Working With Languages Podcast
With this podcast I aim to explore how people like us use their language skills to build a meaningful career.
When we think of working with languages we often think of translators and teachers – here I’d like to explore their work as well as the many other ways of integrating languages with the work we do.
Think of international and multicultural organisations where languages mean talking to each other, understanding each other, working together and achieving specific goals – be it on the restaurant floor or in the boardroom.
In each episode I will be talking to a guest who applies their languages in different ways and we will discuss why languages are so valuable in today’s job market, how they fit into different industries and roles, where they sit alongside AI, and how you can make languages a meaningful part of your career journey.
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
Hello, I’m Sonia Kampshoff, and I also work with languages as a digital marketing consultant.
I grew up bilingual (German and Italian) and have been living in the UK for several years. Languages – and digital marketing – are my bread and butter.
Learn more about me and the services I offer in the first episode of my podcast Working with languages.
