In an era where gender inequality is still widespread, the translation industry presents an intriguing paradox: while male employees often out-earn their female colleagues in salaried roles, women freelancers in this field are thriving, out-earning men by a notable margin.

Lucía Leszinsky

When some people think of mentoring, they often imagine a one-sided relationship where a seasoned expert passes down wisdom to a less experienced individual. While that may be true in most cases, mentoring is far more dynamic and beneficial for both parties involved.

Lucía Leszinsky

In the latest interview for the ProZ.com Women in Translation initiative, I had the pleasure of speaking with an incredible group of women who collaborated on a groundbreaking project: the Spanish translation of Lunes o martes, a collection of short stories by Virginia Woolf. This is the first book in the Clásicos accesibles (accesible classics) collection from Ciempiés, an independent publishing house focused on accessibility and inclusivity.

Lucía Leszinsky

We all know the industry is going through a difficult phase. In my eyes, this is essentially due to clients, agencies and freelancers all having different views on how the technological advances should be put to good use, and who should benefit from them.

Yuna Guillamot

A few days ago, I shared a reflection on LinkedIn (in English) and Instagram (in Spanish) about the increasing resonance of imposter syndrome in professional conversations. I didn’t expect it to trigger so many direct messages from people, both familiar and new, who all shared a common experience: they had dealt with imposter syndrome and felt compelled to share their stories with me.

Lucía Leszinsky

Continuing the celebration of Women in Translation Month and taking advantage of the few days left in August, I had the pleasure of meeting and chatting with Chantal Wright, Professor of Creativity and the Language Industry at ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences and, none other than the founder of The Warwick Prize for Women in Translation, now coordinated by Holly Langstaff. And when I say "I had the pleasure..." I really mean that it was an honor and a privilege to chat with someone I personally admire greatly for her work, who is also incredibly kind.

Lucía Leszinsky

The translation industry, like many other fields, thrives on the collective support and collaboration of its members. For women in this sector, building a nurturing community can greatly benefit both their personal and professional development.

In honor of Women in Translation Month (#WITMonth), which focuses on celebrating and advancing the contributions of female translators and the works of women in translation, this article explores how women can create a supportive network to uplift and promote each other’s achievements.

Here are some strategies for women to strengthen their connections and enhance each other's success in this dynamic field:

ProZ.com Women in Translation

Women in Translation Month (WIT Month) is an annual celebration held in August, dedicated to promoting and honoring women authors who write in languages other than English and the translators who bring their voices to a broader audience.

Lucía Leszinsky