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E109: Organizing a Local ATA Event 25:33

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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: https://www.atanet.org/ata66/hotel/ ATA Divisions & SIGs: https://www.atanet.org/member-center/divisions/ GLD Calendar: https://ata-divisions.org/GLD/gld-calendar/ Join ATA : https://www.atanet.org/member-center/join-ata/ The ATA Podcast Archive : https://www.atanet.org/news/the-ata-podcast/ ATA Events Calendar: https://www.atanet.org/ata-events/ ATA Socials: https://linkin.bio/americantranslatorsassn Please send comments, questions, or requests about this podcast to podcast@atanet.org . Thank you for listening! Audio Production: Derek Platts | Technical Support: Trenton Morgan, Teresa Kelly…

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E108: Rediscover ATA's Member Benefits 19:44

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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: https://www.atanet.org/about-us/board/elections/call-for-nominations/ ATA66 Hotel Information: https://www.atanet.org/ata66/hotel/ ATA Member benefits: https://www.atanet.org/member-center/benefits-of-membership/ Starting Your Career: https://www.atanet.org/career-education/starting-your-career/ Join ATA : https://www.atanet.org/member-center/join-ata/ The ATA Podcast Archive : https://www.atanet.org/news/the-ata-podcast/ ATA Events Calendar: https://www.atanet.org/ata-events/ ATA Socials: https://linkin.bio/americantranslatorsassn Please send comments, questions, or requests about this podcast to podcast@atanet.org . Thank you for listening! Audio Production: Derek Platts | Technical Support: Trenton Morgan, Teresa Kelly…

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E107: 2024 Year in Review 56:16

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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: https://www.atanet.org Review your ATA Directory profile: https://communityhub.atanet.org/NC__Login Renew your Membership: https://www.atanet.org/member-center/renew/ ATA Member benefits: https://www.atanet.org/member-center/benefits-of-membership/ Join ATA : https://www.atanet.org/member-center/join-ata/ The ATA Podcast Archive : https://www.atanet.org/news/the-ata-podcast/ ATA Events Calendar: https://www.atanet.org/ata-events/ ATA Socials: https://linkin.bio/americantranslatorsassn Please send comments, questions, or requests about this podcast to podcast@atanet.org . Thank you for listening! Audio Production: Derek Platts | Technical Support: Trenton Morgan…

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E106: Inside Specialization - Interpreting with Technology 52:27

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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: https://boostlingo.com/ Join ATA : https://www.atanet.org/member-center/join-ata/ The ATA Podcast Archive : https://www.atanet.org/news/the-ata-podcast/ ATA Events Calendar: https://www.atanet.org/ata-events/ ATA Socials: https://linkin.bio/americantranslatorsassn Please send comments, questions, or requests about this podcast to podcast@atanet.org . Thank you for listening! Audio Production: Derek Platts | Technical Support: Trenton Morgan…

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E105: ATA 2024 Elections - Meet the Candidates 42:32

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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: https://www.atanet.org/about-us/board/elections/ Become a Voting Member : https://www.atanet.org/member-center/become-a-voting-member/ (October 10, 2024 is the date of record to be eligible for voting in the ATA 2024 Elections.) Join ATA : https://www.atanet.org/member-center/join-ata/ The ATA Podcast Archive : https://www.atanet.org/news/the-ata-podcast/ ATA Events Calendar: https://www.atanet.org/ata-events/ ATA Socials: https://linkin.bio/americantranslatorsassn ATA’s 65th Annual Conference in Portland : https://www.atanet.org/ata65/ Please send comments, questions, or requests about this podcast to podcast@atanet.org . Thank you for listening! Audio Production: Derek Platts | Technical Support: Trenton Morgan…

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E104: Inside Specialization – Corporate and Internal Communications 30:15

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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 : https://www.atanet.org/member-center/join-ata/ The ATA Podcast Archive : https://www.atanet.org/news/the-ata-podcast/ ATA Events Calendar: https://www.atanet.org/ata-events/ ATA Socials: https://linkin.bio/americantranslatorsassn Please send comments, questions, or requests about this podcast to podcast@atanet.org . Thank you for listening! Audio Production: Derek Platts | Technical Support: Trenton Morgan…

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E103: Inside Specialization – Dental Translation 32:24

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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 : https://dentalanguage.com/teethtalk-blog?page=1 ADA Glossary of Clinical Dental Terms : https://www.ada.org/publications/cdt/glossary-of-dental-clinical-terms CDC Glossary of Terms for Infection Prevention and Control in Dental Settings : https://www.cdc.gov/dental-infection-control/hcp/summary/index.html Colgate Dental Translator Tool : https://www.colgateprofessional.com/patient-education/dental-translator-tool# Colgate Oral Health Network (Dental CE Courses/Webinars): https://www.colgateoralhealthnetwork.com/ P&G Dental CE Platform : https://www.dentalcare.com/en-us For more resources provided by Mario : https://www.atanet.org/podcast/e103-inside-specialization-dental-translation/ Join ATA : https://www.atanet.org/member-center/join-ata/ The ATA Podcast Archive : https://www.atanet.org/news/the-ata-podcast/ ATA Events Calendar: https://www.atanet.org/ata-events/ ATA Socials: https://linkin.bio/americantranslatorsassn Please send comments, questions, or requests about this podcast to podcast@atanet.org . Thank you for listening! Audio Production: Derek Platts | Technical Support: Trenton Morgan…

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E102: ATA's Honors and Awards Program 19:41

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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: https://www.atanet.org/ata65/hotel/ Register for the ATA Certification Exam : https://www.atanet.org/certification/exam-schedule-and-registration/ ATA's Honors and Awards : https://www.atanet.org/about-us/honors-awards-program/ Join ATA : https://www.atanet.org/member-center/join-ata/ The ATA Podcast Archive : https://www.atanet.org/news/the-ata-podcast/ ATA Events Calendar: https://www.atanet.org/ata-events/ ATA Socials: https://linkin.bio/americantranslatorsassn Please send comments, questions, or requests about this podcast to podcast@atanet.org . Thank you for listening! Audio Production: Derek Platts | Technical Support: Trenton Morgan…

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E101: Inside Specialization – Veterinary Translation 26:05

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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 : https://www.atanet.org/member-center/join-ata/ The ATA Podcast Archive : https://www.atanet.org/news/the-ata-podcast/ ATA Events Calendar: https://www.atanet.org/ata-events/ ATA Socials: https://linkin.bio/americantranslatorsassn Please send comments, questions, or requests about this podcast to podcast@atanet.org . Thank you for listening! Audio Production: Derek Platts | Technical Support: Trenton Morgan…

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E100: ATA’s Mastermind Program: An Inside Look 23:58

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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: https://www.atanet.org/special-groups/ft-sig-financial-translators/ Interpreters & Translators in Education: https://www.atanet.org/special-groups/ite-sig-interpreters-translators-in-education/ Southeast Asian Languages: https://www.atanet.org/special-groups/seal-sig-southeast-asian-languages/ ATA65 Call for Speakers : https://www.atanet.org/ata65/call-for-speakers Renew your ATA membership : https://www.atanet.org/member-center/renew E51: The New ATA Mastermind Program : https://www.atanet.org/podcast/e51-the-new-ata-mastermind-program Apply to the Mastermind Program : https://www.atanet.org/career-education/mentoring/mastermind-program The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles by Steven Pressfield: https://stevenpressfield.com/books/the-war-of-art Join ATA : https://www.atanet.org/member-center/join-ata/ The ATA Podcast Archive : https://www.atanet.org/news/the-ata-podcast/ ATA Events Calendar: https://www.atanet.org/ata-events/ ATA Socials: https://linkin.bio/americantranslatorsassn Please send comments, questions, or requests about this podcast to podcast@atanet.org . Thank you for listening! Audio Production: Derek Platts | Technical Support: Trenton Morgan…

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E99: Inside Specialization – Sports Interpreting 23:37

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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 : https://www.atanet.org/member-center/join-ata/ The ATA Podcast Archive : https://www.atanet.org/news/the-ata-podcast/ ATA Events Calendar: https://www.atanet.org/ata-events/ ATA Socials: https://linkin.bio/americantranslatorsassn Please send comments, questions, or requests about this podcast to podcast@atanet.org . Thank you for listening! Audio Production: Derek Platts | Technical Support: Trenton Morgan…

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E98: ATA Membership and You 38:07

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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: https://www.atanet.org/special-groups/ft-sig-financial-translators/ Interpreters & Translators in Education: https://www.atanet.org/special-groups/ite-sig-interpreters-translators-in-education/ Southeast Asian Languages: https://www.atanet.org/special-groups/seal-sig-southeast-asian-languages/ Join ATA : https://www.atanet.org/member-center/join-ata/ The ATA Podcast Archive : https://www.atanet.org/news/the-ata-podcast/ ATA Events Calendar: https://www.atanet.org/ata-events/ ATA Socials: https://linkin.bio/americantranslatorsassn Please send comments, questions, or requests about this podcast to podcast@atanet.org . Thank you for listening! Audio Production: Derek Platts | Technical Support: Trenton Morgan…

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E97: Inside Specialization – Beauty and Cosmetic Translation 25:35

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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: https://www.transcreare.com/ Join ATA : https://www.atanet.org/member-center/join-ata/ The ATA Podcast Archive : https://www.atanet.org/news/the-ata-podcast/ ATA Events Calendar: https://www.atanet.org/ata-events/ ATA Socials: https://linkin.bio/americantranslatorsassn Please send comments, questions, or requests about this podcast to podcast@atanet.org . Thank you for listening!…

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E96: 2023 State of the Association 29:38

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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: https://www.atanet.org/ata-events/virtual-events/ ATA Member Benefits: https://www.atanet.org/member-center/benefits-of-membership/ ATA Statement on Artificial Intelligence: https://www.atanet.org/advocacy-outreach/ata-statement-on-artificial-intelligence/ New Special Interest Groups (SIGs): Financial Translators: https://www.atanet.org/special-groups/ft-sig-financial-translators/ Interpreters & Translators in Education: https://www.atanet.org/special-groups/ite-sig-interpreters-translators-in-education/ Southeast Asian Languages: https://www.atanet.org/special-groups/seal-sig-southeast-asian-languages/ Join ATA : https://www.atanet.org/member-center/join-ata/ The ATA Podcast Archive : https://www.atanet.org/news/the-ata-podcast/ ATA Events Calendar: https://www.atanet.org/ata-events/ ATA Socials: https://linkin.bio/americantranslatorsassn Please send comments, questions, or requests about this podcast to podcast@atanet.org . 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 36:46

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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 : https://www.atanet.org/member-center/join-ata/ The ATA Podcast Archive : https://www.atanet.org/news/the-ata-podcast/ ATA Events Calendar: https://www.atanet.org/ata-events/ ATA Socials: https://linkin.bio/americantranslatorsassn Please send comments, questions, or requests about this podcast to podcast@atanet.org . Thank you for listening!…

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