Working With Languages Podcast
Working With Languages is a podcast for multilingual people who want to see how others have turned their language skills into a meaningful career.
In every episode I talk to someone who uses languages in a different and often unexpected way: from translators and localisers to tech founders, leadership coaches and YouTube content creators. Together we explore how languages open doors, create opportunities and add value in ways that go far beyond the classroom.
If you speak more than one language and have ever wondered how to make more of it professionally, this podcast is for you.
18: Financial Translator and Freelancer 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.
17: English Learning for Curious Minds & Leonardo English, with Alastair Budge
Today’s conversation is about work, language learning and building a business around an engaged community of language enthusiasts. With the founder of Leonardo English & host of English learning for curious minds, Alastair Budge
16: Sports Translator and YouTuber Adrian Probst of Freelanceverse
In this episode Sonia chats to Adrian Probst, a freelance translator and YouTuber at Freelanceverse where he discusses the ins and out of life as a freelance translator
15: Inside DeepL & the Future of Language AI with Elena Carpanese
Elena Carpanese is a localization manager at DeepL. In this episode she shares her career path, how DeepL has changed and developed in the 5 years she has been there, and what their plans are for the future
14: EQ and Communication in Leadership with Maria Rush
Maria Rush’s personal experience took her on a journey to explore EQ and communication in leadership, and how this is changing and evolving
13: Weglot: Translating Websites Instantly With AI – Elizabeth Pokorny
A conversation with Weglot’s Head of Content and Brand Elizabeth Prokorny on how they use AI to instantly translate websites while ensuring SEO is optimised and content localised
12: From Corporate Work To Multilingual Humanist Celebrant – Mair Garland
From school to university and work: languages have always been part of of Mair’s identify. She now works as a multilingual humanist celebrant with Welsh, French and English
11: Fiona Gray: Translator and Chair the Institute of Translation and Interpreting
Fiona Gray shares why she studied languages, and how she became a translator and the Chair of the Institute of Translation and Interpreting
10: Growing What3Words Into 61 Languages, With Linguist & Composer Jamie Brown
From the language to music with composing to linguistics: how Jamie Brown’s helped What3Words develop their app in 61 languages as their Chief Language Services Officer
9: From The Air Force To Teaching Dutch Language & Culture with Wesley Vendeville
After 16 years in the Dutch Air Force – and burning out – Wesley reassessed his priorities and skills and became a Dutch language and culture coach
Ep 8: From Europe To Asia And Back: How Languages Create Opportunities With Anders Hansen
Raised with a a passion for languages and living abroad, Anders turned this mantra into a global, successful career full of twists and turns
Ep 7: Navigating Languages, Leadership, and Technology in Travel with Fritz Oberhummer
Fritz Oberhummer tells us about his background living and working in different country. He has a unique perspective on languages and culture – he views them as a way to get things done in business and for conflict resolution in international teams
Ep 6: Yoast – Building Smarter SEO Tools with Manuel Augustin & Marina Koleva
In this episode, Sonia chats to Yoast team members Marina Koleva & Manuel Augustin on the use linguistics, AI, and multilingual insights to shape the future of SEO
Ep 5: Multilingual Living, Copywriting & AI: Lessons from Dominique van Werkhoven
Discover the power of multilingual living with copywriter Dominique van Werkhoven. From London to Austria and the Netherlands, she shares how languages, culture, and entrepreneurship shaped her journey — plus insights on copywriting, SEO, and AI for small businesses.
Ep 4: Swapping Homes and Connecting Cultures with Claire Lutton of HomeExchange
Listen to this episode to find out how HomeExchange supports its international members when swapping homes globally
Ep 3: Languages, Leadership and Culture with Victoire Galtress
In this engaging conversation, Victoire Galtress talks about how her languages, cultural experiences and acting help her influence corporate company culture
Ep 2: From Studying Law to a Freelance Career in Film and TV Subtitling with Stefanie Mellano
Find out what sparked Stefanie’s love for languages and how she moved from studying law into film and TV subtitles translations
Ep 1: From Translations to Marketing, then to Podcasting: Working With Languages
In this episode I talk about my background and career progression, how languages shape the way I live and work, and why I decided to launch this podcast.
Podcast Trailer: Working With Languages
A short taster of what to expect from the Working With Languages podcast.
About Sonia
I’m Sonia Kampshoff – host of Working With Languages and an independent paid media specialist based in Greater London.
I grew up speaking German and Italian, studied translation, and spent the first part of my career as a software localisation manager before moving into digital marketing. Languages have shaped everything I do – including how I run paid media campaigns for brands expanding into Germany and Italy.
This podcast is my way of celebrating the many careers that languages make possible. If you’d like to work with me on your paid media, you can find out more at moreperfect.digital.
