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By Parking Lot Debrief: Real talk for ASL InterpretersEducation
Parking Lot Debrief episodes
- Fresh Faces, Big Dreams: Emerging Interpreters Speak Out
In this episode, I sit down with Jessica, Ivy, and Jieli—three emerging interpreters navigating their first few years in the field. We talk about navigating their first jobs, impostor syndrome, and proving themselves in a field where experience rules. We dive into age bias, agency struggles, feedback challenges, and their hopes for themselves and the future of interpreting.
An inspiring convo that will leave you hopeful for the next generation!
Deaf Spotlight:
For the Deaf Girl (SimplyRyien) - https://www.deafgirldisco.com/
Sweet Sign Shine (Janet Moreno) https://sweetsignshine.com/pages/about
58 Creativity - https://58creativity.com/
👉 CEU's available here: www.parkinglotdebrief.com1 hr 17 min - 5 min
- Supporting Interpreters: A Deaf Herbalist's Perspective
This week, I’m honored to welcome Michelle Mansfield-Hom, a Deaf clinical herbalist 🌿✨, for a conversation that dives deep into the world of herbal healing, interpreting, and the Deaf experience.We explore how tinctures, teas, and flower essences can help interpreters stay grounded and resilient, even in the face of stress, anxiety, and vicarious trauma. Michelle shares insights on the importance of nervous system regulation, the challenges of releasing our work at the end of the day, and how our overall health impacts our ability to interpret effectively.We also have a candid discussion about Michelle’s experiences as a Deaf consumer of interpreting services. From boundaries and trust to navigating technical settings like herbalism school, Michelle offers a perspective that every interpreter needs to tune in for.
Michelle’s Info:
- Bouquet of Basil Herbals: https://www.bouquetofbasilherbals.com/
- Instagram: Bouquetofbasil.herbals
CEU's for this episode: https://www.parkinglotdebrief.com/ceus/p/michellemh
CEU’s available: https://www.parkinglotdebrief.com
Contact: [email protected]
1 hr 8 min - Shaping the Field: Interpreting, Teaching & Thinking Bigger
Episode Info:
In this episode, I chat with Amanda Smith about her podcast, Amanda’s Musings, and its first season, The Connected Interpreter. We explore the “why” behind it, who it’s for, and what’s ahead.
We also dive into her journey as an interpreter educator—how the field has evolved, where we’re excelling, and where there’s room to grow. From working with students and fostering critical thinking to exciting future projects for professional interpreters, this episode is packed with insights for interpreters at any stage of their career.
Deaf Spotlight: Bridges Oregon: https://bridgesoregon.org/
CEU's for this episode: https://www.parkinglotdebrief.com/ceus/p/amandasmith
CEUs? www.parkinglotdebrief.com
Contact? [email protected]
59 min - Heres the mic: Interpreting for Deaf Professionals
Episode Info:
This week, I’m joined by Sarah Blattberg and Kirk Neuroth for an insightful conversation on interpreting into English for Deaf professionals. We dive into trust, transparency, and content knowledge—exploring how we prepare, refine our English register, and ensure the Deaf presenter remains the focus. From specialized terminology to mimicking professional dialogue styles, we discuss the skills that elevate our work. Plus, we share coping strategies for stress and teaming dynamics. Whether you’re new to this work or a seasoned interpreter, this episode is packed with practical takeaways!
Deaf Spotlight:
Deaf DAWN: https://deafdawn.org/
Deaf DOVE: https://deafdove.org/
ASL/English Version: YouTube link https://www.youtube.com/@parkinglotdebrief
CEU's for this episode: https://www.parkinglotdebrief.com/ceus/p/kirkandsarah
CEU’s available: www.parkinglotdebrief.com
Contact: [email protected]
1 hr 8 min - The Benefits of Yoga: For Interpreters
This week we chat about how the yoga lifestyle can benefit sign language interpreters. We discuss how the physical, mental and emotional load of this career can wear on our bodies. Jen shares the array of services she provides and advice for interpreters to help them with aches and pains that come along with our work.
Contact info:
Website: www.jenkaganyoga.com
Facebook group: ‘Yoga for Sign language Interpreters’
Deaf Spotlight: ‘Yoga with Beatrice’ - Deaf Yoga instructor https://yogawithbeatrice.mailchimpsites.com/
CEU's for this episode: https://www.parkinglotdebrief.com/ceus/p/jenk
ASL/English Version: YouTube link https://www.youtube.com/@parkinglotdebrief
CEU’s available: www.parkinglotdebrief.com
Contact: [email protected]
1 hr 7 min - Game on! Interpreting In Sports
In this episode, Chazz and I dive into the fast-paced world of sports interpreting! From K-12 settings to working with coaches, Deaf players, and technical jargon. We explore the unique challenges of interpreting on the field, in the locker room, and beyond. We discuss dynamics at play, like being a female interpreter for a male football team. Plus the joys, struggles, and sports signs that we learn on the job.
ASL/English Version: YouTube link https://www.youtube.com/@parkinglotdebrief
CEU's for this episode: https://www.parkinglotdebrief.com/ceus/p/chazz
CEU’s available: www.parkinglotdebrief.com
Contact: [email protected]
57 min - Interpreting for Students Experiencing Language Deprivation.
This week we chat about interpreting in mainstream settings for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students that have experienced language deprivation. Anna gives us an overview about what language deprivation is and how educational interpreters can most effectively interpret for these students.
Instagram: diving.into.deaf.ed
Article Mentioned: https://open.bu.edu/server/api/core/bitstreams/cfd133af-4ed7-429f-8b23-a1bfb3acf53c/content
Deaf Spotlight: www.languagepriority.com
CEU's for this episode: https://www.parkinglotdebrief.com/ceus/p/anna
CEU’s available: www.parkinglotdebrief.com
ASL/English Version: YouTube link https://www.youtube.com/@parkinglotdebrief
Contact: [email protected]
1 hr 7 min - Your Pay, Your Future: The Interpreter Income Survey
**ASL Version on Youtube
Interpreter Income Survey – Share Your Input!
How much do ASL interpreters really make? How does cost of living impact rates? The Interpreter Income survey is gathering real data to fill the information gap.
We briefly explore why pay transparency matters, the impact on interpreters and the Deaf community, and how you can help shape the future of this work. If you earned money interpreting in 2024—freelance, staff, full-time, part-time, CDI, certified or not—you can participate!
The survey is open until April 30. The results will be shared in a future episode and from the researchers through various channels, including a free report later this year.
📢 Tune into this episode and be sure to take the survey now at www.InterpreterIncome.com
*No CEU's offered for this episode.
43 min - Teaching in an ITP - w/ April Davidson
This week we chat about the joys and struggles of teaching in an Interpreter Training Program. This casual conversation covers vulnerable topics, heartfelt moments with students and our own struggles with the current ITP/IPP system.
Deaf Spotlight: https://www.boardmeasure.com/ And. https://www.suncyclebakery.com/
CEU's for this episode: https://www.parkinglotdebrief.com/ceus/p/april
CEU’s available: www.parkinglotdebrief.com
Contact: [email protected] & [email protected]
ASL/English Version: YouTube link https://www.youtube.com/@parkinglotdebrief
1 hr 8 min
About Parking Lot Debrief
From the publisher's feed
‘The Parking Lot Debrief podcast aims to bring those ‘post assignment stand in the parking lot’ discussions to the community at large. This podcast is a collection of conversations with experts in the field and a space for resource sharing. For interpreters, by interpreters, to better ourselves for the communities we work with.’
CEU processing available: www.parkinglotdebrief.com