Parking Lot Debrief

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/

In this powerful conversation, I meet with Jac and Sabrina, my Deaf friends and working Deaf professionals as they reflect on their real-life experiences with ASL interpreters — from moments of deep connection to situations where interpreters caused harm. They share how interpreter privilege shows up, and what they wish every interpreter understood.
We cover:
✨ Why interpreter fit matters
⚡ Interpreter power + privilege
🤝 How trust is built (or broken)
A must-listen for interpreters who care about community, connection, and accountability.

Deaf Spotlight:
- DOVE: https://deafdove.org/
- Inner Alignment Leadership (IAL): https://www.inneralignmentleadership.com

💼✨ In this episode, we dive into the business side of interpreting — taxes, income, and staying organized as a freelancer. From understanding the difference between W-2 and 1099 work, to setting aside money for quarterly taxes, to what deductions actually mean (explained simply!), we break it all down. You’ll also get practical tips on bookkeeping, bank account setups, and tools to keep your finances in order — plus a free resource list to help you start strong. Whether you’re staff or freelance, this convo will help you feel more confident about the money side of interpreting.

Rosemary’s Info:  QuickGuideTax.com 
0.1 GS CEU self-study course to help interpreters cope with loss of work due to the government shutdown: quickguidetax.com/shutdown.

Deaf Spotlight: 
- Dozanu Innovations: https://dozanu.com/
- The ASL Shop: https://www.theaslshop.com/