-founder of Custom.MT, on a variety of topics surrounding machine translation and AI. What are the added value of generative AI and large language models? How can human language skills be future-proofed and marketed today? What about in the near future? All of these questions and more are answered here in this episode of the ATA Podcast! Show Notes: Join ATA: The ATA Podcast Archive: ATA Events Calendar: ATA Socials: Please send comments, questions, or requests about this podcast to . Thank you for listening!
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E94: How ATA Can Benefit Your Career
09/29/2023
E94: How ATA Can Benefit Your Career
This year for International Translation Day, Matt Baird and Andie Ho co-host the podcast for the first time to spotlight the importance of joining professional translation and interpreting associations. This episode's guests, Céline Browning and Marco Díaz, are great examples! Why? Although Céline and Marco have followed completely different career paths, they both have one thing in common: They joined ATA and became active members fairly early in their careers, and they both agree that it had a significant impact on their early success and where they are today. In this special episode for ITD 2023, listen to find out: How Céline and Marco got into interpreting and translation. Why they attended ATA’s Annual Conference the first time and their experience. How ATA has made a big impact on their freelance businesses. Andie and Matt's own ATA Annual Conference success stories. Show Notes: Celebrate ITD: Join ATA: The ATA Podcast Archive: ATA Events Calendar: ATA Socials: ATA’s 64th Annual Conference in Miami: Please send comments, questions, or requests about this podcast to . Thank you for listening! Audio Production: Derek Platts | Technical Support: Trenton Morgan
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E93: ATA 2023 Elections - Meet the Candidates (Part 2)
09/27/2023
E93: ATA 2023 Elections - Meet the Candidates (Part 2)
ATA will hold its regularly scheduled elections at the upcoming ATA 64th Annual Conference in Miami, Florida (October 25-28, 2023) to elect a president-elect, secretary, and treasurer for a two-year term, as well as three directors for a three-year term. In this podcast, each candidate gets a chance to introduce themselves. Listen to learn: Where they are based and what kind of translation/interpreting do they do. When they joined ATA and why. Why they are running for ATA office. What is an area of ATA where they feel they can have the most impact if elected? The slate of candidates for the 2023 elections are: President-elect Geoff Koby Meghan McCallum Treasurer Robin Bonthrone Marian S. Greenfield Secretary Eve Bodeux Jaime Russell Director Yasmin Alkashef Analía Bogdan Jessie Liu Daniel Sebesta Robert Sette Chaowei Zhu Show Notes: Candidate Statements: Become a Voting Member: Join ATA: The ATA Podcast Archive: ATA Events Calendar: ATA Socials: ATA’s 64th Annual Conference in Miami: Please send comments, questions, or requests about this podcast to . Thank you for listening! Audio Production: Derek Platts | Technical Support: Trenton Morgan
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E93: ATA 2023 Elections - Meet the Candidates (Part 1)
09/27/2023
E93: ATA 2023 Elections - Meet the Candidates (Part 1)
ATA will hold its regularly scheduled elections at the upcoming ATA 64th Annual Conference in Miami, Florida (October 25-28, 2023) to elect a president-elect, secretary, and treasurer for a two-year term, as well as three directors for a three-year term. In this podcast, each candidate gets a chance to introduce themselves. Listen to learn: Where they are based and what kind of translation/interpreting do they do. When they joined ATA and why. Why they are running for ATA office. What is an area of ATA where they feel they can have the most impact if elected? The slate of candidates for the 2023 elections are: President-elect Geoff Koby Meghan McCallum Treasurer Robin Bonthrone Marian S. Greenfield Secretary Eve Bodeux Jaime Russell Director Yasmin Alkashef Analía Bogdan Jessie Liu Daniel Sebesta Robert Sette Chaowei Zhu Show Notes: Candidate Statements: Become a Voting Member: Join ATA: The ATA Podcast Archive: ATA Events Calendar: ATA Socials: ATA’s 64th Annual Conference in Miami: Please send comments, questions, or requests about this podcast to . Thank you for listening! Audio Production: Derek Platts | Technical Support: Trenton Morgan
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E92: Inside Specialization – Audiovisual Translation with a PhD
09/18/2023
E92: Inside Specialization – Audiovisual Translation with a PhD
Are you at a crossroads in your career as a linguist? Are you thinking about postgraduate education in translation? Do you thrive on learning the ins and outs of a craft from experts in the field? These are all questions to consider as you strive to build a stronger professional profile and expertise as a translator. In this episode, we interview ATA member Angélica Ramírez, a PhD alumna of the University of Alicante's translation and interpreting program. She began translating in the late 1990s and pursued a postgraduate degree early in her career. Listen as she offers insights about how language postgraduate education has evolved in the 21st century and why it was so important for her. She also shares her insights about her experience specializing in audiovisual translation and expands on the type of skills and techniques that are important for working and growing in that area of concentration. Show Notes: Join ATA: The ATA Podcast Archive: ATA Events Calendar: ATA Socials: ATA’s 64th Annual Conference in Miami: Please send comments, questions, or requests about this podcast to . Thank you for listening! Audio Production: Derek Platts | Technical Support: Trenton Morgan
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E91: ATA’s 64th Annual Conference Preview
08/31/2023
E91: ATA’s 64th Annual Conference Preview
It’s that time of year again – ATA’s Annual Conference (October 25-28) is right around the corner! Whether you work as a professional translator or interpreter, or inspire to be one, this event is made for you! And if you run a translation business or develop language-related software, you won’t want to miss one of the industry’s biggest events. There are a lot of new and interesting things happening at the conference this year, and ATA Podcast Host Matt Baird and President-Elect and Conference Organizer Veronika Demichelis waste no time giving you the scoop on the latest updates for ATA64! Even if you’re a regular conference attendee, be sure to listen in and discover what awaits you in exciting Miami! Show Notes: ATA64 Home: ATA64 Registration: ATA64 Hotel: ATA64 AST Day: ATA64 Conference Sessions: Become a Voting Member: AFTI ATA Membership Diversity Award: ATA Events Calendar: ATA Socials: Join ATA: The ATA Podcast Archive: Please send comments, questions, or requests about this podcast to . Thank you for listening! Audio Production: Derek Platts | Announcements: Cris Silva | Technical Support: Trenton Morgan
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E90: Inside Specialization – Food and Wine Translation
08/16/2023
E90: Inside Specialization – Food and Wine Translation
Planning for a vacation or special occasion? Want a break from making dinner? Or maybe you're trying to cook a great meal at home? Eating and drinking makes up the rhythm of our days no matter where we are, and there are plenty of written descriptions across industries to help us eat and drink better and happier. In this episode, we interview ATA member and food and wine translator Adam Sachs about the ins and outs of culinary translation. You’ll hear about his lengthy career as a food and beverage professional starting from his early days working in wine country all the way to managing global supply chain integrity for some major players and how he’s now applying that knowledge as a language professional. Listen to the full episode today for some chuckles about restaurant menu translation errors! Show Notes: Society of Wine Educators: Wine and Spirits Educational Trust: Court of Master Sommeliers: Cicerone Certification Program: American Cheese Society: Cider Association: AulaSIC: Lost in Translation? Why Conscientious Menu Language Matters: Join ATA: The ATA Podcast Archive: ATA Events Calendar: ATA Socials: ATA’s 64th Annual Conference in Miami: Please send comments, questions, or requests about this podcast to . Thank you for listening! Audio Production: Derek Platts | Technical Support: Trenton Morgan
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E89: The 2023 ATA Halftime Show
07/31/2023
E89: The 2023 ATA Halftime Show
In this episode, ATA Podcast Co-host Andie Ho speaks with ATA President Madalena Sánchez Zampaulo and President-Elect Veronika Demichelis about ATA's accomplishments so far this year and what they're looking forward to in the rest of 2023. For a great overview of all things ATA and all things to come within the Association, be sure to give this episode a listen! Show Notes: The ATA Chronicle: Refer Friends to Join ATA: Translating & Interpreting the Future: Empowering Professionals to Innovate and Thrive: Advocacy and Outreach: Member Benefits: Online Events: ATA Committees: Become a Voting Member: ATA’s 64th Annual Conference in Miami: ATA Events Calendar: ATA Socials: Join ATA: The ATA Podcast Archive: Please send comments, questions, or requests about this podcast to . Thank you for listening! Audio Production: Derek Platts | Announcements: Andie Ho | Technical Support: Trenton Morgan
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E88: Scams
06/30/2023
E88: Scams
In this episode, ATA Podcast Host Matt Baird speaks with Carola F. Berger, PhD, CT about scam types and what scammers are after, such as your information or your money. Carola has helped ATA and language professionals stay knowledgeable and aware regarding scams over the years as they've evolved. Scamming is an ever-present concern for freelance translators and interpreters. Make it your business to learn how scams work and how to avoid them. Show Notes: Professional Partnerships for Interpreters: Mid-year Membership Rates: Preparing for ATA's Spanish>English Certification Exam: Next Level Blog - The Scammers' New Clothes: Scammers Don't Take Time Off: Don't Fall for It! Scams Targeting Language Professionals: ATA Events Calendar: ATA Socials: Join ATA: ATA’s 64th Annual Conference in Miami: The ATA Podcast Archive: Please send comments, questions, or requests about this podcast to . Thank you for listening! Audio Production: Derek Platts | Announcements: Andie Ho | Technical Support: Trenton Morgan
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E87: AFTI Scholarship Recipient
06/27/2023
E87: AFTI Scholarship Recipient
The American Foundation for Translation and Interpretation (AFTI) offers a limited number of $500 scholarships to students/recent graduates of translation or interpreting studies programs or related fields to help defray the cost of attending ATA’s Annual Conference. In this episode, ATA Podcast Co-Host Andie Ho speaks with Halla Bearden, 2022 AFTI First-Time ATA Conference Attendance Scholarship recipient. Halla overviews the reasons why she applied for the scholarship, what it looked like, and what attending her first ATA Conference was like. Halla also shares some tips on what she did to ensure she got the most from her time at the ATA Annual Conference! Show Notes: Interested in an AFTI Scholarship? Send an email to 2022 Honors and Awards Recipients: ATA’s 64th Annual Conference in Miami: ATA Events Calendar: ATA Socials: Join ATA: The ATA Podcast Archive: Please send comments, questions, or requests about this podcast to . Thank you for listening! Audio Production: Derek Platts | Technical Support: Trenton Morgan
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E86: Advocacy Committee Updates
06/16/2023
E86: Advocacy Committee Updates
Advocacy for T&I professions is one of the main reasons that ATA exists and a main benefit for our members. The Advocacy Committee was established to advise the Board of Directors on policy and legislative issues affecting translation, interpreting, and related fields. In this episode, ATA Podcast Co-Host Andie Ho speaks with Ben Karl, Chair of ATA’s Advocacy Committee. Ben covers all facets of the Advocacy Committee and the work they do, as many laws affecting T&I professionals are not one size fits all. Overall, the Advocacy Committee is on your side, and Ben explores what that looks like on the international level. Show Notes: Advocacy Committee: https://www.atanet.org/committee/advocacy-committee/ Advocacy and Outreach: Want to contact the Advocacy Committee? Email Want to connect with Ben? Email ATA Events Calendar: Virtual Conference: Translating and Interpreting the Future: ATA Socials: Join ATA: ATA’s 64th Annual Conference in Miami: The ATA Podcast Archive: Please send comments, questions, or requests about this podcast to . Thank you for listening! Audio Production: Derek Platts | Announcements: Cris Silva | Technical Support: Trenton Morgan
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E85: ATA Certification Exam: What You Need to Succeed
05/04/2023
E85: ATA Certification Exam: What You Need to Succeed
Thinking about taking the ATA Certification Exam? Failed the practice text and wondering what to do now? Then this podcast is for you! In this episode, ATA Podcast Host Matt Baird speaks with David Stephenson, Chair of ATA’s Certification Committee. David shares insights into the practice test, explains what you should do with the results, and provides a long list of ways to prepare for the exam. Show Notes: “I failed the Practice Test. Now What?” by David Stephenson: “Forming a Peer Study Group to Prepare for ATA’s Certification Exam” by Jason Knapp: ATA Certification: Free Webinar on ATA Certification: ATA Podcast E74: The ATA Certification Exam On Demand: Exam Schedule: Practice Test: ATA Certification Exam Technical Requirements: Questions about the ATA Certification Exam? Email Virtual Conference: Translating and Interpreting the Future: ATA Socials: March/April 2023 issue of The ATA Chronicle: Join ATA: ATA’s 64th Annual Conference in Miami: The ATA Podcast Archive: Please send comments, questions, or requests about this podcast to . Thank you for listening! Audio Production: Derek Platts | Announcements: Cris Silva | Technical Support: Trenton Morgan
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