Parking Lot Debrief

In this episode, Sarah Wheeler and I explore an often-overlooked part of interpreter development: emotional intelligence, reflection, and the lack of ongoing professional support in the field. While interpreters are trained in technical skills, many leave training without guidance on processing difficult work experiences, monitoring their wellbeing, or developing the “soft skills” needed for long-term success. We discuss Sarah’s new platform:  InterpretRelfect and how it is designed, using AI, to help interpreters stay organized,  build awareness, and stronger decision-making in their work.

InterpretReflect: https://www.interpretreflect.com/

Deaf Spotlight: 
Inclusify Studio: https://www.inclusifystudio.com/
(Dozanu) Pivot: https://gopivot.me/

This week, I talked with Windy about being a fat interpreter—and what it means to show up in a field and a society that often sees our bodies before our skills.
We dig into: 🔹 Fatness as identity, not insult 🔹 Micro/macro aggressions on the job 🔹 The emotional + physical labor of taking up space 🔹 Biases in hiring, teaming, and “professionalism”
It’s real, raw, and long overdue.Fat interpreters exist—and shouldn’t have to be exceptional just to be accepted.

Deaf Spotlight: 
Laurie Landry (artist) - https://laurielandry.com/

In this episode, I chat with Sign Language Studios LLC about what really happens behind the scenes at interpreting agencies. We unpack how CEUs are created, who decides who's qualified to present, and how agencies juggle supporting Deaf clients, interpreters, and hearing entities all at once, all while ensuring access and quality stay at the forefront. We also dive into pay transparency, subcontracting and what they wish both interpreters and the Deaf community understood about agency work. A real, honest look at the inner workings of agencies and CEUs!
Sign Language Studios:
https://www.signlanguagestudiosllc.com
Instagram: @signlanguagestudiosllc

Deaf Spotlight:
https://www.whitedfamilyfarm.com/

In this episode, I chat with Sign Language Studios LLC about what really happens behind the scenes at interpreting agencies. We unpack how CEUs are created, who decides who's qualified to present, and how agencies juggle supporting Deaf clients, interpreters, and hearing entities all at once, all while ensuring access and quality stay at the forefront. We also dive into pay transparency, subcontracting and what they wish both interpreters and the Deaf community understood about agency work. A real, honest look at the inner workings of agencies and CEUs!
Sign Language Studios:
https://www.signlanguagestudiosllc.com

Instagram: @signlanguagestudiosllc
Deaf Spotlight:
https://www.whitedfamilyfarm.com/

In this episode, I chat with Sign Language Studios LLC about what really happens behind the scenes at interpreting agencies. We unpack how CEUs are created, who decides who's qualified to present, and how agencies juggle supporting Deaf clients, interpreters, and hearing entities all at once, all while ensuring access and quality stay at the forefront. We also dive into pay transparency, subcontracting and what they wish both interpreters and the Deaf community understood about agency work. A real, honest look at the inner workings of agencies and CEUs!
Sign Language Studios:
https://www.signlanguagestudiosllc.com
Instagram: @signlanguagestudiosllc

Deaf Spotlight:
https://www.whitedfamilyfarm.com/