The Language Worker Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:43:22 -0400 https://rss.com/podcasts/thelanguageworker en © 2026 The Language Worker yes 7ba92a3f-d90f-52e7-a59f-86ca97f70c75 Rita Prazeres Gonçalves episodic false Elevate your language business journey with The Language Worker, an audio podcast hosted by Rita Prazeres Gonçalves – founder of The Language Worker, terminology expert, business consultant and veteran podcaster with over 25 years in the language services industry. From big tech and LSPs to boutique agencies and solo businesses, Rita brings together everything she has learned as a Language Lead, Terminologist, Talent & Resource Management Consultant, trainer and host to help you build a sustainable, human‑centred language career.

In each episode, you will hear in‑depth, down‑to‑earth conversations about the real backstage of translation and localization: terminology and glossary work, translation project management, vendor and talent management, AI and MT workflows, SEO translation, and multilingual content that actually supports business goals. Rita talks with translators, project managers, vendor managers, founders, technology specialists and other language workers who share their experience, mistakes and practical strategies for navigating an ever‑changing industry. Topics include pricing and negotiation, client relationships, specialisation, leadership, ethical and sustainable language businesses, and how to design language work that fits your life instead of the other way around.

The Language Worker focuses on three main pillars – Talent, Training and Terminology – and how they show up in real language operations. You will find solo episodes that unpack corporate terminology and terminology governance in simple, practical terms, along with interviews that show why glossaries, termbases and style guides are the backbone of consistent, scalable multilingual content. Other episodes explore talent pathways and careers in the Language Industry, from freelancers and in‑house linguists to PMs, vendor managers and business owners, with plenty of mentoring‑style advice on CPD, networking and building confidence.

Whether you are a freelance translator, interpreter, subtitler, reviser, localization PM, vendor manager, language‑tech founder or head of an LSP, this podcast gives you actionable guidance on finding and keeping better clients, collaborating with LSPs and global teams, setting up workflows that scale, and using technology (including AI, CAT tools and TMSs) without losing the human side of language work. You will also hear about business growth, marketing and visibility for language professionals: niching, B2B case studies, thought leadership, podcasting, and turning your expertise into services that stand out

The Language Worker is the result of Rita’s deep gratitude for a life spent working with language – in tech companies, large and boutique LSPs, universities and now as a business owner. Think of it as a mix of practical business school, mentorship session and honest coffee chat in audio form, made for people who love languages and want their work to be meaningful, profitable and future-proof.

If you are searching in your podcast app for “translation business podcast”, “localization careers”, “terminology expert”, “how to start a language business”, “freelance translator tips”, “LSP growth strategy”, “vendor management in translation”, “AI and translation” or “ethical language services”, you are in the right place. Follow The Language Worker for regular episodes packed with insights, stories and concrete strategies to help linguists, localization professionals and language entrepreneurs create lasting impact and real business growth.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Rita Prazeres Gonçalves https://storage.buzzsprout.com/uui0gej1twoplnmxwzl87nwxeici?.jpg The Language Worker https://rss.com/podcasts/thelanguageworker Terminology Workflow in Localization: Client Knowledge, Team Collaboration & Consistency Terminology Workflow in Localization: Client Knowledge, Team Collaboration & Consistency Terminology management doesn't happen in isolation. In this episode of The Language Worker, we look at the importance of the workflow.

From understanding the client's industry, their audience, their voice, and the materials they've already built (style guides, past translations, product documentation) before a single entry gets added to a glossary.

Project managers, in-house terminologists, freelancers, and reviewers all need to be aligned, informed, and working from the same source of truth. Miscommunication at this stage slows things down, and it shows up in the final product. And ultimately, it comes back to service — not just to the client, but to the client's clients.

Whether the project is simple or highly complex, the goal of a solid terminology workflow is the same: consistency, clarity, and content that genuinely serves the end reader, in every language. Whether you're a freelancer building your first glossary or a project manager coordinating a multilingual team, this episode is here to tell you that no matter the scale of the project, you need a glossary!

]]> Terminology management doesn't happen in isolation. In this episode of The Language Worker, we look at the importance of the workflow.

From understanding the client's industry, their audience, their voice, and the materials they've already built (style guides, past translations, product documentation) before a single entry gets added to a glossary.

Project managers, in-house terminologists, freelancers, and reviewers all need to be aligned, informed, and working from the same source of truth. Miscommunication at this stage slows things down, and it shows up in the final product. And ultimately, it comes back to service — not just to the client, but to the client's clients.

Whether the project is simple or highly complex, the goal of a solid terminology workflow is the same: consistency, clarity, and content that genuinely serves the end reader, in every language. Whether you're a freelancer building your first glossary or a project manager coordinating a multilingual team, this episode is here to tell you that no matter the scale of the project, you need a glossary!

]]> Rita Prazeres Gonçalves 65eda3b8-c5f2-4ba8-ba79-d0c05f407ef0 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:55:44 -0400 456 7 6 false Terminology Governance: How to Turn Company Language into a Strategic Asset Terminology Governance: How to Turn Company Language into a Strategic Asset The real backbone of sustainable language operations is terminology governance.

We need to look beyond term lists and databases to explore how organizations can build clear decision‑making structures around their key concepts, who should own what, and how to keep everyone aligned from marketing and product to localization and technical communication.

Before we implement a terminology strategy, we must think about practical governance models, typical stakeholder roles, and approval workflows, connecting them to the everyday reality of translators, terminologists, and LSPs. What goes wrong when governance is missing? You tell me! What starts working when terminology becomes a managed corporate asset instead of an afterthought? It's a terminology dream you can make possible.

If you work in the language industry and want your terminology to stop being a firefight and start being a strategic tool, this episode is for you.

]]> The real backbone of sustainable language operations is terminology governance.

We need to look beyond term lists and databases to explore how organizations can build clear decision‑making structures around their key concepts, who should own what, and how to keep everyone aligned from marketing and product to localization and technical communication.

Before we implement a terminology strategy, we must think about practical governance models, typical stakeholder roles, and approval workflows, connecting them to the everyday reality of translators, terminologists, and LSPs. What goes wrong when governance is missing? You tell me! What starts working when terminology becomes a managed corporate asset instead of an afterthought? It's a terminology dream you can make possible.

If you work in the language industry and want your terminology to stop being a firefight and start being a strategic tool, this episode is for you.

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