On this episode of The Native Experience podcast, we have the honor of welcoming Edwin Trebels, the Translations Director at the Philadelphia Church of God.
Edwin brings us on an inspiring journey through his life, showcasing the deep connection between language, leadership, and cultural sensitivity. With a career spanning two decades in the field of localization, he has translated millions of words and played a pivotal role in connecting communities across linguistic divides.
In our conversation, we dive into the rich tapestry of Edwin's life, colored by international living experiences, a love for music, and thirst for self-improvement. Edwin also shares invaluable insights into the dynamics of global interaction, emphasizing the importance of cultural awareness in our professional lives.
Whether you're a language enthusiast, a leader in your field, or simply looking for inspiration to navigate the cultural currents of our world, this episode is for you. Don't miss out on the wisdom and life lessons shared by Edwin in this rich and enlightening conversation.
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ABOUT OUR GUEST:
As the Translations Director at the Philadelphia Church of God (PCG), a global non-profit, Edwin Trebels directs the localization department which offers localization from English into nine languages. He’s worked in localization for almost 20 years. In 2023, his team translated and published about four and half million words, divided by nine languages, and interpreted about two million words.
Edwin is mostly engaged in, and loves, project/vendor/change management and strategy, but has a strong focus on prepress, training and some marketing on the side.
Outside of work, Edwin loves spending time with his wife, four children (12, 9, 5 and 11 months), family and friends. They have three dogs (mainly due to him), two rats and a cat (mainly due to his wife) and he’s been smoking BBQ food most weekends.
ABOUT THE NATIVE EXPERIENCE:
In each episode, we invite professionals who have successfully localized their products or services, worked with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities to achieve equity, and/or have personal experiences that shed light on unique cultural nuances. Our guests share their empowering stories, lessons, and insights to inspire you to provide native communication in your own endeavors.
At LEXIGO, we believe that providing authentic and meaningful communication is essential to building strong connections with new audiences and markets. This is why we've created this podcast – to empower you, by sharing the experiences, knowledge, and passion of experts in the localisation and language world.
We believe that each guest's story will not only inspire you, but also provide valuable information on how to effectively communicate and connect with diverse audiences.
Whether you're a business owner, marketer, comms professional, translator or cultural enthusiast, or simply someone who values meaningful communication, join us on this journey as we explore the power of native experiences and how they can shape our world!
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