What began as a search for peers in a male-dominated field has grown into a global powerhouse of over 18,000 members. In this episode, Anna N Schlegel, co-founder of Women in Localization and author of Truly Global, joins us to explore how leadership, community, and visibility have fundamentally transformed the language industry over the last 19 years. 

The conversation digs deep into the future of the profession, specifically the urgent need for women to move beyond support roles and lead in R&D and product development. She discusses the new "We Shape AI" initiative, addressing critical gender and cultural biases in Large Language Models (LLMs).