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Parking Lot Debrief

Parking Lot Debrief: Real talk for ASL Interpreters

‘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

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01:16:05

Fresh Faces, Big Dreams: Emerging Interpreters Speak Out

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2025/05/18

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) -

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00:04:16

Just a quick note...

Parking Lot Debrief ·

2025/05/04

CEU’s available: https://www.parkinglotdebrief.com Contact: parkinglotdebrief@gmail.comCEUparkinglotdebrief@gmail.com

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01:07:12

Supporting Interpreters: A Deaf Herbalist's Perspective

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2025/04/27

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

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00:58:26

Shaping the Field: Interpreting, Teaching & Thinking...

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2025/04/20

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

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01:07:07

Heres the mic: Interpreting for Deaf Professionals

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2025/04/13

Episode Info:This week, I’m joined by Sarah Blattberg and Kirth 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

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01:06:39

The Benefits of Yoga: For Interpreters

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2025/04/05

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

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00:56:40

Game on! Interpreting In Sports

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2025/03/29

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

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01:06:03

Interpreting for Students Experiencing Language...

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2025/03/23

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 Deaf Spotlight: www.languagepriority.comCEU’s available: ⁠www.parkinglotdebrief.com/ceu⁠ASL/English Version: YouTube link https://www.youtube.com/@parkinglotdebrief Contact:

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00:42:38

Your Pay, Your Future: The Interpreter Income Survey

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2025/03/15

**ASL Version on YoutubeInterpreter 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

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01:07:15

Teaching in an ITP - w/ April Davidson

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2025/03/08

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 available: ⁠⁠www.parkinglotdebrief.com/ceu⁠⁠Contact: ⁠parkinglotdebreif@gmail.com & ⁠⁠CEUparkinglotdebrief@gmail.com⁠ASL/English Version: YouTube link

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00:56:06

'Where we are and where we are going - a CDI's...

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2025/03/08

This week, I had the honor of speaking with Don Miller, a Certified Deaf Interpreter and ASL instructor, about the invaluable role of CDIs in the interpreting field. We explore what he wishes hearing interpreters understood, the complexities of our work—both separately and together—and his vision for a CDI training program. Don shares the unique perspective of DeafBlind CDIs, who navigate the dual experience of being both interpreters and consumers. From the challenges and frustrations to the grace

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00:54:12

The 'Interpreter Shortage' Study (Part 2) - w/ Cameo...

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2025/03/08

This week we chat about the ‘interpreter shortage’ study conducted by Cameo Hunsaker who is with the Arizona Commission on Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Cameo explains her research which used the framework of the ‘Tseng model of professionalization’. We walk through the characteristics that make a field truly professionalized and talk through where ASL interpreters are in that journey.Contact info: Website: www.acdhh.org - purple button “AZ Interpreter Shortage Study”c.hunsaker@acdhh.az.govDeaf

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01:05:26

The 'Interpreter Shortage' study (Part 1) - w/ Cameo...

Parking Lot Debrief ·

2025/03/08

This week we chat about the ‘interpreter shortage’ study conducted by Cameo Hunsaker who is with the Arizona Commission on Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Cameo explains her research which used the framework of the ‘Tseng model of professionalization’. We walk through the characteristics that make a field truly professionalized and talk through where ASL interpreters are in that journey.Contact info: Website: www.acdhh.org - purple button “AZ Interpreter Shortage Study”c.hunsaker@acdhh.az.govDeaf

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00:16:52

Intro Episode - What this is all about

Parking Lot Debrief ·

2025/03/01

🚗 Welcome to Parking Lot Debrief! 🎙️Hey y’all, I’m Andrea, and this is Parking Lot Debrief—a podcast bringing those post-assignment parking lot conversations to the wider interpreting community. This is a space for raw, real discussions with experts, colleagues, and friends about the work we do, the struggles we face, and how we can grow together.From the certification gap and interpreter pay to mentorship, Deaf perspectives, and the future of our field—we’re covering it all. No perfect answers,

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00:00:46

Parking Lot Debrief - Coming soon!

Parking Lot Debrief ·

2025/02/23

**A New Podcast!!!** 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 practitioners in the field and a space for resource sharing. For interpreters, by interpreters, to better ourselves for the communities we work with. www.parkinglotdebrief.com

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