Setting Rates – How I did it starting out

Setting Rates – How I did it starting out

I remember when I started working full-time in the industry, at the end of the previous century, I had just been laid off from my job as a secretary at a global gold mining company. I told my husband that I was going to work from home as a translator. He said “Okay....
What is voice-over?

What is voice-over?

Voice-over is a production technique in which a voice that is not part of the narrative is used in films, television shows, theater productions, commercials, videos, or digital media, such as YouTube videos. The voice can be pre-recorded and placed over the visuals to...
Earthquake vs Tremor

Earthquake vs Tremor

The words you use matter Do you know the difference between a TREMOR and an EARTHQUAKE? On February 21, 2025, like many people, I saw that most of the media in Canada were talking about the “big earthquake” that occurred in the area around Sechelt, near Vancouver; and...
Another day, another year: New opportunities

Another day, another year: New opportunities

Today, I am celebrating a new day after another trip around the sun, and I wanted to share with my over 15,000 connections a few things you do not know about me and AZ World. I created AZ World over twenty-five years ago in Vancouver, a well-known mining hub. I was...