LangTalent Podcast

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Explore paths in the language industry through rich conversations, expert advice, and opportunities to grow your career.

  1. From Passive Linguist to Active Strategist

    JAN 28

    From Passive Linguist to Active Strategist

    The translation profession is undergoing a seismic shift driven by artificial intelligence. But is translator training keeping pace? In this episode of LangTalent, we sit down with Silvana Debonis, a multifaceted expert who shares her unique perspective on how the role of the translator is evolving from a passive executor to an active, strategic partner. We discuss the limitations of traditional training models and explore what a future-ready curriculum should look like—one that embraces technology, data analysis, and critical thinking.

    34 min
  2. The Collision of AI, Cost, and Global Growth

    12/09/2025

    The Collision of AI, Cost, and Global Growth

    What happens to language professionals and companies when AI, tighter budgets, and global expansion all hit at once? In this episode of LangTalent, we talk to Robin Ayoub — longtime LSP executive, advisor, and host of Localization Fireside Chat — about why many companies are still stuck in “duct-tape” AI adoption, what hyper-automation really looks like, how talent is repositioning itself inside and outside LSPs, and why agility, trust, and clear go-to-market thinking will define who survives the next wave of change.

    37 min
  3. Hiring Humans for an AI World

    11/04/2025

    Hiring Humans for an AI World

    We talk with Jordan Evans (Founder/MD, HireGlobal; CEO, Language Network) about building borderless teams that are both AI-enabled and human-centered. We cover why Latin America is a sweet spot, what roles work well remotely, and a practical hiring stack: widen resume filters, run real reference checks, add behavioral + skills assessments, and look for “AI players”. Jordan shares leadership practices (EOS, shared goals, documentation, Slack rhythms) and advice for talent debating their next move: bet on yourself, learn fast, and collaborate across borders.

    29 min
  4. Designing Your Own Role: Community-Led Growth

    10/09/2025

    Designing Your Own Role: Community-Led Growth

    How do you pitch, design, and land a role that doesn’t exist yet? In this episode of Lang Talent, we talk with Javier “El Javi” Díaz, newly appointed Director of Community & Customer Engagement at Smartling, about building a function around human connection, customer momentum, and community-led growth. He shares the spark behind the move, how community ties into sales and product adoption, and the nuts-and-bolts of partnering across marketing, customer teams, and leadership.

    22 min
  5. From Localization to Global Experiences

    10/08/2025

    From Localization to Global Experiences

    What happens when you retire the “L word”? In this episode of Lang Talent, we sit down with José Palomares, Director of Global Experiences at Coupa, to explore how shifting from localization to global experiences transforms the way organizations think about language, technology, and growth. We discuss redefining metrics, experimenting fast, the future of talent in an AI-driven ecosystem, and why community and curiosity remain the foundation of global success.

    34 min
  6. How HR Shapes Strategy, Culture, and Careers in Global Language Services

    09/12/2025

    How HR Shapes Strategy, Culture, and Careers in Global Language Services

    We sit down with Stefani Vorhees, Chief Human Resources Officer at Propio, to explore what people-first HR really looks like in practice. Stefani shares how Propio puts culture and engagement at the center of growth, why adaptability and resilience are essential traits for language professionals, and how HR can be a strategic enabler of business success. We also dive into Propio’s values, current roles and opportunities, and the future of HR in a global, tech-driven industry.

    18 min
  7. Leadership with Empathy: David Brackett on Growing Teams

    09/09/2025

    Leadership with Empathy: David Brackett on Growing Teams

    Founder & CEO David Brackett shares how he built Linguava around people-first values—and why meaningful language access is a human right that directly improves patient outcomes. We dig into culture as strategy, recruiting in a talent shortage, leading with empathy, and where AI fits (and doesn’t) in healthcare interpreting.

    41 min
  8. Indigenous Language Access in the U.S.

    09/08/2025

    Indigenous Language Access in the U.S.

    Indigenous language access is more common—and more misunderstood—than most providers realize. Jace Norton (Maya Bridge Languages) breaks down the hidden demand across U.S. hospitals, courts, and schools; how to recruit and train interpreters for lower-resource languages; why “Spanish will do” fails; and where AI does—and doesn’t—help.

    42 min
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  • Creator
    MultiLingual Media
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2024
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    LangTalent Podcast