Can you realistically do legal transcription or ASR editing from home when you have kids around? In this episode, Linda Wilson — a licensed and certified steno court reporter — talks honestly about what it’s really like to work from home with children in the house.

We cover practical strategies like creating focused work time, using childcare for even a few hours a day, and setting realistic expectations about productivity when kids are young. You’ll also hear why the flexibility of legal transcription and ASR editing appeals to many parents — especially when juggling school events, sick days, appointments, and everyday family responsibilities.

This episode keeps it real: the challenges, the tradeoffs, and the upsides of trying to build income from home while raising kids — without sugarcoating what it actually takes.

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Meet Heidi: former law firm investigator and accountant. Heidi completed our legal transcription training program at Learn to Transcribe Academy and was hired right away. She is loving her new career, and we wish her much success!

Work-from-home jobs can sound amazing — but how do you know what’s legitimate and what’s a scam?

In this episode, certified and licensed steno court reporter Linda Wilson shares the biggest red flags to watch for, how to properly research a company before committing, and how to realistically evaluate pay by doing the math yourself.

You’ll also learn why court transcription and ASR editing are skill-based, transparent career paths — not hype-driven promises.

If you’re serious about working from home, this episode will help you focus on real skills instead of shortcuts.

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Can legal transcription or ASR editing really fit into real life? In this episode, Linda Wilson — a licensed and certified steno court reporter — talks honestly about why these work-from-home careers can be a great fit for people who need flexibility.

You’ll hear how some people build this into a full-time career, while others use it as supplemental income to help with family finances, college expenses, or big life events. We’ll also talk about working from home with kids, working from different locations with an internet connection, and why this type of work appeals to people of all ages — from young moms to retirees.

This episode keeps it real: no hype, no get-rich-quick promises — just practical insight into what legal transcription and ASR editing are really like as flexible career options.

Kyndra Engel from Wisconsin shares her journey from being a content creator while a stay-at-home mom to finding a new career that she loves. She graduated from our training courses and immediately went to work.

Kristi House from Texas graduated from our legal transcription training program but had to wait a few months before entering the workforce. Listen as she explains.

Listen to Kate Sandridge's journey from former court reporting steno student to focusing her attention on the transcription side of litigation files.

When it comes to work, do you see yourself as a hustler or as being greedy with work? Listen as Linda shares her thoughts on this matter.

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In this episode, Linda explores the subject of typing speed along with accuracy and shares her expertise on the subject. Which one do you think is more important? Speed or accuracy?

While pursuing a career as a steno court reporter, Laura from North Carolina wanted to learn how to create litigation transcripts and has recently graduated from our legal transcription training. She will be able to work as a legal transcriptionist while in steno school, and we are so proud of her success!