*EPISODE 11: Heather L. – Voicing Culture in Context: Myths, Meaning, and Representation
"If an author chooses to not choose me, not because of my voice, but because of my background, I wouldn't want to work with them anyways. We're not going to be happy with the product."
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In this episode, we sit down with Heather K. Ling—a pediatric dietitian by day and audiobook narrator by night—whose journey weaves together culture, language, and career in unexpected ways. Heather shares how her Chinese heritage and family’s immigration story shaped her upbringing, the challenges of growing up bilingual, and the role cultural sensitivity plays in her work as a dietitian. She also takes us inside the audiobook industry, where the push for authentic representation is changing the game. We delve into the importance of cultural sensitivity in dietetics, the push for authenticity in audiobook narration, and how Heather navigates these diverse fields.
From navigating barriers in both personal and professional spaces to forging her own path in two very different fields, Heather’s story is a powerful exploration of identity, passion, and the many ways language and culture shape who we are. But also how we choose to handle where we go.
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