Join us for a captivating highlights episode from our #MoreThanBilingual series, where we explore the fascinating language journeys of our multilingual guests. We revisit Wanda Colón, who shares her deep connection to her Puerto Rican heritage, and Francesca Conti, whose early passion for languages shaped her professional path. Listen to Adriana Nesheva's story of turning her English fascination into a successful career, and Carmen Križanič's inspiring journey in the translation industry.
Discover how Daniela Melo's multilingual family environment influenced her career choices, and hear from Patrice Dussault about growing up in a family translation business that sparked his 24-year career. Learn about Ale Ospina's culturally-rich background and how it led to her current role, and be inspired by Marie Benzo's transformation from a language-curious child (Language Prodigy is what we call it) to an accomplished language professional.
These personal stories highlight how cultural heritage, family influence, and early language exposure have shaped successful careers in translation and interpretation, demonstrating that being multilingual is about more than just speaking multiple languages—it's about embracing diverse cultures and creating meaningful connections across borders.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction by Johnny Romero
00:55 Wanda Colon’s parents’ Puerto Rican Heritage Story
01:50 Francesca Conti’s Language Learning Journey
04:31 Adriana Nesheva’s Early English Fascination leads to Career
05:15 Carmen’s Translation Career Development
06:57 Influence of a Multilingual Family on Daniela Melo
08:49 Patrice Dussault’s Family Translation Business
10:01 Ale Ospina Inspired by Family and Cultural Heritage
12:13 Marie Benzo’s funny childhood transforms her into a Language Prodigy
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