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Ten years. A whole decade of voices, ideas, collaborations, risks, and growth. And while anniversaries are often marked by numbers, for Women in Localization Catalunya (WLCAT), these 10 years mean something deeper: a shared journey shaped by hundreds of women who believed in community before community was a trend, who chose learning and resilience, and […]

Having been in localization for over 20 years, Tess Whitty now runs Swedish Translation Services and is a multilingual SEO & UX content strategist. She also volunteers as Marketing and Content Program Manager at Global Partnerships & Events for Women in Localization. Tess has inspired many over the years with her long-running podcast and her […]

It has always been important for Women in Localization (W.L.) to provide mentoring opportunities for its members, as this is essential for their professional growth and development. What originally started as a manual matching initiative has evolved over time into a sophisticated, tech-driven mentoring platform that connects mentors and mentees across the globe. In 2023, […]

Karen Tkaczyk, Director of Sales for Life Sciences at Vistatec, shares her career journey, reflecting on her childhood passion for science and languages and the major career shifts she experienced after earning a Ph.D. in chemistry. Starting her career as a chemist, Karen made a pivotal decision in 2005 to establish her own life sciences […]

Nataly Kelly, Chief Marketing Officer at Zappi, Harvard Business Review Contributor, and author of “Take Your Company Global” will not need much of an introduction to the Women in Localization community. She has inspired many over the years with her insightful take on all things language, localization, and global business. Here Karen Tkaczyk interviews her.  […]

Raised in a small town in the Netherlands, Marjolein Groot Nibbelink knew early on that she wanted to travel. At the age of 19, Marjolein took her first trip to Australia. She later followed that with a volunteer project in Costa Rica, followed by a year-long stay in Central America. Marjolein returned to the Netherlands […]

A few weeks ago, Emma Raducanu became the first British woman to win a tennis singles Grand Slam in 44 years, but her success doesn’t belong to Britain alone. Born in Canada to a Chinese mother and a Romanian father, her confidence and poise on the court is matched in her media appearances, not least […]

It is the end of another week. Here I am sitting at my desk, looking back at my past. With numerous ups and downs in the personal and professional journey, I have arrived at a point where I can clearly see the vivid colors which filled my life. People might look at the traces of […]

Women in Localization (W.L.) has been a high-motivating, career-focused volunteer organization in the localization industry. It plays such an important role that it offers its volunteers great opportunities for learning and experience. This article features Mimi Moore and Jennifer Vela-Valido, who both recognize that they would not hold their current positions if it weren’t for […]

Equal opportunity for women in the localization industry can be advanced by talking more about women-led localization successes. By putting women’s projects in the limelight, we celebrate achievements that may be otherwise overshadowed. This profile introduces you to three successful women in localization, their proudest moments and some key lessons. Ida Tin, Clue When we […]