Recorded live at the International Translation Forum in Riyadh, this episode brings together Eddie Arrieta and Mary Jane McCullough—CEO of Global Wordsmiths and lecturer in translation technologies at Carnegie Mellon—to explore how translation underpins Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. Mary Jane shares her first impressions of the Forum’s warmth and purpose, discusses her panels on sustainable language accessibility and state‑of‑the‑art pedagogy, and reflects on integrating AI and social‑impact initiatives within a growing language services firm.

She also recounts her path from practitioner to entrepreneur and educator, offering practical advice on balancing cultural nuance, technological tools, and professional ethics in a rapidly evolving industry.