Euphemisms

Euphemisms Intro Cover
Jul 08

Euphemisms Intro

What aren’t we talking about?!? Join me to learn what euphemisms are, and how they vary by cultural norms.

Euphemisms Poop Cover
Jul 15

Euphemisms A – Everybody Poops

Everybody may poop – but most of us don’t talk about it directly. What do we say instead?

Euphemisms Sex Cover
Jul 22

Euphemisms B – Let’s get down tonight

Are you doing a little dance? Making a little love? Or just generally getting down tonight?

Death and Euphemisms Cover
Jul 29

Euphemisms C – Six Feet Under

Let’s go a little deeper this week when we talk about some of the ways that we avoid talking about death.

SMART Goals

SMART Goals Intro
Mar 11

Intro to Goal Setting Series

Maybe you’ve been seeing the same ads that I’ve been seeing about how a new year means a new me!

SMART Goals +1
Jun 22

SMART Goals 1% Better

Don’t worry about changing everything about yourself all at once. See big changes by focusing on becoming just 1% better!

SMART Goals
Jun 24

SMART Goals

If you want to start well with goals, why not start SMART?

SMART Goals SM
Jun 26

SMART Goals – Specific and Measurable

If your goals are vague and you have no way of knowing if you’ve accomplished them – do they even still count as goals?

SMART Goals A
Jun 29

SMART Goals – Achievable

What good are goals if they aren’t in the realm of possibility?

SMART Goals R
Jul 01

SMART Goals – Relevant

Are the steps you are taking really leading you where you are trying to go?

SMART Goals T
Jul 03

SMART Goals – Time Based

If you want to know when you are going to be able to accomplish your goal, start with determining when you are setting aside time to work towards it!

Teamwork

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work Copy
Sep 17

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work

Learn more about why teamwork is such an important aspect for a successful interpretation!

#1 Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
Oct 01

Teaming #1 Relay Interpreting

Hello there! I am going to be discussing 4 different topics related to teaming. I’ll have the other 3 videos posted later.

#2 Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
Oct 01

Teaming #2 Pre-Assignment

Before you start working with your team, what sort of things should you talk through first?

#3 Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
Oct 01

Teaming #3 During Assignment

Hello and welcome to the 3rd video in this series. This one is going to focus on what happens when you are actively working with your team interpreter.

#4 Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
Oct 11

Teaming #4 Post Assignment

It should be no surprise to you by now that the last video in this series is focused on what happens with your team after the assignment is done.

Traveling Thoughts

Travel Thoughts Culture and Time
Jul 17

Culture and Time

There is an interesting cultural phenomena regarding time for eating and taking care of the bill.

Travel Thoughts WASLI Deaf History at the Pantheon
Jul 19

Deaf History at the Pantheon

If you happen to find yourself near Paris, I suggest checking out the Pantheon.

Travel Thoughts WASLI Day 1
Jul 19

WASLI Day 1

The first day of WASLI is coming to a close shortly. It moved me beyond words!

Travel Thoughts WASLI Day 2
Jul 19

WASLI Day 2

We are nearing the end of Day 2 here at WASLI!

Travel Thoughts Prep is Prep
Aug 09

Prep is Prep

Good morning! It feels like 4am but it is actually 10am here and our flight just came in to Paris, France! I am on pins and needles for the WASLI conference next week.

Tips and Resources

Essential Workers Leaving Home
Jun 15

Essential Workers – Leaving Home

As an interpreter, I can fall under the category of an essential worker. Let me walk you through what I do to leave home for work.

Essential Workers Coming Home
Jun 15

Essential Worker – Coming Home

In this final sample video, I want to run through what the process is for going back home again is like as far as planning and execution.

Terp Tips
Jun 28

Terp Tip #1 Find the shade to keep your cool

It’s important to look for a shady oasis where you can find some relief.

Terp Tips
Jun 28

Terp Tip #2 Finding a peaceful place in the midst of chaos

As interpreters, we often find ourselves at the mercy of other people for where we are working day to day.

Resources
Nov 03

58 Creativity

I always get inspiration from this shirt made by a Deaf artist!

Resources
Nov 03

Elevate App for English Skills

I love using the Elevate app to help me practice my English skills.

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