Working With Languages | Exploring Multilingual Careers across Industries from Translator to Language Teacher and Beyond

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On Working with Languages together with my guests I explore how we can use our language skills for career development, career advancement and even a career change from translator and language teacher to working in finance, sales, customer success and more. Whether you want to be employed or freelance, working full time or part time, languages are a soft skill directly linked to communication, relationship building and human connection which open doors to a number of meaningful career opportunities. Our guests' jobs include: translator, language teacher, financial advisor, international sale, HR, leadership, company culture, wedding celebrant, customer success manager, localisation manager, head of brand, linguist, co-founder, product manager, copywriter, customer service. Companies as guest include: Yoast, DeepL, Weglot, HomeExchange, what3words, freelanceverse, Leonardo English, Lemon Twist. -- About the Host: Sonia Kampshoff is a translator turned multilingual digital marketer and now podcast host. Growing up bilingual, languages have been a constant in her life. The question of how to build a career around languages has interested her since childhood – and she is now exploring it with her multilingual guests on Working With Languages. She is available to speak on podcasts and stages about marketing, languages, work and podcasting. -- If you enjoyed podcasts like Freelanceverse and Squiggly Careers, you’d find Working With Languages to be your go-to source of inspiration for career advancement, career development and career change for multilingual professionals.

  1. A Career in Tech as a Multilingual Customer Success Manager - Wendy Rendón

    3D AGO

    A Career in Tech as a Multilingual Customer Success Manager - Wendy Rendón

    Have you ever wondered what it's like to have a career in tech and work as a customer success manager? Wendy Rendón shares how she went from working in events in Barcelona, Spain to a career in tech working in customer success in tech in Helsinki, Finland. She also shares what makes a good customer success manager and why the role of CSM can be different in different businesses and industries. Key Takeaways:While living and studying in Barcelona she observed the vibrant events scene there and realised she wanted to focus her job and career in this industry.Wendy decided to progress her career in events moving into a career in tech, so she moved to Finland, a vibrant and international tech hub.She believes that successful people in this role are empathetic, proactive, have good communication skills and are good at project management as they sit between the in-house tech team and the end clients.While her working language is English, she regularly uses her Spanish and Catalan to better communicate with her clients. About WendyWendy's journey has taken her from the vibrant hustle of Bogota's city jungle to the cosmopolitan charm of Barcelona, and finally to the green, innovative urbanity of Helsinki. Throughout her career, spanning diverse industries, she gained a wealth of experience and developed a versatile skill set that has shaped her as a professional working with languages. Connect with WendyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendyvrr/ About Sonia KampshoffSonia is a translator turned multilingual digital marketer specialising in paid media, and now also a podcaster. Growing up bilingual, languages have been a constant in her life. In 2025 she launched a podcast where together with her guests she explores the huge variety of jobs and career opportunities open to people with language skills. She is available to speak on podcasts and stages about marketing, languages, work and podcasting. Connect with SoniaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingwithlanguagesLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/soniakampshoff/Website: https://moreperfect.digital/Email: sonia@moreperfect.digital If you enjoyed this episode please share it with someone who may like it too, and subscribe to the podcast. ✉️ Join my free newsletter ☕ Support my work, buy me a coffee Career development, careers with languages, careers in tech, career development, career advancement

    34 min
  2. Building a Career in Finance Across Three Languages - Urmi Hossain

    MAY 7

    Building a Career in Finance Across Three Languages - Urmi Hossain

    Today I sit down with Urmi Hossain who grew up in Italy to Bengali parents, studied in England for a year, then moved to Montreal at 19 where she embarked in a career in finance. We talk about the very practical challenge of arriving in Montreal knowing French from school, only to discover that Quebecois is really quite different. She explains how she deliberately worked to master it, not just for everyday life but to be able to do a job interview and eventually have a career in finance, working with languages in a predominantly French-speaking environment. Because while people in Montreal are very open to both English and French in an everyday life environment, she knew early on that professionally she needed to be fluent in Quebecois. Key Takeaways:Moving abroad with an open mind: Urmi embraced learning Quebecois and a different way to grow professionally, with lifelong learning, continuous professional development (CPD) and job hopping as a way to advance her career - a very different approach than in Italy.Reaching out for help and support: from engaging a friend to practice speaking French to finding mentors along the way, she is at ease asking for support from people.Opening up conversations: with her podcast Stories Beyond Borders she share stories of people like her who grew up multilingual, multicultural and moved countries at various points in their lives. And in her YouTube channel she also gives advice on learning languages, passing finance exams and more. About Urmi HossainUrmi Hossain is a self-published author, speaker, podcast host and finance professional based in Canada. She holds the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) and CAIA (Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst) designations and works in the financial services industry, while using her platform to advocate for women’s empowerment, identity, and self-leadership. Urmi is the host of Stories Beyond Borders, a podcast that amplifies diverse voices and stories on identity, migration, language, and what “home” truly means. Her work centers on helping individuals - especially women - embrace their lived experiences as strengths rather than limitations. Connect with UrmiLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/urmihossain/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@urmihossainInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/storiesbeyondborderspodcast/Women in leadership Canada: https://www.womeninleadership.ca/Stories Beyond Borders podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stories-beyond-borders/id1831413373 About Sonia KampshoffSonia is a translator turned multilingual digital marketer specialising in paid media, and now also a podcaster. Growing up bilingual, languages have been a constant in her life. In 2025 she launched a podcast where together with her guests she explores the huge variety of jobs and career opportunities open to people with language skills. She is available to speak on podcasts and stages about marketing, languages, work and podcasting. Connect with SoniaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingwithlanguagesLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/soniakampshoff/Website: https://moreperfect.digital/Email: sonia@moreperfect.digital If you enjoyed this episode please share it with someone who may like it too, and subscribe to the podcast. ✉️ Join my free newsletter ☕ Support my work, buy me a coffee Career in finance, financial analyst, French, Quebecois, working with languages

    29 min
  3. Financial Translator and Freelancer Project Management Software Co-Founder - Martina Abagnale

    APR 23

    Financial Translator and Freelancer Project Management Software Co-Founder - Martina Abagnale

    In this episode I talk to Martina Abagnale, a financial translator and co-founder of the business-management software tool Lemon Twist for freelancers like her. She speaks candidly about why she launched a second business, how she combines it with her main revenue-generating work as a translator, and how translation work differs from being a co-founder (and product manager, marketer and overall face of the Lemon Twist brand). Key Takeaways🍋 Finding her own niche in translation: after a while she realised she wanted to become a financial translator and started actively marketing her services to banks, financial institutions and venture capitalists in need of multilingual reports and documents 🍋 Solving her own problem: after years of complaining about the same irritating admin stuff she convinced her husband to create a business management tool About Martina:Martina Abagnale is an Italian financial translator. Active since 2019, she has also worked as a trainer, industry speaker and event organizer, sharing her passion and knowledge about finance, translation and anything in between. About Lemon Twist:Lemon Twist is a management software created by freelance translator Martina Abagnale and software developer Julio Greff. What began in 2020 as a personal quest for a fast and intuitive way to organize her translation work, turned into a fully fledged company in May 2024. Our mantra is: Every click counts. We’re building a system that saves you time on boring tasks and puts a smile on your face with its clean, playful design. E-mail: hey@lemontwist.ing Website: https://lemontwist.ing/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/italian-financial-translator/ Newsletter: https://stats.sender.net/forms/aAD9A1/view Discount code: LT15 (15% off for new subscriptions) About Sonia KampshoffSonia is a translator turned multilingual digital marketer specialising in paid media, and now also a podcaster. In 2025 she launched a podcast where together with her guests she explores the huge variety of jobs and career opportunities open to people who want to work with languages. She is available to speak on podcasts and stages about marketing, languages, work and podcasting. Connect with SoniaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingwithlanguages LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/soniakampshoff/ Website: https://moreperfect.digital/ Email: sonia@moreperfect.digital If you enjoyed this episode please share it with someone who may like it too, and subscribe to the podcast. ✉️ Join my free newsletter ☕ Support my work, buy me a coffee Career, co-founder, financial translator, freelance, languages, Lemon Twist, translator, working with languages.

    30 min
  4. English Learning for Curious Minds & Leonardo English - a better way to learn English, with Alastair Budge

    MAR 26

    English Learning for Curious Minds & Leonardo English - a better way to learn English, with Alastair Budge

    Today I sit down with Alastair Budge, the creator of Leonardo English and the podcast English learning for curious minds. Alastair created a fantastic resource for people coming back to learn English - skipping the heavy grammar lessons, he digs deep into British issues and conversation topics that people may find themselves talking about at work or in social settings. He also developed tools to help people refine their written English. Key TakeawaysLearning French, Italian and Chinese: at university Alastair studied first French and Italian then Chinese, with a view of preparing for an international careerLiving in different European countries: he first moved to Malta where he launched his podcast English learning for curious minds. After that he moved to Sweden, taking is work and business with him and developing it into a thriving community of language learners.'I never thought I would be working with languages': that's the thing about languages - they are an asset, and you never know where they will take you! About Alastair Budge & Leonardo EnglishAlastair Budge is the founder of Leonardo English and the host of English Learning for Curious Minds, a podcast for intermediate-advanced English learners. Connect with Alastair:Leonardo English: www.leonardoenglish.comEnglish Learning for Curious Minds: www.leonardoenglish.com/podcastsFixMyEnglish: www.fixmyenglish.aiLeonardo English membership: use the code WWL10 for a lifetime 10% discount. Sign up here: leonardoenglish.com/subscribe About Sonia KampshoffSonia is a translator turned multilingual digital marketer specialising in paid media, and now also a podcaster. Growing up bilingual, languages have been a constant in her life. In 2025 she launched a podcast where together with her guests she explores the huge variety of jobs and career opportunities open to people with language skills. She is available to speak on podcasts and stages about marketing, languages, work and podcasting. Connect with SoniaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingwithlanguagesLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/soniakampshoff/Website: https://moreperfect.digital/Email: sonia@moreperfect.digital If you enjoyed this episode please share it with someone who may like it too, and subscribe to the podcast. ✉️ Join my free newsletter ☕ Support my work, buy me a coffee English learning, learn English, language learning, French, Italian, Working With languages

    51 min
  5. Sports Translator and YouTuber Adrian Probst of Freelanceverse

    MAR 12

    Sports Translator and YouTuber Adrian Probst of Freelanceverse

    Adrian Probst has 10 years' experience as a translator and YouTuber, specialising in sports translation and working also on the multilingual communication at the Winter Olympics and World Cup events. His YouTube channels is his only source of inbound leads and has 38,000 subscribers. Key TakeawaysHe translates into German as well as Swiss German: when clients request a translation into Swiss German, he checks whether they mean German for a Swiss audience or actual Swiss German.Specialisation: initially he specialised in technical translations but realised that those with a more specialised degree have a competitive advantage. In the meantime he specialised in sports translations, a niche that is close to him and were this imbalance is felt less.YouTube and Freelanceverse: born as a marketing tool for his business, it has made it known and recognisable in the industry and now at times he get recommended by people he doesn't know, but they know him from his channel. About Adrian Probst and FreelanceverseAdrian is a professional Translator and YouTuber in the sports industry working from English and French into (Swiss) German. He regularly works with ecommerce businesses as well as translating some of coverage for the Olympics, Winter Olympics and World Cup. Six years ago he launched his YouTube channel Freelanceverse which has become a powerful source of inbound leads for him. Connect with AdrianWebsite: https://adrianprobst.com/YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/Freelanceverse/videosLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrianprobst-freelanceverse About Sonia KampshoffSonia is an experienced, multilingual digital marketing consultant focusing on Google Ads and advertising on social media. Languages are integral to her identity and career. She hosts this podcast, telling stories of people building a career with languages, and inspiring many more to learn languages and build a career on these valuable soft skills. Connect with SoniaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingwithlanguagesLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/soniakampshoff/Website: https://moreperfect.digital/Email: sonia@moreperfect.digital If you enjoyed this episode please share it with someone who may like it too, and subscribe to the podcast. ✉️ Join my free newsletter ☕ Support my work, buy me a coffee Translator, Swiss German, translator and YouTuber, Adrian Probst, freelanceverse, working with languages, career development, career, work, job

    38 min
  6. Inside DeepL & the Future of Language AI for Multilingual Careers with Elena Carpanese

    FEB 26

    Inside DeepL & the Future of Language AI for Multilingual Careers with Elena Carpanese

    Elena Carpanese works as a Localization Manager at DeepL. I talk to her about her multilingual career and background, her path into the language technology industry and the future of language AI. Her work involves leading a team of in-house linguists, managing localization across 13 languages, and consulting product teams to ensure the company's products reflect linguistic accuracy and provide an intuitive user experience across different markets. She also tells us how DeepL collaborate with a wide network of external linguists to maintain translation quality across all its languages supported (over 100). Key TakeawaysLocalization at DeepL is both linguistic and strategic: Elena and her team localize everything from UI to marketing copy but also advise product teams on terminology, user journeys, and language-specific UX decisionsDeepL supports over 100 languages with a focus on customer needs and data quality. They release new languages based on market demand and whether high-quality data exists to train reliable modelsAgentic AI is opening new possibilities beyond translation such as auditing localized interfaces automatically, gathering terminology from large datasets, and automating repetitive tasks in industries like legal, manufacturing, and tech About Elena CarpaneseElena is a professional localisation manager at the language AI-pioneer DeepL, having worked there for 5 years in both the Cologne and London offices. Elena on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elena-carpanese-b70574112/DeepL's website: https://www.deepl.com/en About Sonia KampshoffSonia is an experienced, multilingual digital marketing consultant focusing on Google Ads and advertising on social media. Languages are integral to her identity and career. She hosts this podcast, telling stories of people building a career with languages, and inspiring many more to learn languages and build a career on these valuable soft skills. Connect with SoniaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingwithlanguagesLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/soniakampshoff/Website: https://moreperfect.digital/ If you enjoyed this episode please share it with someone who may like it too, and subscribe to the podcast. ✉️ Join my free newsletter ☕ Support my work, buy me a coffee Translator, translation, localization, language AI, working with languages, building a career with languages, career development, career shift

    34 min
  7. Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and Communication in Leadership with Maria Rush

    FEB 12

    Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and Communication in Leadership with Maria Rush

    Leadership mentor Maria Rush shares how emotional intelligence, connection, and clear communication can reshape modern leadership. She reveals why traditional 'command and control' approaches no longer work, why deeper connection, vulnerability, and emotional awareness matter more than ever, and how expanding our emotional vocabulary can transform both professional and personal relationships. Key TakeawaysToday’s leadership needs are changing: many people feel disconnected in their relationships - at work, at home, and with partners. Maria sees a strong desire for more emotionally intelligent, people-centred leadership.A shift away from old models of authority: traditional 'do as you're told' leadership no longer resonates. People now seek inclusion, trust, and a sense of being valued.Emotional vocabulary is a language of its own: Maria highlights the need to expand our emotional vocabulary to express needs clearly. She even created word lists in English and later Swedish to better articulate feelings. About Maria RushFor the past 25 years Maria has worked as a leadership mentor, entrepreneur, and an international employee in state organisations and private businesses promoting self-leadership, emotional intelligence, and solution-focused communication. Connect with MariaMaria's website: mariarush.co.uk Women Don't Rush podcast on IG: @womendontrushpodcast Offer for this podcast's listeners: Maria is offering you all, my lovely listeners, a 15% discount on her online group programme starting in April called The Connected Leadership Programme: https://www.mariarush.co.uk/the-connected-leadership-programme Use discount code WWL15 to claim your 15% off. Valid till 13th April 2026. About Sonia KampshoffSonia is a translator turned multilingual digital marketer specialising in paid media, and now also a podcaster. Growing up bilingual, languages have been a constant in her life. In 2025 she launched a podcast where together with her guests she explores the huge variety of jobs and career opportunities open to people with language skills. She is available to speak on podcasts and stages about marketing, languages, work and podcasting. Connect with SoniaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingwithlanguagesLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/soniakampshoff/Website: https://moreperfect.digital/ Communication, emotional intelligence, EQ, multilingual careers, career, work, job, working with languages

    47 min
  8. 13: Weglot: Translating Websites Instantly With AI - Elizabeth Pokorny

    JAN 29

    13: Weglot: Translating Websites Instantly With AI - Elizabeth Pokorny

    In this episode your host Sonia Kampshoff sits down with Elizabeth Prokorny, the Head of Content and Brand at Weglot. After exploring Elizabeth's journey in language learning and her career path from the UK to The Netherlands and then France, she discusses Weglot's AI-powered website translation tool, all that goes into translating websites and the importance of tailoring content for each country. Elizabeth also gives us examples of website translation (some have 800,000 words!) to SEO elements and the importance of content localization. And she shares insights into the company's structure, culture and future developments, emphasizing the role of customer feedback in shaping their offerings. Lastly she shares that Weglot is developing directory of multilingual SEO experts to support Weglot's clients in making their translated websites feel more local. Key TakeawaysElizabeth tells about different working cultures in the UK, The Netherlands and France, including giving and receiving feedbackWeglot uses AI to enhance translation speed and quality while maintaining human oversight.Content localization is crucial for effective communication in different markets. Elizabeth gives the example of 'trainers' and 'sneakers' - they mean the same but 'trainers' is used in the UK while 'sneakers' is used in the US, so ecommerce websites need to ensure they use the correct terms in each country to match what people search for online in each country.Future developments at Weglot will focus on improving AI translation and SEO tools as well as their international experts directory.She also highlights how customer feedback is essential for product development and service enhancement - their international experts directory is an example of that. About Elizabeth PokornyElizabeth Pokorny is Head of Brand and Content at Weglot, where she leads global brand storytelling and content strategy around international expansion. With over a decade of experience in B2B content, SEO, and brand positioning, she focuses on building clear, confident narratives that help companies grow across markets. Elizabeth is particularly interested in how brands can balance technology, accuracy, and personality to communicate more effectively across languages. About WeglotWeglot is an AI-powered website translation tool that instantly translates your site. Put your translation quality on autopilot and let Weglot effortlessly generate translations that reflect your brand tone and style. Weglot’s AI learns from your past edits, brand tone of voice, and target audience to give you quality website translation, fast and hands-off. When needed, bring humans into the process to refine and edit when it adds value. Technical setup? It’s fully automated. Your translated site is displayed under SEO-friendly language URLs, helping you rank higher and be found by users, AI engines, and international audiences no matter what language they search in. Connect with WeglotWeglot: https://www.weglot.comWeglot events: https://www.weglot.com/eventsInternational expert directory: https://www.weglot.com/international-expert-directoryElizabeth Pokorny on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-p-442a5939/ About Sonia KampshoffSonia is an experienced, multilingual digital marketing consultant focusing on Google Ads and advertising on social media. She works with small and medium-sized companies, agencies and charities across ecommerce and lead generation accounts, supporting them from strategy and planning all the way through optimisation and management. Languages are integral to her identity and career, so much so that in September 2025 she created and hosts this podcast, telling stories of people who merge their language skills with the work they do - and inspiring many more to learn languages and build a career on these valuable soft skills. Connect with SoniaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingwithlanguagesLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/soniakampshoff/Website: https://moreperfect.digital/Email: sonia@moreperfect.digital If you enjoyed this episode please share it with someone who may like it too, and subscribe to the podcast. ✉️ Join my free newsletter ☕ Support my work, buy me a coffee

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On Working with Languages together with my guests I explore how we can use our language skills for career development, career advancement and even a career change from translator and language teacher to working in finance, sales, customer success and more. Whether you want to be employed or freelance, working full time or part time, languages are a soft skill directly linked to communication, relationship building and human connection which open doors to a number of meaningful career opportunities. Our guests' jobs include: translator, language teacher, financial advisor, international sale, HR, leadership, company culture, wedding celebrant, customer success manager, localisation manager, head of brand, linguist, co-founder, product manager, copywriter, customer service. Companies as guest include: Yoast, DeepL, Weglot, HomeExchange, what3words, freelanceverse, Leonardo English, Lemon Twist. -- About the Host: Sonia Kampshoff is a translator turned multilingual digital marketer and now podcast host. Growing up bilingual, languages have been a constant in her life. The question of how to build a career around languages has interested her since childhood – and she is now exploring it with her multilingual guests on Working With Languages. She is available to speak on podcasts and stages about marketing, languages, work and podcasting. -- If you enjoyed podcasts like Freelanceverse and Squiggly Careers, you’d find Working With Languages to be your go-to source of inspiration for career advancement, career development and career change for multilingual professionals.

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